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The 229th Annual Diocesan Convention 
of The Diocese of 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 229th Diocesan Convention on Friday, November 15. Read the Bishop's Address here.


229th Convention Eucharist 
Sermon by the Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley, Bishop for Pastoral Development, The Episcopal Church

Bishop Todd Ousley preached during the Convention Eucharist on Saturday, November 16. View his sermon in the video below.
PictureThe Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley
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November 15-16, 2019

“Ponder Anew”

The Annual Convention of The Diocese of South Carolina was hosted by the West Charleston Deanery at the North Charleston Marriott on November 15-16, 2019. The theme was “Ponder Anew.”

​We were delighted to have the Right Reverend Todd Ousley with us for Convention this year. In his role as the Bishop for Pastoral Development, Bishop Ousley provides direct support to the Presiding Bishop and the House of Bishops in the areas of episcopal transitions, intake for disciplinary matters involving bishops, and pastoral care of bishops, their families and diocesan systems. He also provides resources for re-deployment of bishops and explorations of creative diocesan collaborations.

Bishop Ousley talked openly with convention guests about the process of bishop transition and addressed questions and concerns shared during his session on Friday afternoon. He also preached at the Convention Eucharist on Saturday morning.

Click here: Pictures from Day One

​Click here: Pictures from Day Two
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Election Results


​During the 229th Diocesan Convention today, the following people were elected:
 
Standing Committee
Lay: Alison Davidow, Taylor Skardon
Clergy: the Rev. Courtney Davis-Shoemaker, the Rev. Tom Wilson

The Standing Committee met immediately after convention and elected the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee as its president.
 
Diocesan Council
Lay: Carol Grish, Ginny King
Clergy: the Very Rev. Wil Keith, the Rev. Dr. James Yarsiah
 
Delegates to the 80th General Convention (2021)
Lay Deputies: Andrea McKellar, Mark Szen, Thomas Miller, Deb Harris
Lay First Alternate: Christina Donovan
Clergy Deputies: the Very Rev. Adam Shoemaker, the Rev. Dr. Wilmot Merchant II, the Rev. Roy Tripp, the Rev. Cn. Caleb Lee
Clergy First Alternate: the Rev. Bill Coyne
 
Trustee, University of the South
Jane Hart Lewis


In the News: 


Convention Documents
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Agenda
​Map and Schedule
2020 Proposed Diocesan Budget 

Convention Committee Appointments
Constitution & Canons Report 
Nominations Report 
Resolutions
Reports of Institutions of the Diocese
Journal of the 228th Diocesan Convention
Vice Chancellor Appointment

Registration Resources
Online Registration
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Individual forms:
Call to Convention
Notice of Elections 
Nomination Form
Resolution Submissions

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The location for the
229th Annual Convention:

North Charleston Marriott

4770 Goer Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406

Website: North Charleston Marriott

Report from the Standing Committee
The Rev. Jeff Richardson, (outgoing) President of the Standing Committee, had the following report to share at Diocesan Convention regarding the continuing search for a Provisional Bishop:

"I can tell you the we have an ongoing discussion and negotiation with a potential provisional bishop. Currently, there is no firm agreement, which would be necessary, in order to be able to announce anything at this point.  Until this process is complete, things are generally up in the air.  The Chancellor and the Standing Committee intend to continue this discussion in the very near future."

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      • Constitution & Canons
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      • Boards and Committees >
        • Standing Committee
        • Diocesan Council
        • Trustees of the Diocese
        • Deputies to General Convention
        • Commission on Ministry
        • Liturgical Commission
        • Visioning Committee
        • University of the South Trustees
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    • FAQ
  • Ministry
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Diocesan Meditations
    • Outreach
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    • Liturgy & Worship >
      • Liturgical Commission >
        • Bishop Guerry
      • Marriage
      • The Lectionary
      • The Book of Common Prayer
      • Brother, Give Us A Word (SSJE)
      • Daily Prayer: Forward Movement
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      • College Ministry
      • Youth
      • Children
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      • Anglicans Online >
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      • Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross
      • Order of St. Helena
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      • Fellowship of SC Bishops/Public Education Initiative
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