Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:2
Philippians 1:2
Welcome!The Episcopal Church in South Carolina has reorganized and is carrying 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 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) 
The map below shows the Episcopal parishes, missions and worshiping communities in the diocese. Click on the map for a larger view, or download a printable PDF version.
Legal news
Trial in Dorchester County A trial in the lawsuit filed by a breakaway group against The Episcopal Church and its local diocese, The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, was held July 8-25, 2014. Read more on the Legal News Page. A letter from Bishop vonRosenberg The Rt. Rev. Charles G. vonRosenberg shared this letter with the people of the diocese at the conclusion of the trial. ERD helping at home, around the world
Episcopal Relief and Development is a way for Episcopalians to reach out to people around the world. Learn more about Episcopal Relief and Development on our Outreach Page.
In the news
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Sewanee celebration at 'Truth in Cold Blood'
Bishop vonRosenberg and his wife Annie hosted a reception July 20 before the final performance of the play 'Truth in Cold Blood," based on the events surrounding the death of Bishop William Alexander Guerry. The Sewanee Club was part of the event: Bishop Guerry was a Chaplain and Professor at Sewanee. Pictured here at the party are the Sewanee Trustees from The Episcopal Church in South Carolina: Ann Stirling (left), the Rt. Rev. Charles vonRosenberg, Jane Hart Lewis, and the Rev. Cn. Michael Wright. See more photos from the event here. Diocesan news
Bishop grants permission for blessings of same-sex relationships The Right Reverend Charles G. vonRosenberg has granted permission for priests to bless the committed relationships of same-sex couples in The Episcopal Church in South Carolina. In authorizing the use of “The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant,” Bishop vonRosenberg gave permission for priests to respond pastorally to couples who are in committed relationships. Read the Bishop's letter and find related resources here. 
'Enthusiastically Episcopalian
in South Carolina' Conference More than 300 people gathered in Pawley's Island on Saturday, May 3 for an all-day conference sponsored by the Episcopal Forum of South Carolina. A report on the day's events, with links to some of the addresses, photo albums and more, are on the Enthusiastically Episcopalian page. 'You are the light of the world'
A Statement on Public Education Bishop vonRosenberg has joined with four other bishops in South Carolina in issuing an important statement in April 2014 through the ecumenical organization known as LARCUM. It reads, in part: "...We, as pastoral leaders, pledge our commitment to support the full flourishing of public education in South Carolina. We ask our congregations – as well as all people of good will – to offer what we can to lift up our schools and those students who face hurdles to reach the best they can achieve in their education." Read the full statement here. 
Easter in the diocese
Many of our congregations have shared photos of their Easter celebrations on their Facebook pages, and we're compiling some into an album on the diocesan page. Click here to see them. NEW: Photos from this morning's Eucharist Make a donation
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