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Notes Along the Way: Meditations from Bishop Richards
Hope in a Time of Violence
posted on Oct 13, 2023 In every Gospel account, there is some element of Jesus teaching about the apocalypse, but we often misread these statements as being about the end of the world when in fact, there is some nuance to the language. Generally, he talks about "the en...
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St. Peter's, Greenville calls new Rector
posted on Jun 26, 2023 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina is pleased to announce the calling of The Rev. Chuck Messer as the new Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Greenville. Father Chuck earned his Master of Divinity at the Nazarene Theological Se...
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Cursillo / Formation
Reflection on Cursillo #144
posted on Jun 7, 2023 My journey as lay rector for Cursillo #144 began long before we actually gathered together as a group at Camp Gravatt. I spent hours in the planning stages both at home and along side my wonderful staff. When the candidates began to arrive for th...
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The Bishop's Grants for Growth Initiative
posted on May 10, 2023 Earlier this year, Bishop Daniel launched this initiative to serve missions and parishes in the Diocese and offer congregational support by making resources available through Martin Darby. In terms of his approach to congregational development, D...
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The Rev. Jane Rogers Wilson, "Janey," to join Diocesan Staff
posted on Mar 27, 2023 The Rt. Rev. Daniel Richards has called the Rev. Janey Wilson, Rector of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Rock Hill, to join the Diocesan staff as Archdeacon, effective June 1, 2023. "In seeking to round out the staff with gifts and stre...
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Cange, Haiti / Stories from EDUSC
2023 Partnership Haiti Symposium coming April 22
posted on Mar 22, 2023 Join us for the 2023 Partnership Haiti Sympoisum, recognizing and honoring our 40-year partnership in the country.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Christ Church 10 N Church St. Greenville, SC 29601
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Read MoreEmail scam targets clergy, lay leaders
posted on Dec 7, 2022 Diocesan House staff has heard from a number of clergy and lay leaders that they are receiving fraudulent emails that ask for money, gift cards, or other favors posing as Bishop Richards, or other clergy leaders. Please know that Bishop Richards...
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Rule of Life and the How
posted on Nov 4, 2022 It would be silly for me to expect to show up in uniform at a professional football game and play like a pro quarterback. When the game is on the line, and Tom Brady puts his hands out to receive the football, he is doing something he has rehe...
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Safe Church Training
Safe Church Updates (September 2022)
posted on Sep 30, 2022 As some of you may already know, sexual exploitation and harassment training supported by The Episcopal Church has been in the midst of transition for several years: new policies have been approved, a new curriculum has been developed, and a ...
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Archdeacon d'Rue Hazel accepts new call in Diocese of Virginia
posted on Sep 22, 2022 Archdeacon d'Rue Hazel has accepted a call to serve as Canon to the Ordinary to Bishop-elect Mark E. Stevenson following his consecration as Bishop in December. Archdeacon Hazel has served the diocese of Upper South Carolina for over two dec...
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