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Trial Ends: Highlights from the Trial of the Diocese of SC vs. TEC and TECSC
 By Joy Hunter, Diocesan Communications Director and Jan S. Pringle, Public Relations ConsultantThe three-week trial of the Diocese of South Carolina vs. The Episcopal Church (TEC) and The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC) ended July 25, with Judge Diane S. Goodstein, who presided, telling the parties what she wanted from them to assist in her deliberations. Attorneys representing the Diocese, the Trustees and the Diocesan churches were given 30 days to create a three-page document describing the testimony given in court which explained the procedures they followed to legally separate from TEC, (such as amending their by-laws, giving notice of meetings, properly taking votes, etc.) They were then to send those documents to the Court and to TEC and TECSC whose attorneys will have 30 days to respond in a similar fashion. In essence, the judge’s last words reiterated what she said throughout the trial: The case will be decided on neutral principles of law, which means that the judge must apply the law to this case as it would any other – making no adjustments because it involves a religious organization. TEC and TECSC have opposed the application of neutral principles; essentially arguing that the judge should defer to their view on the issues since they are a religious organization. Diocesan Women's Ministries
Over 200 Women Gather to "Go Deeper" in Faithwith Allison Lawrence and her daughter Chelsea Hamshaw Over 200 women from across the Diocese gathered at Holy Trinity, Charleston, on Saturday, April 30 to hear teachings from our about-to-be newly installed co-chaplains, Allison Lawrence, wife of the Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence, XIV Bishop of South Carolina, and her daughter Chelsea Hamshaw, wife of the Rev. Jason Hamshaw. Chelsea spoke on the importance of covenant, focusing on the difference between God's covenant with us and a contract. Allison fleshed out what that means in practical terms using stories from her own life to encourage women to step out in faith. Their teachings were recorded and will be available soon.Following the teaching portion of the day the women met in small groups, enjoyed a delicious boxed lunch, had a business meeting in which the executive board stepped down and the new board was installed and shared in a service of Holy Eucharist. The Rev. David Dubay, Rector of Holy Trinity preached and Bishop Mark Lawernce celebrated. View the photo album.
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