THE 226TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION OF THE
The Bishop's Address to Convention
"How do we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" is the question Bishop Adams asks The Episcopal Church in South Carolina to consider together as we move forward. Find the address here: Video Text 
The Rev. Winnie Varghese
Convention Sermon
The Rev. Winnie Varghese preached at the opening Convention Eucharist on Friday, November 11 as we celebrated the Feast of St. Martin of Tours. Isaiah 58:6-12 Galatians 6:1-2 Matthew 25:34-40 View video of the sermon here. More Convention photos
Day 1: Choral Eucharist Convention: Social time and hospitality Day 2 of Convention Convention WORKshops
People from around the diocese went out into the community to serve on the first day of Diocesan Convention at our WORKshops on Friday, November 11. Based at St. Thomas, North Charleston, the event began with keynote speaker the Rev. Winnie Varghese, and a commissioning liturgy with Bishop Skip Adams. See and share these photos on Facebook. Diocesan Convention
November 11-12 "Seek and Serve Christ" The Annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina took place at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina on November 11-12, 2016. Our theme was “Seek and Serve Christ.” The Reverend Winnie Varghese, Director of Justice and Reconciliation for Trinity Church Wall Street, NY, was our Convention Preacher and WORKshop keynote speaker. As usual, diocesan convention this year offered opportunities to accomplish two primary goals: to do the necessary work for our diocese at its annual convention and to participate in the annual reunion of the people of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina. Convention WORKshops: On the Friday of Convention this year we sought to live out our theme by spending a day at several sites in the community, giving back and serving others. We gathered at St. Thomas, North Charleston to hear from our keynote speaker, the Rev. Winnie Varghese, then went out to several outreach locations to "Seek and Serve Christ" in the community. Saturday, November 12 Elections at Convention Here are the results of elections this morning at Diocesan Convention Standing Committee Lay: Carol Grish, Rebecca Lovelace Clergy: The Rev. Wil Keith, the Rev. Jeff Richardson Diocesan Council Lay: Patricia Neumann, Woody Rutter Clergy: The Rev. Chris Huff, the Rev. Jean McGraw Trustee, University of the South: Sewanee Lay: Jane Hart Lewis Lay Deputies Pam Guess Andrea McKellar Lonnie Hamilton III Mark Szen Alternates Maggie Dunlap Carrington Salley Wingard Clergy Deputies The Rev. Dr. Jim Taylor The Rev. Wil Keith The Rev. Jean McGraw The Rev. Rick Lindsey Alternates The Rev. Dr. Wilmot Merchant, First Alternate The Rev. Canon Caleb Lee, Second Alternate The Rev. Bill Coyne, Third Alternate Resolutions Find the resolutions under "Resources" on this page. |
Convention Resources
and printed materials Download these resources to view on your electronic devices or print at home. With the exception of the Journal, all delegates will receive printed copies of these resources in their packets. Other resources: 
Convention WORKshops
Friday, November 11 Convention Workshop Brochure Register online here Registration Resources Convention Registration has closed. Please contact the Diocesan Office to inquire about possible late registration. Forms and resources (PDF) Call to Convention Hotel Information Notice of Elections Online nomination form (Printed nomination form is found here) Resolution submissions Social Media at Convention 
The location for the
226th Annual Convention: Grace Church Cathedral Charleston The cathedral book & gift shop,
Gifts of Grace will be open during our Diocesan Convention. Hours Friday, November 11 3:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12 f 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit online: gracechurchcharleston.org/giftsofgrace |