[Trinity Cathedral press release] Roger Hutchison, canon for children’s ministries at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina, will receive the Governor’s Order of the Silver Crescent Award on June 17.

The Order of the Silver Crescent is South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for community service. It is awarded to residents of South Carolina for exemplary performance, contribution and achievement within the community.

Roger was awarded this high honor for his heartfelt work he has done with the children here at Trinity Cathedral and out in the Columbia community – including work at St. Lawrence Place, W.A. Perry Middle School, and other local schools and groups. The award also recognizes his work with the children of Sandy Hook and Newtown, CT.

Roger is also the author of The Painting Table: A Journal of Loss and Joy and has served on staff at Trinity for the past 17 years. Roger is married to Kristin and they have a daughter, Riley (12).

The Very Reverend Timothy Jones, Dean of Trinity Cathedral stated that “Roger’s spiritual commitment, his creative gifts, and his deep love for children and their parents have won over those who make the award.”

The Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Katherine Haltiwanger, will present this high achievement to Roger Hutchison on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30pm during the Vacation Bible School Celebration in Averyt Hall, Trinity Cathedral’s gym. The public is welcome to this celebration.

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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was founded in 1812 as a mission church and has grown to be one of the 20th largest congregations in the Episcopal Church. Located across the street from the South Carolina Statehouse, its beautiful campus is anchored by its newly restored sanctuary.