August 7, 2017<\/p>\n
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina, having met together with our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence, in Charleston this day, sends to all of our brothers and sisters of the diocese our love and our greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. We are so profoundly thankful for all who have fasted and prayed for our diocese and our Standing Committee during the past week from across South Carolina, throughout the Anglican Church in North America, and among all the faithful in global Anglicanism.<\/p>\n
We have spent this time together in prayer and discussion regarding the decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court last Wednesday. In light of the conflicting opinions issued by the court, we met with the legal counsel for our diocese and have approved a strategy on how we go forward seeking clarity. We want you to know this: the legal process continues. We will be filing a motion for a rehearing from the Supreme Court, the deadline for which is September 1st. We are convinced there are compelling reasons to make this motion. There will be other avenues along with and following that action.<\/p>\n
Finally, while we cannot tell you what tomorrow brings, we want to reiterate three things that you already know. First, again, the legal process continues. Second, we are stronger together. Third, we will continue in all circumstances our God-given mandate of making biblical Anglicans for a global age. Know that we love you, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and that we remain,<\/p>\n
Yours in Christ Jesus,<\/p>\n
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina<\/p>\n
The Rev. David Thurlow, President
\nThe Very Rev. Craige Borrett
\nThe Rev. Karl Burns, Vice-President
\nThe Very Rev. Peet Dickinson
\nThe Rev. David Dubay
\nThe Rev. Marcus Kaiser
\nMr. Alonso Galvan
\nMr. Gerry Graves
\nMrs. Susan McDuffie, Secretary
\nMr. Foster Smith
\nMrs. Anne Walton
\nAbsent:
\nMr. Brandt Shelbourne<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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