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Stewardship

We hope in this space to begin a larger conversation about the spirituality of stewardship and the ways it forms us as disciples of Christ. At the same time we seek to support you in managing the practical demands of financial stewardship by providing best practices and resources for conducting meaningful and successful campaigns.

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Strategic Visioning

Strategic visioning can be transformational for a congregation. The process typically begins with an acknowledgment of where we are and setting a goal of where we want to be. What do we want to become? How can we accomplish it? What roadblocks might we expect to encounter and how do we tackle them?

EDUSC Strategic Visioning Resource Guide

EDUSC Strategic Visioning Follow-Through

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Reporting Misconduct

The Rev. Canon d'Rue Hazel is the Intake officer for the Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

Contact her by e-mail, phone or in person by appointment:
[email protected]; 803-771-7800 x 107 (confidential voicemail)

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Safe Church Training

Safeguarding God's People (SAFE Church) training will help you to develop appropriate teaching, caring and mentoring relationships which are based in trust and the promises that we make in the Baptismal Covenant. This training will prepare you so that you can create relationships and environments where you can Make, Equip, and Send Mature Disciples.

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Lay Ministry Licensure

Rectors and Priests-in-Charge provide training for Eucharistic Ministers. After completing this training, priests complete the Licensed Ministries Request Form and return it to EDUSC, Attn:Katelyn Kenney, 1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201. As part of EDUSC's continuing efforts to conserve paper, the completed forms can also be scanned and emailed to Katelyn Kenney for processing the lay licensure applications.

Click here for the Licensed Ministries Request Form.

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U.S. Congregational Vitality Survey

An great way to evaluate the progress of your congregation is to repeat the US Congregational Life survey. Taking the survey every three or four years is recommended so that you can compare your congregation’s improvement in the relevant measures of congregational strength as well as opinions on other questions.

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RenewalWorks

RenewalWorks is a catalyst for refocusing parishes (and the individuals in them) on spiritual vitality. It has been tailored to the Episcopal tradition, adapting 10 years of research that has uncovered key characteristics of flourishing congregations. It will inspire your congregation and leadership to rediscover who Jesus is, and what it means to follow him.

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Research and Statistics

Congregational Data

Beginning in January 2020, congregational and diocesan leaders in The Episcopal Church will have access to a new online resource for understanding history and visioning the future with the data collected through the Parochial Report. The General Convention Office has contracted with Datastory Consulting to create a web-based, interactive tool to map data. Dat…

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Liturgical Resources

  • Bishop's Visitation Customary
  • 2021 Bishop's Visitation Schedule
  • 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


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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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