1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201  ·   803-771-7800  ·       Clergy

Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina
  • COVID-19 Response
    • Financial Support
    • Technology Resources
    • Worship Resources
    • Formation Resources
    • Pastoral Care Resources
  • Bishop Search
    • Nominating Committee
  • About EDUSC
    • 98th Diocesan Convention
    • Find a Church
    • Bishop Waldo
    • Diocesan Staff
    • Governance
    • Diocesan Convention
    • Executive Council
    • The Episcopal Church
    • Events Calendar
  • News
    • Stories from EDUSC
    • Submit a Story Idea
    • Email Newsletter
    • Podcast
    • Events Calendar
    • Communications Resources
    • Available Jobs in the Diocese
    • Submit Job Listing
  • Discipleship
    • Gathering in New Ways
    • Find a Church
    • Formation
    • Mission
    • Evangelism
    • Vocation & Ministry
    • Bible Love podcast
    • Daily Prayer
  • Congregational Vitality
    • Find a Church
    • Stewardship
    • Congregational Resources
    • Clergy Resources
    • Financial Administration Resources
    • Liturgical Resources
    • Communications Resources
    • Safe Church Training
    • Reporting Misconduct
    • Vocational Discernment
    • Disaster Preparedness
  • Clergy

Fresh Start Ministry aids in providing food security in the midst of COVID-19

St. Luke’s, Columbia’s Fresh Start Ministry is doing its part in providing food security to its clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Fresh Start is the only operational food pantry in the Columbia area and one of ten operating in South Carolina.

While wearing masks and gloves and adhering to social distancing guidelines, the Fresh Start Ministry provides three bags of groceries to each of their clients. Last week, ministry leaders like the Rev. Dianna Deaderick were ecstatic to be able to provide their clients with a wonderful surprise.

“We were fortunate that Harvest Hope had some extra USDA food product, which we aren’t normally eligible to receive. But because they had extra, and it was only disseminated between ten agencies, we were able to get fresh apples and oranges. That was a real treat for them!”

img-3735_1000


At the very onset of coronavirus, Harvest Hope decided to close its doors, making difficult for the ministry to find enough things to give to their clients. Fresh Start leaders, however, sprung into action and took full advantage of their partnership with Lowes Food on Forest Drive. The store offers bread and sweets to the Fresh Start Ministry at a reduced price. Every Wednesday, Lowes employees help load the back of Fresh Start’s trailer with non-perishables for them to distribute.

Fresh Start’s board president, Anne Hayslip was diagnosed with COVID-19, and has since made a full recovery.

“We are very, very fortunate that she has made a complete recovery is back to help us. I couldn’t do Fresh Start without Anne. She’s just a tremendous asset and I was devastated when I found out that she tested positive. We’re rejoicing that she is fine and rejoicing that Harvest Hope has chosen us as one of the ten agencies that they are going to provide food for during this time,” said the Rev. Dianna.

In the midst of COVID-19, Fresh Start serves approximately half of their usual clientele every Thursday at 10 a.m. and does not currently provide laundry/shower services or medical testing. For more information on Harvest Hope in the midst of COVID-19, please visit their website.


Tags: Stories from EDUSC

Diocesan Calendar

Sunday, 2/28 at 2:00 PM
Piedmont Convocation Meeting
Sunday, 2/28 at 3:00 PM
Midlands Convocation Meeting
Wednesday, 3/10 at 1:00 PM
Formation Roundtable
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
Sunday, 3/21 at 2:00 PM
Foothills Convocation Meeting
Sunday, 3/28 at 1:00 PM
Catawba Convocation Meeting

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

Add to My Calendar

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

Add to My Calendar

Formation Roundtable

Wednesday, March 10, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Upper South Carolina is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Formation Roundtable Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85668852937 Meeting ID: 856 6885 2937 One tap mobile +16468769923,,85668852937# US (New York) +13017158592,,85668852937# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +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: 856 6885 2937 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc5LmJqApA

Add to My Calendar

Diocesan Executive Council

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



Add to My Calendar

Standing Committee

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



Add to My Calendar

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

Add to My Calendar

Foothills Convocation Meeting

Sunday, March 21, 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: Jimmy Hartley Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81769932962?pwd=UDAzNUJsTmZMQ1pLUDI3dWdzR1VRUT09 Meeting ID: 817 6993 2962 Passcode: 958454 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81769932962# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,81769932962# 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: 817 6993 2962 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kNqRw9jeK

Add to My Calendar

Catawba Convocation Meeting

Sunday, March 28, 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: Alan Bentrup Upper South Carolina is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82924138609?pwd=aVpCVnZWMDVBR1NnZjBxOHI4MS9jQT09 Meeting ID: 829 2413 8609 Passcode: 339869 One tap mobile +16468769923,,82924138609# US (New York) +13017158592,,82924138609# 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: 829 2413 8609 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdGAWssQQR

Add to My Calendar

Episcopal Diocese of
Upper South Carolina

1115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (803) 771-7800

Quick Links:

Diocesan Staff
Diocesan Events Calendar
Resources for Clergy
Submit Story to EDUSC News
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Connect with EDUSC

Join EDUSC on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

  View Entire Post

Service Times

Find a Church

803-771-7800

Newsletter Signup

Liturgical Congregational Financial Administration Clergy & Spouses

This section includes the Bishop's Visitation schedule, Confirmation guidelines, Cycles of Prayer and other resources.

Liturgical Resources

Resources related to administration, communication, development, discernment, transition, grants, Safe Church Training, same-sex marriage and more.

Congregational Resources

Find the Statement of Mission, Business Manual, notes on Parochial Reports and more.

Financial Administration Resources

Resources for current clergy, retired clergy and clergy spouses.

Clergy & Spouse Resources