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Though known as The Episcopal Church in South Carolina from January 2013 until September 2019, we are the historic Diocese of South Carolina. As the Diocese, we continue to carry forward the work of our Lord Jesus Christ, just as generations of Episcopalians in South Carolina have done since 1789, confident that by moving forward together in unity and faith, with God's help, we will flourish.
Your participation in the life of our diocese and its parishes, missions and worshiping communities is encouraged. The Episcopal Church always welcomes you! The powerful words of a beloved bishop of The Diocese of South Carolina speak poignantly to us as we continue to rebuild: “We should strive for unity, not uniformity. Uniformity is mechanical, barren, unfruitful, and unprofitable. Unity is organic, living, and capable of endless growth. If we are to be truly catholic, as Christ himself is catholic, then we must have a church broad enough to embrace within its communion every living human soul.” The Right Reverend William Alexander Guerry (1861-1928) |
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Featured News & EventsAdvent & Christmas Events and ResourcesLooking for an Advent or Christmas event in your area during joyous season? Check this listing to find out more about services and events offered in our diocese. There are also resources available to help you celebrate the seasons in your church or home.
Find out more > Episcopal Leadership TransitionThe Standing Committee of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina wrote a letter June 11 to the people of the Diocese regarding transition plans for episcopal leadership.
Read more > Open Conversation in Beaufort July 11The Episcopal Church in South Carolina will host a public Open Conversation in Beaufort on Thursday, July 11 from 6:00-7:30 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Ladys Island Drive, Beaufort SC 29907.
TECSC is offering the Open Conversation to provide information, listen, and answer questions about the life and ministry of our diocese and faith communities. Read more > Two grants programs available for church initiatives, needsChurches in The Episcopal Church in South Carolina now have two grant processes available to seek funding from the diocese thanks to programs and funding approved by the Diocesan Council and the Trustees: Ministry Grants, and Parishes and Missions Support Grants.
Read more > Legal news and updatesFor the latest news on legal matters involving The Episcopal Church in South Carolina and The Episcopal Church, please visit the Legal News category on our news blog.
Read more here > Frequently Asked QuestionsWe invite you to explore our “Frequently Asked Questions” supplement, updated regularly to provide information and share hope for a future that remains grounded in the love of God.
Read, download & share it here. > Diocesan ConventionThe 229th annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina will be November 15-16, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel in North Charleston. Details will come out in the "Call to Convention in August." Read about our 228th Convention, "Faith, Hope, and Love" with keynote speaker Becca Stevens and Bishop Skip Adams' powerful Bishop's Address, at this link.
Read more here > Church Unity: From the Bishop & ArchdeaconBishop Skip Adams and Archdeacon Callie Walpole of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina have written an article seeking to clarify and explain the status of The Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Church in South Carolina with regard to the outcome of the litigation first brought against The Episcopal Church and TECSC, and the eventual ruling of the South Carolina Supreme Court in August 2017. A hearing is currently scheduled for November 19 in Orangeburg to implement that decision. Their article is a summary of the Church’s stance concerning current realities, as well as a call for the restoration of unity.
Read the article here > Bishop's MessagesBishop Skip Adams' sermons at his episcopal visitations, as well as other messages from the Bishop, are available online.
Read the Bishop's messages here. > Live Open Conversation: Watch hereThe Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC) continued the Open Conversation series with a Facebook Live Open Conversation on October 11, 2018. Bishop Skip Adams and four other panelists hosted this online opportunity to ask questions and share ideas. You can view the entire video on Facebook, or on YouTube.
Learn more here > Open Conversations: A step forwardThree “Open Conversations” in Conway, Charleston and Bluffton in July brought together hundreds of Episcopalians and Anglicans to join in the “holy work” of reconciliation in the diocese and the churches of eastern South Carolina.
Read more here > TECSC at the 79th General ConventionEight Deputies, two Alternate Deputies, our Bishop, an Official Youth Presence member, and several others from South Carolina are in Austin, TX through July 13 participating in the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church. They are blogging throughout the event, and sharing on our Facebook and Instagram feeds.
Read the blog here > Bishop Appoints New Missioner for Returning CongregationsBishop Skip Adams has appointed the Rev. William Coyne as the new Missioner for Returning Congregations for The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, a new diocesan staff position created to assist parishes and missions that are returning to The Episcopal Church.
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