The 228th Annual Diocesan Convention
of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina
of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina
Convention has adjourned! Many thanks to everyone who participated this year.
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The Bishop's Address
Bishop Skip Adams gave his annual address at the Convention Eucharist on Friday, November 16. Read the Bishop's Address here. November 16-17, 2018 “Faith, Hope, and Love” The Annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina was held at the Church of the Holy Communion in Charleston, South Carolina on November 16-17, 2018. Our theme was “Faith, Hope, and Love.” We were delighted to have Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest, social entrepreneur, speaker and author, as our convention speaker and workshop leader. The founder and president of Thistle Farms, a global community of survivors of trafficking and addiction that includes justice enterprises, she is widely honored her for work as an entrepreneur and justice advocate. See a photo album of the workshops and keynote presentation here. 
Becca Stevens gives the Convention keynote address on Saturday, November 17.
Elections at Convention
Delegates voted to fill seats on the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, the Trustees of the Diocese, and the Board of Trustees of the University of the South. Standing Committee Lay: Thomas B. Richardson, Diane Wilson Clergy: The Rev. Pam Fahrner, the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee Meeting directly after Convention, the Standing Committee re-elected the Rev. Jeff Richardson as its president. Diocesan Council Lay: Arenilla K. Bush, Sally Mayes Clergy, 3-year terms: The Rev. Adam Shoemaker, The Rev. Roy Tripp Clergy, 1 year term: The Rev. Matt McCormick Trustees of the Diocese Lay: Bill Beak, Barbara Mann, Doug Billings Clergy: The Rev. Mark Brinkmann, the Rev. Dr. Philip C. Linder, the Rev. Donald S. McPhail Trustee, University of the South Clergy: The Rev. Rob Donehue Videos from ConventionThe Episcopal Forum of South Carolina:
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Convention Documents
Agenda Map, Schedule, & Seating Chart Nominations Report 2019 Diocesan Budget (as approved) Resolutions Constitution & Canons Report Reports of Institutions of the Diocese 79th General Convention Deputation Report Journal of the 227th Diocesan Convention Liturgical Bulletins Convention Eucharist (Friday) Morning Prayer (Saturday) Other Reports and Forms Voorhees Scholars Program Way of Love Brochure Nomination Form Resolution submissions 
The location for the 228th Annual Convention: Church of the Holy Communion 218 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29403 Website: holycomm.org Many thanks to the
Convention Co-Hosts: Holy Communion, Charleston Calvary, Charleston St. Mark's, Charleston 
Exhibitors
We are grateful to these groups for participating in our Convention with tables in the exhibit hall: Institutions of the Diocese: Bishop Gadsden Kanuga Sewanee Voorhees College Other organizations: Order of the Daughters of the King Church Insurance Group Charleston Port & Seafarers Society Education for Ministry Episcopal Relief & Development Gifts of Grace Bookstore Order of St. Helena Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross Thistle Farms |