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Practicing the Way of Love with BINGO!
Stories from EDUSC

Practicing the Way of Love with BINGO!

posted on Apr 22, 2020

Kim and Furman Buchanan, from St. Peter's, Greenville, recently shared with us this great formation idea. He writes... "Well, the other night our daughter was telling us how her company has a 'BINGO card' with various activities their emplo...
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How Should We Track Online Attendance?
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How Should We Track Online Attendance?

posted on Apr 20, 2020

How many people joined your Sunday service on Facebook? If you haven't gone looking for that answer yet, you probably will soon. And the answer is exceedingly tricky. Here is a letter from The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, Executive Officer...
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Call to Convention 2020
98th Diocesan Convention

Call to Convention 2020

posted on Apr 20, 2020

The 98th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina will take place on November 6-7, 2020, at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, South Carolina. Dear Clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, W...
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The Emotional Lifecycle of a Disaster
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The Emotional Lifecycle of a Disaster

posted on Apr 15, 2020

Disasters and mass disruptive events can be extremely unpredictable and chaotic. Even though that is a valid characterization of catastrophe, disaster experts have discerned a general pattern or cycle of phases that a community and the individual...
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Signs of New Life
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Signs of New Life

posted on Apr 12, 2020

We've asked folks around the diocese to reflect on where they see signs of new life in the families, communities, and congregations. We'll be adding new responses in the coming weeks, so check back to see where we find new life!
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How to premiere a worship video when you can't livestream

How to premiere a worship video when you can't livestream

posted on Apr 6, 2020

There are a number of reasons why churches might not want to livestream. Pre-recording a service can allow you to include videos from multiple people, incorporate music or other videos, and even overcome spotty wifi issues. If you want to pre-rec...
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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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Diocesan Calendar

Saturday, 6/17 at 9:30 AM
Diocesan Executive Council - Second Quarter Meeting
Saturday, 6/17 at 1:00 PM
EDUSC Standing Committee - Second Quarter Meeting
Friday, 7/14 at 9:00 AM
Commission on the Diocese Regular Meeting
Saturday, 7/15 at 10:00 AM
Commission on Ministry Regular Meeting
Sunday, 8/27 at 2:00 PM
Piedmont Convocation Meeting
Thursday, 8/31 at 2:00 PM
Diocesan Executive Committee
Saturday, 9/9 at 9:30 AM
Diocesan Executive Council
Saturday, 9/16 at 10:00 AM
Discernment of Call Interviews

Diocesan Executive Council - Second Quarter Meeting

Saturday, June 17, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM



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EDUSC Standing Committee - Second Quarter Meeting

Saturday, June 17, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Commission on the Diocese Regular Meeting

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Commission on Ministry Regular Meeting

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Piedmont Convocation Meeting

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Diocesan Executive Committee

Thursday, August 31, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM



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Diocesan Executive Council

Saturday, September 9, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM



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Discernment of Call Interviews

Saturday, September 16, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM



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