The Rev. Dr. Matthew McCormick Called as Rector of St. Thomas, North Charleston

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Rev. Dr. Matthew McCormick to serve as rector of St. Thomas, North Charleston (Park Circle), effective August 1. Father McCormick has served the congregation as interim rector since February 2022.

“I am grateful the Rev. Matthew McCormick has accepted my call to serve as rector of St. Thomas,” said Bishop Woodliff-Stanley. “Father Matt brings a pastor’s heart, a love of preaching, and energy to grow the church to this historic North Charleston parish. I look forward to working with him and with the people of St. Thomas to build a strong Episcopal presence in this vitally important area of our diocese.”

A graduate of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Luther Seminary (St. Paul), and the Sioux Falls Seminary, Father McCormick was ordained to the priesthood in 2008. He is looking forward to continuing to serve the people of St. Thomas. “I am deeply honored and humbled to be called to serve as Rector of the wonderful and incredible St Thomas Episcopal Church, Park Circle,” said Father McCormick. “I am immensely grateful to the search committee, the vestry, and our Bishop. All praise, honor, and glory be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

The Vestry of St. Thomas announced the news to their congregation during their Sunday service, and sent an email as well, noting that the Vestry unanimously accepted the recommendation of the rector search committee to call Father McCormick. “We are confident that St. Thomas will thrive under his tenure, and we are excited to have him serve as our rector,” said the Vestry in their announcement.

St. Thomas, North Charleston, is located at 1150 East Montague Avenue, just off historic Park Circle. It is the only church affiliated with The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion in the growing city of North Charleston. The church recently celebrated its 102nd birthday.