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Youth Formation

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina seeks "To Know, Grow, and Sow the Love of Christ" among youth through events offered for young people in grades 5-12. Diocesan events are held in various locations and are open to all youth and their friends. Each of these events, while focused on a specific age group and theme or program, is designed to deepen the spiritual development and the leadership skills of the participants. All youth events are designed and led by youth with adult supervision and clergy input. Our policies and procedures for our youth events may be found in our FAQS document. Churches are required to provide Safe Church trained, background checked chaperones for all retreats, except Happening.

For more information, contact Jimmy Hartley by email or phone: 803-771-7800 x104 or Katelyn Kenney by email or phone at 803-771-7800 x105.

Spring 2021 Youth Event Survey

Tentative Schedule

February 6, 6-8pm: High School Connect

April 10, time TBD: Junior High gathering

May 15 & 16: 5th Grade Bridge Retreat

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Youth News

Using Your Salt Shaker

Using Your Salt Shaker

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lays out instructions for both believers and nonbelievers alike. It was his first real address to the disciples, in which he explains his expectations for them and describes what being a follower looks like. Lead...
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Happening #82 Reflection

Happening #82 Reflection

Happening #82 was great. I could not have asked for a better group of Candidates to spend this exciting and engaging weekend with. They were patient, kind, respectful, and fun, and all made it into something amazing. We sang songs, made jokes,...
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Middle School Converge 2019 Reflection

Middle School Converge 2019 Reflection

Hi, my name is Sam Nixon, and I was the youth coordinator for the Middle School Converge overnight retreat. Me and twelve other design team members worked to make this a great retreat. It started on Saturday evening. We ate dinner and played some...
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ECW Bena Dial Scholarship

The Bena Dial Scholarship of the Episcopal Church Women of Upper South Carolina is offered annually to full-time students who are active participants and members of parishes of the diocese. Selection is based upon criteria including academic excellence, church and diocesan involvement, and financial need. The application can be found here, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2020.

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Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee

The Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee (DYLC) is made up of young people (high school students) and adults (22-years-old and older) from throughout the diocese. This group serves as the core leadership for implementing policy, developing procedures, and designing overall structure for diocesan youth ministry for the coming program year. Members are appointed to serve for one-yea…

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Happening & El Camino

Happening

Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. The Happening program is meant to be one of the instruments within the Anglican Tradition of renewing the Christian church in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that the church may more readily respond to its call to spread the Kingdom of God throug…

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High School Connect

Come join high schoolers from across the diocese as DYLC tries something new! High School Connect is a two-hour virtual gathering for students in grades 9-12. We'll be exploring the encouraging words of Isaiah 40:28-31 to remind us "we're all in this together." Form below.

When: Saturday, February 6, 2021 (6-8pm)

Where: Zoom

Register by Monday, February 1, 2021



Province IV Youth Ministries

Province IV Youth Leadership and Networking Meeting

The Province IV Youth Leadership and Networking Meeting (PYNM) is a gathering of diocesan youth ministry coordinators and youth leaders from across Province IV where participants engage in leadership development and idea-sharing. Participants from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina are selected from members of the Diocesan You…

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, 2/6 at 6:00 PM
High School Connect Virtual Gathering
Wednesday, 2/10 at 6:30 PM
Ordination to the Priesthood
Monday, 2/15 at 12:00 AM
Presidents' Day
Thursday, 2/25 at 2:00 PM
DEC Executive Committee
Sunday, 2/28 at 2:00 PM
Piedmont Convocation Meeting
Sunday, 2/28 at 3:00 PM
Midlands Convocation Meeting
Saturday, 3/13 at 9:00 AM
Diocesan Executive Council
Saturday, 3/13 at 1:00 PM
Standing Committee

High School Connect Virtual Gathering

Saturday, February 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Upper South Carolina is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81005373443 Meeting ID: 810 0537 3443 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81005373443# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,81005373443# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 810 0537 3443 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kegkOc0T9P

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Ordination to the Priesthood

Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Presidents' Day

Monday, February 15, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM



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DEC Executive Committee

Thursday, February 25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM



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Piedmont Convocation Meeting

Sunday, February 28, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina is divided into five geographical areas called convocations. Each convocation is made up of specific congregations, and each has a dean (clergy person) and a lay warden. The convocation deans are appointed by the bishop, and lay wardens are elected by each convocation. A Convocation meetings, the clergy and lay leadership of each congregation are invited to come together and discuss shared ministry and mission opportunities. Staff Liaison: d’Rue Hazel Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82403756438?pwd=Y2htUDhteVdxbFdEUUFSTHRheWd5QT09 Meeting ID: 824 0375 6438 Passcode: 390263 One tap mobile +13126266799,,82403756438# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,82403756438# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 824 0375 6438 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kIdtoBNkO

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Midlands Convocation Meeting

Sunday, February 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina is divided into five geographical areas called convocations. Each convocation is made up of specific congregations, and each has a dean (clergy person) and a lay warden. The convocation deans are appointed by the bishop, and lay wardens are elected by each convocation. A Convocation meetings, the clergy and lay leadership of each congregation are invited to come together and discuss shared ministry and mission opportunities. Staff Liaison: Alan Bentrup Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89525787088?pwd=cWwxNHdsVUVxWjRiWWUwWEtPclFqZz09 Meeting ID: 895 2578 7088 Passcode: 696960 One tap mobile +16468769923,,89525787088# US (New York) +13017158592,,89525787088# US (Washington D.C) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 895 2578 7088 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ktdcYSnzK

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Diocesan Executive Council

Saturday, March 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM



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Standing Committee

Saturday, March 13, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM



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