Support the Staff at Camp St. Christopher This Summer
As in years past, the director of Camp St. Christopher has shared a request with the diocese to help support the incredible group of young adults who will serve as summer staff. These leaders give their time, energy, and hearts to create a faith-filled environment for every camper who walks through the gates. Quite simply,…
May 10, 2026: St. Stephen’s, Charleston Visitation
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited St. Stephen’s, Charleston on Sunday, May 3, where she preached, celebrated the Eucharist, baptized one member, confirmed nine members, and received two members. Additionally, two members reaffirmed their baptismal vows. Watch the service online at this link. The Rev. Adam Shoemaker has served the congregation as rector for nine years, but was…
May 23: Liturgy Remembering the Witness of the Emanuel Nine; Honoring Bishop-elect Adam Shoemaker
The “Three Churches United” (Charleston congregations of Calvary, St. Stephen’s, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches) are planning a Memorial Day weekend liturgy to remember the Christian witness of the Emanuel Nine, the nine people who were killed during a Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. The event will also be an…
May 3, 2026: Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston Visitation
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited Grace Church Cathedral on Sunday, May 3, where she preached, celebrated the Eucharist, confirmed 66 new members (51 youth, 15 adults), received five members, and reaffirmed the baptismal vows of one member. Watch the service online at this link. Also in attendance was the Rt. Rev. Moisés Quezada Mota, bishop of the Episcopal…
April 26, 2026: Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant Visitation
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley visited Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, April 26, 2026 where she preached, celebrated the Eucharist, confirmed five members, and received five members . She also reaffirmed the baptismal vows of three members. Watch the service on the church’s YouTube page at this link. The Rev. Furman Buchanan serves as rector and…
The Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia Visits Citadel Episcopal Cadet Fellowship
On Monday, April 20, the Citadel’s Episcopal Cadet Fellowship welcomed the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia who serves as The Episcopal Church’s suffragan bishop for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries. In this role, Bishop Ann supports all Episcopal clergy serving as military chaplains and in the federal agencies such as the Veteran’s Administration and Department of…
Capital Campaign Adds Campaign Support Coordinator
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley and the co-chairs of the diocesan capital campaign are pleased to announce that Bill Gesin has joined the team as the campaign support coordinator, a part-time role supporting the administrative aspects of the campaign. Bill’s attention to detail, experience in non-profit and church administration, and team spirit make him a great asset…
The Rev. Adam Shoemaker Elected Bishop of Long Island
The Rev. Adam Shoemaker, who currently serves as rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, was elected ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island on April 18 by nearly 300 clergy and lay delegates, meeting at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, New York. He was elected on the fourth ballot as one of three candidates standing for the election….
A Message from Capital Campaign Co-chair Herbert Drayton
In every season of the Church, there comes a moment when we are invited not only to give, but to build. This capital campaign is one of those moments. Much has been said, and rightly so, about the importance of individual financial contributions. They are essential. But if we limit our understanding of this campaign to dollars…
Diocesan Leaders to Join Pilgrimage to Cape Coast, Ghana Next Week
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will join her staff member, the Rev. Cn. Ramelle McCall, and the co-chairs of the diocesan Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, Vermelle Simmons and Gail DeCosta next week on a pilgrimage to Cape Coast, Ghana led by the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing (along with other pilgrimage participants from the…
An Easter Message from Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley
Below is the text of the bishop’s sermon offered during The Great Vigil of Easter at St. George’s, Summerville on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026: Easter begins in darkness. Early on the first day of the week, before the first light of dawn, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had…
Bishop to Preach at Great Vigil of Easter
Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will serve as celebrant and preacher at the Great Vigil of Easter offered by the Three Churches United in Summerville (Epiphany, Good Shepherd, and St. George’s) on Saturday, April 4, at 7 pm. The service will be held at St. George’s, Summerville (9110 Dorchester Road) and ALL are welcome! Want to know…