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Diocesan Staff

The Rt. Rev. Daniel P. Richards

IX Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina

803.771.7800, ext. 102

On September 25, 2021, Daniel Paul Richards was elected to serve as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. He was elected while rector of Christ Church of the Ascension, parish and day school, in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and chaplain of the Phoenix Fire Department. He is an experienced minister of the gospel and leader in the church. Daniel is married to Amy Rose Richards of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and they have three children, Rachel Richards, Jolie Richards, and Henri Richards.


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Tracy Forman

Officer for Diocesan Hospitatlity and Administrative Support

803.771.7800, ext. 102

  • Administrative Support for Diocesan Staff
  • Administrative Support for Retired Clergy and Clergy Spouses
  • Diocesan Archives and File Management
  • Episcopal Visitations (Schedule and Coordination)
  • Oversight of Office Technology
  • Building and Equipment Maintenance
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The Rev. Canon Stephen J. Rhoades

Canon to the Ordinary

864.907.6565

  • Staff Liaison, Diocesan Executive Council and Standing Committee
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on The Episcopal Church
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on the Diocese
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on Convocations
  • Bishop's Convention Officer
  • Church Encumbrances
  • Commission on Ministry: Priesthood
  • Diocesan Institutions
  • New Clergy Training: Priesthood
  • Property Insurance
  • Sabbatical Leave Policy
  • Statement of Mission Process
  • Stewardship
  • Title IV Training & Intake Officer
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Chanda Kelly

Chief Financial Officer

803-771-7800, ext. 109

  • Staff Liaison to the Investment Committee
  • Staff Liaison to the Diocesan Treasurer
  • Church Finance and Audits
  • Diocesan Audit
  • Diocesan Finance, Reporting, and Policy
  • Diocesan Investments
  • Discretionary Funds
  • Episcopal Pledge
  • Diocesan Payroll
  • Treasurers
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Courtney Thompson

​Director of Communications

803.771.7800, ext. 104

  • Communications
  • Diocesan Publications: e~dusc news, Clergy News, Print News and Crosswalk
  • EDUSC Website
  • Press Releases
  • Social Media
  • Media Relations
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Cynthia L. Hendrix

​Diocesan Officer for Health Benefits and Accounts Payable

803.771.7800, ext. 112

  • Accounts Payable
  • Active Clergy & Lay Health Benefits
  • Retired Clergy & Spouse Health Benefits
  • Parochial Reports
  • Pension:Lay, Clergy
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Frank Ballard

Missioner for Diocesan Records and Liturgy

803.771.7800, ext. 106

  • Bishop's Assisting Convention Officer
  • Church Pension Group Ordination Officer
  • Clergy Canonical Reporting
  • Clergy Licensure
  • Clery Supply
  • Diocesan Archivist
  • Diocesan Convention Journal
  • Diocesan Database Management
  • Diocesan Liturgies
  • Letters Dimissory
  • Same Sex Marriage Resources
  • Transition Ministry Officer, Assistant
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Katelyn Kenney

Missioner for Christian Formation

803-771-7800, ext. 105

  • Liaison, Commission on Christian Formation
  • Missioner for Diocesan Youth Leadership Council
  • Coordinator for Lay Ministry Licensure and Training
  • Coordinator for Safe Church Training
  • Assisting Youth and Young Adult Ministries
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Susan Heath

Coordinator, Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops' Public Education Initiative

803.771.7800 x 108

The Reverend Susan Heath is the Coordinator for the Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops’ Public Education Initiative. Prior to taking the position as Coordinator, Heath served as Canon on the staff of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, SC from 1984 – 2004 and again as Interim Canon for Christian Formation from August 2011 until May 2014. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and English from Randolph Macon Woman’s College and Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1984.

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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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Upper South Carolina

1115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (803) 771-7800

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