Jordan Trendelman Called as Next Rector of Holy Communion, Charleston
The vestry of the Church of the Holy Communion in Charleston, along with Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, have called Jordan Trendelman to serve as their next rector. In announcing this to their congregation, Sherry Royster, who serves as senior warden, noted that after months of searching, interviewing, and prayerful discernment, the decision to call Jordan was…
234th Diocesan Convention Explores the Wonders of the Deep
The 234th Diocesan Convention adjourned on Saturday just before noon after three days of business sessions, inspiring messages, and fellowship with people from across the diocese and special guests. The theme of this year’s convention was “Wonders in the Deep” and all of the event was held at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island,…
Three Charleston Congregations Offer Service of Lament and Repentance
On Sunday, November 10, three of our historic African American Episcopal Churches located in downtown Charleston joined together for a powerful service of Lament & Repentance for the Episcopal Church’s complicity in the slave trade. The service was held at Saint Mark’s, Charleston, jointly with the congregations and leadership of the historic Calvary and St….
A Word from the Bishop on the 2024 Presidential Election
November 6, 2024 Dear beloved members of the diocese, Our country has elected a new president. And today, we rise. Our work continues and the Gospel endures. In these times, no matter our internal disposition, let us be the Gospel we proclaim. May we commit ourselves to continuing the work of race justice, to defending…
A Word from the Bishop on Election Day 2024
On Election Day, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley offers a word for the diocese. Watch in in the video below. In her message, she includes the following prayer: Collect for our Country: Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful…
Bishop Asks South Carolina Governor to End Use of the Death Penalty
Inspired by a letter sent by leaders and members of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Summerville last month, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley sent a letter to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today, on the eve of another scheduled state execution, to advocate for an end to capital punishment in the Palmetto State. With…
Three Historic Black Parishes in Charleston to Worship Together in Service of Lament & Repentance on November 10
The historic African American Episcopal Congregations of St. Stephen’s, Calvary, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches will join together on Sunday, November 10, 2024, for a special liturgy of Lament and Repentance for The Episcopal Church’s complicity in the slave trade. The service will begin at 10:30 am and take place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 16 Thomas…
Good Shepherd, Summerville, Gives Thanks for New Worship Space Shared by Lutheran Church
A message from the Rev. Dow Sanderson, priest-in-charge of Good Shepherd, Summerville Unity & KindnessIn a world where division and discord are daily headlines, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Summerville is grateful to share a story of unity and kindness. Our Congregation began about 12 years ago, meeting first in houses and…
The Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Peter’s, Charleston
The Right Reverend Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker as priest-in-charge of St. Peter’s, Charleston, a church that was returned to our diocese last year and was most recently known as The Church of the Good Shepherd. Ordained to the priesthood in 2009, the Rev. Davis-Shoemaker has served for the past five years…
Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces & Federal Ministries Visits Citadel Episcopal Fellowship
The Right Reverend Ann Ritonia, Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, visited the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina over the past week. On Sunday, September 22, she preached and celebrated the Eucharist at St. George’s, Summerville, alongside the church’s deacon-in-charge, the Rev. Michael Crandall (whose own service as a military chaplain led…
Diocese Hosts Braver Angels’ Workshop on Depolarizing Ourselves in Today’s Political Climate
Last week, the diocese hosted an introductory workshop by Braver Angels on “Depolarizing Ourselves” – an initiative designed to help faith leaders lessen the effects of polarization encountered in political conversations, and engage in conversations that are centered in mutual respect as children of God. Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement…
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church
On Monday, July 29, The Episcopal Church observed the 50th Anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood. On July 29, 1974, 11 women were ordained to the priesthood in the midst of much dissent and disagreement in The Episcopal Church. The trailblazing group of women deacons, who became known as “The Philadelphia 11,”…