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Diocesan ​Institutions

In addition to our 60 worshiping communities, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina includes several partner institutions.

Bishop Gravatt Camp & Conference Center
Established in 1949, the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center is an Episcopal summer camp and conference center located outside of Aiken, South Carolina. Gravatt exists to create a Christian environment for spiritual renewal, learning, and growth. We accomplish that by offering an outdoor Christian youth camp and by hosting conferences, meetings, training, and retreats. We serve churches and other not-for-profit organizations and groups whose purposes include human-development, character-development, education, or training.

Christ Church Episcopal School
Christ Church Episcopal School is a college preparatory, co-educational day school. They are one of a handful of K-12 International Baccalaureate World Schools offering IB programs in all grades. The school's highly regarded academics and arts curriculum is complemented by an athletic program fielding 35 varsity, junior varsity, and C-teams, and an extensive co-curricular program offering opportunities for students to excel in many areas.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
A college preparatory school with a strong Episcopal heritage of stewardship, inclusivity, and respect for the dignity of every human being, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School walks with students, challenging them to balance the highest standards of scholarship, citizenship, and servant leadership.

Mead Hall
Mead Hall is a union of two long-established schools (Mead Hall Episcopal School and Aiken Preparatory School) that created a single K-12 program on two campuses in downtown Aiken. Small class sizes and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum prepare students for a lifetime of learning and leadership. St. Thaddeus regards Mead Hall as an essential outreach ministry, acknowledging the privilege and responsibility of shaping childrens lives.

Voorhees College
Voorhees College is a private, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The College, located in rural South Carolina, serves traditional and nontraditional students primarily from the state of South Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. The aim of the College is to offer each student an intensive general educational experience coupled with professional education in the value-centered liberal arts tradition. The College excels in instruction in liberal studies, arts and sciences and a wide range of pre-professional and professional disciplines. The College seeks to produce highly qualified graduates who combine intellect and faith in their preparation for strong professional performance, pursuit of life-long learning, betterment of society, and an abiding faith in God.

Still Hopes
The Episcopal Home at Still Hopes was established by the Diocese of Upper South Carolina and The Diocese of South Carolina in 1977 and remains affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Still Hopes is a faith-based Continuum of Care Retirement Community with residents representing many denominations and religions. It is located in West Columbia near the banks of the Congaree River. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees, with 11-17 voting members. Still Hopes mission's is to provide a faith based community where life will be rich and full as God intends it to be, holding to our values, serving one another with dedication and promoting health and wellness for all.

Finlay House
Finlay House provides a totally independent living facility for low-income seniors age sixty-two and over. The facility features on-site management, emergency maintenance service, and is very service-oriented with a caring and committed long-term staff.

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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Upper South Carolina

1115 Marion Street
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