June 21, 2026: St. Augustine’s, Wedgefield Visitation
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited St. Augustine’s, Wedgefield (Pinewood) on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (pictured). She preached, celebrated the Eucharist, and confirmed six members and baptized a precious child of God. It was a beautiful day with a wonderfully welcoming congregation! See more photos from her visit on the diocesan Facebook page at this link.
Save the Date: Capital Campaign Kick-off Events
Save the Date: Rising Together Capital Campaign Kickoff We hope you will save the date for these upcoming campaign kickoff events on Saturday, August 29, 2026: Additional regional events after official kick-off will be announced soon.
Daily Reports from Youth Mission Trip to Nashville
A group of diocesan youth embarked on a trip to Tennessee this past Saturday, June 13, on a mission to participate in a Week of Hope community service program. The group plans to join up with students from all over the country to make a real difference in the lives of people in the Nashville…
Shawan Gillians Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
Bernadette Shawan Gillians was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons by the Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley on Tuesday, June 9, at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. The service may be viewed on YouTube at this link. View the service bulletin at this link. Her chosen date of ordination had special significance as June 9 marks…
June 7, 2026: Good Shepherd, Sumter Visitation
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited Good Shepherd, Sumter, which is led by their senior warden, Tommy Bultman (pictured above with the bishop and his brother, Eric (left)) on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She preached and celebrated the Eucharist. The church was founded in 1913 and the current church building was consecrated by Bishop William Alexander Guerry…
May 31, 2026: St. Catherine’s, Florence Visitation
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited St. Catherine’s, Florence on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (rescheduled from June 14). She preached, celebrated the Eucharist, and confirmed six new members and received one member. It was a beautiful day in Florence with a warm and welcoming congregation. In addition to the photo above, see more photos from the visit…
July 14: Celebration of New Ministry of the Rev. Will Berry at St. James, Charleston
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will lead a service to celebrate the new ministry of the Rev. Will Berry as rector of St. James, Charleston (James Island) on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm. Father Will began serving the congregation on Maundy Thursday, and this service will officially mark the beginning of this chapter in the life of this…
Episcopal News Service Shares Article on our Diocesan Capital Campaign
On May 28, 2026, the Episcopal News Service, recognized as the official news source of The Episcopal Church, shared an article about our current diocesan-wide capital campaign and the unique support it is receiving from The Episcopal Church and the office of the presiding bishop. Read the article at this link. It is also copied…
May 24, 2026: St. John’s, Johns Island
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited St. John’s, Johns Island on Sunday where she preached, celebrated the Eucharist, and confirmed and received new members alongside their rector, the Rev. Callie Walpole. View the bishop’s homily online at this link.
June 20: Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Jenny Newman at St. Mark’s, Port Royal
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will lead a service to celebrate the new ministry of the Rev. Jenny Newman as rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal on Saturday, June 20, at 10 am. This special service marks a new chapter in the life of the parish as they celebrate God’s work among them and look toward the future with hope…
Bilingual Confirmation Highlights Bishop’s Visitation to St. George’s, Summerville
We’re pretty sure it was a first for our diocese on Sunday, May 17, when Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley’s visitation to St. George’s, Summerville included a bilingual confirmation! St. George’s now offers a Spanish service each Sunday at 1 pm, led by the Rev. Marivel Milien, associate rector for Spanish and family ministries. The Rev. Michael…
Diocesan Clergy Gather for Annual Retreat
The bishop welcomed the priests and deacons of the diocese—active and retired— for their annual retreat at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center May 11-13. Beth-Sarah Wright, Ph.D., acting director of the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing, presented a series of retreat sessions entitled Walking in Newness of Life: Living the Baptismal Covenant in this…