2009 SOM Request Form
**DEADLINE** March 14, 2008
Please read the information below before submitting your 2009 SOM request.

2009 Statement of Mission Development Process

Any group seeking funding from Upper South Carolina’s 2009 Statement of Mission (SOM) must submit a request by the March 14, 2008 deadline. All requests must be submitted to the Diocesan House – using the electronic form below. The diocesan staff will be responsible for delivering copies of SOM requests to the convocations for their spring meetings. All five convocations of the diocese will review the 2009 SOM requests received and determine funding priorities. Once all convocation recommendations are received, the SOM Committee, a sub-committee of the Commission on the Diocese, will construct and recommend a balanced preliminary Statement of Mission for submission to the Diocesan Executive Council.

Who/what does Upper South Carolina’s SOM fund?

While any group may request funds from the diocesan SOM, the goal of the SOM is to fund those ministries that can be carried out most effectively at the diocesan level. Many of our congregations are involved in wonderful ministries and the SOM cannot support them all. It is for this reason that we honor requests primarily from committees, commissions, institutions, mission congregations and other entities that are carrying out ministry at the diocesan level. Essential in the mind of the SOM Committee, in recommending a preliminary Statement of Mission, will be the four goals outlined by Bishop Henderson at the 85th Diocesan Convention. These goals, which are focused on a seamless transition in leadership, are that each congregation assess their current situation and develop a strategic plan for mission and ministry through the Healthy Church Initiative; that the Diocese develop an effective strategy for planting new missions and assisting congregations in effective evangelism; that every congregation will have programs in place that provide “womb-to-tomb” formation; and that we, as the Body of Christ in Upper South Carolina, will fully embrace the Millennium Development Goals, with the effectiveness of our attention to the first three goals being measured by our commitment to the MDG’s.

Your responsibilities in applying for SOM funding:

  • Submit the 2009 SOM request form below by the March 14 deadline.
  • Attend (or have a representative of your group attend) the April 2008 Convocation meetings so that you can answer questions about your submission should questions arise.

2009 Statement of Mission Request: Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina (EDUSC)

2009 SOM Request Form
Download the 2009 SOM timeline here.


Name of group requesting funding
Name of chairperson
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Please copy and paste a copy of your own statement of mission (budget) for 2008 showing how these funds will be used.
Please be specific and plan ahead - for the diocesan staff is authorized to fund only those items included in your SOM (budget) request.

** How does your ministry further the diocesan mission of changing lives by bringing people into relationship with God through Christ?
**How does your ministry assist in the diocesan mission of building/strengthening healthy congregations?

**Please provide a brief narrative outlining your mission and ministry – goals, diocesan involvement, etc. to help the convocations understand your work.
**Note: This description should be VERY brief. It will be used to form a narrative SOM.**

**How many people are served by this ministry? Over what geographical area?

**Why do you feel your ministry should be supported by Upper South Carolina's SOM?

Please enter budget targets:
Anticipated Income $
What is source of income (registrations, sales, etc.)?
Anticipated Expense: $
Funds available from other sources
What is above fund source (checking account, subsidiary fund, etc)?
Net diocesan SOM funds requested $

Please enter the name, telephone, and email address of person completing request (if different from above):

**ENTIRE FORM MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING.