Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest, social entrepreneur, speaker and author, will be the keynote speaker at the 228th Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina November 16-17 in Charleston.
“We are honored that Becca will be with us for our annual convention, bringing a message of healing and reconciliation that she is able to share from her unique perspective,” Bishop Skip Adams said. Becca is founder and president of Thistle Farms, a global community of survivors of trafficking and addiction that includes justice enterprises. For her work as an entrepreneur and justice advocate, Becca has been named a White House Champion of Change, a CNN Hero, and holds numerous honorary doctorates. She has been featured on The Today Show, ABC World News, NPR and in the New York Times. Her most recent book, Love Heals, was published by Harper Collins. Visit beccastevens.org and thistlefarms.org to learn more. The 228th Diocesan Convention is a two-day gathering at Church of the Holy Communion, Charleston is the annual business meeting and “family reunion” of Episcopalians in eastern South Carolina. Information on how to attend will be shared in August when the official “Call to Convention” is issued.
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