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Clergy & Congregations

In our tradition, the diocese is the local form of the Church. Our role is to support and resource our clergy and congregations as we all participate in God's mission in our local communities.

Each year, we ask that congregations update various contact information so that we can maintain an accurate database. We also use these contact groups to send out important emails relevant to respective areas. If you have any problems with these forms, please contact [email protected]

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To update your contact information, please complete this form.


Bishop's Visitation

See the resources below to prepare for the Bishop's visit to your congregation:

  • 2020 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • Bishop's Visitation Customary
  • Pre-Visitation Questionnaire
  • Post-Visitation Questionnaire

Cycles of Prayer

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Calendar (2020 - 2021…

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Congregational Resources


Financial Administration Resources

Note: When you provide a check as payment to the Diocese, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction.

Statement of Mission

  • 2021 Statement of Mission as Approved by Diocesan Convention

Below you will find the 2021 SOM Timeline, Application and Spreadsh…

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Liturgical Resources

Click here to view EDUSC's Guidelines for Worship and Gatherings in Time of Pandemic

Check out the resources below to assist in daily prayer or corporate worship:

  • Daily Prayer (by Forward Movement)
  • The Book of Common Prayer (Spanish version available here)
  • Revised Common Lectionary
  • Book of Occasional Services (Spanish version available here)
  • Lesser Feasts and Fasts
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Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response

Emergencies can affect a parish, ministry or community at anytime. Be prepared.

From large-scale natural disasters to localized acts of human violence, these events can devastate our communities and overwhelm our resources. Though we cannot plan for, or prevent, every possible outcome, we can take precautions that minimize the impact of a disaster on our parish and, in turn, serve…

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Liturgical Resources

  • Bishop's Visitation Customary
  • 2020 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • 2020 Canon Staff Liaison Assignments
  • Guidelines for Youth Confirmation
  • Marital Judgments
  • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Congregational Resources

  • Licensed Ministries Request Form
  • Sabbatical Leave Policy
  • Discernment Guide
  • Inquirers' Schedule
  • Diocesan Building and Renovation Procedure
  • Denominational Health Plan
  • Vestry Resource Guide

Safe Church Training

  • Safeguarding God's People Policy Manual
  • Information for Mandatory Reporters
  • Safe Church Certificate Application & Covenant
  • Safe Church Training Sign-in Sheet
  • Safe Church Standards and Expectations Chart (2008)
  • Preventing Child Sexual Abuse for Ministries
  • Preventing Child Sexual Abuse for Parents & Congregations
  • Preventing Sexual Exploitation for Congregations
  • Preventing Sexual Exploitation for Ministries

Financial Administration Resources

  • Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
  • Finance Resource Guide
  • Investment Policy Statement
  • Guidelines for Participation in the Diocesan Combined Portfolio
  • Payment Request Guidelines
  • Payment Request Form
  • Missing Receipt Form
  • Application for Encumbrance of Property
  • Church Audit Checklist
  • Pledge Compliance Procedure
  • W-9 Form


Episcopal Diocese of
Upper South Carolina

1115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (803) 771-7800

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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.

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