St. Stephen’s, Charleston, Sponsors Historical Marker for Charleston Race Riot

Inspired by a racial justice pilgrimage, members of St. Stephen’s, Charleston, led the efforts to acknowledge the 1919 race riot that killed three Black Charleston residents and left dozens injured near Archdale and Beaufain Streets. According to the article shared by the Charleston Post & Courier it was not clear why the altercation began between White naval…

St. Christopher Hosts Two Province IV Events for Bishops and Youth

The staff at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center did a remarkable job last week hosting two key events for Province IV, the largest grouping of dioceses in The Episcopal Church, which includes 20 dioceses in nine states of the southeastern United States. Province IV bishops and spouses representing 16 dioceses arrived on Wednesday, November…
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Clergy News: St. James-Santee, McClellanville

With the joyful support of its clergy and vestry, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has placed the Rev. Deacon Lee Ragsdale at St. James-Santee, McClellanville. Bishop Ruth installed him as deacon during her visitation with St. James-Santee at their historic Brick Church this past Sunday, November 19. Of the call, he said, “It was a beautiful day in…
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St. Anne’s, Conway, Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

There was rejoicing in Conway on Sunday, November 12 as the people of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church celebrated their tenth anniversary. The congregation welcomed back their vicar emeritus, the Rev. Barry Stopfel, as preacher, and the Rev. Sandy Moyle, who previously served as interim rector, was celebrant. After the service, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and…

Remembering our Shared Humanity in the Midst of War and Division

The Rev. Dr. Adam Shoemaker, rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Charleston, shared his unique perspective on the “tragic outbreak of war in the Middle East” as an Arab American with Christian, Jewish, and Muslim roots in this editorial shared in today’s Charleston Post and Courier. This profound piece is worth a read: Commentary: Remember…
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The Rev. Stan McGraw, 1942-2023

With sadness for his death, but joy for his beautiful life, we share the news of the death of the Rev. Stan McGraw, who began his career in ministry as a youth minister at St. Thomas, North Charleston, where he met his wife of the past 56 years, the Rev. Jean McGraw, a priest of…
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Clergy News: St. Stephen’s, Charleston

Earlier this week, St. Stephen’s, Charleston announced that with the blessing of Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley and the support of the church’s rector and vestry, the Rev. Deacon Greg Smith will retire before the end of the year. His last service at St. Stephen’s will be Sunday, December 3, after 24 years of ordained ministry.  Though…
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Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley Offers Lament for the Holy Land

Following the horrific events that have unfolded since Hamas began attacking the people of Israel on Saturday, October 7, Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley offers the lament below: Dear faithful Episcopalians, Just in August, I had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. It was a compelling trip. Now, mere weeks later, we watch in shock as…
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The Rev. Jeff Wallace Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. David’s, Cheraw

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Rev. Jeffrey Wallace to serve as priest-in-charge of St. David’s, Cheraw, beginning Sunday, October 1. Father Jeff most recently served as associate priest of St. George’s, Summerville, and as chaplain to the Charleston Port and Seafarers’ Society and the South Carolina Port Authority. The Rev. Mike Bye had been…

Pee Dee-Waccamaw Deanery Gathers for Convocation

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, church representatives from the Pee Dee-Waccamaw Deanery gathered at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Cheraw for a Convocation. A “Convocation” is defined as a group of people assembled for a special purpose — mostly ecclesiastical or academic. The Very Reverend Wilmot T. Merchant II, the dean of the Pee Dee-Waccamaw…