The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina

09/06/2026

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer; pictured: Holy Communion, Charleston).

Beginning this week on our prayer calendar, we are praying for the Church of the Holy Communion in Charleston, along with their rector, the Rev. Jordan Trendelman, and their deacon, the Rev. Phil Cunningham.

09/03/2026

Anyone is welcome to attend this fabulous upcoming flower festival hosted by Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. The invitation is open to flower lovers from our diocese, or any other city or state! Check out the details below.

09/02/2026

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley ordained Victoria Culbertson to the sacred order of deacons in The Episcopal Church on Tuesday, September 1, at Christ Episcopal Church - Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Furman Buchanan (rector of Christ Church) served as preacher. It was a joyful service with people from across the diocese in attendance, including her church family from St. Peter's Episcopal Church - Charleston where she has been serving part time.

09/02/2026

People of the Diocese of South Carolina gathered together for the official kickoff of the diocesan-wide capital campaign on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The events began with worship at St. Mark's, Charleston before the group traveled for lunch together at St. Peter's, Charleston in West Ashley (both churches are due to receive funds from the capital campaign). The day culminated with the announcement that advanced giving efforts have brought the campaign to 75% of the goal (so far raising more than $2.4 million!).

09/01/2026

We hope you will join us this evening (Tuesday, September 1) for the ordination to the diaconate of Victoria Culbertson at Christ Episcopal Church - Mt. Pleasant. The service will begin at 6:30 pm, and clergy are asked to wear white stoles (vesting will take place in the parlor inside the office area next to the main church building). If you aren't able to join us in person, your prayers for her ministry are appreciated.

We are excited to welcome another transitional deacon as a member of clergy in our diocese!

08/30/2026

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)

08/29/2026

What an amazing start to our diocesan capital campaign!!! Today was the official kickoff, and Larry Watt started us off with great hope as he announced that the advanced giving phase (prior to kickoff, and led by Larry and an amazing team) has raised MORE THAN $2.4 MILLION toward our total campaign goal of over $3.7M. We are about 75% of the way there. We can do this! Learn more and make your donation/pledge on our website at https://episcopalchurchsc.org/2026-capital-campaign/

08/29/2026

Join with us this morning beginning at 10 am as we kick off the “Rising Together” capital campaign to support the life and vitality of our historic diocese by clicking the link below for the service of worship at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Charleston. Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley is serving as celebrant and preacher. Watch live or later at the same link.

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08/23/2026

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer; pictured - Good Shepherd, Summerville).

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley will be visiting the Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd in Summerville, SC today for a service of worship at 10:30 am. The congregation worships in the historic St. Luke's Chapel at 208 Central Avenue and ALL are welcome!

08/21/2026

In case you missed it in our newsletter earlier this week, the fabulous clergy at St. George's Episcopal Church of Summerville are working with other Episcopal churches in the area to expand their growing Spanish ministry in Summerville and North Charleston! Read all about it on our website at this link below!

The Spanish ministry at St. George’s, Summerville, under the leadership of Associate Priest for Spanish and Family Ministries la Reve Marivel Milien, is vibrant and growing! As efforts have continued to grow community engagement by meeting the Spanish-speaking community where they are, building re...