A Recap of the 102nd Diocesan Convention | November 8 & 9, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
An Overview
The 102nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina went off without a hitch at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Columbia. In all we had 297 Diocesan attendees and a special invited guest, The Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. In addition to the business of Convention, we enjoyed a delicious meal Friday night, breakfast on Saturday morning, a lovely service of Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral, and an inspiring Convention address by our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Daniel P. Richards. Many thanks to the staff of Trinity for their hospitality and gracious hosting.
We look forward to seeing you at the 103rd Annual Convention on November 14 & 15, 2025 at Church of the Advent in Spartanburg.
Below you will find some photos from Convention that were taken by photographer Rick Veazey. Try and find yourself or your friends! Thank you, Rick for your time and great eye!
During dinner on Friday, we watched a video about the resilience and giving spirit of EDUSC. Enjoy that video by clicking the button below.
The Business of Convention
Report of Convention
The 102nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina met on November 8 & 9, 2024, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia. Below is a summary of the actions of the Convention.
Elected to the Standing Committee for a Three-Year Term (Lay)
- Mr. Benton Williamson, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Columbia
- Ms. Cathy McCabe, The Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg
- Ms. Julia McCallum, The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill
Elected to the Standing Committee for a Three-Year Term (Clergy)
- The Rev. Dorian Del Priore, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Simpsonville
- The Rev. Mitch Smith, St. Martin’s In-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Columbia
- The Rev. Fergie Horvath, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer
Elected as Trustee of the University of the South (Sewanee) Lay Order
- Ms. Molly Rasmussen, St. Martin’s In-the-Fields Episcopal Church, Columbia
The 102nd Annual Convention granted parish status to the following congregations:
- St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church (Chapin)
- The Church of the Ridge (Edgefield, Trenton & Ridge Spring)
- St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church (North Augusta)
The following changes to the Constitution and Canons were approved:
- Proposed Amendment #1: Amendment to Title I, Canon 5 (Deputies to General Convention and Provincial Synod – found in the Convention Manual).
- Proposed Amendment #2: Amendment to Title VIII, Canon 8, Section 1 (Requirements to become a Parish – found in the Convention Manual).
The following resolution was approved:
- Resolution to approve the 2025 Statement of Mission (found in the Convention Manual).
The following individuals were awarded the Cuthbert Cross by Bishop Richards:
- Mr. Frank Ballard
- The Rev. Deacon Mary Jeffers
The 103rd Diocesan Convention
Friday & Saturday, November 14 & 15, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, SC
141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
