Convention Live on Facebook March 13 at 9 a.m.
If you've never been to a Diocesan Convention now's your chance. Though it won't be quite the same (since we'll be online) you will get to :
- Hear the Bishop's Address Live
- Watch the Elections as They Happen
- View the Budget for 2021
- Watch a Diocesan Year in Review Video
 Clergy and delegates will participate on Zoom beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 13. All others are welcome to view the convention live on Facebook. Learn more. Watch it here.
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St. Michael's Launches PODZ
Parish Outreach Dedicated by Zip Code
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The COVID-19 outbreak presented all leaders with far more than a problem to solve. It gave us a dilemma. You can’t really “solve” a dilemma but you can flip it. Bob Johansen, author of Leaders Make the Future defines dilemma flipping as reframing an unsolvable challenge as an opportunity. At St. Michael’s we reframed the COVID challenge with an opportunity for PODZ – Parish Outreach Dedicated by Zip Code.
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COVID Can't Crush Creativity During Lent
Churches find New Ways to Observe the Season
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Lent in a Bag
St. Matthew's, Fort Motte
Members of St. Matthew’s, Fort Motte, delivered bags with home liturgy instructions, a shell, sand, ashes, a box of Mrs. Butterworth's pancake mix and more along with a container of homemade soup to members and friends of the congregation to help them observe Lent.
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Yes & Amen! Study
Resurrection, Surfside
The Church of the Resurrection, Surfside, is engaging with "Yes and Amen," a Lenten Journey compiled by their ministry team. This Gospel-centered, discipleship Bible study focuses on Old Testament covenants and their fulfillment in Jesus. Learn more.
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Choral Compline
The Cathedral, Charleston
Find a quiet place, dim the lights and join with the choir at the Cathedral, Charleston, for a service of Choral Compline. This quiet, meditative service is on Youtube – and the visual of candles burning turns your focus away from the busyness of life to Christ. Join the service.
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Lenten Jesus Tree
St. John's, Florence
Create your own Lenten Jesus Tree with Charlotte Smith of St. John’s, Florence. They’re reading daily Bible passages and decorating Jesus trees with symbols representing Jesus’ journey to the cross. Catch up by watching the short videos on Facebook and decorating your own Jesus Tree. Learn more.
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What is…? Series
St. Matthias, Summerton
The Rev. Denman Isgett of St. Matthias, Summerton, is taking on some confusing terms in the "What is....?" series. Join in as he considers these: “What is a liturgical year?” “What is a lectionary?” “What is the difference in Bible translations…?” and more.
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Lent@Home for Children
St. Philip's, Charleston
St. Philip’s, Charleston’s, creative children’s minister, Amy Smith, has curated a collection of Lenten lessons and activities from different places on the internet and these can be either purchased and picked up at the church or downloaded. Learn more.
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Legal News from TX
Good News for ACNA Diocese in Fort Worth, TX
 From their Press Release: It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that we receive news today that the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has let stand the unanimous May 2020 ruling of the Texas Supreme Court (TXSC), which found in favor of the Diocese and diocesan Corporation. Read it all. Read more here.
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Job Openings
St. Jude's, Walterboro, Seeks Director of Student Ministries
St. Jude’s, Walterboro is seeking a Director of Student Ministries who will be responsible for the development, planning and the implementation of the youth/ college ministry programs at the church. This position will strive to fulfill the vision statement of St. Jude’s Church and to make disciples across all generations: “The purpose of St. Jude’s Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by proclaiming through words, actions, and love the Good News of God in Christ; to provide for spiritual growth and to minister, with love, to the needs of this congregation and to all people.” Read the job description. Please contact the Rector, Newman Lawrence for additional information.
Date Posted: February 17, 2021
Social Media Coordinator, The ADOSC
The ADOSC Social Media Coordinator will work approximately four hours per week and collaboratively, under the supervision of the Director of Communications: Create engaging text, image and video content based on activities of the Diocese, (Found through the Diocesan calendar, e-news, Jubilate Deo, liturgical calendar, communication from the Bishop or Diocesan departments, church social media accounts); Design posts that inspire, attract interest, interaction; Maintain a gracious, friendly Diocesan voice/tone; Interact with users, respond to comments, inquiries; Develop a posting schedule; Notify Communications Director of any issues. Read the full job description. If interested, send a resume to Joy Hunter, Director of Communications.
Date Posted: March 3, 2021
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Anglican Women's Gathering, April 24
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The Anglican Women will have their Annual Gathering at Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant, Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Joanne Ellison, of Drawing Near to God Ministry, is the keynote speaker and she will be teaching on “Faith Moving Forward: ‘Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes will He find faith on the earth?’” (Luke 18:8).
On April 1 we will open up registration to our sisters in the ACNA. Ladies from the Diocese of the Carolinas and the Reformed Episcopal Church will be invited to register for any remaining seats. If you are planning to attend, please register BEFORE April 1. The registration deadline is April 16. Learn more. and register.
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April 1 Deadline for Bishop Search Suggestions
Keep the Bishop Search Committee in your prayers as they continue the process of discerning who God is calling to serve as the next Bishop of our Diocese. Anyone inside or outside the diocese may suggest a person for consideration as a bishop coadjutor. This phase runs February 1 – April 1 Read more and suggest a name.
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March 5-6, Zoom DOK Retreat with Barr and LeMarquand
All are welcome to join the Spring Retreat on Zoom for the Daughters of the King. On Friday night a time of prayer for the persecuted church will be led by Bishop Grant LeMarquand and on Saturday the Rev. Dr. John Barr will be speaking on the Gospel of John. Learn more. March 4 deadline to register.
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The Call Retreat
A Retreat for Vocational Discernment, June 24-27
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Do you know someone who is discerning his/her call? Urge them to apply to attend The Call.
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The Call is a retreat aimed at young adults who are listening for the call of the Lord and considering whether that vocation might be to full-time ministry. There is no cost to attend the retreat, and meals for the weekend are included. Registrants must cover their own transportation and lodging costs.Space is limited, so please register early! Register here.
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Additional Upcoming Events
Jubilate Deo Deadline, March 5, Learn more.
Water Mission Walk for Water, March 20, 2021
On Saturday, March 20, walkers will safely gather in Riverfront Park or the location of their choice for the 15th Annual Water Mission Walk for Water in Charleston. We walk because more than 2.2 billion people around the world do not have access to safe water. Learn more.
Barrier Island Family Weekend, March 26-28
Ready for outdoor fun? Discover the scientific world using all your senses exploring and learning about the environment around you at St. Christopher, March 26-28. The days will be filled with discovery while the evenings will be filled with fun activities and making memories. Learn more.
New: Clean up Day at St. Christopher Sponsored by Cursillo, April 17
Who wouldn’t love to spend the day at St Christopher Camp and Conference Center! The Cursillo community will be hosting a cleanup day at April 17 at 9 a.m. We need as many hands as possible. All are welcome! (Even if you’ve never been on a Cursillo). Learn more and sign up.
Walkabout for Bishop Candidates, September 11
Election for Bishop Coadjutor, October 16
Consecration and Conv., March 11-12, 2022
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