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Governance

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.

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Standing Committee

The affairs of the Diocese are managed by the Bishop of the Diocese and The Standing Committee, which is comprised of the elected members of the Diocesan Executive Council.

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Diocesan Executive Council (DEC)

The Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) consists of the Bishop, 18 elected representatives (nine clergy and nine laity), convocation deans and lay wardens, the diocesan chancellors, and diocesan treasurer. Functioning as a "Diocesan Vestry," Council's responsibilities include service as the Council of Advice to the Bishop and as the Long-Range Planning Committee.

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Commissions

Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) utilizes a seven-comission diocesan structure designed to maximize mission effectiveness and emphasize grass-roots involvement.

  • Commission on Ministry
  • Commission for Congregations
  • Commission on Convocations
  • Commission on the Diocese
  • Commission on The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
  • Commission on Mission and International Concerns
  • Commission on Christian Formation
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Constitution & Canons

The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina are the official governing rules of the institution.

Click here to download the the latest version of the Constitution and Canons, as amended by Diocesan Convention in 2019.

The Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church from 2018 are available here..

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Diocesan Calendar

Friday, 4/16 at 9:00 AM
Commission on the Diocese
Wednesday, 4/21 at 7:00 PM
Embracing Evangelism
Wednesday, 4/28 at 7:00 PM
Embracing Evangelism
Wednesday, 5/5 at 7:00 PM
Embracing Evangelism
Saturday, 5/8 at 12:00 AM
Still Hopes and Finlay House Day - loose offerings to these institutions
Wednesday, 5/12 at 7:00 PM
Embracing Evangelism
Monday, 5/31 at 12:00 AM
Memorial Day
Wednesday, 6/9 at 6:30 PM
Tentative: Ordination to the Diaconate

Commission on the Diocese

Friday, April 16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bishops Compensation Package Convention hospitality committee Centennial Committee 2020 Surplus

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Embracing Evangelism

Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stories are the heart of evangelism, and everybody has one. Join us as we explore the moments when we’ve experienced God’s loving presence in our lives through Embracing Evangelism, a free, six-part course led by the Rev. Alan Bentrup, Canon for Evangelism & Mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Join us Wednesday nights from 7-8pm starting April 7. Register below to learn more and reserve your spot! Click here to register: https://www.edusc.org/blog/embracing-evangelism/ • Wednesday, April 7 - Introduction • Wednesday, April 14 - Seek, Name, Celebrate • Wednesday, April 21 - The Great Story and Your Story • Wednesday, April 28 - The Stories of Others • Wednesday, May 5 - Invite Everyone to More • Wednesday, May 12 - Go! Discernment and What's Next

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Embracing Evangelism

Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stories are the heart of evangelism, and everybody has one. Join us as we explore the moments when we’ve experienced God’s loving presence in our lives through Embracing Evangelism, a free, six-part course led by the Rev. Alan Bentrup, Canon for Evangelism & Mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Join us Wednesday nights from 7-8pm starting April 7. Register below to learn more and reserve your spot! Click here to register: https://www.edusc.org/blog/embracing-evangelism/ • Wednesday, April 7 - Introduction • Wednesday, April 14 - Seek, Name, Celebrate • Wednesday, April 21 - The Great Story and Your Story • Wednesday, April 28 - The Stories of Others • Wednesday, May 5 - Invite Everyone to More • Wednesday, May 12 - Go! Discernment and What's Next

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Embracing Evangelism

Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stories are the heart of evangelism, and everybody has one. Join us as we explore the moments when we’ve experienced God’s loving presence in our lives through Embracing Evangelism, a free, six-part course led by the Rev. Alan Bentrup, Canon for Evangelism & Mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Join us Wednesday nights from 7-8pm starting April 7. Register below to learn more and reserve your spot! Click here to register: https://www.edusc.org/blog/embracing-evangelism/ • Wednesday, April 7 - Introduction • Wednesday, April 14 - Seek, Name, Celebrate • Wednesday, April 21 - The Great Story and Your Story • Wednesday, April 28 - The Stories of Others • Wednesday, May 5 - Invite Everyone to More • Wednesday, May 12 - Go! Discernment and What's Next

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

Saturday, May 8, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

When: Occurs the second Saturday of May effective 5/8/2010 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

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Embracing Evangelism

Wednesday, May 12, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stories are the heart of evangelism, and everybody has one. Join us as we explore the moments when we’ve experienced God’s loving presence in our lives through Embracing Evangelism, a free, six-part course led by the Rev. Alan Bentrup, Canon for Evangelism & Mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Join us Wednesday nights from 7-8pm starting April 7. Register below to learn more and reserve your spot! Click here to register: https://www.edusc.org/blog/embracing-evangelism/ • Wednesday, April 7 - Introduction • Wednesday, April 14 - Seek, Name, Celebrate • Wednesday, April 21 - The Great Story and Your Story • Wednesday, April 28 - The Stories of Others • Wednesday, May 5 - Invite Everyone to More • Wednesday, May 12 - Go! Discernment and What's Next

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Memorial Day

Monday, May 31, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM



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Tentative: Ordination to the Diaconate

Wednesday, June 9, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM



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Upper South Carolina

1115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (803) 771-7800

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