Clergy Transition: The Rev. Sandra Moyle
The Rev. Sandra (Sandy) Moyle has been named by the Ven. Callie Walpole as Interim Priest-in-Charge at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Florence. Sandy retired from Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawleys Island, where she served as the Assistant Rector. After graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary, she went on to serve at churches in Tampa and Jacksonville,…
Lauren Kinard Elected to B+E+S+T Board
Lauren Kinard, Executive Assistant to the Bishop and Diocesan Administrator, was elected last week to the B+E+S+T Board as Member-at-Large at the group’s virtual Annual Meeting on Friday. B+E+S+T is a professional association of men and women who support Episcopal Bishops with the mission to empower each other through networking and education. The Member-at-Large position…
Search for the XV Bishop Paused Due to Pandemic
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to impact our daily lives and immediate future, the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee, President of the Standing Committee of The Diocese of South Carolina, has written an update regarding the current search for the XV Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina. A copy of his letter can be viewed here. The…
The Right Reverend John Clark Buchanan, 1933-2020
The Right Reverend John Clark Buchanan, a native of Laurens County, SC, who began his ordained ministry in the Diocese of South Carolina and used his unique gifts for bringing people together to assist the diocese through its reorganization, died Wednesday, April 15, in Charleston. Bishop Buchanan was ordained a priest by the Rt. Rev….
Diocesan Ministry Developer Attends Executive Council Meeting in Salt Lake City
The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council, a 43-member body tasked with enacting the policies adopted by General Convention, meets at least three times per year. Its various committees bring forth resolutions to be voted on by the full council, whose high-ranking members – including the presiding bishop and the president of the House of Deputies – also…
Standing Committee Announces Bishop Search Committee
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina has appointed a Bishop Search Committee chaired by the Rev. Dr. Philip Linder. Over the next several months, the Search Committee will work on the search materials and the nomination process for candidates who will be considered in the vote for the Fifteenth Bishop of the…
Voorhees College Choir Participates in MLK Day Celebrations on Hilton Head Island
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, the Voorhees College Choir held a “Freedom Songs” concert at All Saints Episcopal Church on Hilton Head Island. The concert lasted for an hour and brought together a large crowd of residents from the local community and surrounding areas. The church hosted the concert as part of the weekend celebration…
Diocese to Move Forward with Election of a Diocesan Bishop
In a letter to all the faithful people of the Diocese of South Carolina, the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee, President of the Standing Committee, announced today that the Standing Committee has voted to move forward with the process that will lead to the election and consecration of the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of South…
The Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley, Jr. Named a Visiting Bishop for the Diocese
In a letter to all the faithful people of the Diocese of South Carolina, the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee, President of the Standing Committee, announced today that the Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley, Jr., has been named a visiting bishop for our diocese. See a copy of the January 15, 2020 letter here. The text of…
Clergy Transition: The Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker
We are pleased to announce the call of the Reverend Courtney Davis-Shoemaker as Assistant Priest at St. Stephen’s, Charleston. She will work part-time (20 hours per month) and assist the Rector in the general life and worship of the parish with particular attention to children’s and youth ministry as well as outreach to families. A native…
A Letter from the Standing Committee, December 2019
See a copy of the Standing Committee’s letter of December 20, 2019 here. The text follows: December 20, 2019 Dear Faithful People of the Diocese of South Carolina, On behalf of the Standing Committee I write to give you an update on the current status of this time of transition in our diocese. Bishop Adams’ last day…
229th Diocesan Convention Election Results
During the 229th Diocesan Convention today, the following people were elected: Standing CommitteeLay: Alison Davidow, Taylor SkardonClergy: the Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker, the Rev. Tom Wilson The Standing Committee met immediately after convention and elected the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee as its president. Diocesan CouncilLay: Carol Grish, Ginny KingClergy: the Very Rev. Wil Keith, the Rev….