81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church

Welcome to The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina’s webpage for the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church which will be held from June 23rd – June 28th at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
On this page you will helpful links to the Resolutions being considered at Convention, as well as a daily journal and personal reflections from EDUSC Deputies on the work of Convention. This webpage will be updated daily during Convention
Prayers for the Work of the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church:
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with the Deputies and Bishops, and all who take counsel in the work of the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Welcomes Our New Presiding Bishop! Prayers for the Work of the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church:

The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe has been elected Presiding Bishop by the bishops of The Episcopal Church on the first ballot, receiving 89 out of 158 votes. The House of Deputies has confirmed the election.
Presiding Bishop-Elect Rowe addresses the House of Deputies after the election.
EDUSC’s DEPUTATION

EDUSC Deputation
House of Bishops:
The Rt. Rev. Daniel P. Richards, IX Bishop of EDUSC
The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo, VIII Bishop of EDUSC, Resigned
House of Deputies:
Clergy Deputies
The Rev. Canon Mia McDowell, Chair of the Deputation
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
The Rev. Dorian Del Priore
Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Simpsonville
The Rev. Jack Hardaway
Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson
The Rev. Kellie Wilson
Christ Church Episcopal, Greenville
The Rev. Marie Cope, First Alternate Clergy Deputy
Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Simpsonville
Lay Deputies
Ms. Angela Daniel, Co-Chair of the Deputation
St. Johnâs Episcopal Church, Columbia (Shandon)
Dr. Norah Grimball, Co-Chair of the Deputation
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
Ms. Melissa Langford
Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson
Ms. Rebecca Maitland
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Columbia
Ms. Scooty Burch, First Alternate Lay Deputy
Holy Trinity, Clemson
Notes From Convention – Bishop Daniel Richards
Notes From Convention – June 24, 2024
Notes from General Convention 81 Part One: The Old Republic (7.5.24)
Notes from General Convention 81 Part Two: A New Hope (7.6.24)