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THE BISHOP

Bishop Skip Adams

PictureBishop Skip Adams

​The Right Reverend Gladstone B. “Skip” Adams III was elected by acclamation and invested as the Provisional Bishop of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC) on September 10, 2016 at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. TECSC was legally recognized as The Diocese of South Carolina in September 2019.
 
Bishop Adams served for 15 years as the 10th Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. Several months before South Carolina's call, he had announced plans to retire from Central New York; his retirement was effective October 31, 2016. Based in Liverpool, NY, the Diocese of Central New York has 81 congregations and some 13,000 members, and has elected the Very Reverend DeDe Duncan-Probe to become its 11th bishop on December 3, 2016. 

Bishop Adams was born July 26, 1952. A native of Baltimore, MD, he graduated from Towson University in 1976. In 1980 he earned his Master of Divinity at Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1980. He went on to serve in churches in New York, Virginia, New Hampshire and Maryland.

He enjoys fly-fishing and fly-tying, reading, music of all kinds, camping and canoeing. He is interested in the Church and people in El Salvador (the companion Diocese of Central New York), environmental and social issues. Bishop Adams’ wife, Bonnie Adams, is a registered nurse, and they have three adult children: Peter, Stephen, and Emily.

Contact Bishop Adams:
843-259-2016
bpadams@episcopalchurchsc.org


Visitation Schedule
View the 2018-2019 schedule here.
 


The Bishop's Messages
Visit this page
for sermons from the Bishop's visitations in the diocese, and other messages and reflections.

Click here for information on
  • Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg​ (Bishop Provisional 2013-2016)
  • History of the Episcopate


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      • Clergy and Transition Ministries
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      • Convention
      • Boards and Committees >
        • Standing Committee
        • Diocesan Council
        • Trustees of the Diocese
        • Deputies to General Convention
        • Commission on Ministry
        • Deaneries
        • Liturgical Commission
        • Visioning Committee
        • University of the South Trustees
        • Other Boards and Committees
    • Historical Timeline
    • FAQ
  • Ministry
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Diocesan Meditations
    • Outreach
    • Grants for Congregations
    • Administrative Resources >
      • Safety & Prevention
      • Manual of Business Methods
    • Clergy Resources
    • Liturgy & Worship >
      • Liturgical Commission >
        • Bishop Guerry
      • Marriage
      • The Lectionary
      • The Book of Common Prayer
      • Brother, Give Us A Word (SSJE)
      • Daily Prayer: Forward Movement
    • Education & Formation >
      • Adults
      • College Ministry
      • Youth
      • Children
    • Church Connections >
      • The Episcopal Church >
        • Province IV
      • The Anglican Communion
      • Anglicans Online >
        • The Society of Archbishop Justus
      • Daughters of the King
      • Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
      • Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross
      • Order of St. Helena
    • Ecumenical & Interfaith >
      • Fellowship of SC Bishops/Public Education Initiative
      • Charleston Area Justice Ministry
      • Christian Jewish Council
      • Gun Violence Prevention
    • Communication and Evangelism >
      • Carolina Grace
      • Social Media Sunday
      • Mission Matters Videos
  • News
    • News Blog
    • Events Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Advent & Christmas 2020
    • Responding to COVID-19
    • Email Newsletter
    • Episcopal News Service
    • Anglican Communion News
  • Giving
  • Convention
    • 230th Diocesan Convention
    • Call to Convention 2020
  • Contact Us
    • Get in touch
    • Make a donation
    • Sign up for the newsletter
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  • BISHOP SEARCH
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