In another nod to the church’s origins, Sunday’s sermon was delivered by the Lord Bishop of London Richard J.C. Chartres, who conducted last year’s royal wedding and will lead services during this year’s Diamond Jubilee in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and the London Olympic Games.
The church was originally established in 1712 under the spiritual guidance of the Bishop of London, according to the parish newsletter.
In a reception after the service, Chartres said he would bring a report of the tricentennial celebration personally to the queen.
Congrats to the people/parish of St. Helena’s Beaufort on 300 years! May you thrive for 300 more!!
its’ lovely!
Wonderful that the Bishop of London was speaking at the Mere Anglicanism conference and was also able to preach at a church which has such a close connection with his own diocese.
A great day for this parish, and the whole diocese of South Carolina.