Bishop Appoints the Rev. Jordan Trendelman to Lead Peninsula Deanery
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has appointed the Rev. Jordan Trendelman, rector of Holy Communion, Charleston, as dean of the Peninsula Deanery. The bishop expressed her gratitude for this transition. “In his short time here, Jordan has quickly become a trusted colleague to Peninsula clergy and lay leaders,” said Bishop Woodliff-Stanley. “I am grateful he has accepted this…
The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers Leads Conversation About the ‘Nones’ and ‘Dones’
The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, who served for a number of years on the staff of former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, came to Charleston on Thursday, January 29, to share her new book, Church Tomorrow? What the ‘Nones’ and ‘Dones’ Teach us About the Future of Faith. She wrote the book to address the decline of…
A Joint Letter from 154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church: Whose Dignity Matters?
Bishop Ruth Woodliff Stanley was one of 154 bishops of The Episcopal Church that signed a letter concerning recent actions of federal agents in Minnesota and across the nation. The letter is shared below, after a brief statement from Bishop Ruth as to her “why” for joining this effort. January 31, 2026 Dear Friends of…
A Word From Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley Following Troubling Events in Minnesota
Dear Friends in the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, In his message on Sunday, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said “like Jesus, we live in frightening times.” He reminded us of the importance of rooting our lives in “Christ’s ministry of justice, reconciliation, and love.” As events have unfolded in communities across the nation, particularly in…
Liz Alston Racial Justice & Reconciliation Book Study Turns Ten
Submitted by Taylor Skardon The Liz Alston Racial Justice & Reconciliation Book Study was formed in 2016 by the Rev. Callie Walpole in response to the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church. The purpose of the study was to better understand the perspectives of those of different races and use that knowledge to promote racial justice…
Deaneries Hold Elections to Fill Vacancies on Diocesan Council
To enact canonical changes made at our last Diocesan Convention that move the election of Diocesan Council representatives to each deanery, elections were held in three of our four deaneries online via SimplyVoting during the week of January 5-12. We were able to achieve a quorum in each deanery and elect those representatives. The results are as…
Special Event with Canon Stephanie Spellers on Jan. 29
If you attended our 232nd Diocesan Convention in 2022, you undoubtedly remember the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, who brought her energy and experience to share with us throughout the course of the event (pictured above in 2022). She was a dynamic and memorable speaker (who also sang a little for us while preaching at the…
Clergy News: The Rev. Shawn Griffith Called to Bishop Gadsden
The Rev. Shawn Griffith was called late last year as associate chaplain at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, serving in the Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab. Prior to his arrival, Shawn served for 20 years as the rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gastonia, NC (in the Diocese of Western North Carolina)….
Clergy News: The Rev. Roy Tripp Called to Messiah, Myrtle Beach
With the complete support of Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, Messiah, Myrtle Beach has called the Rev. Roy Tripp to serve as their next priest-in-charge. Father Roy retired last year as rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal (a full-time position) but was ready to serve in a part-time opportunity. In his letter to the congregation shared with…
Holiday Schedule for Office of the Bishop
The staff of the Office of the Bishop staff gathered for a staff luncheon this week to celebrate the season and give thanks for a beautiful year of working together for the diocese. Staff continues working this week, and will remain readily available through midday on Tuesday, December 23, at which time the office will close until…
The Rev. Randy Boone Ordained to the Priesthood
The Rev. Randell (Randy) Boone was ordained to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, December 13, by the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. Ordained to the transitional diaconate in June, Rev. Boone began serving Grace Church Cathedral as the director of planned giving in 2019. Rev. Boone’s path to…
Clergy News: Transitions of Note
As was announced at our diocesan convention, the Rev. Bill Watson has accepted a temporary call as interim rector of Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, Virginia. While he is away, the Rev. Pam Fahrner has accepted the call to serve as interim priest-in-charge of The Episcopal Church in Okatie. Reverend Fahrner recently completed a year as interim rector of St. Mark’s,…