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Suspension of Public Worship
posted on Mar 16, 2020Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The guidance from public health officials is changing by the hour. Yet our call as Christians is clear: We are called to love our neighbor, and right now one of the best ways we can do that is to help slow ...
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Formation
The Office of Christian Formation's purpose is to serve as a resource to congregations and their leaders for the teaching and formation of disciples of Christ. Explore the pages listed to get to know our diocesan programs, find resources and conti...Read More ›
Diocesan Executive Council (DEC)
The Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) consists of the Bishop, 18 elected representatives (nine clergy and nine laity), convocation deans and lay wardens, the diocesan chancellors, and diocesan treasurer. DEC's responsibilities include: The mis...Read More ›
Diocesan Convention
Diocesan Convention is the legislative body of the diocese. Elected lay representatives from each congregation, all canonically resident clergy, and selected youth from around the diocese attend as delegates to the Convention. During Convention ea...Read More ›
Convention Journals
The Diocesan Journal is a valuable resource for clergy and delegates to Diocesan Convention. It comprises reports from our diocesan institutions, committees, commissions, program groups, and mission congregations. It also provides the most compreh...Read More ›
Standing Committee
The affairs of the Diocese are managed by the Bishop of the Diocese and The Standing Committee. In accordance with the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina The Standing Committee's respo...Read More ›
Constitution & Canons
The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina are the official governing rules of the institution. Download the the latest version of the Constitution and Canons, as amended by Diocesan Convention in 2023. The C...Read More ›
Commissions
Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) utilizes a seven-comission diocesan structure designed to maximize mission effectiveness and emphasize grass-roots involvement. The seven commissions are policy-making groups chaired, for the most part, by members ...Read More ›
Commission on Mission and International Concerns
The Commission on Mission and International Concerns works to ensure that the mission of the diocese is integrated into the life and work of of our local neighborhoods and the global community. The Commission includes representatives from our va...Read More ›
Commission on Christian Formation
The Commission on Christian Formation includes oversight of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee, Cursillo, Daughters of the King, Youth Ministries, Young Adults Ministries, Canterbury Communities, Happening, Vocare, Education for Ministry and ...Read More ›
Commission for Congregations
The Commission for Congregations helps congregations grow and strengthen in their ministry to their members and communities. It focuses Its work on congregational vitality, stewardship, communication, and strategic planning. It also assists our Hi...Read More ›
Commission on the Diocese
The Commission on the Diocese (COD) has as its primary objectives finance and administration and serves as the Finance Committee for the Standing Committee. It is the coordinating body for activities related to investment, finance, health and prop...Read More ›
Safe Church Training
As Christians, we live in a covenant relationship with God and with one another. Through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, we enter into a sacred covenant in which we pledge to live lives that “seek and serve Christ in all persons,” and to “res...Read More ›
Cange, Haiti
The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina has a 40-year relationship with the people of Cange, Haiti, and the surrounding area Haiti's Central Plateau. Click here to download the book Partnership Haiti: 40 Years of Mission and Ministry in Cang...Read More ›
Liturgical Resources
Click here to view EDUSC's Guidelines for Worship and Gatherings in Time of Pandemic Check out the resources below to assist in daily prayer or corporate worship: Daily Prayer (by Forward Movement) The Book of Common Prayer (Spanish ve...Read More ›
Lay Ministry Licensure
The Diocese of Upper South Carolina offers several trainings lay persons can take to strengthen their ministry in their communities, including worship leader training, Eucharistic minster training, and Eucharistic visitor training. After completin...Read More ›
Reporting Clergy Misconduct
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2009 revised the canons known as Title IV to make clergy discipline first and foremost a process of discernment, mediation and pastoral response rather than one that is legalistic and judicial. The...Read More ›
Children's and Youth Formation
Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Youth Ministry gives youth in grades 5-12 the opportunity "To Know, Grow, and Sow the Love of Christ" through retreat-style events that seek to cultivate community, broaden perspectives, and deepen faith. ...Read More ›
Campus Ministry
The Diocese of Upper South Carolina offers campus ministries at Clemson University, Converse College, Furman University, Presbyterian College, University of South Carolina, USC-Spartanburg, Winthrop University, and Wofford College. For more inform...Read More ›
Suspension of Public Worship
posted on Mar 16, 2020Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The guidance from public health officials is changing by the hour. Yet our call as Christians is clear: We are called to love our neighbor, and right now one of the best ways we can do that is to help slow ...
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COVID-19/Coronavirus update for March 13, 2020
posted on Mar 13, 2020As you know, assessments of the situation around COVID-19/Coronavirus are fluid and changing daily. Through continuing conversation with other bishops, leaders from Episcopal Relief & Development, diocesan staff, and clergy, I believe local clergy...
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Leveraging Facebook for Online Church During COVID-19
posted on Mar 12, 2020Nona Jones, head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook, shared the following advice for churches. Good morning, everyone. For those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is Nona Jones and I serve as the Head of Global Faith-Based Pa...
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COVID-19/Coronavirus update for March 11, 2020
posted on Mar 11, 2020With the constantly evolving nature of COVID-19/Coronavirus, Diocesan House staff is monitoring the latest updates and will communicate all necessary information throughout the diocese. The latest information can be found on our website here: http...
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A Faith-Based Response to COVID-19/Coronavirus
posted on Feb 27, 2020The guidance from public health officials is changing by the hour. Yet our call as Christians is clear: We are called to love our neighbor, and right now, one of the best ways we can do that is to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The ap...
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Using Your Salt Shaker
posted on Feb 13, 2020In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lays out instructions for both believers and nonbelievers alike. It was his first real address to the disciples, in which he explains his expectations for them and describes what being a follower looks like. Leadi...
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Rooted in Jesus
posted on Feb 10, 2020In January, more than two dozen lay and clergy leaders from across EDUSC gathered with more than 1,000 Episcopalians in Atlanta for the first-ever Rooted in Jesus conference. This gathering was collaboration between several Episcopal organizations...
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Regina Ratterree honored with Order of the Palmetto award
posted on Oct 1, 2019Regina Ratterree, a long-time parishioner at All Saints’, Cayce, recently was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor given by the Governor of South Carolina. Rep. Micah Caskey, who represents the 89th District in the South...
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A Back to School Message from Bishop Waldo
posted on Aug 12, 2019As we approach another school year, Bishop Waldo discusses the opportunities that this time of new beginnings provides. And don't forget to stick around until the very end... For information on diocesan youth retreats, visit: https://www.edusc...
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Baptized for Life
posted on May 28, 2019The following report was written by Ann Marie Jones of St. Phillip's Greenville. We are “called to lives of meaning and purpose.” This statement aptly describes one objective of Baptized for Life (BFL), an Episcopal discipleship initiative fro...
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Diocesan House Staff Change to Support Youth Ministries and Congregational Vitality
posted on May 9, 2019In order to better strive for our common goal of Making, Equipping, and Sending Mature Disciples of Christ, Bishop Waldo today announces the appointment of Katelyn Kenney as Missioner for Christian Formation, Congregational Vitality, and Missional...
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Who Is My Neighbor?
posted on Mar 8, 2019“Who Is My Neighbor?”, is a four-part Lenten Series beginning Sunday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, 301 W. Liberty St., Winnsboro, SC. Speakers from the Episcopal, Jewish, Muslim and Greek Orthodox faiths wi...
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