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Wisdom from the Past: Visions for the Christian Life after the Pandemic
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Wisdom from the Past: Visions for the Christian Life after the Pandemic

posted on Mar 1, 2021

Lent 2021 marks one year since the pandemic began, an experience often described as “unprecedented.” Yet God’s people have lived through plagues, wars, depressions, and exile in the past. Several congregations from across EDU...
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From Many, One: Conversations Across Difference
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From Many, One: Conversations Across Difference

posted on Jan 11, 2021

“Conversation with others across difference is not just a nice thing to do. It is a spiritual practice of love in action.” - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry From Many, One: Conversations Across Difference is a cam...
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Presiding Bishop Curry’s Word to the Church: Who shall we be?

posted on Jan 8, 2021

A transcript of the statement follows: And now in the name of our loving, liberating, and life-giving God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. In another time of national crisis, another time of danger for our nation, in 1865 on March the fou...
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Prayers in a Time of National Anxiety and Crisis
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Prayers in a Time of National Anxiety and Crisis

posted on Jan 6, 2021

Brothers and sisters in faith and in citizenship, We find ourselves this evening in a time of national anxiety and crisis. A time which calls us in to prayer for this nation and for one another. Therefore I come to you offering these praye...
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Bishop Waldo's 2020 Christmas Message
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Bishop Waldo's 2020 Christmas Message

posted on Dec 23, 2020

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Soon we’ll be in full celebration of the coming of Jesus into the world, born of Mary, and called by God as the Messiah, the Christ. I say “full celebration&...
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's 2020 Christmas Message

posted on Dec 17, 2020

"Joy to the world! The Lord is come. In your hearts, in your homes, in your lives, prepare him room," Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry said in his Christmas Message 2020. The text of the Presiding Bishop's message...
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St. George's, Anderson, Displays Nativities from Around the World
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St. George's, Anderson, Displays Nativities from Around the World

posted on Dec 16, 2020

St. George’s, Anderson, is hosting its second annual nativity display featuring over 100 nativity scenes from around the world. Tours are available by appointment only through December 27, 2020 The nativity scenes, or creches, on dis...
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Bishop Search Profile and Nomination Form Now Available

Bishop Search Profile and Nomination Form Now Available

posted on Dec 12, 2020

December 12, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ... Peace to you, and grace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Nominating Committee for the Ninth Bishop of Upper South Carolina invites you to learn more about who we are an...
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Advent in a pandemic? There's a virtual pilgrimage app for that!
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Advent in a pandemic? There's a virtual pilgrimage app for that!

posted on Nov 19, 2020

If you have been wondering how to offer your parish a meaningful observance of Advent amidst the pandemic, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Columbia, has just what you need! St. Martin's is offering a 98-mile virtual journey through the Holy Land...
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​Nominating Committee Update on the Bishop Search

​Nominating Committee Update on the Bishop Search

posted on Nov 10, 2020

Grace to you and peace from the members of the Bishop's Nominating Committee for the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Since being appointed by the Standing Committee following Bishop Waldo's resignation, the Nominating Commi...
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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

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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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