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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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Research and Statistics
Congregational Data Beginning in January 2020, congregational and diocesan leaders in The Episcopal Church will have access to a new online resource for understanding history and visioning the future with the data collected through the Parochial...Read More ›
Prayer Resources
Online Worship Click here for resources related to setting up technology and leading worship online. Click here for a list of EDUSC congregations that live-stream various worship services. Liturgical resources to assist you in leading or par...Read More ›
Adult Volunteer Guidelines
Adult volunteers play a critical role in formation ministries by showing young people of our diocese that there are older people in their communities who care about their well-being and spiritual development. At the same time, adults who volunteer...Read More ›
Revised Alcohol Policy
THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA The Rev. Canon Stephen J. Rhoades Canon to the Ordinary MEMORANDUM To: All Clergy and Senior Wardens Date: February 6, 2023 Re: Revised Diocesan Alcohol Policy On December 10, 2022, the Stand...Read More ›
101st Diocesan Convention
CLICK HERE to download the 101st Convention Manual Courtesy Block Hotel Rooms Available for the 101st Diocesan Convention, November 10-11, 2023 Christ Church Parish, Greenville, SC With the continuation of the two-day schedule of Conventi...Read More ›
Office of Transition Ministry
Welcome to the Office of Transition Ministry page. If you are looking to serve in a diocese with a visionary and pastoral Bishop, wonderful historic churches and warmly collegial clergy, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina invites you to...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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