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SOCIETY OF THE COMPANIONS

OF THE HOLY CROSS

Do you long to deepen your prayer life? Do you have a heart for social justice? Are you a seeker of peace and reconciliation within yourself and those around you? Then the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross(SCHC) might be just what you are looking for. The Companions are eager to share the riches of their prayer, service and community.

The Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross is a spiritual community of lay and ordained women in the Episcopal Church.  We  are a quiet community among the many spiritual organizations of the Church. The Companions were founded in 1884 by Emily Morgan and her friend Adelyn Howard. Adelyn was isolated by infirmity and longed for a spiritual companion. What began with seven women has grown to over 700 worldwide.  From one friendship came  the “sacrament of coming together” for shared  prayer, encouragement, and directed service. 

Today we come together to focus on three themes: the unity of all God’s people, God’s mission in the world, and social justice. Each Companion lives and serves in her own parish community but draws strength and inspiration from the Society.

Lenten Retreat 2019: 'Where Are You, God? When life Challenges Faith"

The Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross offered a Lenten quiet day on Saturday, March 30 2019 on on James Island. The photo album below was taken during this all-day retreat.

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Peggy Brown Buchanan (fourth from the right, above) was admitted to the Companionship at Adelynrood, the SCHC Retreat and Conference Center in Byfield, Mass. on July 25, 2015, with seven of the Palmetto Chapter Companions among the group of 80 Companions who welcomed her. 

For more information about the SCHC and its Retreat /Conference Center, go to www.Adelynrood.org.  View a slideshow from the 2015 retreat below.
The Palmetto Chapter is the SCHC chapter in South Carolina. We meet on the second Thursday of each month from 12:30-3:00 p.m.

We welcome your inquiries, and we invite you to join us in our meetings, join us on our spiritual journeys, and discern whether this commitment is for you. Contact Daisy Stoudenmire (843-856-1954) or [email protected]
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    • The Bishop >
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      • Clergy in Good Standing
      • Clergy and Transition Ministries
    • Governance >
      • Constitution & Canons
      • Convention
      • Boards and Committees >
        • Standing Committee
        • Diocesan Council
        • Trustees of the Diocese
        • Deputies to General Convention
        • Liturgical Commission
        • Visioning Committee
        • University of the South Trustees
        • Other Boards and Committees
    • Historical Timeline
    • FAQ
  • Ministry
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Commission on Ministry
    • Title IV Concerns
    • Outreach
    • Racial Justice & Reconciliation Commission
    • Grants for Congregations
    • Administrative Resources
    • Clergy Resources
    • Liturgy & Worship >
      • Liturgical Commission >
        • Bishop Guerry
      • Marriage
      • The Lectionary
      • The Book of Common Prayer
      • Brother, Give Us A Word (SSJE)
      • Daily Prayer: Forward Movement
    • Education & Formation >
      • Adults
      • College Ministry
      • Youth
      • Children
    • Church Connections >
      • The Episcopal Church >
        • Province IV
      • The Anglican Communion
      • Anglicans Online >
        • The Society of Archbishop Justus
      • Daughters of the King
      • Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
      • Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross
      • Order of St. Helena
    • Ecumenical & Interfaith >
      • Fellowship of SC Bishops/Public Education Initiative
      • Charleston Area Justice Ministry
      • Christian Jewish Council
      • Gun Violence Prevention
    • Communications Resources
    • Communication and Evangelism >
      • Carolina Grace
      • Social Media Sunday
      • Mission Matters Videos
  • News
    • News Blog
    • Lenten Resources & Events
    • Sacred Ground 2023
    • 80th General Convention 2022 >
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    • Episcopal News Service
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  • Giving
  • Convention
    • 234th Diocesan Convention
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    • Get in touch
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