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98th Diocesan Convention

The 98th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina took place via Zoom Webinar on November 7, 2020.


Resources from the 2020 Diocesan Convention

  • 2021 Statement of Mission as Approved by Diocesan Convention

Results of Diocesan Elections

Diocesan Executive Council (Clergy Order)
  • The Rev. Mary Balfour Dunlap (Resurrection, Greenwood)
  • The Rev. Paula Griffin (Church of the Advent, Spartanburg)
  • The Rev. Charles Jenkins (Christ Church, Greenville)
Diocesan Executive Council (Lay Order)
  • Ms. Suzi Clawson (Good Shepherd, Columbia)
  • Dr. Joseph Ray (St. Luke’s, Columbia)
  • Mr. Frank Wideman (Resurrection, Greenwood)

Ecclesiastical Board (Clergy Order)

  • The Rev. Janey Wilson (Our Saviour, Rock Hill)

Ecclesiastical Board (Lay Order)

  • Mr. Danny Shelton (St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg)
University of the South Board of Trustees (Lay Order)
  • The Rev. Suz Cate (Holy Trinity, Clemson)

Download the 2020 Convention Manual

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

  • 2020 Convention Agenda
  • Supplemental Rules of Order for Diocesan Convention (online)
  • Zoom Webinar tips for Convention
  • 2021 Statement of Mission as Approved by Diocesan Executive Council
  • 97th Diocesan Convention Journal II

Videos from the 98th Diocesan Convention


2020 Leadership Day - Living Evangelism

Evangelism is at the heart of followers of Jesus Christ.

Living Evangelism is designed to help us explore evangelism, in all its theological and missional depth, and develop an imagination for what it would look to deepen our understanding and practice. The ultimate goal of this experience is to inspire nd equip all people in the Diocese as evangelists.

We will begin October 5, 2020, with a keynote webinar by the Rev. Dr. Tricia Lyons, Senior Advisor to the Dean for Evangelism Initiatives at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Over the next 30 days we will share a series of prompts through social media, helping us to develop habits and practices of seeing, naming, and celebrating where God is working in our lives and the lives of those around us.

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

Click for the Living Evangelism page

2020 Diocesan Elections

Report of Certified Nominations for Elected Positions

Click here for Nominee Biographies

Diocesan Executive Council – Clergy Order – (Elect 3)

1. The Rev. Charles Jenkins, Christ Church, Greenville

2. The Rev. Mary Balfour Dunlap, Resurrection, Greenwood


Diocesan Executive Council – Lay Order (Elect 3)

1. Ms. Suzi Clawson, Good Shepherd, Columbia

2. Mr. Billy Koehler, St. John’s, Columbia

3. Dr. Joseph Ray, St. Luke’s, Columbia

4. Mr. Frank Wideman, Resurrection, Greenwood


Sewanee Board – Clergy Order (Elect 1)

1. The Rev. Suz Cate, Holy Trinity, Clemson


Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board – Clergy (Elect 1)

1. The Rev. Janey Wilson, Our Saviour, Rock Hill


Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board – Lay (Elect 1)

1. Mr. Danny Shelton, St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg


2020 Resolutions & Canonical Changes

2020 Proposed Resolutions

  1. Adapting the Centennial Campaign to the Realities of the 2020’s
  2. Church of the Ascension, Seneca: Request for Mission Status


Zoom webinar tips for Diocesan Convention

Zoom webinar tips for Diocesan Convention

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Call to Convention 2020

Call to Convention 2020

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Diocesan Calendar

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
Sunday, 3/14 at 1:00 PM
Gravatt Convocation Meeting

Ordination to the Priesthood

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

Noah Stansbury Caitlyn Darnell

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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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Gravatt Convocation Meeting

Sunday, March 14, 1:00 PM - 2:00 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: Jimmy Hartley Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89363616498?pwd=NmdHQlZkdEFZWm90Z1V4NGxmNFhxUT09 Meeting ID: 893 6361 6498 Passcode: 911478 One tap mobile +13017158592,,89363616498# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,89363616498# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 893 6361 6498 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kDqh5liZ8

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