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The Rev. William Coyne to Focus on Diocesan Role

7/17/2019

The Rev. William Coyne will complete his work as the Priest-In-Charge of East Cooper Episcopal Church on August 31 and continue in his diocesan role as Missioner for Returning Congregations.

While to date, no specific timeline has been decided for the return of the parishes with the breakaway group to The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC), Bishop Skip Adams believes this transition will allow the Diocese to best prepare for the reconciliation.

“For two years, Bill Coyne has brought a great energy to East Cooper Episcopal Church, and for the past year, in his service as Diocesan Missioner for Returning Congregations, he has used his passion for congregational vitality and service to God’s people to help prepare the path to reconciliation in celebration of the parishes we hope to welcome back to our Diocese in the near future,” said Bishop Adams. “This transition will allow him to have more time, particularly on Sundays, to continue to develop teams and support systems around the Diocese necessary to ensure the successful reincorporation of churches and congregations to TECSC.”

Fr. Coyne welcomes the opportunity to devote more time to his diocesan role. "I'm thankful for the two years of ministry with the people of God at East Cooper; and I am joyfully enthusiastic about the future of the Diocese when the time comes for the return of the 29 congregations to deepen the Way of Love as we grow,” said Fr. Coyne.

The East Cooper Mission Council will meet with Andrea McKellar, Diocesan Transition Ministry Officer, at their next meeting on July 31 to begin to assess needs and innovative options for future clergy leadership.

Diocese represented at B+E+S+T Conference

5/7/2019

Lauren Kinard, Executive Assistant to the Bishop and Diocesan Administrator, recently attended the 2019 B+E+S+T (Bishop Executive Secretaries Together) Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This year's conference was scheduled three years ago before Hurricane Maria struck the island in 2017, and B+E+S+T organizers opted to continue with the conference in support of Puerto Rico, the Diocese of Puerto Rico, and the people there in their ongoing recovery.

Participants hailed from over 75 dioceses and over 100 people attended. There was networking, time for fellowship and sharing of best practices, as well as speakers on a variety of subjects, and a service project partnered with the diocese.

Presenters included our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, who spoke on The Way of Love, as well as presenters from Church Pension Group, and The Rt. Rev. Rafael Morales, Bishop of the Diocese of Puerto Rico. Participants also heard about the work of the Episcopal Social Services, particularly their work with Casa San Miguel, a home for young boys in need of love, support, and family.

Job Posting: Diocesan Director of Communications

5/2/2019

The Episcopal Church in South Carolina is seeking a part-time Diocesan Director of Communications. Under direction of the Bishop, the Diocesan Director of Communications plans and leads all aspects of communication for The Episcopal Church in South Carolina. The Director of Communications provides and supports communications for the Diocese and its Bishop, clergy and lay leadership, and supports communication efforts by staff and volunteers in all congregations of the Diocese.

This position is part-time, 20-25 hours per week with flexible hours and ability for some work to be done from home. A full job description can be found here. Apply with a resume and cover letter to Bishop Skip Adams, [email protected].

Staff Transitions

3/26/2019

Holly Votaw

Holly Votaw, Diocesan Director of Communications, has notified Bishop Skip Adams that she will be moving to North Carolina this spring. The Bishop and Diocesan Council are in the process of reviewing this part-time position and its job description with a goal of opening a search process for a new Director of Communication in the next few weeks.

Mrs. Votaw will continue to serve as Director of Communications throughout the transition, working remotely via computer and internet in coordination with the Bishop and diocesan staff. She also plans to be present at diocesan events such as the Renewal of Clergy Vows, Diocesan Clergy Conference at Kanuga, and the Under One Roof II conference on May 18, where she will be one of the presenters. People can continue to contact her for communication needs at [email protected] or 843-345-8011 (mobile).

Mrs. Votaw and her husband, the Rev. Alastair Votaw, will be making their home in the Pisgah Forest community near Brevard, NC. She has served as Director of Communications for the diocese since January 2013. An announcement will be made to the diocese when a formal search process begins.

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