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97th Diocesan Convention

The 97th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina took place on November 8-9, 2019 at Christ Church, Greenville, South Carolina.

Resources from the 2019 Diocesan Convention

  • 97th Diocesan Convention Journal II
  • 2020 Statement of Mission as Approved by Convention

Results of Diocesan Elections

Diocesan Executive Council (Clergy Order)
  • The Rev. Suz Cate (Holy Trinity, Clemson)
  • The Rev. Gary Eichelberger (St. Andrew's, Greenville)
  • The Rev. Pickett Wall (Grace Church, Camden)
Diocesan Executive Council (Lay Order)

  • Mr. Ethan Cashwell (St. Andrew's, Greenville)
  • Ms. Janet Rippy (Grace Church, Anderson)
  • Mr. Steve Johnson (Church of the Advent, Spartanburg)

General Convention Deputy (Clergy Order)

  • The Rev. Furman Buchanan (St. Peter's, Greenville)
  • The Rev. Mike Flanagan (Holy Cross, Simpsonville)
  • The Rev. Jack Hardaway (Grace Church, Anderson)
  • The Rev. Mia McDowell (St. Luke's, Newberry)
  • The Rev. Canon Alan Bentrup (Diocesan House) - First Alternate
  • The Rev. Marie Cope (St. Peter's, Greenville) - Second Alternate

General Convention Deputy (Lay Order)

  • Ms. Meredith Blocker (St. John's, Columbia)
  • Ms. Angela Daniel (St. John's, Columbia)
  • Dr. Norah Grimball (Trinity Cathedral, Columbia)
  • Dr. Tommy Lee Watson, Jr. (St. Andrew's, Greenville)
  • Ms. Whitney Evans (St. Timothy's, Columbia) - First Alternate
  • Ms. Mary Anne Park (St. Bartholomew's, North Augusta) - Second Alternate

Ecclesiastical Board (Clergy Order)

  • The Rev. Dan Wagner (St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken)

Ecclesiastical Board (Lay Order)

  • Mr. West Summers (Trinity Cathedral, Columbia)
University of the South Board of Trustees (Lay Order)
  • Ms. Kirby Colson (Holy Trinity, Clemson)

Leadership Day Resources

  • "Discernment and Prayer Ideas," Baptized for Life/Vida En Abundancia
  • BFL/VEA Reading Guide for "The Stories We Live: Finding God's Call All Around Us" by Kathleen A. Cahalan
  • BFL/VEA Reading Guide for "Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer" by Rowan Williams

Keynote Address


Workshop videos






DOWNLOAD 2019 CONVENTION MANUAL

Direct links to important information from the Convention Manual are available here:

  • 2019 Convention Agenda
  • Journal I
  • Nomination biographies
  • Election Scantron Ballot
  • Resolutions Committee Report
  • Constitution & Canons Proposed Amendment
  • The Episcopal Church’s Constitutional Amendments
  • Congregational Health Report
  • 2019 Treasurer's Report
  • 2020 Statement of Mission
  • Exhibitor Listing

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD LEADERSHIP DAY PROGRAM

If there are any changes related to Business Day, please contact Frank Ballard.

Leadership Day

Click here to register for Leadership Day

1:00pm - Registration opens
1:30pm - Opening Prayer and Introduction
1:35pm - Keynote
2:30pm - Stories of Baptismal identity, part one
3:45pm - Stories of Baptismal Identity, part two
4:30pm - Tools for Baptismal Living
5:30pm - Evening Prayer
6:30pm - Dinner

Keynoter: Myra B. Garnes
  • Canon for Youth & Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of Long Island
  • Province II Youth Ministry Network Coordinator
  • Member of the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) Mission Planning Team
  • Youth Ministry Liaison for the Episcopal Church Office of Youth Ministries
  • Distinguished Leadership Award recipient from the Office of Young Adult/Campus Ministry for the Episcopal Church during the church's General Convention
  • Myra is also a catechist for Baptized for Life and works closely with St. Philips in Greenville.

Elections, Resolutions, and Canonical Changes

The following offices will be elected at the 97th Diocesan Convention. To nominate a candidate, please fill out the form provided below:

Deputies to General Convention 2021
  • 4 Clergy
  • 4 Lay

The Standing Committee (Diocesan Executive Council)

  • 3 Clergy
  • 3 Lay
Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board
  • 1 clergy
  • 1 Lay

University of the South Board of Trustees

  • 1 Lay (2019)

Nomination Form

Change to Canons or Constitution Form

Resolution Form

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Diocesan Calendar

Saturday, 2/6 at 6:00 PM
High School Connect Virtual Gathering
Wednesday, 2/10 at 6:30 PM
Ordination to the Priesthood
Monday, 2/15 at 12:00 AM
Presidents' Day
Thursday, 2/25 at 2:00 PM
DEC Executive Committee
Sunday, 2/28 at 2:00 PM
Piedmont Convocation Meeting
Sunday, 2/28 at 3:00 PM
Midlands Convocation Meeting
Saturday, 3/13 at 9:00 AM
Diocesan Executive Council
Saturday, 3/13 at 1:00 PM
Standing Committee

High School Connect Virtual Gathering

Saturday, February 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Ordination to the Priesthood

Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Presidents' Day

Monday, February 15, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM



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DEC Executive Committee

Thursday, February 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM



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Piedmont Convocation Meeting

Sunday, February 28, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina is divided into five geographical areas called convocations. Each convocation is made up of specific congregations, and each has a dean (clergy person) and a lay warden. The convocation deans are appointed by the bishop, and lay wardens are elected by each convocation. A Convocation meetings, the clergy and lay leadership of each congregation are invited to come together and discuss shared ministry and mission opportunities. Staff Liaison: d’Rue Hazel Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82403756438?pwd=Y2htUDhteVdxbFdEUUFSTHRheWd5QT09 Meeting ID: 824 0375 6438 Passcode: 390263 One tap mobile +13126266799,,82403756438# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,82403756438# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 824 0375 6438 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kIdtoBNkO

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Midlands Convocation Meeting

Sunday, February 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina is divided into five geographical areas called convocations. Each convocation is made up of specific congregations, and each has a dean (clergy person) and a lay warden. The convocation deans are appointed by the bishop, and lay wardens are elected by each convocation. A Convocation meetings, the clergy and lay leadership of each congregation are invited to come together and discuss shared ministry and mission opportunities. Staff Liaison: Alan Bentrup Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89525787088?pwd=cWwxNHdsVUVxWjRiWWUwWEtPclFqZz09 Meeting ID: 895 2578 7088 Passcode: 696960 One tap mobile +16468769923,,89525787088# US (New York) +13017158592,,89525787088# US (Washington D.C) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 895 2578 7088 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ktdcYSnzK

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Diocesan Executive Council

Saturday, March 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM



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Standing Committee

Saturday, March 13, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM



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