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Diocesan Convention

Diocesan Convention is the legislative body of the diocese. Elected lay representatives from each congregation, all canonically resident clergy, and selected youth from around the diocese attend as delegates to the Convention.

During Convention each year, various diocesan officers are elected, and other key diocesan leadership positions are either elected or appointed. The Convention adopts the annual Statement of Mission and considers other matters related to the mission and operation of the diocese.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.


100th Diocesan Convention

100th Diocesan Convention Manual (Schedule included)


April 11, 2022

Dear Clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina,

With prayers of thanksgiving for our bishop, clergy (active and retired), parishes and missions, it gives me great pleasure to offer the official "Call to Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina."

In accordance with Title I: Ca…

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99th Diocesan Convention

The 98th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina took place at Christ Church, Greenville on November 6, 2021.

Resources from the 99th General Convention

2021 Diocesan Convention Manual

98th Diocesan Convention Journal

2022 Statement of Mission

Report of the Committee on Constitution and Canons


98th Diocesan Convention

The 98th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina will take place on November 7. Details on the virtual webinar platform will be provided to clergy and delegates, and guests are invited to join us on Facebook Live.

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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.

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96th Diocesan Convention

The 96th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina took place on November 2-3, 2018, at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Convention Journals

The Diocesan Journal is a valuable resource for clergy and delegates to Diocesan Convention. It comprises reports from our diocesan institutions, committees, commissions, program groups, and mission congregations and provides the most comprehensive summary available of the ministries, accomplishments, and goals of groups and organizations that make up our diocese.

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Diocesan Calendar

Sunday, 4/2 at 2:00 PM
Piedmont Convocation Meeting
Tuesday, 4/4 at 11:00 AM
Chrism Mass: Clergy Reaffirmation of Vows and Luncheon
Friday, 4/14 at 9:00 AM
Commission on the Diocese Regular Meeting
Saturday, 4/15 at 10:00 AM
Commission on Ministry Regular Meeting
Friday, 4/21 at 5:00 PM
New Beginnings
Saturday, 4/29 at 11:00 AM
5th Grade Bridge Retreat
Saturday, 5/6 at 10:00 AM
Diocesan Executive Council Mutual Ministry Review
Saturday, 5/13 at 12:00 AM
Still Hopes and Finlay House Day - loose offerings to these institutions

Piedmont Convocation Meeting

Sunday, April 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



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Chrism Mass: Clergy Reaffirmation of Vows and Luncheon

Tuesday, April 4, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM



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Commission on the Diocese Regular Meeting

Friday, April 14, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM



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Commission on Ministry Regular Meeting

Saturday, April 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM



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New Beginnings

Friday, April 21, 5:00 PM - 1:00 PM



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5th Grade Bridge Retreat

Saturday, April 29, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM



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Diocesan Executive Council Mutual Ministry Review

Saturday, May 6, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM



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Still Hopes and Finlay House Day - loose offerings to these institutions

Saturday, May 13, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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