The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina has sent resolution to the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and to Bishop Mark Lawrence pleading for conversation and to back off from the current course of action in the Diocese of South Carolina.
The resolution says in part:
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina strongly urges the Presiding Bishop and the Bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina to explore all possibilities and seek alternative means of resolving and addressing the issues between the leadership of the Diocese of South Carolina and the leadership of The Episcopal Church.
In spite of the obstacles being faced, we hope and pray and ask others to pray that an acceptable way forward can be found that leads toward reconciliation and continued relationship.