May 2021 Clergy News
The Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee, who currently serves as president of the Standing Committee, announced on Friday, May 21, that he has accepted the call to serve as rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC. His final Sunday as Canon Precentor at Grace Church Cathedral will be Sunday, July 4, 2021. Until that time, Canon Lee will continue to serve on the Standing Committee, which will meet in June for its next scheduled meeting. Next steps regarding his departure from the Standing Committee will be decided at that time.
Read Canon Lee’s full message to members of Grace Church Cathedral at this link.
The Episcopal Church on Edisto (Edisto Island) has called the Rev. Robert “Bob” Blackwell as their interim priest-in-charge. Father Blackwell will start at Edisto on June 14. He and his wife, Kay, come to our diocese from Alabama, where he currently serves at Holy Trinity Church in Auburn. The Blackwells will reside on Edisto Island during the interim period.
The Rev. Fred Thompson served the Episcopal Church on Edisto for two years, finishing his time there on May 9. The congregation and diocese are thankful for his ministry and look forward to welcoming the Blackwells.