Suspension of Public Worship Services to Continue

The Standing Committee has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diocese of South Carolina will continue with the suspension of all public church services and group gatherings until indication is given by medical experts and government officials that we can safely gather again. The Standing Committee is currently at work compiling resources that will assist them in making the best decision for all of our congregations. This work is being done in consultation with the clergy of the diocese and both scientific and medical professionals. Online worship and virtual gatherings will continue through at least May 18.

A Note From the Archdeacon Regarding Today's Notice:
As we continue to confront the coronavirus, today’s notice from the Standing Committee certainly comes as no surprise. Here in our diocese, laity and clergy alike are working hard both to worship and provide worship for the people of God in a variety of settings. You are to be commended for your creativity and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances. I know we are all grateful for the diligent work of the Standing Committee on our behalf. 
 
The reality is, we are—each of us in our own way, yet together—simply continuing to be the Church during this time, moving forward in faith, and claiming our Lord’s Resurrection for our own this Eastertide. As Jesus’s disciples said to each other after encountering the Risen Lord on the road to Emmaus: “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road...”? 
 
Our Lord always meets us along the road, the pathway of our lives. Jesus comes to us wherever we find ourselves along the way, even during this particular pilgrimage season of pandemic.    
 
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
 
Faithfully yours,
Callie