Episcopal schism

Frank Griswold, who led Episcopal Church through tumultuous times, dies at 85

By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 6, 2023
(RNS) — Griswold led the mainline denomination through the ordination of its first openly gay bishop.

Episcopal leader says South Carolina diocese can’t secede

By Daniel Burke — November 16, 2012

(RNS) Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said the Diocese of South Carolina can't unilaterally secede, as she urged conservatives to stay in the denomination despite sharp disagreements over theology and homosexuality. By Daniel Burke. 

S.C. Episcopalians say split goes beyond gay debate

By Amanda Greene — November 2, 2012

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (RNS) The Diocese of South Carolina has seceded from the national Episcopal Church, but little else is clear. Will all the congregations go along with the split? What about individual worshipers? And what do they call themselves now? By Amanda Greene

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