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Diocesan House staffing updates
Stories from EDUSC / Email Newsletter (EDUSC News)

Diocesan House staffing updates

posted on Jun 23, 2021

23 June 2021 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Among the events common with episcopal transitions are diocesan staff members discerning God's next call in their lives. Two ...
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Four Deacons Ordained in Upper South Carolina
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Four Deacons Ordained in Upper South Carolina

posted on Jun 10, 2021

Bishop Waldo ordained four new deacons in Christ's one, holy, and catholic church on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, S.C. The Rev. Janet Atkins was ordained to the vocational diaconate, and the Rev. Beth Hendrix, the...
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Middle School Connect Reflection
Children's and Youth Formation

Middle School Connect Reflection

posted on Jun 2, 2021

This year, we all had to learn to adapt to changing circumstances as our worlds were turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Going into the new year after not having youth programming in the fall, we knew we, too, would need to adapt in orde...
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Bridge Retreat 2021 Reflection
Children's and Youth Formation

Bridge Retreat 2021 Reflection

posted on Jun 2, 2021

We hosted Bridge Retreat at Camp Gravatt May 15 & 16. It was a wonderful 24-hour experience for 5th and 6th grade participants led by high school members of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee. We learned about Jesus' prayer for his disciples...
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Happening #84 Reflection
Happening & El Camino / Children's and Youth Formation

Happening #84 Reflection

posted on Jun 2, 2021

Hello, my name is Caroline Griffin, and I was the Rector for Happening #84! Happening has always been such a special event for me, so being able to lead this weekend after a very hard and confusing year, was the biggest honor. I can't lie and say...
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Midlands Convocation Celebrates Confirmation
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Midlands Convocation Celebrates Confirmation

posted on May 19, 2021

Clergy and people from St. John's, St. Martin's, and St. David's gathered on March 19, 2021, at St. David's for a convocation-wide confirmation celebration. The Rev. Scott Fleischer, Dean of the Midlands Convocation, preached.
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Education Equals Hope launches podcast
Stories from EDUSC

Education Equals Hope launches podcast

posted on May 10, 2021

Education Equals Hope has a podcast! Though HopeCast , E=H seeks to share their stories as they work to help bring hope to those living in desperate and difficult situations. We want you informed on what you make possible. Here are some easy li...
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Jesus-Centered Evangelism
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Jesus-Centered Evangelism

posted on Apr 21, 2021

The Rev. Jacob Breeze of Holy Family HTX , a church plant in Houston, Texas, shared with us how he and Holy Family approach evangelism and community.
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The Discipline of Hope - Evangelism Matters 2021
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The Discipline of Hope - Evangelism Matters 2021

posted on Mar 17, 2021

Join us for this free, innovative, digital experience for those seeking to share, learn, and grow their own and the Church's capacity and passion for evangelism. This spring's Evangelism Matters conference invites you to turn off your computer...
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High School Connect Reflection
Children's and Youth Formation

High School Connect Reflection

posted on Mar 1, 2021

On February 6th, the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee hosted the Connect virtual event for high school youth in lieu of the SMASH! Retreat usually held. The scripture we focused on was Isaiah 40:21-31 . The event started out with a DYLC intro...
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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

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New Beginnings

Friday, April 21, 5:00 PM - 1:00 PM



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5th Grade Bridge Retreat

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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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