Evening Post Books Releases “Journey of Faith: History of Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community”

Evening Post Books has released the book Journey of Faith: History of Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community by author Bill Trawick.

This book traces the evolution of one of the oldest senior living organizations in the USA. In the late 1840’s an Episcopal priest, who became responsible for four orphaned girls, felt it was the church’s responsibility to care for them. The bishop of the diocese, The Rt. Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden, had a similar concern for widows in the diocese. The institution experienced times of dire financial hardship, an evacuation during the Civil War, and bureaucratic setbacks, but also the unwavering dedication, faithful determination, and selfless generosity of a long line of men and women who believed in this mission and ministry.

Today, Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is a vibrant community of over 600 residents, nationally recognized for its distinctive architecture, the quality of its amenities and services, innovations in health care, and philanthropy that has regional impact.

In this book, Bill Trawick, retired President/CEO, writes of the long and eventful history of this mission and ministry that has been important in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina and the City of Charleston for nearly 175 years.

You can purchase the book here.

Bill Trawick grew up in Burgaw, a small town in southeastern North Carolina. While serving as a Legislative Assistant to a congressman, he pursued his education in the evenings and became interested in the fields of healthcare and aging. He then pursued and received an MA in Healthcare Administration with a Masters Certification in Gerontology from the University of Maryland. He served as President/CEO of Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community for 34 years. For Bill, this book was a labor of love to document the long and eventful history of the organization.

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