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…
Two Congregations Announce Justice Collective Fellow
The leadership of St. Stephen’s, Charleston and St. Mark’s, Charleston, announced last week that Emmalie Spina will serve as their inaugural Justice Collective Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. The new St. Stephen’s and St. Mark’s Justice Collective, sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, has the aim of both establishing a young adult justice fellowship…
Online Diocesan Feasibility Forum Scheduled for July 16
As we continue to implement the strategic vision outlined by the people of our diocese in 2023, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has invited the people of the diocese to attend feasibility forums/focus groups over the past few weeks for a casual conversation that will help identify the areas of focus as we continue to rebuild and strengthen our historic diocese…
Ted Wingfield Named Diocesan Director of Finance and Administration
The Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has appointed Ted Wingfield as diocesan director of finance and administration, effective July 15, 2025. He will begin the role on a part-time basis (20 hours a week) and is expected to transition to full-time status in early 2026. “Ted brings a wealth of experience to our staff,” said Bishop…
‘Three Churches United’ Gather to Honor Juneteenth and Remember the Emanuel Nine
The “Three Churches United” congregations of St. Stephen’s, St. Mark’s and Calvary Episcopal Churches in Charleston worshiped together at St. Stephen’s on Sunday, June 22, celebrating Juneteenth and honoring the Emanuel Nine, who lost their lives in a senseless act of violence at Mother Emanuel AME Church 10 years ago. The service was attended by…
Clergy News: The Very Rev. Michael Shaffer
The vestry and leadership of St. Mark’s, Charleston, announced Sunday, May 25, that the Very Rev. Michael Shaffer has accepted the call to serve as their 23rd rector. In September 2023, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley called Father Michael to serve as interim rector for what was intended to be a transitionary season, during which St. Mark’s would…
Registration Open for Online Session of Sacred Ground Beginning in September
The Diocese of South Carolina, through the Diocesan Commission on Racial Justice and Reconciliation, will once again offer a Zoom Sacred Ground Series beginning September 3, 2025. Sacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue series grounded in faith. It was developed by The Episcopal Church as a part of the “Becoming Beloved Community” and is designed…
June 22, 2025: Bishop Guerry Day in the Diocese of South Carolina
On June 9, 1928, the Right Reverend William Alexander Guerry, the eighth bishop of our diocese, died five days after being shot in his office in Charleston. This year, we invite the churches in our diocese to observe Bishop Guerry Sunday on June 22, 2025. To find more information about Bishop Guerry, as well as the…
Clergy News: All Saints, Hilton Head Island
The Rev. Denise Trogdon, rector of All Saints, Hilton Head Island announced to her congregation on Sunday, May 4, that she and the vestry have called the Rev. Eric Bash to serve as associate rector, beginning on June 1. Rev. Bash most recently served as curate of St. John’s, Johns Island, and his final service…