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Zoom Safety Tips

Zoom Safety Tips

posted on Apr 3, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing millions of people to work, learn, worship, and socialize from home, Zoom conferences are becoming a default method to connect. And with popularity comes abuse. Enter "Zoom-bombing," the phenomenon of trolls ...
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A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Waldo (The Fifth Thursday of Lent, 2020)

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Waldo (The Fifth Thursday of Lent, 2020)

posted on Apr 2, 2020

The Fifth Thursday of Lent, 2020 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue to navigate these uncertain waters of distance and anxiety, I am heartened by stories of creativity, connection, improvisation and compassion across the Diocese a...
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The CARES Act and other Grant/Loan Funding Opportunities

The CARES Act and other Grant/Loan Funding Opportunities

posted on Apr 1, 2020

CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program We are receiving a great deal of information related to The CARES Act , a 2 trillion dollar stimulus package that was passed by Congress. Included in the legislation is the availability of funds for...
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A Different Kind of Lent
Stories from EDUSC

A Different Kind of Lent

posted on Mar 30, 2020

The following piece was written for our monthly Environmental Stewardship newsletter. If you are interested in receiving these emails, please subscribe here . For more information on our Enviornmental Stewardship committee, check out their web...
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Triduum Under Quarantine

Triduum Under Quarantine

posted on Mar 24, 2020

Virginia Theological Seminary recently hosted a series of webinars helping us to think about worship, in particular the Triduum in this time of quarantine. You can find recordings of the webinars below, along with links to various resources they ...
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How to Set Up Online Giving

How to Set Up Online Giving

posted on Mar 20, 2020

In this time when we are called to refrain from physically gathering at our churches for worship, it is important to remember that God continues to call us to be in relationship and to give. Giving reminds us that we are not alone. It reminds us ...
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EDUSC Extends Suspension of In-Person Worship
Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response

EDUSC Extends Suspension of In-Person Worship

posted on Mar 19, 2020

Click here to download a PDF of this letter March 19, 2020 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for y...
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How to host an online group

How to host an online group

posted on Mar 17, 2020

New to hosting a group online? An online group is an incredible tool to help people connect with each other when an in-person group may not be possible. Your first few meetings will take some adjusting as everyone gets acquainted with the tech...
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How to join a Zoom meeting

How to join a Zoom meeting

posted on Mar 17, 2020

Step by Step Instructions To start, either - Click on the Zoom link you may have been provided with (it will look something like this: https://zoom.us/j/123456789) - Go to https://zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID t...
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Online Roundtable Discussions
Events Calendar / Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response

Online Roundtable Discussions

posted on Mar 16, 2020

The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina is hosting a series of roundtable discussions on ministry practices in the midst of a pandemic. These roundtable discussions will happen every other Wednesday. April 1, 2020 10:00am - Mission...
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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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