So many ways we could choose to begin. So I just put two sets of things up on the board in terms of getting your juices flowing. So we’re in Mark, we’re in the early part of Mark, in and around Nazareth Capernaum area, and we’re building a picture of Jesus.

He’s done a lot of healings and a lot of miracles in various settings. He’s been preaching. And then in Chapter 4, he does all this teaching of the parables of the kingdom.

And then when we get to the end of Chapter 4, we get this building picture of the fullness of who Jesus is. You have the stilling of the storm, the Gerasne demoniac at the beginning of Chapter 5, and then at the end of Chapter 5, you get this very interesting double dynamic. It’s two stories, but they’re woven into one, because Jairus’ daughter is sick, and he comes to Jesus and says, my dear little duaghter is sick.”

“And then while he’s on the way to Jairus’ house, this woman who has this issue of blood touches his garment. And then while he’s doing that, Jairus’ daughter dies. So at the end of the chapter, he raises Jairus’ daughter.

So if you’re following, this is stilling the storm, Lord of the deep. This is the Gerstein demoniac, Lord of demons. This is the woman with the issue of blood, Lord of disease. And this is finally Jairus’ daughter, Lord of death. And this is all very deliberate on Mark’s part. He’s trying to give you a sense of the greatness of the one with whom he had to do….”

“So we have a problem, which is we can’t conceive of what a perfect person would be like. But when you meet a perfect person, which is what Jesus actually is, and he’s the only one that ever is, no surprise, they don’t fit neatly into any box that you try to put them in. It’s not what you expect.

It’s not the way that you would think it would go. There’s all sorts of aspects of Christ’s character that are always bursting the bubble of the people that are around him. He’s full of wonder. He’s full of power. He’s full of compassion. He’s got all these characteristics.

But the one thing that you have to say is this is not a made up story. You could never imagine anybody like this. And I’ve given you this before, but Mark 7 is one of my favorites, which is he has done all things well, which is what you would expect to be said about a perfect person.But you have to think about the magnitude of what that actually means when you’re talking about Jesus, because he’s got three years of public ministry. And think about all the things that he’s done in every situation. That means when he’s in front of Caiaphas, he does that well.When he’s in front of Pilate, he does that well. When he’s feeding to 5,000, he does that well. So here he is with the Gerasene Demoniac.

We’re in the second of these four incidents, which are really manifestations of the power of Christ. So this is all about Christ’s power. Power over nature, power over the demonic, power over sickness, and therefore the Lord of Health, and power over death.”


“And Jesus’s power is getting bigger and bigger as the passage is moving on. Now, what we, so I want you to turn to the actual Gerasene Demoniac, which is what we had last time. So the first thing is just to get back into the story and remind ourselves of the degree of the transformation that we’re dealing with.

So what I want you to do, you already know the story because we dealt with it in some detail last time, but I want you to remember that this guy is described as a raving lunatic, somebody who’s gashing himself, somebody who has supernatural power, somebody that nobody in the town wants anything to do with. He’s like a giant dark ogre that kind of lives in the spectral world of this horrible graveyard. And you start to add up all the things that you know about this guy.

He’s writhing, he’s got supernatural strength, he cries out day and night, he lives in a graveyard. If you had any one of those characteristics true of you, we’d probably think of sending you for mental help at a minimum, possibly to a mental hospital very quickly….

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And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” LK 4:38-44
Mosaic of the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac from the Basilica Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, 6th cent. pic.twitter.com/TMN2kpQjfA

— SaintsandScripture (@Saint_of_theDay) September 4, 2024

The ADOSC initially proposed sending three Standing Committee members and the Dean of the Province (also serving as Chancellor) to meet with three ACNA representatives. The diocese subsequently clarified, however, that it would meet only with its full Standing Committee present and with no promise of confidentiality, given that its sole purpose is to bring transparency to the province’s process of justice.

The ACNA Executive Committee responded by proposing that a delegation visit the ADOSC instead. Bishop Edgar and the Standing Committee declined that offer. The Executive Committee then invited Bishop Edgar to attend their next regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21.

The Executive Committee further stated that it would not revisit the outcome of the Ruch trial, re-examine the merits of the charges, or assess the internal processes or rulings of the Court for the Trial of a Bishop or any other judicial body.

In his response, Edgar wrote: “Lack of trust and mutual suspicion erode our communion and weaken our witness to a watching world. But our communion and witness are strengthened by a commitment to transparency and truth that is above reproach.

“We therefore urge you to join us in seeking clarity and truth in these matters, and to work diligently alongside us so that, together, we may pursue reconciliation, restore confidence, and ensure that God is glorified in all we say and do as a Province.”

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South Carolina Bishop Chip Edgar’s Diocesan Convention address–'after five years, a verdict was reached in the trial of Bp Ruch, (Diocese of the Upper Midwest). Our diocese was drawn into that fray last summer, and again in December when verdict was issued, as one of our own,… pic.twitter.com/zQKnUkz3al

— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) March 20, 2026

Please read it all carefully and follow all linked documents–KSH. You may find the current list of all the current Standing Committee members there.

Anglican Diocese of South Carolina Gathers in Myrtle Beach for 2026 Convention; “Becoming Mature in Christ”–Bishop Chip Edgar stressed the importance of intentional Christian formation in both his sermon and his address during the 2026 Convention of the Anglican Diocese of South… pic.twitter.com/In4eeLdbDy

— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) March 20, 2026

St. John-Holy Trinity Impacts Friends in the DRC

In this brief video, created by New Wineskins for Global Missions, the Rev. Bisoke Balikenga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, shares the story of Hearts for the Congo, a ministry that grew out of a chance connection at the New Wineskins Conference and a friendship with Julia Marshall of St. John-Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Charleston, SC.

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Social media interactions are, by definition, public and social, and not private. Clergy are held to a
higher standard of responsibility in their use of these platforms. Being clergy is an honor, privilege,
and responsibility that comes with influence, but also requires discretion and often sacrifice of our
rights, obligating us to wise self-censorship and self-control. I expect all social media posts by our
clergy to adhere to the highest standard of Christian decorum. All that we do reflects on our Lord,
His Church, our Diocese, and our ministry.
To that end, I first offer five (edited) questions that Archbishop Emeritus Foley Beach requires his
diocese to ask before posting anything…

1. Is it the truth? Along with that, ask: Why is it my responsibility to speak this truth or address
   this situation?
2. Have I talked to the person before I post about the person?
3. Will it benefit all concerned?
4. Do my words reflect well on Jesus Christ and on His Church?
5. Will I someday need to apologize and confess what I have written as a sin?
   These helpful questions can serve as a beginning point and a filter for online interactions. From
   there, I offer a few wise policies, developed by my friend and fellow bishop, Alex Farmer, for the
   clergy of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese. (Again, I have edited these for our situation.)
6. Never post, repost, favorably comment on, or like content that reflects poorly on Christ
   Jesus and his Church, other clergy, or yourself.
7. Follow the same rules of courtesy and mature behavior you would observe in any face-toface interaction.
8. Think about consequences and how your message might be perceived before you post.

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I used to think the main damage from social media was to youth mental health. Now I believe that the global destruction of the human ability to pay attention may be even larger.

A meta-analysis shows the damage, to adults as well as teens, from TikTok+https://t.co/YS0dkQTdj0 https://t.co/a8bSMQyW60

— Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt) November 15, 2025

First, after five years, a verdict was reached in the trial of Bp Ruch, (Diocese of the Upper Midwest). Our diocese was drawn into that fray last summer, and again in December when verdict was issued, as one of our own, Mr. Alan Runyan, both a hero to us and a godly man, was unfairly denigrated during the proceedings and then again in the final, 71-page verdict.

Having called for an independent audit of all the matters related to the trial, including the trial proceedings themselves, our Standing Committee was compelled to raise concerns with the verdict (to be clear, not with the ruling, we know that is not in our purview) to ensure that these proceedings be included in the audit.

I’m pleased to report that, so far, the ACNA’s executive committee has responded to us largely positively and I am hopeful. We’ll know more from them in the coming week, and we’ll be reporting to you as of March 23rd, or a day or two after.

Throughout all of that, our goal has been that given we have upcoming prominent cases before the province, one including the Archbishop himself, this audit we’ve called for would be able to help restore some confidence that regardless of the outcome of those future trials, they’ll be handled appropriately.

Again, this case matters much to us as a diocese as it involves several of us who are members of the diocese who are involved in these legal proceedings. We want to do what we can as a diocese to try to ensure a fair outcome without crossing the line and tampering with that outcome.

Now, throughout all of this, I’ve heard people say from time to time they’re tired of being asked to “trust the process” when they feel that the process has already been pretty bad and let them down. I just want to say to you all, I do not ask you to trust the process. I ask you to trust the Lord of the process and the Lord of all processes. Even as this works out, knowing that his promise is true, that all things, including mishandled church processes, will under his strong and end up for the good, the true, and the just. Even if we must wait until all things are made new and everything sad is going to come out untrue.

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South Carolina Bishop Chip Edgar’s Diocesan Convention address–'after five years, a verdict was reached in the trial of Bp Ruch, (Diocese of the Upper Midwest). Our diocese was drawn into that fray last summer, and again in December when verdict was issued, as one of our own,… pic.twitter.com/zQKnUkz3al

— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) March 20, 2026

Bishop Chip Edgar stressed the importance of intentional Christian formation in both his sermon and his address during the 2026 Convention of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, which was held March 13-14, in Myrtle Beach. The theme of the gathering was “Becoming Fully Mature in Christ.”  Hosted by Trinity Church and conducted at both the church, and the Marina Inn, the convention brought together more than 350 clergy and delegates from across the coastal and eastern parts of the state to hear from the Bishop, receive updates from various ministries, approve the budget, and elect individuals to serve in various offices….

Read it all and please note that you can view videos, read talks, and access other documents shared at the convention by visiting the convention resources page. 

Anglican Diocese of South Carolina Gathers in Myrtle Beach for 2026 Convention; “Becoming Mature in Christ”–Bishop Chip Edgar stressed the importance of intentional Christian formation in both his sermon and his address during the 2026 Convention of the Anglican Diocese of South… pic.twitter.com/In4eeLdbDy

— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) March 20, 2026

A decade-long winning streak continues for the Holy City after it was crowned the South’s best destination by Southern Living readers.

The annual awards highlight readers’ favorite destinations and experiences — from cities and beach towns to restaurants, resorts and hotels.

Charleston beat out hotspots like Savannah, Asheville, N.C., and Nashville, Tenn., among others.

Southern Living writers said Charleston’s streak “proves that what’s old can always be new again.”

“Our readers will never tire of this Lowcountry gem’s sparkling harbor, charming historic architecture, and first-rate dining scene,” the publication stated.

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For the 10th straight year, readers of Southern Living have named the Holy City the No. 1 destination in the South. The awards highlighted local favorites — from Isle of Palms and Folly Beach to restaurants like FIG and Poogan’s Porch. https://t.co/ez3f1b1RAO

— The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) March 12, 2026

We invite your prayers for our bishop, clergy, delegates, diocesan leaders, and staff as we travel to Myrtle Beach March 13 and 14 for the annual ADOSC Diocesan Convention. The event is being hosted by Trinity Church.

View the convention schedule, see who is standing for election, and read more here.

The latest Enewsletter from the #Anglican diocese of #SouthCarolina https://t.co/NSfiqsiLu1 #parishministry #lowcvountrylife #media #communication pic.twitter.com/YPA2kjdGuy

— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) June 11, 2025

So what can we learn about a special visit Jesus took with his three closest friends to a mountain? That’s the question. What can we learn from a special experience Jesus had with his three closest friends?
Mountains are significant in lots of ways. You and I have this all the way down to our own contemporary parlance. We talk about a mountaintop experience.

One of my favorite historical examples of this kind of a thing is from the late great David Livingston, who you may know was one of the great Christian missionaries of all time, and he was the first European to see Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls, I’ll try not to get diverted, is one of the most spectacular natural sites in the world. It’s 5,604 feet wide.

That’s over a mile wide, and it goes down over 340 feet. It is the largest falling continuous sheet of water in the world, even to this day. And one of the most striking things about it is, it’s so much water in such a little time that it sends clouds of water vapor up into the sky that you can see from miles away.

And this is Livingston, and he was the first European to ever see this, and this is from his diary.

‘Five columns of smoke arose. The whole scene was extremely beautiful.
Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.’

Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight. It’s that kind of an experience.
So I want to look at it in some detail, and let’s figure out what happens….

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Ivanka Demchuk, "Transfiguration of the Lord", 2015 pic.twitter.com/EZ9O8PK6xv

— Solas (@solas_na_greine) February 16, 2026

—The Church of the Holy Trinity, Grahamville and their clergy, the Rev. Dr. James Gibson.

—St. Matthias’ Church, Summerton and their clergy, the Very Rev. Denman Isgett.

Join us this Sunday, May 22, as we, in The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, pray for the work & ministry of St. James, Goose Creek & Holy Trinity, Grahamville & their clergy: The Rev. James Gibson, Vicar. Full prayer calendar: https://t.co/JHew5ZdquG #PrayForChurches #ADOSC pic.twitter.com/Cy1qOqwmn2

— Anglican Diocese of SC (@anglican_sc) May 20, 2022

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“We want to bring about a renewed Anglicanism, but we also want to be in service to the entire church,” The Rev. Jeff Miller shares about ⁦⁦@mereanglicanism⁩ being convened by Anglicans and with Anglican worship, but also drawing thinkers from the broader church. pic.twitter.com/OCXg7EwjQj

— Jeff Walton (@jeffreyhwalton) January 22, 2026

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Bartolomé Estebán Murillo, "The Nativity" (c. 1670)#Art pic.twitter.com/rh8f6g4g6G

— Campbell F. Scribner (@ScribnerUMCP) December 24, 2025

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'Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost'

An angel appears to Joseph in a dream and reassures him, a scene from today's Gospel, by Wilhelmina Geddes, 1920, a studio piece now in the Stained… pic.twitter.com/UmWF9nRGcj

— Simon Knott (@SimoninSuffolk) December 21, 2025

In this final week of Advent, as I’m trying to focus my heart and mind on the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth, I’m finding my thoughts diverted away from the incarnation to issues concerning the recent verdict and order in the trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch. 

I know many of you are in the same place. I get it. 

There are plenty of questions and concerns about the way the trial was handled, what was and was not included, and what was implied in the order. Those of us in diocesan leadership are attending closely and have already been working on how we might respond. 

That said, while the administrative and canonical challenges of our province are significant, we have to remember that they are not “the main thing.”  

As we come to Christmastide, I am urging you—as your bishop—to set these concerns aside for a brief season….

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— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) December 19, 2025

MEMORANDUM
December 12, 2025
RE: Presentment of Archbishop Steve Wood

Members of the Anglican Church of North America:

Concerning the Presentment of Archbishop Steve Wood, in accordance with the standards established in and required by Title IV, Canon 4, Section 6, and following other pertinent Canons, the Board of Inquiry finds that there is probable cause to present Archbishop Wood for trial for violation of Canon 2 of this Title and has duly recorded its vote and judgment that the following three charges should be considered in the trial:

• Violation of Ordination Vows (Canon IV.2.1.3);
• Conduct giving just cause for scandal or offense, including the abuse of ecclesiastical power (Canon IV.2.1.4); and
• Sexual Immorality (Canon IV.2.1.6).

This letter shall serve as our public declaration of the same. 

In Christ,
Chairman, the Board of Inquiry

ACNA NEWS: Abp. Steve Wood will go to trial. The Board of Inquiry has found probable cause to present him on charges of violation of ordination vows, conduct giving just cause for scandal or offense, and sexual immorality. pic.twitter.com/I5wt4JbNdM

— Arlie Coles (@ArlieColes) December 12, 2025

Bishop David Bryan Steps Down as Assisting Bishop of the ADOSC

Following the recent developments in the Provincial Office, Bishop David Bryan has been named Acting Bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas and, as a result, has resigned as Assisting Bishop for the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Bishop Edgar had invited Bishop Bryan, with whom he had had a 30+ year relationship as friends and colleagues, to serve on our staff beginning in January of this year. “I’m sad about this on behalf of our diocese,” wrote Bishop Edgar in a note accepting Bishop Bryan’s resignation. “We will pray for you and the Diocese of the Carolinas. I’m grateful for you and your service to us in the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, and for our friendship over the years.” Bishop Mark Lawrence, our Bishop Emeritus, will continue assisting with visitations, and, along with Bishop Edgar, will cover those scheduled for 2026.

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