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Diocese Creates Flood Relief Fund

Details: Written by SCDiosAdministrator; Thursday, October 8, 2015 | 4:06 pm

We ask that you keep the families of those who have lost loved ones, those who have suffered loss of property and all those harmed or who are assisting in the rescue and relief efforts following this historic flood in your prayers.

While we are grateful to God that the majority of our Diocese has come through the recent catastrophic storm unscathed, a few of our parishes and people suffered significant damage that will not be adequately covered by insurance. It is also a reality that additional flooding is expected and the recovery process will continue for some time. That there will be unmet needs is certain.

For those reasons, the Diocesan office is recommending the following possible responses to this disaster:

1. For those wishing to support recovery in those diocesan congregations needing assistance, please make a designated gift on the Diocesan website for “disaster assistance.” Contribute as "guest."

Postponed: FBI Situational Awareness for Houses of Worship

Details: Written by SCDiosAdministrator; Sunday, October 4, 2015 | 8:37 pm

The FBI Situational Awareness for Houses of Worship Symposium which was scheduled to be held on Monday, October 5 has been postponed until next week, Monday, October 12. Learn more.

Last Updated: Sunday, October 4, 2015 | 8:37 pm

Horn Ordination Postponed Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

Details: Written by SCDiosAdministrator; Saturday, October 3, 2015 | 9:45 am

Due to flooding and dangerous driving conditions the Rev. Martha Horn’s ordination to the priesthood, which was scheduled for this afternoon (October 3), has been postponed until next Saturday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s, Hilton Head. If you know of others who were intending to attend, but who may not be aware of the postponment, please let them know.

Last Updated: Saturday, October 3, 2015 | 9:46 am

Diocese of South Carolina Defends Its Property Against Another Episcopal Church Appeal

Details: Written by SCDiosAdministrator; Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | 2:25 pm

Diocese argues to South Carolina Supreme Court that a lower court decision dismissing outside claims on local church property is consistent with state law and constitutional precedent.

COLUMBIA, SC (Sept. 23, 2015) – The Diocese of South Carolina today argued to the state Supreme Court that a judge’s February ruling that the Episcopal Church (TEC) has “no legal, equitable or beneficial interest” in the Diocese’s properties was correct and consistent with South Carolina law.

The argument came as the Diocese defended against the latest appeal by TEC, which seeks to seize local property. The denomination’s filings seek control of the Diocese’s 314-acre St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center, the Diocese’s historic identity, its accounts and the properties of 50 congregations that joined the Diocese in disassociating from the denomination in 2012.

During today's appeal hearing, the Diocese and TEC would normally have had 20 minutes to present respective arguments, however due to the number of questions, more time was taken because of the vigorous debate.

U.S. Judge Delays Hearing on Episcopal Church Appeal Demanding Identity of Diocese of South Carolina, Pending State Court Decision

Details: Written by Jan Pringle; Monday, September 21, 2015 | 9:01 pm

Judge refuses to confuse the rightful ownership issue as it proceeds to state Supreme Court this week

CHARLESTON, SC (Sept. 21, 2015) – A federal judge handed the Episcopal Church (TEC) and its local subsidiary, the Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC) a setback today when he refused the request to reconsider a decision about who rightfully owns the Diocese of South Carolina identity, trademarks and other intellectual property.

Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg, who heads TECSC, has repeatedly alleged that the property and identity of the Diocese of South Carolina actually belongs to the Episcopal Church and was wrongfully taken by Bishop Mark Lawrence, who heads the Diocese which left TEC in 2012.

Federal District Judge C. Weston Houck originally dismissed vonRosenberg’s claim in 2013, recognizing that the essential issues of the Diocese’s identity would be resolved by the South Carolina courts. Last February, South Carolina Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein ruled the Diocese of South Carolina was, in fact, free to leave the denomination and keep its property and assets. TEC appealed that decision and the appeal will be heard by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Sept. 23.

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