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Gravatt holds Staffer of the Year presentation
posted on Aug 15, 2019 At the close of every summer at Camp Gravatt, the Frederick C. Byrd Most Outstanding Staff Award is presented to one male and one female staff member. This honor is decided upon by their fellow counselors, and it is always a very special presenta...
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A Back to School Message from Bishop Waldo
posted on Aug 12, 2019 As we approach another school year, Bishop Waldo discusses the opportunities that this time of new beginnings provides. And don't forget to stick around until the very end...
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Textile Village Servant Corps Informational Session
posted on Aug 8, 2019 The Textile Village Servant Corps will be holding an informational session at St. John's Episcopal Church on August 21 from 6 - 7 p.m. Founder and Director, Courtney Watson, will share about the history of the National Episcopal Service Corps and...
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Bishops' Public Education Initiative
Reading Matters Training Sessions
posted on Jul 18, 2019
Reading matters because our children matter.
Faith leaders and congregations who have partnered with Richland School District One are taking steps to address the critical issue of literacy as a foundation of a strong education. Buil...
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Mission in the Community St. Luke's, Columbia's Fresh Start Program
posted on Jul 17, 2019 On October 14, 2016, St. Luke’s began a new ministry called
Fresh Start. It was our mission to provide free laundry services, showers,
clothing and food for the area’s homeless population and working poor. Since
opening, our services have ...
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Crossing Boundaries, Creating Community
posted on Jul 9, 2019 For most of his tenure, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry has touted the importance of recognizing and supporting the work of the two Episcopal-affiliated historically black colleges and universities as part of a commitment to racial reconci...
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St. Alban's Island (Vacation Bible Study)
posted on Jul 1, 2019 Vacation Bible Study is open to all ages, toddler to adult, and there is no cost to attend. The night will start with supper and then go into music, lesson, and crafts. On July 14, Youth Sunday, the youth will share music from VBS and take part i...
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A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Waldo
posted on Jul 1, 2019 Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
Over and over, Jesus calls his disciples to live with compassion for one a...
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A Call To Prayer For An End To Gun Violence
posted on Jun 6, 2019 Dear Family in Christ, This weekend, faith communities, civic organizations, and non-profit partners are joining together in the Wear Orange campaign for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Friday, June 7). Bishops United Against Gun Violence, ...
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