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Cursillo / Formation
Cursillo Fall 2024 Update
posted on Dec 9, 2024 The Cursillo ministry is a vibrant example of living out our diocesan mission: Making, Equipping and Sending Mature Disciples of Jesus Christ." With the support of diocesan staff, Cursillo continues to expand our ministry within more churches thr...
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Cursillo / Formation
My Fourth Day Story: Maintaining a Life in Grace
posted on Dec 9, 2024 Do you ever wish you were a part of something more? We all want our lives to be meaningful, but despite our best efforts, it's easy sometimes to feel unfulfilled. As Christians we're called to be people of action. Martin Luther said, "The world d...
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A Recap of the 102nd Diocesan Convention | November 8 & 9, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
posted on Nov 13, 2024 An Overview
The 102nd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina went off without a hitch at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Columbia. In all we had 297 Diocesan attendees and a special invited guest, The Rt...
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A Statement Regarding the Resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury from the Rt. Rev. Daniel P. Richards, IX
posted on Nov 13, 2024 November 13, 2024
Yesterday, Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, announced that he will resign after fulfilling his current duties. He does so due to a scathing report about his handling of an abuse case that took place at an evangelical c...
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Children's and Youth Formation
Youth of the Diocese Enjoy Fall Fellowship
posted on Nov 4, 2024 Youth of EDUSC haven't let hurricanes, Election season, or anything else get in the way of Christian fellowship, service, and fun! Check out some of the things they've been up to this fall, and know that ALL youth of the Diocese are invited to fu...
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A Vigil for National Life | Monday, November 4, 6:00 PM, Saint Thaddeus Aiken
posted on Oct 24, 2024 As our nation conducts one of its most important and solemn duties choosing our elected leaders, the Church is called to keep vigil and prayer that those who are elected will take on the heavy mantle of leadership with a spirit of humility, honor...
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Loving the Bible: A deep dive into scripture through a modern platform
posted on Sep 19, 2024 It goes without saying that COVID changed the way our world operates. The way we dress, the way we interact, and the way we receive our news and entertainment today looks vastly different than it did on March 15, 2020. Churches were especially pr...
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EDUSC Welcomes the Rev. Sonia Sullivan Clifton to St. Alban's, Lexington
posted on Sep 18, 2024 Sonia Sullivan Clifton grew up as an Episcopalian in Georgia and was heavily involved with youth activities in her parish and the diocese, particularly Happening and summer camps. Following her ordination in 1993, she served as Diocesan Youth Coo...
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Diocesan Youth Adds Fall/Winter Schedule for '24-'25
posted on Sep 12, 2024 The Youth Ministry of EDUSC is pleased to announce its fall schedule of events. Youth are invited to participate in these retreats, events, and happenings as they are able. For more information, contact Laura Lipscomb . Click the links below ...
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Welcoming Ms. Laura Lipscomb, Interim Director of Christian Formation
posted on Aug 19, 2024 Bishop Daniel Richards is pleased to announce that he has called Ms. Laura Lipscomb to serve as Interim Director of Christian Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Laura Lipscomb has been in youth ministry a very long tim...
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