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Diocesan Staff

The Right Reverend W. Andrew Waldo

Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina

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The Right Reverend W. Andrew Waldo is the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. He was elected in 2009. During his term as bishop, Bishop Waldo has proclaimed and implemented a strategic visioning process, calling parishes and individuals to “make, equip and send mature disciples of Christ.”

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Canon d’Rue Hazel

Canon for Vision and Ministry Development

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  • Staff Liaison, Diocesan Executive Council and Standing Committee
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on The Episcopal Church
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on the Diocese
  • Bishop’s Convention Officer
  • Celebration of New Ministries
  • Church Encumbrances
  • Church Pension Group Ordination Officer
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Canon Jimmy Hartley

Canon for Christian Formation, Congregational Vitality and Missional Communities

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  • Staff Liaison, Commission on Christian Formation
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on Ministry
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on Congregations (dh)
  • Christian Formation
  • Community of Hope
  • Confirmation
  • Congregational Vitality and Missional Initiatives
  • Cursillo
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  • US Congregational Life Survey
  • Vocational Discernment Program
  • Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Canon Alan Bentrup

Canon for Evangelism and Mission

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  • Staff Liaison, Commission on Mission
  • Staff Liaison, Fellowship of SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative
  • Staff Liaison, Commission on Convocations
  • Bishop’s Liaison to Voorhees College
  • Asset Map (ERD)
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Chanda Kelly

Chief Financial Officer

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  • Staff Liaison to the Investment Committee
  • Staff Liaison to the Diocesan Treasurer
  • Church Finance and Audits
  • Diocesan Audit
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Courtney Thompson

​Director of Communications

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  • Communications
  • Diocesan Publications: e~dusc news, Clergy News, Print News and Crosswalk
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Cynthia L. Hendrix

​Diocesan Officer for Health Benefits and Accounts Payable

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  • Accounts Payable
  • Active Clergy & Lay Health Benefits
  • Retired Clergy & Spouse Health Benefits
  • Parochial Reportsg>
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Frank Ballard

Missioner for Vision and Ministry Development

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  • Assisting Transition Officer
  • Assisting Convention Officer
  • Bishop’s Visitation Customary
  • Clergy and Congregational Officer Database
  • Clergy Licensure
  • Clergy Non-parochial Reporting
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  • Diocesan Liturgies
  • Same Sex Marriage Applications

Tracy Forman

Missioner for Diocesan Hospitality and Leadership Events

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  • Administrative support for Clergy Spouses
  • Administrative support for Finances
  • Administrative support for Retired Clergy and Clergy Spouses
  • Building Maintenance
  • Oversee details for Clergy Events (retreats, conferences, new clergy day, and business day)
  • Oversee details for Diocesan Leadership Day
  • Oversight of Office Technology
  • Diocesan House Hospitality Program


Katelyn Kenney

Missioner for Christian Formation, Congregational Vitality and Missional Communities

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  • Assisting Liaison, Commission on Christian Formation
  • Assisting Liaison, Commission on Ministry
  • Assisting Liaison, Commission for Congregations
  • Missioner for Diocesan Youth Leadership Council
  • Coordinator for Lay Ministry Licensure and Training
  • Coordinator for Safe Church Training
  • Coordinator for US Congregational Life Survey
  • Assisting Liaison, Vocational Discernment Program
  • Assisting Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Susan Heath

Coordinator, Fellowship of South Carolina Bishops' Public Education Initiative

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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

Wednesday, 2/10 at 6:30 PM
Ordination to the Priesthood
Monday, 2/15 at 12:00 AM
Presidents' Day
Thursday, 2/25 at 2:00 PM
DEC Executive Committee
Sunday, 2/28 at 2:00 PM
Piedmont Convocation Meeting
Sunday, 2/28 at 3:00 PM
Midlands Convocation Meeting
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

Ordination to the Priesthood

Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Presidents' Day

Monday, February 15, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM



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DEC Executive Committee

Thursday, February 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM



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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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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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