St. Margaret's Episcopal Church

Our Mission

The mission of St. Margaret's Church is to joyfully and without hesitation celebrate and embrace God's Love through worship, fellowship, service and sacrifice.

Our Story

St. Margaret's was founded in 1984 by a group of about twenty people who saw potential for a new church in the fast-growing community of Boiling Springs. In the past three decades we moved from a rented storefront to a one-room worship space to a multi-use facility on Boiling Springs Highway where we worship, study, and host social events.

For more on what brings people to St. Margaret's and holds them here, scroll down the page to find videos where you can hear some of our members speak for themselves.

Our Staff

Dave Rodrick Rector

Father Dave is new to St. Margaret's and newly ordained to the priesthood. after 30 years' working in TV as a news reporter and producer, and as a writer/producer for docu-entertainment shows. (Anyone remember "Bizarre Foods" on Travel Channel?) Raised a strict fundamentalist, then unchurched for about 20 years as an adult until the love of God proved too strong and persistent to resist,
"Wherever you find yourself on the spectrum of faith, I believe I can meet you there."
Janet Atkins Deacon

The Rev. Deacon Janet Atkins was ordained to the vocational diaconate in June of 2021. She has been active in the church most of her adult life. Besides her diaconal ministry, she is also active in Cursillo and has a certificate of spiritual direction from The Haden Institute. Deacon Janet has two adult children and three grandchildren. She is very happy to be serving at St. Margaret's!
Grace Keller Parish Administrator

Grace is in charge of the church office. She manages book keeping, publications, parish records, and serves as our communications hub.
Grace is in the office Monday-Thursday from 9:00 to 1:00.
Office Number: 864-578-3238
Scott Collins Senior Warden

As senior warden, Scott is the primary elected lay leader of the parish. The senior warden works alongside the rector to shape and communicate parish goals, develop lay leaders, and oversee church administration.

What We've Been Doing Lately

Helping to fill more than 700 backpacks with school supplies at Upstate Family Resource Center
Spending a hot Saturday morning distributing them to families needing help getting kids ready for going back to school

Type content here...
Glad to assist in the good work being done by the people at UFRC

Type content here...
And glad to be offering a helping hand to some of our neighbors

Type content here...

Click on the image below to view, download or print

the latest St. Margaret's Newsletter