Our Speaker
The Diocese of the Carolinas is pleased to have The Rev. Dr. Sam Ferguson lead our 2023 Clergy Conference and also speak at our 2023 Annual Synod.
Sam is the rector of The Falls Church Anglican in metro Washington, D.C.. The Falls Church Anglican is one of the largest churches in the ACNA. Sam is also author of The Spirit and Relational Anthropology in Paul. He holds degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv), Cambridge University (MPhil), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (PhD).
Registration for Clergy and Lay Delegates
Our Time Together
Clergy Retreat Schedule
“The Shape of the Church is Congregational”
Thursday Night
6:00 pm: St. Paul’s Dinner on the Grounds
7:15 pm: Session One: The Rev. Dr. Sam Ferguson
Friday Morning
8:30 am: Coffee and Fellowship
9:00 am: Session Two with Sam Ferguson
10 am: Break
10:30 am: Session Three with Sam Ferguson
10:30 am: Clergy Wives Gathering
11:30 am: Renewal of Ordination Vows
12:00 noon: Dismissal / Lunch on your own
Synod Schedule
Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas
Friday Pre- Synod Workshops
3:00 pm:
Revitalizing the Local Church / The Rev. Phil Ashey
Hearing the Voice of God / The Rev. John Burley
4:00 pm:
Making Discipleship Real / The Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum
How Church Planting “Works”? / Kardia Team
Friday Evening
5:15 pm: Clergy Vesting
5:30 pm: Opening Worship followed by St. Paul’s Dinner on the Grounds for Lay and Clergy Delegates
Saturday Morning
8-9:00 Registration / Coffee and Donuts
9:00 am: Session One with Sam Ferguson – “Human Sexuality in Today’s Culture”
10 am: Coffee Break / Visit Exhibitors
10:30 am: Synod Business
Elections for Standing Committee and Provincial Council
New Clergy Introductions
Admission of New Congregations
Diocesan Bishop’s Address
KARDIA Presentation
Financial Presentation
Closing Remarks
12:30 pm: Prayer and Dismissal
Recommended Hotels - Please make your reservation early
Home2 Suites Greenville Downtown
Please make reservations no later than February 16, 2023
Click here → Home2 Suites Booking Link
Or call Reservation line: 1-800-445-8667 (please do not call the hotel directly as they do not make reservations on property)
Group Name: Diocese of the Carolinas
Group Code: DOC
Rate: $154 + tax
Parking: $15 daily valet – no self park option onsite
Holiday Inn Express Greenville Downtown
Please make reservations no later than February 16, 2023
Click here → Holiday Inn Express Booking Link
Or call Reservation line: 877-814-2530 (please do not call the hotel directly as they do not make reservations on property)
Group Name: Diocese of the Carolinas
Group Code: DOC
Rate: $154 + tax
Parking: complimentary self parking
Hyatt Regency Downtown Greenville
Please make reservations soon
Click here → Hyatt Regency Downtown Booking Link
Group Name: Diocese of the Carolinas
Group Code: G-DIOC
Rate: $159 + tax
Parking: $22 daily valet