“I Have a Flock for You.” A Call to Shepherd While Tending Actual Sheep
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By the Rev. Will Klauber
In the winter of 2016, I spent nearly two weeks in Egypt with Bishop Grant LeMarquand. On that trip we stayed for a few days in a monastery. During our stay I had the privilege of helping two of the residents tend their sheep... As we were watching the sheep graze I remember thinking back to the parable of the Good Shepherd. As I reflected, the Lord told me in a clear voice, “I have a flock for you.”...
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 News from the Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee
Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant, to Host Electing Convention
It's still a ways off, but Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant, has been selected to host the special electing convention to elect the Bishop Coadjutor on October 16, 2021. Thank you to the Rev. Ted Duvall and the vestry, staff, and congregation for their hospitality.
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Local Ministry to Spanish-speaking Migrant Workers Needs a Van - Now!
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The Spanish ministries of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina has lost its precious but ancient 1981 minivan. This minivan, which recently gave up its ghost, was used to transport food and equipment to the migrant camps to do worship and Bible study, and to take people to the clinic and other places. The last task it completed was to help deliver food to more than 50 Spanish-speaking families on John's Island. If you have a minivan or large SUV that you would like to donate contact the Rev. David Dubay at (843) 801-5856.
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 Diocesan Church Planting Roundtable
(via Zoom)
Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m.
The subject will be "Church Planting: First Steps."
Bishop Mark Lawrence will be participating in this discussion. Everyone interested in learning more about church planting is welcome.
To learn more contact the Rev. Canon Todd Simonis, Diocesan Canon for Church Planting.
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Miss the Anglican Women's Gathering with Joanne Ellison?
Watch or Listen to the Teachings Now...
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“It is time for the church to wake up, rise up, and grow up in His Word,” said Ellison. “We need to face the music. The church is weary..." Watch the two presentations by clicking the link above.
The audio files, which can be accessed by clicking the button below has both Ellison talks as well as Bishop Mark Lawrence's presentation.
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Listen to the Ellison talks on various podcast apps.
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 Updated ACNA Cycle of Prayer Released
The Anglican Church in North America has just released an updated Provincial Cycle of Prayer, covering mid-May 2021 – mid-May 2022. The Cycle of Prayer presents a weekly prayer schedule to cover leaders, dioceses, and ministries in the Anglican Church in North America and fellow Anglicans around the world. The Cycle of Prayer is perfect for all to use in private and public worship.
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 Daniel Ordination, May 23
Taylor Daniel, who serves as the Director of Student Ministry at St. Michael's Church, Charleston, will be ordained to the transitional diaconate at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 23 at St. Michael's. Clergy are to wear red stoles.
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What Does it Mean to Renew your Vows?
Come and See, May 18
On Tuesday, May 18 at 11 a.m. the clergy of The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina will gather at the Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul to renew their ordination vows. Come to the service if you're able, and if not, commit to praying for your clergy as they seek to follow Christ and lead faithfully. Learn more.
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Clergy Family Picnic
Memorial Day, May 31
Each Memorial Day Bishop Mark and Allison Lawrence invite all the clergy families of the Diocese to join them at St. Christopher for a day of fun and fellowship. Clergy, if you haven't signed up to attend yet, do so now.
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Barrier Island Day Camp
June 14-17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Children in grades 4-9 are invited to attend the Barrier Island Day Camp weekdays. Options are available for full or half week. Campers are led and taught by Senior Naturalists who have a Bachelor's degree and years of Lowcountry training. Learn more.
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GrandCamp 2021
June 21-25
Though this year's GrandCamp is fully subscribed, it's not too early to get your name on the list for 2022! GrandCamp is a time when grandparents get away with their grandchildren for a faith-deepening and fun-filled week. Learn more about GrandCamp and Grandparenting ministries.
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New Job Openings
Full-Time Pastoral Care Minister, St. Michael's Church, Charleston
St. Michael's Church, Charleston, is seeking a full-time Pastoral Care Minister to successfully provide pastoral care and support to the parish. The Pastoral Care Minister (PCM) serves as the rector’s representative for managing and orchestrating all pastoral care activities to include the oversight and use of church clergy and Life Groups to assist in pastoral visits. The PCM provides direction and corrective action to ensure all pastoral activities align with the rector’s Pastoral Care Plan. This is a full-time supervisor position reporting directly to the rector for all pastoral care matters, vision, planning and expectations; and, coordinating through the Chief of Staff for staff support as needed. Learn more.
Part-Time Administrator, LAMB Institute (Revised Position)
The LAMB Institute is seeking a part-time Administrator for the LAMB stateside office to help with administration. We are looking for someone who sees this as an opportunity to use their skills in administration to bring glory to God by supporting the work being done in Honduras and by interacting with donors and team leaders. View the full job description.
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Additional Upcoming Events
Clergy Renewal of Vows, May 18
St. Christopher Intercessory Day of Prayer, May 22
Cursillo Workday at St. Christopher, May 22
Clergy Family Picnic, May 31
Fourth of July Retreat, July 2-6
15th Annual St. Christopher Summer Camp Staff Regatta, July 24
Walkabout for Bishop Candidates, Week of September 11
Anglican Women's Retreat, October 1-3
Wellspring of Life, Healing Retreat, October 3-5
Election for Bishop Coadjutor, October 16
Behold the Man Pilgrimage, October 23-November 5
SE Intentional Grandparenting Conference, November 5-6
Annual Clergy Conference, November 8-10
Consecration and Conv., March 11-12, 2022
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 Remembering Parishioners Who Have Died Due to COVID
We will be memorializing parishioners from Diocesan churches who have died as a result of the COVID-19 virus in the Journal of the 2021 Convention of The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. We invite you to add the names of parishioners from your parish who have died as a result of the virus by submitting names here.
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People News
 The Rev. Canon Dr. Kendall S. Harmon, who had served on staff at Christ St. Paul, Yonges Island since 2002, is stepping down from his role at the church effective Pentecost Sunday. In a note to the parish he wrote, “I wouldn’t change an iota for all the world, as diverse and varied as it has been. You all have loved me and my family and prayed for us and there is no way fully to put into words what that has meant. We thank God for you—from the bottom of our hearts. So now we go forth into a different, mysterious future. As the Psalmist says, ‘our times are in thy hand.’ Read the full announcement. View a video message.
 The Rev. Richard Grimball who serves as the Associate for Pastoral Care & Healing Prayer Ministry at St. Michael’s Church, Charleston, will be returning to graduate school at Charleston Southern University full-time to complete his counseling degree and become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Beginning May 3 he transitioned to part-time staff at St. Michael’s while also connecting part-time with Life Resources Counseling Center. In a note to St. Michael’s he wrote, “As one of our clergy has noted on numerous occasions, we live a called life, and when Jesus calls we drop our nets and go.” Read the full announcement.
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