‘Three Churches United’ Lead Effort to Celebrate Diversity; Honor Diocese’s First Black Priest
The weekend before Thanksgiving, the “Three Churches United” (downtown Charleston churches: Calvary, St. Mark’s, and St. Stephen’s) joined together for two important services. On Saturday, November 22, the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, 27th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, and Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley joined them to re-dedicate the grave of the Rev. Thaddeus Saltus, the…
Summary of the 235th Diocesan Convention
The 235th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina was held November 6-8, at Christ Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant. In addition to being a wonderful time of fellowship and gathering together like a family reunion, delegates to the convention elected new leadership and voted on a number of significant measures. The convention…
The Rev. Ned Mulligan Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Bartholomew’s, Hartsville
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Reverend Ned Mulligan as priest-in-charge of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Hartsville. Father Ned celebrated his first official service with the parish on Sunday, November 2, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the life of the church. Bishop Woodliff-Stanley believes his experiences are uniquely fitted for this…
Diocesan Learning Day: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, Shaping the Future
Article by Harriett Green (member of Good Shepherd, Sumter, and of the diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission) On October 18th, about 65 people gathered in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter for Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Learning Day. Learning Day, an educational initiative of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, provides…
Feast of St. Francis Blessings of the Animals
As we look ahead to the Feast of St. Francis on October 4, many of our congregations will be offering special Blessings of the Animals for all creatures great and small, be they live pets or stuffed animals. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment and worship inspired by this Feast…
The Rev. David Hudspeth Received into the Priesthood of the Episcopal Church
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley presided over the service of worship receiving the Rev. David Hudspeth into the priesthood of The Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 27, at St. Luke’s Chapel in Summerville (the church where Good Shepherd, Summerville is currently holding their weekly services; located at 208 Central Avenue). The church shared a number of beautiful…
The Reverend Jenny Newman Called as Rector of St. Mark’s, Port Royal
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Reverend Jenny Newman to serve as the next rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Port Royal. Jenny brings a diverse and unique background to this call, most recently serving in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in a dual role as rector of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension and chaplain for…
The Very Rev. Michael Shaffer Installed as 23rd Rector of St. Mark’s, Charleston
On Saturday, September 6, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley installed the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Shaffer as the 23rd rector of the historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Charleston. Seminarian Shawan Gillians served as preacher. Father Michael, who also serves as dean of the Peninsula Deanery, was called to serve as interim rector of St. Mark’s in…
Transitions in Ministry Group Gathers for Annual Retreat
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley hosted members of the Transitions in Ministry group (TiM) for their annual retreat September 7-8, at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on Seabrook Island. TiM is comprised of priests who are newly ordained, new to the diocese, or serving in a new role. They meet regularly as a cohort throughout the year,…
Bishop Provides Update on Feasibility Study
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley recently provided a video update about the ongoing feasilibility study in our diocese, being conducted with the assistance of The Episcopal Church, to consider the possiblity of a diocesan-wide capital campaign. Watch the update by clicking the image above or clicking this link. The bishop outlined the progress over the past few months and…
Call to Convention Issued; Registration open 235th Diocesan Convention
Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.Isaiah 43:18-19 The Call to Convention has been published for our 235th Diocesan Convention in…
Diocesan Convention Will Welcome Two Guest Speakers in November
Two special guest speakers have accepted the invitation of Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley to participate in the 235th annual convention of the diocese, November 6-8, 2025 at Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Luther E. Smith, Jr., PhD, will be our keynote speaker, and the Rev. Carter Heyward, PhD, will preach at the convention eucharist. Both…