Details given below are available as a reprintable Bulletin Insert.

We’re delighted to invite you to join in celebrating the Consecration of Bishop-elect Mark Lawrence as the XIV Bishop of South Carolina. Visit this site for up-to-date information regarding the Consecration and surrounding events.

Cathedral Location
The Cathedral is located at 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC. The Cathedral is two blocks west of Marion Square, two blocks north of Calhoun Street. View a map of the area.

Seating
All are invited to join in celebrating the Consecration, however seating in the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul is limited to 1,100. We will provide additional seating in two nearby venues where participants will view the service on a large screen and provision will be made for as full liturgical and sacramental participation as possible. The two alternate venues are St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at 405 King Street and St. Marks Episcopal Church at 16 Thomas Street, Charleston, SC. Live streaming of the service via the internet will also be provided.

Live Streaming of the Event
We will have a direct link to the live streaming of the consecration from this website. We will post the address as soon as it becomes available.

Events
The following events are open to all. Both will be held at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul.

Friday, January 25, 2008
Choral Evensong sung by the St. David and Canterbury Choirs of St. Philip’s Church
5:30 p.m. Service begins

Saturday, January 26, 2008
The Consecration of The Very Reverend Mark Joseph Lawrence as Bishop of South Carolina, XIV
10:10 a.m. Cathedral Bells begin Ringing
10:15 a.m. Cathedral Doors Open
10:30 a.m. Music in the Cathedral accompanies Preparatory Prayer
11:00 a.m. Preliminary Processions
11:30 a.m. Introit, Solemn Procession and Consecration Liturgy
Reception following in the Cathedral Close

Clergy Vesture
The preferred clergy vesture is cassock, surplice, and red and/or festive stole.

Hotels
The following hotels are among those located within walking distance to the Cathedral:
Embassy Suites, 337 Meeting Street, 843-723-6900
Hampton Inn Historic District, 345 Meeting Street, 843-723-3400
Holiday Inn Historic District, 125 Calhoun Street, 843-805-7900

Parking
The following garages/surface lots are located near the Cathedral. There will be free shuttle service. View a map of the area.
Visitors Center Garages/Surface Parking: 31 Ann Street, and corner of Meeting and John Streets
Bellsouth Garage: Corner of Ann and Meeting Streets
St. Philip’s Street Garage: Saint Philips Street Between Calhoun and Vanderhorst

Handicapped Access
On the day of the consecration handicapped-accessible transportation will be available to the Cathedral from local parking lots. If you will need such assistance please reserve your ride prior to January 17 by calling Tel-A-Ride at 843-724-7420 (ext. 2).