Diocesan Offices to Close for
Christmas Holiday
The Diocesan Offices (which have been operating on a staggered schedule due to COVID-19) will be closed from December 24, Christmas Eve. through January 1, allowing the staff time off to enjoy Christmas with their families. The staff will resume regular hours on January 4, 2021.
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Institution of a New Rector December 20
The Rev. Chance Perdue Becomes
Rector of Trinity Church, Myrtle Beach
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 The Vestry and Parish of Trinity Church request your prayers and presence at the Institution of The Rev. Chance Perdue to serve as the 10th rector of Trinity Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 20. A reception will follow in Gravely Hall.
Masks and social distancing are required for all services. If you are unable to attend, view the service via live-stream on the church’s Facebook page by clicking the link below.
Chance was raised in West Virginia and attended college and seminary in Nashville, TN, where he met his wife, Kelley. From 2012-2017 he served on staff at Church of the Redeemer in Nashville. Since the fall of 2017, he has served as Rector of Grace Church, Edgeworth in Sewickley, PA (in the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh). He and Kelley have three children: Vera (7), Cate (5), and Jack (15 months).
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Marten Ordination, December 10
In Person and Online
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 God willing, on Monday, December 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence will ordain David Marten to the order of transitional diaconate at the Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter. If you are unable to attend the service at the church (213 N. Main Street, Sumter,) View the ordination livestream by clicking the link below.
David currently serves as the Director of Student Ministries at Church of the Holy Comforter. A native Kansan, David received his Master of Arts in Christian Thought from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He’s been living in the Carolinas since 2011 and has been at Holy Comforter since 2014. He has several interests ranging from biking to reading, coffee to graphic design, and amatuer carpentry to computer gaming.
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Celebrate Advent Around the Diocese
View events and outreach opportunities around the Diocese. Is your church hosting an Advent or Christmas event of interest to the wider diocese? Either in-person or virtually? Let us know and we'll include it in our Diocesan listings.. Submit an Event.
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Anglican for Life Summit Goes Virtual
Anglican For Life’s annual Summit to mobilize the church will be presented virtually on Saturdays, January 16 and 23. If you have always wanted to attend an Anglican conference addressing abortion, assisted suicide and other important life topics now's the time. Learn more.
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Bless St. Christopher with a donation and receive a benefit as a result.
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Mary Whyte Paintings Available...
It's not too late to show your support for the ministry of St. Christopher and receive a Mary Whyte giclee. The first 25 donors supporting St. Christopher with a gift of $5000 or more will receive, as a thank you gift, one of the signed and framed 30X24, limited edition (25) giclee prints of “Veil.” Two Mary Whyte paintings are available. Learn more.
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You Can Go to the PGA Championship....
St. Christopher has four “Wanamaker Club” tickets for the 2021 PGA Championship to be hosted on Kiawah Island. These four premier ticket packages will be paired with the use of the Historic Bishop’s Cottage and offered in a drawing for contributions of $1000. The value of this package is $10,000. The drawing will be held end of year, and will not be offered to any more than 100 entries. Learn more
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Additional Upcoming Events
Cursillo Winter Retreat, January 19-21
Anniversary of Bishop Lawrence's Consecration, January 26
Summer Camp Registration Opens, February 1
Learn more.
Wellspring of Life Healing Retreat with Judith MacNutt, February 5-7
Who among us remains untouched by loss in this season, unmoved by upheaval in every sphere of our lives? The Book of Proverbs counsels us, “Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.” The retreat will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 (beginning with dinner at 6:00pm) and conclude on Sunday, February 7, with Holy Communion (before lunch) here at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center. Learn more.
Barrier Island Family Weekend, February 19-21
In light of so many school field trip cancellations, St. Christopher has decided to offer a family weekend so you and your child can have a Barrier Island environmental education experience! Grab your family and some school friends and join the fun February 19-21, 2021. Learn more.
Women's Annual Gathering, April 24
International Grandparenting Southeast Conference, May 14-15
St. Paul's Church, Summerville, Details TBA
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