95Th Convention Journal

95th Convention Journal

The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

The Rt. Reverend W. Andrew Waldo, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina 95th Diocesan Convention Journal Table of Contents Minutes of the 95th Diocesan Convention 03 Bishop’s Address to the 95th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of 44 Upper South Carolina Journal I 54 Lay Delegates and Alternates to Convention 84 2018 Statement of Mission 99 Bishop’s Reports to the Diocesan Executive Council 109 Official Acts of the Bishops 132 Letters Dimissory 134 Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence 135 Non-parochial Clergy 139 Necrology 140 Postulants, Candidates, and Ordinands 143 Organizational Chart of the Diocese 144 Diocesan Executive Council Directory 145 Actions of the Diocesan Executive Council 148 Convocations Map 150 2016 Diocesan Audit 151 Parishes and Missions 168 2017 Official Clergy Directory (with Parish and Mission Officers) 169 Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions 214 Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions 217 Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South 219 Carolina Standing Resolutions 274

Minutes of the 95th Diocesan Convention – Business Session Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg

In Christ, God Reconciling the World to Himself Saturday, November 4, 2017

Convention Call to Order: The 95th Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina was called to order at 9 a.m. by The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo, using the “Collect for a Church Convention:”

Almighty and everlasting Father, you have given the Holy Spirit to abide with us forever: Bless, we pray, with his grace and presence, the bishops and the other clergy and the laity here assembled in your Name, that your Church, being preserved in true faith and godly discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and gave himself for it, your Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Welcome from Host Congregation: The Bishop then recognized The Rev. Ned Morris, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, who welcomed everyone to the parish and to Spartanburg. The Rev. Morris thanked the membership of Advent for their hard work in preparing for Convention. Bishop Waldo expressed deep gratitude and acknowledged the clergy, staff and lay leadership of The Episcopal Church of the Advent for serving as host of this convention, noting their exemplary dedication to this event, as well as participation in the life of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

Bishop Waldo introduced the theme of the 2017 Convention, “In Christ, God Reconciling the World to Himself.” He thanked the plenary speakers from the previous day’s Leadership Day program:

● The Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs, Bishop Diocesan of Michigan who spoke on matters and efforts of racial reconciliation; ● The Rt. Rev. Neil Alexander, Vice-President and Dean of The School of Theology, at the

University of the South, who presented the convention dinner keynote address detailing efforts of Sewanee School of Theology and its ministry of preparing leaders for the church, Sewanee’s deep history in regards to issues of race, their continued efforts in restoring peace, and preparing leaders for the ministry of reconciliation in the world.

Bishop Waldo also thanked those who provided inspiring Leadership Day workshops that focused on reconciliation and healing: • The Diocesan Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitated an opportunity for participants to explore their own stories of race; • Lift Every Voice Participants who shared their experiences related to racial reconciliation and restorative justice; • The Rev. Canon Chip Davis, Canon to the Ordinary in The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee who spoke on The Episcopal Church as a welcoming, worshipping community for all people; • Dr. Walter Edgar who spoke on the history of race within The Episcopal Church, specifically in the state of South Carolina; and • Ms. Denise Heimlich and Mr. Danny Sanford of Still Hopes, who shared their experiences with increasing the quality and value of life for the elderly. The Bishop expressed deep gratitude to the workshop speaker for calling all into action. The Bishop told the assembled convention that as the work of governance would proceed during the day, the focus of reconciliation would continue through worship, prayer, and conversation. The Bishop then led the following prayer: “Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Almighty and everlasting Father, you have given the Holy Spirit to abide with us for ever: Bless, we pray, with his grace and presence, the bishops and the other clergy and the laity here assembled in your Name, that your Church, being preserved in true faith and godly discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and gave himself for it, your Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” The Bishop then recognized The Rev. Alan Leonard for organizing the Veteran’s Eucharist for Healing and Reconciliation, and Mr. Tom Stepp and Ms. Suzi Clawson for their leadership with the Constitution and Canons workshop, both events held the previous day.

The Bishop expressed his appreciation for the Order of the Daughters of the King who prayed for

us throughout convention.

Bishop Waldo recognized the members of the Diocesan Executive Council, asking them to stand, thanking with gratitude for their willingness to serve.

The Bishop recognized the Sisters of the Convent of St. Helena for their ministry of prayer, hospitality and service, and for our good fortune for the unique opportunities for retreat and renewal available at their facility within our diocese.

Bishop Waldo thanked The Rt. Rev. Charles Duvall and his wife Nancy for their assistance throughout the year.

Bishop Waldo noted that only certified delegates and clergy with seat, voice and vote, and those granted seat and voice, were to sit at the tables on the convention floor. Lay delegates wore blue nametags. Clergy with seat, voice and vote wore green nametags. Those with seat and voice wore red nametags. As clergy and lay delegates representing their congregations, they were expected to participate in the convention through the closing gavel. All others were reminded to be seated in the guest area.

The Bishop informed lay delegates, lay alternates and clergy that the packets received that morning contained everything needed for the convention, as well as supplemental information on various Diocesan ministries.

Bishop Waldo urged everyone to visit and support the exhibitors, located in outside the entrance to the convention floor, remembering that each of them in their own way is calling us to a particular disciple ministry.

The Bishop instructed all to silence cell phones and provided direction for speaking from the floor, that during the course of our business day, each person should approach one of the two floor mics and wait to be acknowledged. Once acknowledged the speaker was then to state his/her name and parish before commencing with remarks.

And finally, the Bishop noted that the offering received during the Convention Eucharist would be given to Episcopal Relief and Development for their continued efforts in hurricane relief.

Certification of Quorum and Acceptance of Agenda: The Bishop then recognized Ms. Beth Prendergast Hendrix, Secretary of Convention, who certified that a quorum was present. Mr. Tom Stepp, President of Diocesan Executive Council, moved the acceptance of the agenda as

printed in convention packets. Because the motion came from committee, no second was required, and the motion carried.

Report of Committee on Credentials: The Bishop recognized The Rev. Alan Leonard, Chair of the Credentials Committee of the Ecclesiastical Discipline Board, then reported that there were 196 lay and clergy delegates in attendance, with seat, voice and vote in the convention.

In accordance with TITLE I, CANON 1, SECTION 3 (a), Rev. Leonard requested that the Convention grant seat and voice to non-canonically resident clergy who are licensed to serve in Upper South Carolina:

The Rev. William A. Anderson, Atlanta The Rev. Carol Andrew, OSH, Georgia The Rev. Gail Baldwin, Wyoming The Rev. Alex Barron, The Episcopal Church in South Carolina The Rev. Faith E. Bledsoe (AKA Miriam Elizabeth, OSH), West Texas The Rev. Elizabeth A. Evans, El Salvador The Rev. Alan C. French, New Jersey The Rev. Dale C. Hathaway, Hawaii The Rev. Linda Hawkins, Virginia The Rev. William L. Hills, The Episcopal Church in South Carolina The Rev. Donald S. McPhail, The Episcopal Church in South Carolina The Rev. Mark E. Moline, Arizona The Rev. Gregory C. Moore, ELCA The Rev. Margaret A. Muncie, New York The Rev. James Nichols, ELCA The Rev. Thomas E. Nicoll, New York The Rev. David W. Pittman, North Carolina The Rev. Sara Putnam, The Episcopal Church in South Carolina The Rev. Mark Scott, ELCA The Rev. Valori M. Sherer, Western North Carolina The Rev. Bernadette Sullivan, Long Island The Rev. Arthur W. Turfa, ELCA The Rev. Stephen Bruce Walker, Western North Carolina On behalf of the committee, Rev. Leonard moved for seat, voice, and vote for these clergy. The motion carried.

On behalf of the committee, Rev. Leonard moved that the Convention grant seat and voice to the

representatives from St. Paul’s, Batesburg:

Mr. Robert Dunn Ms. Kimberley Higgins

The motion carried.

On behalf of the committee, Rev. Leonard moved that the Convention grant seat and voice to Young Adult Peer Campus Ministers who were present.

The motion carried.

On behalf of the committee, Rev. Leonard moved that the Convention grant seat and voice for the members of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee present.

The motion carried.

Rev. Leonard stated that report of the Committee on Credentials was concluded.

Election of Diocesan Convention Secretary: The Bishop called for nominations for Secretary to Convention and recognized Mr. John Coleman, Secretary of Diocesan Executive Council. Mr. Coleman nominated Ms. Beth Prendergast Hendrix to serve as Secretary to Convention and called for other nominations from the floor. There being no further nominations, Mr. Coleman moved that nominations be closed and the motion was seconded and passed. Mr. Coleman then moved that Ms. Hendrix be elected by acclamation and the motion carried.

Election of Treasurer: The Rev. Patricia Sexton, Vice President of Diocesan Executive Council, was recognized and placed the name of Mr. William Sandberg, as nominated by the Bishop, on the floor for approval as Treasurer. The motion for approval passed and Mr. Sandberg was approved as Treasurer.

Introduction of Amended Diocesan Constitution and Canons, Committee on Constitution and Canons: The Bishop recognized Mr. Tom Stepp, Chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons.

Mr. Stepp asked the members of the Committee on Constitution and Canons present to stand to be recognized: The Rev. Ned Morris, Rector of Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, Mrs. Suzi Clawson, Good Shepherd, Columbia and Professor Martin McWilliams, St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields,

Columbia. Mr. Stepp recognized the expertise of Suzi and Martin, the attorneys on the Committee, noting that Suzi had kept the master of all changes and spent extra hours managing word processing technology to keep the committee’s progress straight. Also recognized was Mr. Bob Tunell, St. Michael and All Angels, Columbia, who was not present. Finally, Mr. Stepp recognized and thanked The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel for her presence, insight, national liaison and daily support.

Mr. Stepp stated that the Committee on Constitution and Canons had worked for the last two and one-half years to reorganize and clarify our Canons. The proposed replacement Canons were widely distributed and discussed and are before this Convention assembled for action. No proposed changes to the Constitution were brought forward at this time.

The basis of the current Canons was the work of a Select Commission and was adopted by the 76th Convention – nearly twenty years ago. The work of the current Committee maintained continuity with the prior Select Commission, particularly through Professor McWilliams, who was Special Counsel to the Select Commission, and Robert Clawson, who was its Chair. Mr. Stepp thanked Robert and the other members of the prior Special Commission for their major contribution to the work and history of the Diocese.

Mr. Stepp stated that the proposal before Convention to renew the clarity, unity, consistency and ease of use of the Canons does not vary from the substance of the prior canons. The current review was undertaken with the understanding that periodic consideration of foundational documents is good governance practice.

Through the years, foundational documents are typically amended and the impact of a very specific item is sometimes not pursued throughout all titles of all appropriate documents and thus inconsistencies, lack of definition and stylistic anomalies creep in to governance documents and practices that should be kept both easy to understand and legally sufficient in every way.

Mr. Stepp stated that the Committee’s Report, the proposed Canons, which were part of the meeting materials of the 95th Convention, contained no proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Canons.

The Committee published its work four weeks before Convention so that there could be as much time for discussion as possible. All materials including the proposed Canons, an executive summary, a red-line version, and an on-line question and answer forum were widely distributed through Diocesan web outlets and social media. Mr. Stepp noted that he and Mrs. Suzi Clawson

had the pleasure at Leadership Day of talking with many in two workshop sessions devoted to the analysis of this work.

Mr. Stepp commended the availability and use of the online publication and internet “question box” that not only provided published responses, but also enabled a wonderful opportunity for us all to have electronic dialogue. Mr. Stepp thanked everyone for participating and for their feedback. The posted materials page had more than 350 hits, and the Q&A page had 111 hits. Noting that Canons may previously have been written on parchment, Mr. Stepp recognized that for this Diocese, not only have they have been written for discussion and permanent preservation but they have also been made alive by two-way, electronic communication.

Mr. Stepp stated that the Committee tried to never to forget that the Constitution and Canons help shape our faith, and that they are the guidelines for how we deal with one another in the name of the Church.

Mr. Stepp stated that the Report of the Committee on Constitution and Canons was concluded.

Report of Nominations Committee and Receipt of Nominations from the Floor: The Bishop recognized The Rev. Grant Wiseman, Chair of the Nominations Committee. Rev. Wiseman presented nominees for positions to be filled by election. Rev. Wiseman reminded all that additional nominations may be made from the floor at the appointed time. Persons being nominated from the floor should have agreed to nomination, have a signed nomination form, which would need to be given to the Secretary of Convention, and must provide a copy of his/her biography for each member of the Convention.

ELECTION #1 Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) ‒ Clergy Order Elect three (3) for a term of three (3) years.

The Rev. Debbie Apoldo, Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg – elected by acclamation The Rev. Jack Hardaway, Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson – elected by acclamation The Rev. Nicholas Beasley, Church of the Redeemer, Greenwood – elected by acclamation

With no nominations from the floor, Rev. Wiseman moved to close the nominations and a second came from the floor. The motion carried.

ELECTION #2 Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) ‒ Lay Order

Elect three (3) for a term of three (3) years.

Rev. Wiseman informed the delegation that no nominations were received prior to convention. Nominations from the floor were: The Very Rev. Timothy Jones nominated Dr. Nora Grimball, Trinity Cathedral Parish, Columbia - elected The Rev. Ned Morris nominated Mr. Craig Williams, Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg - elected One slot remained unfilled at the time of Convention.

With no further nominations from the floor, Rev. Wiseman moved the nominations be closed. A second came from the floor and the motion carried.

ELECTION #3 Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board – Clergy Order Elect one (1) for a term of three(3) years.

The Rev. Jim Trimble, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Spartanburg - elected

With no further nominations from the floor, Rev. Wiseman moved to close the nominations. A second came from the floor and the motion carried.

ELECTION #4 Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board – Lay Order Elect one (1) for a term of three (3) years.

Rev. Wiseman informed the delegation that no nominations were received prior to convention. With no nominations from the floor, Rev. Wiseman moved that nominations be closed. A second came from the floor and the motion carried.

With no nominations there was no election for the Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board – Lay Order.

ELECTION #5 Trustee of the University of the South ‒ Lay Order One (1) to be elected for a term of three (3) years.

The Rev. Rob Brown, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Spartanburg - elected The Rev. Deedie Marshall, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Seneca

With no nominations from the floor, The Rev. James Barnhill moved that nominations be closed. A second came from the floor and the motion carried.

CONFIRMATION #1 Board of Directors – Still Hopes

Rev. Wiseman stated that the following person had been nominated by the Board of Directors at Still Hopes:

Mr. Jamie Newman, Trinity Cathedral Parish, Columbia

RATIFICATION #1 Finlay House - Board of Directors

Rev. Wiseman state that the following persons have been presented by the Finlay House Board of Directors for ratification at this convention: The Rt. Rev. Andrew Waldo, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Mr. Tom Bolton, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Columbia Ms. Carla Brophy, President of CCB, Limited interior and garden design firm The Rev. Bennie Colclough, Providence Christian Church Mr. Will Fowles, St. John's Episcopal Church, Columbia Mr. Bob Diggle, St. Martin's in-the-Fields, Columbia Mr. Brian Magargle, Eastminster Presbyterian Church Dr. Bonnie Montgomery, St. John's Episcopal Church, Columbia Ms. Regina Richmond, Innovative Business Solutions Mr. Peter Shand, Trinity Cathedral Parish, Columbia Ms. Martha Smith, St. John's Episcopal Church, Columbia Mr. Larry Woodrum, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Columbia Rev. Wiseman stated that report of the Nominations Committee was concluded.

Bishop Waldo recognized The Rev. Deacon Ann Pilat, Head Teller. Rev. Pilat made a motion for a voice vote to confirm the following to the Board of Directors of Still Hopes:

Mr. Jamie Newman, Trinity Cathedral Parish, Columbia

The motion for a voice vote carried, and Mr. Newman was confirmed.

Rev. Pilat made a motion for a voice vote to ratify the following to the Finlay House Board of Directors:

The Rt. Rev. Andrew Waldo, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Mr. Tom Bolton, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Columbia Ms. Carla Brophy, President of CCB, Limited interior and garden design firm The Rev. Bennie Colclough, Providence Christian Church Mr. Will Fowles, St. John's Episcopal Church, Columbia Mr. Bob Diggle, St. Martin's in-the-Fields, Columbia Mr. Brian Magargle, Eastminster Presbyterian Church Dr. Bonnie Montgomery, St. John's Episcopal Church, Columbia Ms. Regina Richmond, Innovative Business Solutions Mr. Peter Shand, Trinity Cathedral Parish, Columbia Ms. Martha Smith, St. John's Episcopal Church, Columbia Mr. Larry Woodrum, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Columbia The motion for a voice vote carried, and ratification of all carried.

Rev. Pilat made individual motions to elect by acclamation those elections with a full slate (all except Election #5), stating each election and each nominee. Each motion for acclamation carried. Rev. Pilat notified Convention that no nominations were received for Election #4 (Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board – Lay Order) and therefore an election was not held for that office.

The Bishop thanked Rev. Pilat and the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee.

The Bishop stated the first ballot was closed and congratulated those who were elected.

Report of the Committee on Resolutions: Bishop Waldo recognized Ms. Regina Ratterree, Chair of the Resolutions Committee. Ms. Ratterree stated that two resolutions were received for consideration at this convention and would be voted on during the afternoon session.

Proposed RESOLUTION 01: Diocesan Commission Representation at Convocation Meetings Submitted by: Ed Tilden, Trinity Cathedral Parish - Columbia Whereas: In their efforts to execute due diligence in reviewing the Statement of Mission (SOM) of the diocese, the convocation frequently has questions concerning specific line items in the SOM. In many cases the questions cannot be answered because a representative of the commission is not present, or does not have the detailed information to be able to answer the

question. This results in the inability of the convocation to make recommendations concerning the SOM.

Additionally, the convocation members would be better prepared to ask intelligent questions at convocation if the draft SOM, provided in advance of convocation, included detailed written explanations for all line items that changed significantly, were deleted from or added to the previous year’s SOM.

Be it Resolved: That a representative of each commission be in attendance at each convocation prepared to answer detailed questions about specific line items of their portion of the SOM.

And that, the draft SOM provided to convocation delegates prior to convocation include detailed written explanations for all line items that changed significantly, were deleted from or added to the previous year’s SOM.

Proposed RESOLUTION 02: Environmental Stewardship and Justice Initiative Submitted by: Gordon Smith, Chair Commission on Missions and International Concerns Whereas, we pray to God to give us wisdom and reverence to use the resources of nature so that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations to come may continue to praise God for His bounty; and Whereas, we as individuals and as members of society often do not use the resources of God's Creation sustainably and with care; and Whereas, the earth is now faced with rapid extinction of species; pollution and depletion of air, water, forests, and soils; lack of access to safe water for millions of people; and the severe threat of extremes of drought, flooding, and other ills influenced by environmental disruption and change; and furthermore, these problems often disproportionately affect the poorest among us; and Whereas, these environmental issues raise the need for us to examine our attitudes toward and responsibility for the care of Creation and prompt us to consider how the consequences of our daily choices impact the environment; be it therefore Resolved, that the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina adopt an Environmental Stewardship and Justice Initiative; and be it further Resolved, that this initiative explore ways to inspire care of Creation as a fundamental calling for all people and to encourage actions that live into that commitment through ministry, outreach, education, community relations, and policy advocacy; and be it further Resolved, that this work be committed to the Commission on Mission and International Concerns

to develop continuing emphasis on environmental stewardship and justice with a particular focus on providing resources and assistance to churches within the Diocese to incorporate environmental stewardship into teaching and worship, and in using sustainable practices in the life of each parish, and be it further Resolved, that the Commission on Mission and International Concerns report to the Diocesan Convention on the various ways this initiative has been put into practice, including steps taken to encourage environmentally responsible thinking, as well as sustainable actions, including programs developed, resources deployed, policy advocacy actions taken, results achieved, and recommendations for further action. This resolution was approved unanimously by the Commission on Mission and International Concerns, July 27, 2017.

The Bishop asked if there were any resolutions from the floor to come before the Convention, and there were none.

Ms. Ratterree stated that the introduction of resolutions for referral to the Committee on Resolutions was concluded. The resolutions were referred to the Committee on Resolutions and the committee met to consider the proposed resolution over the lunch break and reported on the matter later in the day.

Report from the Task Force for Campus Ministry: Bishop Waldo recognized The Rev. Suz Cate, Convener of the Task Force for Campus Ministry.

Rev. Cate began with thanking the members of the Canterbury Task Force: The Rev. Suz Cate – Holy Trinity, Clemson, Ms. Tina Boyd – St. James, Greenville, The Rev. Canon Dorian Del Priore – Trinity Cathedral, Columbia, The Rev. Canon James Hartley – Diosesan Liaison, The Rev. Rilla Holmes – Furman Canterbury, Greenville, and Ms. Claire Walters – St. David’s, Columbia.

Rev. Cate provided the purpose of the task force, which was to reflect on the state of our Diocesan campus ministries, explore different campus ministry structures, and develop a new vision to move forward. The process included crafting a vision for our work, gathering information, interviewing college students and campus communities within our Diocese, crafting a mission statement, and setting up visits and interviews with successful and creative campus ministries around the national church.

A portion of the team met with our campus peer ministers during their training retreat to hear about their successes, challenges, hopes, and dreams. Peer ministers represented the campus

ministries of USC, Clemson, Wofford, and Furman. We learned that juggling education requirements and jobs makes it difficult for a peer minister to appropriately manage a campus ministry. Even with training, they often feel ill-equipped and without appropriate support. Some communities have part-time priestly support, but that support can often be inconsistent for a variety of reasons. A lack of dedicated space is a common frustration. Most groups meet for a Bible study and also try to balance with fellowship and fun get-togethers. The upstate Canterbury communities have joined together for social events. Peer ministers sited the following needs for chaplains: spiritual leader for conversations about faith, relieve time pressures on peer ministers, logistical help, providing connectedness/opportunity of presence, providing a connection for getting plugged in, and helping with a connection to a church. Peer Ministers also were given space to envision and reflect on what a dream campus community would include.

A portion of the team interviewed the staff of Camp Gravatt. The majority of the summer camp staff is college students. One could argue that the Gravatt Summer Camp Staff and the leadership training it provides is one of the most robust college-aged ministries in our Diocese. This interview revealed some stunning perspectives and revelations. Questions that we explored with this group included (but not limited to): Where do you see God at Gravatt? Where have you seen God/grace in staff training? What do you miss when you are not at Gravatt? Best parts of your college experience? Where are the gaps in your college experience? Our key takeaways were powerful:

● A strong desire to give back: both their Gravatt context and in their college context. ○ Accountability is both important and desired. ● Tradition is valued. It is something that is important to honor, something to sustain and preserve, and something to create for the future. ● Shared life is important and valued: shared interests, shared responsibilities, shared experiences, etc. ● Intimacy is a vital and desired trait. They value intimacy in their relationships and community structures. Vulnerability in relationships is also considered valuable. ○ Belonging is a critical aspect of community. ○ God is revealed and discovered through community and relationships.

These takeaways provide us a great window into what may be needed and sought after in the context of a campus ministry, particularly considering there is great overlap with the Gravatt staff and our Diocesan campus ministries.

In August, 2017 the Task Force met for an overnight retreat at Gravatt. We endeavored to work on developing Task Force Goals, a mission statement for our campus ministries, and a working timeline for courses of action. Outcomes of this retreat are as follows:

● Discernment and exploration concerning different campus ministry models: formational, missional, and hybrid. ● Task Force will make site visits to successful and creative campus ministry models in other Diocesan contexts. ● Developing structures that create continuity, stability of place and people, and the ability of campus communities to build upon richness from them. ● Assessment of assets in each local campus context. ● Development of ministry models in which campus ministry communities exist for their own context, however, importance for reciprocal relationships with local parishes and other ministries. ● Ministry models and structures should be repeatable. ● Suggested transition of ministry oversight from Commission on Formation to Commission for Congregations. ● Mission Statement: Canterbury Ministry is a Christian community in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition that makes disciples, transforms lives, and supports young adults through fellowship, worship, and service.

Rev. Cates stated the report of the Task Force for Campus Ministry had concluded.

Report in response to a resolution from the 94rd Diocesan Convention: Bishop Waldo recognized The Rev. Mark Abdelnour, Chair of the Commission for Congregations. Rev. Abdelnour presented the Five Year Plan on Missions and Church Development Rev. Abdelnour opened with recognizing the members of the Commission on Congregations: Genevieve Alert, Church of the Cross, Columbia; John Coleman, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg; Cody Fuller, St. Philip’s, Greenville; Dorian Del Priore, Trinity Cathedral; Tom DiMarco, St. Albans, Lexington; Jim Neuburger, St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo; Mike Schnatterly, Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer; Benton Williamson, St. John’s, Columbia; Jimmy Hartley, Canon for Christian Formation, Congregational Vitality and Missional Communities; and Mark Abdelnour, St. Simon & St Jude, Irmo (Chair).

Rev. Abdelnour stated the purpose of the Commission for Congregations - to make, equip, and send mature disciples of Christ in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina by strengthening and growing congregations. It is in the spirit of the Great Commission that we offer this report as a starting point for discussion on ways the Diocese of Upper South Carolina might become a more

missional diocese by strengthening existing congregations and starting new congregations and missional communities.

This report was prepared for the 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina in response to the following resolution approved by the 94th Diocesan Convention:

Resolution for Mission – AMENDED Whereas: The Lord has commanded that we go into the world, baptize, and teach the Word of God, and Whereas: the Church exists by Mission as fire exists by burning, and Whereas: this part of God’s Church has not initiated any new, successful mission work since 1985, being St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs; Therefore be it resolved by the 94th Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina that the Commission on Congregations lay before the 95th Diocesan Convention the framework for a five year plan for Missions and Church Development; and Be it further resolved that any expenses incurred in preparing this framework be met using funds from the Nora Zimmerman Trust Fund. The Rev. Deacon Fred Walters moved to accept the amended resolution on behalf of the Rev. Canon George Chassey. Mrs. Suzie Clausen seconded the motion from the floor and the motion carried.

Over the past 20 years, the church has seen remarkable changes in size, demographics and participation. For many churches, attendance has been in steady decline, especially in transitional areas. But in other congregations, the church is a living, breathing organism - growing in spirit if not in number; transforming lives within the congregation and within the surrounding community.

The goal of the Commission for Congregations is to help all congregations find their true calling in God’s mission for the world. Spiritual growth and vitality of congregations are much more important than numeric growth. To better assist congregations in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, we propose greater focus in three key areas:

1) Missional Communities 2) Renewal of Historic Missions 3) New Church Plants

Missional Communities Missional Communities exist when we participate in God’s mission of reconciliation beyond the walls of the church through relationship and worship. Jason Evans, Missioner for Missional Communities, Diocese of Texas

Missional Communities can be either a ministry of an existing congregation or an independent “Praxis Community.”

Examples of Missional Communities within Existing Congregations

TCTC – “Three Churches That Can” A joint ministry of the Episcopal Church of the Cross, Christ the King, Lutheran and Trinity Presbyterian Church.

1) Monday School – an after school program that assists children in the community with homework and mentoring. 2) Tuesday Time – an after school program featuring arts, crafts, handbell choir, and food. 3) Junior Leadership, high school, and Youth Leadership, middle school - Participants receive scholarships for volunteering. 4) Christian Closet - Clothing provided at no charge. 5) Family Promise – a Midlands based shelter for homeless families. (Joint ministry with Christ the King and Trinity Presbyterian church. Dinners and lunches are open to the community – Church of the Cross provides dinners, and Christ the King and Trinity provide lunches. 6) Sunday breakfast for all that come.

Fresh Start Ministry at St. Luke’s, Columbia During the 1960s and 1970s, St. Luke's Episcopal Church was a vibrant part of the Historic Waverly Community on the east side of downtown Columbia, SC. During this period, a large recreation center was constructed to attract the area's youth. Upon the completion of the center, various ministries were offered. The gymnasium was used for area youth basketball leagues, as well as various community events. This facility was named after the rector who envisioned this center and helped make it a reality, The Rev'd William F. O'Neal. Upon Father O'Neal's death in 1975 much of the ministry focus changed, and the center was no longer used to its fullest potential. For the past ten years, the center had remained almost dormant and had fallen into disrepair. In 2016, St. Luke's received funds to refurbish the center. Along with the renovation of the center, comes a renewed interest in expanding St. Luke's ministerial presence in the historic Waverly Community resulting in the birth of the Fresh Start Ministry.

▪ SHOWERS Both men's and women's showers are available. Towels, washcloths, shampoo, soap, razors, shaving cream and deodorant are provided. ▪ LAUNDRY Volunteers are on-site to wash, dry and fold laundry. Laundry supplies are provided. ▪ CLOTHING CLOSET Clothing for men, women, and children is available from the Clothing Closet. Items appropriate for job interviews are also available. Clothing is dispersed on an as-needed individual basis as determined by the staff. ▪ FOOD PANTRY Clients may receive canned goods, meats, and fresh produce based on availability. ▪ OTHER SERVICES Free HIV rapid tests and counseling is offered. Blood pressure monitoring is provided.

St. Philip’s, Greenville Reaches out to the local community with a membership of 43 and average attendance of 30. Activities that are open to the public:

▪ Black History Program (Speakers of National Television Personalities, Civil Rights Activists, Educators, Conservationists) Six annual events. ▪ Breast Cancer Mobile (testing) ▪ Pancake Supper

Things we do for our greater community - these are all done annually

▪ Meals on Wheels (Financial Donations) ▪ Diaper Bank of the Carolina (Financially and donations of diapers) ▪ Project 6/24 – Triune Mercy Center (Non- perishable food and personal hygiene items for the homeless) ▪ 5th Saturday Lunch Bags to Southernside Community Center for the homeless - this is done in partnership with St. James Episcopal Church ▪ Feed thy Neighbor (Lunch boxes to Charleston Place- a senior residence in our community) ▪ Voorhees College (Financial Donations) ▪ West Greenville School - Low income school (Financial) ▪ Hosted and support Phillis Wheatley Child Development Center

St. Peter’s, Greenville Our vision is to offer a wide menu of options so that there is an age-appropriate, skill-appropriate, schedule-appropriate, and budget-appropriate option for every single parishioner in our congregation to engage in the practice of loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Outreach through sharing our facilities and providing volunteers:

▪ We host the YMCA RECESS program which offers care and enrichment for special needs young adults and respite for their parents—Monday/Wednesday/Friday

▪ We host Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts each week.

▪ We are co-hosting an interfaith class with the Islamic Society of Greenville (The Sultan and the Saint, a curriculum of study based upon the historic dialogue between St. Francis and the Sultan.)

▪ We offer our Outdoor Pavilion to neighborhood groups, other congregations, civic groups, and families at no charge.

▪ We have an outdoor labyrinth that is open for community use at all times.

▪ We have a Community Garden that is open to non-members as well as members for growing organic vegetables. Gardener tithe their produce to a nearby shelter for abused women and children.

▪ St. Peter’s Players produces musicals and plays for the wider community. The wider community is welcomed to participate in the cast and are always invited to attend performances. (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be performed November 8-11.)

Outreach Opportunities on a Weekly Basis: ▪ We gather wagon loads of non-perishable food items for a local pantry and deliver it each week. ▪ We fill 25 backpacks per week for students who receive free/reduced lunch at a local school. ▪ We have volunteers who deliver for Meals on Wheels each week. ▪ We have volunteers who provide mentoring for elementary and middle school students each week. Outreach Opportunities on a Monthly Basis: ▪ We prepare and serve breakfast for the Feed thy Neighbor program at St. Andrews Episcopal Church one Saturday per month ▪ We provide tokens, detergent, and volunteers (Laundry Love) for indigent customers at a local laundromat one Tuesday per month.

▪ We prepare and serve an evening meal at the Ronald McDonald House one evening each month. Outreach Initiatives led by the Children of St. Peter’s: ▪ Our children organize, publicize, and collect donations for our Lenten Baby Food Drive each year. ▪ Our children organize, publicize, and collect donations for Change for Change in the World (currently collecting donations for hurricane disaster relief). ▪ Our children’s VBS model is now called “Camp Compassion” and is organized as a quarterly event that engages children and their parents in service, learning and fellowship. Outreach Initiatives led by the Youth of St. Peter’s: ▪ Our youth collect donations on “Souper Bowl Sunday” each year. ▪ Our youth participate in a summer mission experience, either locally or internationally. ▪ Our youth (and adults) regularly volunteer with Homeworks of America on their “blitz days” in fall and spring, and in summer sessions. Outreach Opportunities on an Occasional Basis: ▪ We assist our neighboring Presbyterian Church in hosting a homeless family for a week through a United Ministries program. ▪ We host and donate through a blood drive on two Sundays per year in our parking lot. ▪ We volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to assist in building projects in the area. ▪ We host an annual meal packaging event through Rise against Hunger. (This year we co- sponsored a meal event with the Islamic Society of Greenville, collaboratively providing 27,000 meals.) ▪ We volunteer with Hands-On-Greenville for a day of community service. ▪ We collect for the United Thank Offering twice per year. ▪ We collect quality, used books for the Greenville Literacy Society each year. ▪ We “adopt” several families for Christmas gift support each year.

Independent Praxis Communities Praxis Communities are communities of faith and practice in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. They offer opportunities for young adults to live in intentional community, do volunteer service, and reflect on the vocation they are being called to practice. The programs are designed on an action/reflection model so that members can regularly reflect on their work and their life in community. Their goal is to create communities where people can live out their faith with intention.

Examples of Praxis Communities include: ▪ Intentional Communities

▪ Young Adult Communities ▪ Campus Ministries ▪ Worshiping Communities ▪ Arts Communities ▪ Learning Communities ▪ Spiritual Directors Praxis also provides resources for developing formation & fellowship gatherings: ▪ Beer & Hymns ▪ Flash Compline ▪ Moveable Feasts ▪ Pub Theology ▪ Podcasts ▪ Yoga

Historic Missions in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina ▪ Historic missions reflect the historical presence of the Episcopal Church in the state of South Carolina. ▪ Many have sanctuaries and related buildings are culturally and/or historically significant. ▪ Mission communities need to be discovered, or re-discovered, and understood. ▪ Issues to explore include brick and mortar needs, community outreach, leadership and stewardship. ▪ Goal is for ministries in each mission should be spiritual growth and greater community engagement.

New Church Plants The last successful new church plant in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina was in 1985 (St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs). One other plant was attempted in Columbia, but failed. Since that time two other areas of the state have experienced rapid population growth: Greenville County, both in the I-85/i-385 triangle and north of Greer, and the “South Charlotte” area.

Greenville County Growth Greenville was ranked as the fourth fastest growing city in the United States (and the first city on the list outside of the state of Texas) by the U.S Census Bureau in 2015-2016. Greenville County’s population has almost doubled since 1990 with an average annual increase of almost 8,000 people. Real estate values in Greenville County have increased approximately 77% since 2000. In this same period there have been no new mission starts in the county and one parish has been closed.

Two of the fastest ten growing zip codes in the county have triple digit growth rates and the top nine growing zip codes have growth rates of over 50%. All of the 10 fastest growing zip codes tend to be to the north and south of the concentration of existing Episcopal parishes in the county:

Zip Code Area 1990-2016 growth rate 29681 Simpsonville 163.3% 29680 Simpsonville 149.9% 29650 Greer 90.9% 29662 Mauldin 80.9% 29644 Fountain Inn 80.6% 29651 Greer 76.2% 29688 Tigerville 65.7% 29613 Furman University 60.3% 29635 Cleveland 55.9% 29690 Travelers Rest 49.1%

The “South Charlotte” Area Three South Carolina counties — York, Chester and Lancaster — are considered part of the Charlotte metro area due to commuting patterns. They're essentially becoming suburbs of Charlotte, and places convenient to Interstate 77 have been growing fast. ▪ Fort Mill's population jumped a whopping 10.4 percent last year, gaining more residents than all but six of South Carolina's 270 towns and cities. Fewer than 14,000 people live in the town, but that's nearly 32 percent more than the population in 2010, similar to the growth rate seen in nearby Tega Cay.

▪ Rock Hill, the state's fifth-largest city, continued to see population growth last year that out- paced the state. Like its smaller neighbor Fort Mill, which is closer to Charlotte, Rock Hill gained more than 1,400 residents last year. Source: Charleston Post and Courier, May 27th 2017

Restructuring the Commission for Congregations ▪ Rethinking Commissions for Congregations is necessary to ensure that the diocese as a culture of support, structure and accountability in regards to our parishes, missions, and worshiping communities. ▪ Rethinking this commission will have an impact on how we as a diocese engage in planting new congregations and missional communities. ▪ The overarching goal of rethinking Commission for Congregations is so we as a diocese may best make, equip, and send mature disciples of Christ so we live into our Lord’s commandment, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.” Rev. Abdelnour stated the report of the Commission for Congregations had concluded. Resolutions Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of The Episcopal Church offered at the 2015 General Convention: Bishop Waldo recognized Ms. Beth Prendergast Hendrix, Secretary to Convention who read into the minutes the Constitutional amendments passed at the 2015 General Convention of The Episcopal Church: B011: Amend Article II.7 Resolved, That the Constitution of the General Convention (2012) Article II.7 is herby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7. The House of Bishops may elect a Bishop Suffragan who, under the direction of the Presiding Bishop, shall be in charge of the work of persons of this Church who serve as chaplains in the Armed Forces of the United States and such other agencies as may be specified by the Presiding Bishop. The Bishop Suffragan so elected shall be ordained and consecrated and hold office under such conditions and limitations other than those provided in this Article as may be provided by Canons of the General Convention. D003: Amend Article V Resolved, That Article V, Section 1 is amended to read as follows: A new Diocese may be formed, with the consent of the General Convention and under such conditions as the General Convention shall prescribe by General Canon or Canons, (1) by the division of an existing Diocese; (2) by the junction of two or more Dioceses or of parts of two or more Dioceses; or (3) by the erection into a Diocese of an unorganized area evangelized as provided in Article VI. The proceedings shall originate in a Convocation of the Clergy and Laity of the unorganized area called by the Ecclesiastical Authority for that purpose; or, with the approval of the Ecclesiastical Authority, in the Convention of the Diocese to be divided; or (when it is proposed to form a new Diocese by the junction of two or more existing Dioceses or of parts of two or more Dioceses) by mutual agreement of the Conventions of the Dioceses concerned, with the approval of the Ecclesiastical Authority of each Diocese. After consent of the General Convention, when a certified copy of the duly adopted Constitution of the new Diocese, including

an unqualified accession to the Constitution and Canons of this Church, shall have been filed with the Secretary of the General Convention and approved by the Executive Council of this Church, such new Diocese shall thereupon be in union with the General Convention. D008: Amend Article I.1 Resolved, That Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution is amended to read as follows: Sec. 1. There shall be a General Convention of this Church, consisting of the House of Bishops and the Hose of Deputies, which Houses will sit, debate, and vote separately, unless otherwise provided for by this Constitution of the Canons. The Houses by majority vote of each House may call for the Hoses to sit, debate, and vote, or any combination thereof, together. The General Convention may by Canon establish procedures for such sessions. In all deliberations freedom of debate shall be allowed. Either House may originate and propose legislation, and all acts of the Convention shall be adopted and be authenticated by both Houses. Final action regarding the amendments will be made during the 2018 General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. Ms. Hendrix stated that the reading of the amendments from General Convention were concluded. Bishop Waldo recognized Ms. Lauri Sojourner, Executive Director of the Bishop Gravatt Episcopal Camp and Conference Center. Ms. Sojourner presented a promotional video on the life and ministry of the Bishop Gravatt Center.

Bishop Waldo thanked Ms. Sojourner, and recognized The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel for announcements. The Bishop reminded all that the Liturgy offering today will go to Episcopal Relief and Development for hurricane relief. The Bishop asked everyone to please be generous.

The Bishop celebrated Holy Eucharist at which Convocational Deans and Lay Wardens were installed. Bishop Waldo’s address was delivered during the liturgy.

Convention was called back to order at 2:20 pm

The Bishop reconvened Convention and reminded all of seating areas for certified delegates and guests, and to silent all cell phones. The Bishop commented on the good job done by our Commissions, Committees and Convocations for getting the work done prior to Convention that enabled us to begin our dialogue around God Reconciling the World to Himself.

Dialogue conversations questions: The Bishop instructed all to use the questions as a guidepost to facilitate a conversation around our Christian lives together in Christ: seeking reconciliation in

a broken world. He invited Convention to discuss any of the questions that would be helpful for their conversations.

In the pathway of recognition of brokenness to healing: - Do you have a moment of personal recognition of brokenness? - How does truth telling play a part in reconciliation? - What is necessary for forgiveness? - What do you have to let go of in order to truly listen?

When in your life have you had the courage to speak truths that leads to healing? What scriptures/stories in scripture encourage you?

How does accountability (relational, covenantal, e.g.) lead to healing?

Report of 1st Ballot: Bishop Waldo recognized Rev. Deacon Ann Pilat to report the results of the first ballot. She gave special thanks to members of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee who assisted with distribution and collection of ballots.

The Bishop congratulated those who were elected, and reminded the newly elected that the delegates present have put their trust and confidence in them, and expected them to represent them in their new positions. The hope is that all would take this responsibility seriously. The Bishop thanked all who agreed to stand for election, and he urged those who were not elected this time, to please try again. The diocese needs the involvement and leadership of all.

Discussion and Consideration of the Amended Diocesan Constitution and Canons: Bishop Waldo recognized Mr. Tom Stepp, Chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons. Mr. Stepp informed Convention that the committee fully supported the amendment, and moved to recommend to convention that the amended Constitution and Canons be adopted as presented. Since the motion came from committee, a second is not required. The Bishop opened the floor for discussion.

The Rev. Patricia Sexton, came to the microphone in her capacity as Vice President of Diocesan Executive Council to offer a proposed amendment to the amended Constitution and Canons as presented by the Committee.

Rev. Sexton 1. Moved to amend Title I, Canon 3, sec. 1.c. (“Calling and Organization of Convention) c. Submission of Parochial Reports To read: Each Parish or Mission shall file its annual Parochial Report with The Episcopal Church not later than the date required by The Episcopal Church [see page 3 of the proposed Canons] 2. Moved to amend Title VIII, Canon 6, sec. 3 (“Parochial Reports”) To read: It shall be the duty of every Priest . . . to prepare upon the form adopted by General Convention, a Parochial Report for the year ending December 31st preceding, and to file the same with The Episcopal Church not later than March 1st . . . [see page 26 of the proposed Canons]

After discussion the question was called, vote taken by visual count of hands, and the motion to adopt the amended document as presented carried by at least the two-thirds needed to adopt amended canons.

THE ADOPTED AMENDED DIOCESAN CONSTITUTION AND CANONS ARE LOCATED AS AN APPENDIX TO THIS JOURNAL

Mr. Stepp stated that the presentation of the Committee on Constitution and Canons was concluded.

Bishop Waldo thanked and recognized those who served on the Committee for Constitution and Canons:

Mrs. Suzi Clawson, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia Mr. Martin McWilliams, St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia The Rev. Ned Morris, Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Mr. Bob Tunell, St. Michael and All Angels’ Episcopal Church, Columbia Mr. Tom Stepp, St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel Treasurer’s Report: The Bishop recognized The Rev. James Neuburger, outgoing Diocesan Treasurer.

There are two reports that summarize the diocesan financial status and performance: our Statement of Mission (SOM) Income and Expenses and our Balance Sheet. The SOM Income and Expense report and the Balance Sheet refers to Fiscal Year 2016, the most recent year for which we have a completed audit.

2016 Statement of Mission Income and Expenses Summary 2016 Total Expenses came in at $2,561,409, $260,230 below the budgeted expenses of $2,821,639. Total Income for 2016 was $2,633,050, eliminating the need for a $166,271 withdrawal from endowments and creating a year-end surplus of $71,641.

As a result, the 2016 Statement of Mission closed with a balance of $71,641.

Expense Distribution for 2016

2016 vs 2015 Commission Expenses $3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$0 Commission on The Commission Commission Commission Commission Commission Episcopal on Mission & on Christian for on the Total on Ministry Church & International Formation Congregations Diocese Anglican Concerns Communion 2015 Actual $37,973 $66,739 $831,489 $1,055,397 $405,174 $82,814 $2,479,587 2016 Actual $20,779 $63,958 $886,319 $1,142,698 $355,630 $92,024 $2,561,409

2015 Actual 2016 Actual

The chart above compares the total actual expenditures of the six diocesan commissions during 2016 with the actual expenditures in 2015.

The chart above compares the change in percentage of the actual expenditures of the six diocesan commissions during 2016 with the actual expenditures in 2015.

In order of size the six diocesan commission ministries include the following: 2016 Commission Expense Distribution

2% 4% 1% Commission on the Diocese

14% Commission for Congregations 45%

Commission on The Episcopal Church & Anglican Communion 35% Commission on Mission & International Concerns

Commission on Christian Formation

Commission on Ministry

• Commission on the Diocese – 45% This Commission is responsible for the largest portion of diocesan expenses. These include the Office of the Bishop and related resources and functions: the expenses for stipends/salaries, benefits, and office expense for all full-time canon staff, full time financial management staff, and full time administrative support staff. Expenses also include Clergy Events, Diocesan Institutions, Diocesan Expenses, and Diocesan Executive Council. The Bishop calls the Diocesan Staff based on capacity to support the Strategic Vision of the Diocese.

Expenses incurred through salaries, benefits, and staff expenses noted within the Office of the Bishop section of the SOM represent 3.64% of the total revenue of all member churches of EDUSC, whose mission and ministry the Staff supports.

2016 Budgeted Annual EDUSC Staff Expenses

Total Staff Expenses Remainder of Diocesan Wide Revenue $1,044,322.00 3.64%

$27,606,855.00 96.36%

• Commission for Congregations – 35% This commission is responsible for the second largest portion of diocesan expense. This includes support for congregational development, support for mission congregations, and clergy insurance for active and retired clergy.

• Commission on the National Church and Anglican Communion – 14% This commission is responsible for the third largest portion of diocesan expense. It includes the pledge to The Episcopal Church and the expense of sending General Convention Delegates to General Convention. EDUSC prides itself on its 100% support for The Episcopal Pledge and Province IV Pledge, a portion of both which is used for mission and ministry.

• Commission on Mission and International Concerns – 4% This commission is responsible for supporting Matthew 25 grants for mission outreach, race relations and HIV/AIDS support. This commission is also responsible for support for the ministries of Cange, Haiti, Ecuador, and other international efforts in support of the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to eradicate poverty and hunger worldwide.

It is important to note that while 4% of the SOM is used in this area, significant additional funds totaling $169,660 for 2016 have been sent to Haiti through the commission using money in special accounts.

• Commission on Christian Formation – 2% This commission is responsible for the ministries that support growing mature disciples including: Daughters of the King, Cursillo, Vocare, Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Young Adult and Campus Ministry, Adult Formation Ministry, and EFM.

• Commission on Ministry – 1% This commission is responsible for identifying, developing, and supporting individuals called to ordained ministry.

2016 Balance Sheet

The Diocese continues to be well positioned in terms of its assets (what it owns) and liabilities (what it owes). Assets are primarily of three types. As of December 31, 2016, they are:

(A) Property & Equipment $1,391,531 (B) Endowment 6,001,165 (C) Short-term Investments, Receivables, and Reserves 1,449,472 $ 8,629,419 Assets Property & Equipment (A) consists of the Alexander House diocesan office building along with its land improvements and furniture and fixtures and other real property.

The Endowment (B) is an accumulation of 40 separate diocesan funds with an aggregate market value of $5.759 million on December 31, 2016. The funds also include 22 church and institution funds with an aggregate market value of more than $3.408 million. The vast majority of the 40 diocesan funds were donated to the diocese.

These separate funds are valued between $2,000 and $753,000, with 15 of the funds valued in excess of $100,000. Eighteen of the funds are under the direct control of the Bishop. The Diocesan Executive Council is responsible for twenty-two funds, one of which is the long-range portion of our Operations Reserve Account. Of the twenty-two other funds for which DEC is responsible, most were restricted by the donors to be used for such causes as theological education, continuing education for clergy, mission work, youth work, congregational development and mission-planting.

The portfolio is professionally managed and invested in a diversified, yet conservative portfolio. The diocesan investment committee is a group of knowledgeable professionals who meet quarterly to review and adjust investments and review and recommend revisions to the diocesan investment policy. Their work resulted in a 6.25% increase in the value of the aggregate value of the diocesan funds they oversee. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated committee.

Liabilities Currently the only debt of the diocese is short-term payables, payroll taxes or benefit contributions which are paid either monthly or bi-weekly, lease on the diocesan phone system, investments in transit, and the security deposit on diocesan property owned in Greenville. These total $75,524.

Income The 2018 Statement of Mission (SOM) is largely funded (94%) by Episcopal Pledges from congregations and is, therefore, contingent upon actual Pledge acceptances of the parishes and missions and the payments made on those pledges. The remainder is funded from available funds in various endowments which have been given to fund the ministries for which they have been used.

The level of funding in the 2018 SOM is relatively unchanged in the past three years. SOM Funding 2015-2018 $3,500,000

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$0 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Projected 2018 Projected

Pledge Income Total Income

Expenses The process of developing the 2018 SOM began in February of this year when the various committees, commissions, and other ministries submitted formal requests for funding. The aggregate amount of these requests exceeded anticipated income by $571,650. The heads of the Commissions met as the Statement of Mission Committee and agreed on allocations to be assigned to their respective commissions that best achieved the diocesan mission of “Making, Equipping, and Sending Mature Disciples of Christ” and which produced a balanced proposed 2018 Statement of Mission.

This draft of the proposed 2018 Statement of Mission was provided to each of the diocesan convocations for their review and comment. The final draft of the 2018 Statement of Mission was presented to the Diocesan Executive Council for their review and approval.

The agreed distribution of funding for requested expenses remains relatively unchanged in the past four years. 2015 -2018 Commission Allocations

Commission on the Diocese

Commission for Congregations

Commission on TEC & Anglican Communion 2018 Proposed SOM

Commission on Christian Formation 2017 Proposed SOM

Commission on Mission & International Concerns 2016 Actual Expense 2015 Actual Expense Commission on Ministry

$0 $300,000 $600,000 $900,000 $1,200,000 $1,500,000

Many thanks to the dedicated members of the members of the Statement of Mission Committee, our diocesan commissions, convocations, and Executive Council for their dedicated and prayerful effort in developing the 2018 Proposed Statement of Mission.

Rev. Neuburger moved to accept the Treasurer’s report as reported. No second was required since it came from committee. The motion carried.

Presentation and Approval of the 2018 Statement of Mission: The Bishop recognized Mr. Bill Sandburg, Diocesan Treasurer.

Mr. Sandburg moved to adopt the 2018 Statement of Mission report as presented. No second was required since it came from committee. The motion carried unanimously.

Report of the Committee on Resolutions: Bishop Waldo recognized Ms. Regina Ratterree, Chair of the Committee on Resolutions. Ms. Ratterree read the proposed resolutions presented from the floor earlier in the day. Ms. Ratterree moved to put the proposed resolution out for discussion. Because the motion came from committee, no second was required. The motion carried.

Resolution for Diocesan Commissions’ Representation at Convocation Meetings – AMENDED and ADOPTED

Amended RESOLUTION 01: Diocesan Commission Representation at Convocation Meetings Submitted by: Mr. Ed Tilden, Trinity Cathedral Parish - Columbia Whereas: In their efforts to execute due diligence in reviewing the Statement of Mission (SOM) of the diocese, the convocation frequently has questions concerning specific line items in the SOM. In many cases the questions cannot be answered because a representative of the commission is not present, or does not have the detailed information to be able to answer the question. This results in the inability of the convocation to make recommendations concerning the SOM.

Be it Resolved: That a representative of each commission be in attendance at each convocation prepared to answer detailed questions about specific line items of their portion of the SOM.

Mr. Ed Tilden, who submitted Proposed Resolution #1 accepted the friendly amended, and moved for adoption of the amended resolution #1. The motion was seconded from the floor and the motion carried.

Resolution for Environmental Stewardship and Justice Initiative - ADOPTED Submitted by: Dr. Gordon Smith, Chair Commission on Missions and International Concerns Whereas, we pray to God to give us wisdom and reverence to use the resources of nature so that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations to come may continue to praise God for His bounty; and Whereas, we as individuals and as members of society often do not use the resources of God's Creation sustainably and with care; and Whereas, the earth is now faced with rapid extinction of species; pollution and depletion of air, water, forests, and soils; lack of access to safe water for millions of people; and the severe threat of extremes of drought, flooding, and other ills influenced by environmental disruption and change; and furthermore, these problems often disproportionately affect the poorest among us; and Whereas, these environmental issues raise the need for us to examine our attitudes toward and responsibility for the care of Creation and prompt us to consider how the consequences of our daily choices impact the environment; be it therefore Resolved, that the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina adopt an Environmental Stewardship and Justice Initiative; and be it further Resolved, that this initiative explore ways to inspire care of Creation as a fundamental calling for all people and to encourage actions that live into that commitment through ministry, outreach, education, community relations, and policy advocacy; and be it further Resolved, that this work be committed to the Commission on Mission and International Concerns to develop continuing emphasis on environmental stewardship and justice with a particular focus on providing resources and assistance to churches within the Diocese to incorporate environmental stewardship into teaching and worship, and in using sustainable practices in the life of each parish, and be it further Resolved, that the Commission on Mission and International Concerns report to the Diocesan Convention on the various ways this initiative has been put into practice, including steps taken to encourage environmentally responsible thinking, as well as sustainable actions, including programs developed, resources deployed, policy advocacy actions taken, results achieved, and recommendations for further action. Since the proposed resolution came from committee, no second was required. Motion carried.

Ms. Ratterree stated that the report of the Committee on Resolutions was concluded.

Bishop Waldo recognized Ms. Carrie Graves, Canon for Communications to offer announcements.

Approval of Nominations Committee for 2018: The Bishop recognized Rev. Grant Wiseman, Chair of the Nominations Committee. Rev. Wiseman made a motion for the approval of the 2017 convocation deans and lay wardens to serve as the 2018 Nominations Committee:

They are:

The Rev. Gordon Hamilton, The Rev. Doug Puckett, The Rev. Slaven Manning, The Rev. Jim Trimble, The Rev. Deacon Al Hipp, Mr. David Dudley, Ms. Kathie Fowler, Ms. Tina Lockhart, Mr. Michael Darnell, Ms. Barbara Scott.

The motion was seconded and the motion carried.

On behalf of the committee Rev. Wiseman also made a motion for the approval of the outgoing Chair of the Commission on Convocations to serve as the convener of the 2018 Nominations Committee:

The Rev. Mike Flanagan,

Because the motion came from committee no second was required. The motion carried.

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA 95TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA NOVEMBER 3-4, 2017

Submitted by The Right Reverend W. Andrew Waldo, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION

Whereas The Reverend Ned Morris, Libby Adamson, Brennan Szafron, Gail Owens, John Coleman, Craig Samuel, Michele Seagraves, Wallace Williams, the staff of The Episcopal Church of the Advent and the people of the Episcopal Church of the Advent who supported the work of Convention have extended radical hospitality to all members of the 95th

Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, and

Whereas the Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee and campus peer ministers have participated in, assisted with, and energized this gathering with their presence, and

Whereas the numerous volunteers at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, under the direction of The Reverend Ned Morris, have given generously of their time and talent in organizing and preparing materials for this convention, and

Whereas the Convention Committee, under the direction of our Convention Secretary Beth Hendrix, and the staff of the Diocesan House have worked diligently to make this a well- ordered and efficient convention, and

Whereas The Order of the Daughters of the King have held this body in prayer throughout our work and deliberations, and

Whereas The Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs, Tenth Bishop of Michigan; The Rt. Rev. Neil Alexander, Dean of the School of Theology, University of the South; Ms. Karen Eckford, Ms. Nancy Wylie, Mr. Marion Martin, Mr. Carlton Hughes, and Mr. James Barnes, members of the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee; Dr. Walter Edgar, historian; Mr. Danny Sanford and Ms. Denise Heimlich of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community; Mr. Tom Stepp and Ms. Suzanne Clawson of the Diocesan Committee on Constitution and Canons; The Rev. Chip Davis, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of West Tennessee; and The Rev. Dianna Deaderick, Ms. Samantha Shuler, Ms. Ashley Watson and Mr. Gavin Kenner, participants of the Lift Every Voice program from the Diocese of North Carolina have given of their experience and wisdom in their keynote addresses and workshops,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the clergy and people of the 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina do hereby extend and proclaim our thanks, gratitude, and appreciation for their inestimable contributions to our endeavor to serve God in this place and time.

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA 95TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA NOVEMBER 3-4, 2017

Submitted by The Right Reverend W. Andrew Waldo, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION

Whereas The Right Reverend Rogers Harris and The Right Reverend Donald Hultstrand have served as Assisting Bishops in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, and

Whereas Rogers and his wife, Anne, and Donald and his wife, Ann, have faithfully served our diocese with dedication, and

Whereas Rogers and Donald have demonstrated excellence in committing to his work in the Councils of the Church, have guarded the faith, unity and discipline of the Church in Upper South Carolina, and have provided for the administration of the sacraments, and

Whereas I am profoundly grateful for their ministry as assisting bishops in Upper South Carolina,

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the clergy and people of the 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, along with the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, do hereby extend and proclaim our thanks, gratitude and appreciation for their unwavering commitment to our endeavor to serve God in this diocese. With great appreciation and respect, we wish them continued grace on their journeys.

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA 95TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA NOVEMBER 3-4, 2017

Submitted by The Right Reverend W. Andrew Waldo, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION

Whereas The Reverend Kellie Wilson has served as Canon for Christian Formation and Leadership Development in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina these past five years and brought passion for empowering Disciples for leadership to the Diocese, and

Whereas Kellie has faithfully served our diocese with dedication, committing herself to the formation of our youth, showing steadfast love in shepherding their involvement in Diocesan youth ministries, and

Whereas Kellie has demonstrated excellence in committing to her work with the executive council, the Commission on Ministry, the Commission on Christian Formation, committees, clergy, parishes and staff of the Diocese, and

Whereas she has accepted a new call worthy of her gifts, especially her passion for preaching and serving in a pastoral role, she will be missed, and it is our fond wish and prayer that she will continue to present her work as an example to those called to ministry everywhere

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the clergy and people of the 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, along with the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, do hereby extend and proclaim our thanks, gratitude and appreciation for her unwavering commitment to our endeavor to serve God in this place and time. With great appreciation and respect, we wish her continued grace as she goes out to serve the Church in areas of ministry close to her heart.

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA 95TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA NOVEMBER 3-4, 2017

Submitted by The Right Reverend W. Andrew Waldo, Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION

Whereas Dr. Earl Burch served as Partnership Cange Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina for three years, and

Whereas Earl has given faithfully of all of his resources to support the people of Cange, Haiti and to care for them with steadfast love, and

Whereas Earl has demonstrated his deep dedication to the work of our 40-year ministry in Cange by coordinating Haiti ministries throughout the Diocese and beyond, empowering the teachers and parents of students of Ecole Bon Sauveur, tending relationships, overseeing projects in Cange, recruiting ministry partners, raising funds and more, and

Whereas Earl has set aside his role as Partnership Cange Coordinator to more deeply focus on particular ministries and people in Haiti close to his heart

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the clergy and people of the 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, along with the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, do hereby extend and proclaim our thanks, gratitude and appreciation for his unwavering commitment to our endeavor to serve God in Haiti. With great appreciation and respect, we wish him continued grace as he continues to serve the people of Haiti in areas of ministry close to his heart.

Report of the Committee on Courtesy: The Bishop recognized The Rev. Jim Trimble speak to courtesy and hospitality during Convention.

Invitation to 96th Diocesan Convention: Bishop Waldo recognized The Very Rev. Timothy Jones, Dean of Trinity Cathedral Parish. Rev. Jones invited all to assemble for the 96th annual Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina at Trinity Cathedral Parish in Columbia on the weekend of November 2-3, 2018.

Report on Agenda and Dispatch of Business: The Bishop recognized The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel, the Bishop’s Convention Officer. The Rev. Canon Hazel reported that all business on the agenda for this 95th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina had been dispatched by this Convention.

Bishop Waldo reiterated his appreciation to Advent, Spartanburg, the rector, the staff, and volunteers for their warm hospitality for the weekend.

The Bishop expressed his profound gratitude to the Diocesan House staff. Their dedication and hard work made Leadership Day and this Convention possible: ● Mr. Frank Ballard ● Ms. Tracy Forman ● Canon Carrie Graves ● The Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley ● The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel ● Ms. Cynthia Hendrix ● Ms. Anna MacDermut ● Ms. Mary Sweet

In addition the Bishop recognized and thanked ● The Rev. Susan Heath, the Coordinator for the South Carolina LARCUM Public Education Initiative

And, finally, the Bishop thanked all who worked diligently to address the business before this convention.

After singing the closing hymn I Have Decided To Follow Jesus Bishop Waldo adjourned the 95th Annual Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

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Bishop’s Address to the 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina 4 November 2017 – Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg

As was evident throughout yesterday’s workshops and presentations, our theme for this weekend has been God’s work of reconciliation in Christ Jesus. It has been about the work we are called to undertake as Jesus’ ambassadors in the world. In recent years, it has become clear that we live in a time in dire need of reconnecting with this message of reconciliation. So our theme is timely.

If we are honest with ourselves, however, we know truly that all times in human history have had and will have need for this message. Clergy have known through the millennia that in the course of ministry, they encounter many moments of desperate human brokenness—of division, shame, despair, betrayal, tragedy, and intense pain. And yet we are also blessed with moments of miraculous love, joy, mercy and forgiveness.

These realities have moved me to tell you a story about movement from deep brokenness to reconciliation, a story a few of you may have already heard, and which I have the permission of those involved to tell.

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Discovery/Recognition/Unveiling of What Is

I had spent almost 20 years in ordained ministry, but had never seen a marriage relationship so completely fractured by betrayal. As the couple sat in my office, she heaved with shame-filled sobs, beyond words. His face was Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 2 stretched taut with anger, hurt, and confusion, and his eyes swollen almost shut with crying. Over and over again, the garbled words, “I’m so sorry!” emerged from behind uncontrollably trembling hands covering a face she desperately and vainly sought to hide.

Earlier that day he had discovered her adulterous relationship with a man who had for more than two decades been their best friend—a man who was like an “uncle” to their children—a man with whom they’d all laughed and cried and traveled together. —And amazingly, the secret and illicit relationship had been going on for the entire two-plus decades.

For me, their priest, this moment between two shattered souls seemed irretrievable beyond anything I had known.

Paul’s words from his Second Letter to the Corinthians nonetheless rang out in my mind. “…in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself…and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.” And yet—I don’t remember any moment in my life when I felt less able with that message, or less hopeful for the godly result of reconciliation.

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It was a moment that comes back to me often these days, as I watch our people and nation descend further into division, rage and blaming. News pundits shout over people offering contrary views. Leaders refuse to take responsibility or respect accountability. And people are getting hurt—by destructive language and by people emboldened to acts of violence. Should this continue for long, even people beyond our borders could get hurt, oppressed or even killed in numbers we cannot now imagine. Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 3

So, we look anxiously for more people and leaders who will speak truth, accept the consequences of that truth and work purposefully toward healing. —For transformation—whether national or personal—requires truth and accountability.

That present national patina of angst that none of us is quite sure how to deal with has left me reflecting often on examples from which I can gain understanding. Remembering the unfolding of truth, and the turn toward accountability that day between a married couple in my office—and what followed it—has been fruitful for those reflections. For when the initial truth was revealed, the perpetrator did not deny her deception. She didn’t blame her husband for anything, including his rage, whatever his failings in the marriage might have been. She focused only on her own confession.

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Remembering Covenant

That day, when exhaustion brought a measure of silence and the beginning of a conversation, their positions began to clarify: she desperately wanted to save their marriage; he wanted to leave, but knew that on their wedding day, years earlier, he had vowed before God and the congregation that he would love her “for better, for worse…until we are parted by death.” He had entered into covenant with her. It’s important to know about this couple that she was the churchgoer, present without fail every single Sunday with their children. He, on the other hand, came only on Christmas, Easter and whenever one of their children was participating in some special event or liturgy. Ironically perhaps, a sacrament of the Church—a covenant—offered him a potentially life-saving hand. Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 4

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Likewise, the people of this nation, throughout the wars and social upheavals in our national life since July 4th, 1776, have perceived a single sentence in our Declaration of Independence as an outstretched and life-giving hand: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men [and women, of course] are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” There’s a hint of Anglican theology in this foundational American sentence. It suggests that humanity is fundamentally good, as opposed to strict Calvinistic doctrine that declares humanity to be “totally depraved.” It declares that each of us has a chance for a life defined by fullness and freedom. It implies that good government makes that possible.

A few years ago, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter, the Rev. Mpho Tutu published together “The Book of Forgiving.” In it, they teach that our basic goodness is evident when we are constantly shocked by heinous acts of human degradation and barbarism. That we rarely become entirely numbed, in spite of the onslaught of such acts in the news, is a sign of God’s image within us.

This is a remarkable teaching, coming from two individuals who lived for years directly under the harsh and brutal oppression that was apartheid in South Africa. It is remarkable coming from two people who heard testimony after shocking testimony of brutality before the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This Commission, formed after the demise of apartheid, was empowered to grant amnesty from criminal prosecution only to those who told the entire truth about atrocities they had committed, directly and in person to Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 5 those against whom they had committed their crimes, or to their surviving family members.

Humanity’s fundamental goodness, the Tutus teach, is retrievable even within those who have embraced humanity’s worst instincts. Reclaiming and restoring that goodness in spite of our resistance is exactly what God was and is doing in Christ Jesus, in sending Jesus to reconcile the world to himself. That critical sentence in our Declaration of Independence reminds us that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—or abundant life, to use Jesus’ words—is an echo of God’s work in Christ Jesus. It is, both metaphorically and concretely, at the heart of our national covenant with one another.

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The Requirement for Truth

But the one thing that restoration and abundant life require is the truth. As disciples of Jesus, truth is the standard by which God reconciles us to himself. Our life in Christ is to be a reflection of a true relationship with ourselves, our neighbors and with God.

In the presence of a relationship that had been untrue, the husband in my office had no idea if he could keep the promise “for better, for worse…until we are parted by death,” but he said he would try with all he had, with one condition: That she would tell him the truth about everything she had done in betraying the relationship—everything, every false tale and act.

Whatever lay ahead would require astonishing courage from both of them, in the telling and in the hearing—and perhaps especially in the comings and goings Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 6 of everyday life, in carrying the virtually intolerable knowledge and pain of the deception and duplicity.

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Telling the truth is hard work. Imagine how different the American narrative would look if we told all the truths that needed to be told. What if we spoke transparently of all the times and ways the outstretched hand of our national covenant has been pulled back from particular, specific peoples or obscured, making equality, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness elusive or unavailable to millions of people? Each of these a person in whom brothers and sisters in baptism were called to seek and serve Christ—to love as neighbors.

Most of you know that I have a hobby interest in railroad history. Before I became Bishop, that interest took me into the National Archives often enough to have scanned over 5,000 WWI-era photographs of depots, bridges, roundhouses, etc., most of them from the Deep South. In these photos, the two waiting room entrances in every single southern depot, no matter how small, shout out Jim Crow’s presence in daily life. But some railroads made a special rhetorical and physical point in withdrawing the outstretched hand of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: for example, a branch of one Georgia railroad identified which waiting room was for whom, not with the usual three-inch high letters most depots had over the doors, but shouted out the angry message of discrimination with enormous over-sized signs, making sure nobody got confused about their “place.”

As we move forward as nation and church, we have to tell such truths about our past without wallowing in them. But we also have to tell them without self- Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 7 deception. We have to acknowledge the role they still play in American life. And we have to redeem these awful truths, as our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry puts it, for the American covenant still does not work equally for every American: Too many children lack equitable educational opportunities. Poverty strikes at millions of Americans, regardless of their ethnicity. LGBTQ citizens face continuing discrimination and violence. Sexual harassment and domestic violence are pandemic. The income gap between rich and poor grows every year and the middle class is disappearing. Racial discrimination remains a tall barrier for many of our citizens to participate fully in the national covenant.

But change takes time and a courageous heart that trusts God’s message of reconciliation even as it demands change. For a Eucharistic people, it means preparing our hearts carefully before approaching the holy table for Communion, as Paul reminds us to do. Because this preparation has everything to do with our ability and worthiness to carry the message of reconciliation entrusted to us. We have to tell the truth to God, especially.

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The Meantime Between Truth and Reconciliation

—During the course of my priesthood, I would occasionally teach parishioners about the disciplinary rubrics on page 409 in the Book of Common Prayer. You could call them the “excommunication” rubrics, because they set the conditions around which a person may be denied access to Holy Communion, including when members have “done wrong to their neighbors and are a scandal to the other members of the congregation.” It’s not intended so clergy can whimsically “punish” people, as we read about so often in ancient church history. Rather, it’s Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 8 intended for the health and protection of the faith community. It’s a process clergy are wise to employ only rarely, and for the community to know enough about its purpose to trust their priest to use it with discretion.

The repentant woman in my office back in that former parish was a prominent, active member in the parish community. And if ever there was the possibility of scandal, this was it. But she was also deeply remorseful, and ready to amend her life, deeply hoping her husband would stay with her. His condition still applied: there could be no more lies between them—ever, about anything— and he knew he would have to give up a rage which was at that point the only thing getting him up in the mornings.

Both of them were at rock bottom; ready for a miracle; not sure that even God could save their marriage. But over the course of a month or two of conversations among us, they seemed willing to work to let go—of her deceptions, of his rage— in order to save what they believed was the most important thing. They had begun to turn toward God.

Spiritual “punishment” was of course the last thing on my mind, and they still had a ton of work to do, so I said to her, “What if you decided to deny yourself Communion until you’ve told all the truths that need to be told?” Quietly, she said, “I want to do that.” In the following moment of silence, it surprised me when he said, “I want to do that too,” since he was not the obviously guilty one.

I ended that session saying, “Let’s agree that when the time comes, I’ll know you’ve reconciled when you come once again to the altar and hold your hands out for the sacrament instead of asking for a blessing.” —The time ahead was to be a time of truth-telling and letting go. Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 9

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A time of truth-telling and letting go is what I most pray for us as disciples in this polarized and alienated age:

that we can become repentant on behalf of ourselves and whichever “side” we claim as our own; that we can become ready to amend our lives; that we can give ourselves to truth telling, and let go of needing to “win” long enough to listen; that we can understand the larger covenant under which we all live that calls us to higher and better things; that we might refuse to be poisoned by fear, anger, and blaming.

For remember the words of Jesus: “Those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake and the sake of the gospel will save it.”

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Recognizing Hope and Reconciliation

Our national covenant contained within the Declaration of Independence, at a minimum, prods our consciences. At its best, it has made us a beacon of hope to the world. As Christians, we have a baptismal covenant that calls us to a way of life that, by definition, honors that national covenant. At its best, our baptismal covenant makes us missionary participants, if you will, in the equality, life, liberty and pursuit of happiness we all share as citizens of the United States—for with us, there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, black or white, for we are all one in Christ Jesus.

It is a great and courageous calling to be a disciple of Jesus. And we know we will sometimes fail in doing as we ought to do, that we will sometimes do things Bishop’s Address – 95th Convention of the EDUSC Andrew Waldo 10 we ought not to do. But because God was and is reconciling the world to himself in Christ Jesus, we have hope.

 Transformation And I continued to have hope for that couple, if only a cautious hope. When they came to church in the following months, either singly or together, I became accustomed to giving them a blessing in response to their crossed arms.

One Sunday, some 18 months after that first meeting, my associate rector and I were administering communion at our main Sunday service in the usual pattern—half the rail each. I reached the middle and turned to start again at the end of the rail. And there they were. Kneeling close together, with outstretched hands and palms up—the sign for which we had so long yearned—ready to receive the body and blood of Christ. And they are still receiving Communion to this day.

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We have a gift to offer this world, but it is only ours so we can give it away. So prepare your hearts. Receive—and then give—this gift. Give it persistently. Be salt. Be light. Be truth. Be love. THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

95th Diocesan Convention

JOURNAL

VOLUME I

November 3-4, 2017 Church of the Advent Spartanburg, South Carolina

TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMISSION ON MISSION & INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS ...... 1 Race Relations…………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………1 HIV/AIDS...... 2 Episcopal Relief and Development ...... 2 Matthew 25...... 3 Sustainable Development Goals...... 5 South Carolina Bishops’ Public Education Initiative ...... 5 World Missions Committee…………………………………………………...... 6

COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN FORMATION ...... 7 Canterbury Task Force………………………………………………………………………………………………..…7 Canterbury Communities ...... 9 Winthrop University (WELCM) Furman University Spartanburg Presbyterian College Clemson University Cursillo…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….10 Community of Hope………………………………………………...... 11 Education for Ministry (EfM)………………………………………………………………………………………..11 The Episcopal Church Women (ECW)…………………………………………………………………………..12 The Order of the Daughters of the King……………………………………………………………………….13

Youth Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Happening DYLC S.M.A.S.H

COMMISSION ON MINISTRY ...... 15 Pre-Lenten Retreat for Clergy …………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Fall Clergy Conference for Clergy and Spouses …………………………………………………………… 16 Chaplaincy to the Retired ...... 16 Spouses of Clergy Group ...... 17

COMMISSION ON THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION ...... 18 Ecumenical Report………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19

COMMISSION ON CONGREGATIONS ...... 20 Missions of the Diocese ...... 20 St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg All Saints’, Beech Island Hispanic Congregation at Holy Cross, Simpsonville Curacy Report for the Rev. Deacon Christopher Wilkerson…………………………………………..24

COMMISSION ON THE DIOCESE ...... 25 Institutions of the Diocese ...... 25 Gravatt Camp & Conference Center

COMMISSION ON MISSION AND INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS Dr. Gordon Smith, Chair

The Commission on Mission and International Concerns seeks to integrate activities of the Diocese into the life and work of the local, national, and global communities and insure that the goals, achievements, and needs of our outreach programs a communicated to congregations of the Diocese. Below are descriptions of the major programs reporting to the Commission and summaries of their activities this year. This year we have successfully reconstituted and expanded our Episcopal Relief and Development, Matthew 25 grant, and Racial Reconciliation programs, and are introducing new educational programs in concert with the SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative. EDUSC in partnership with the Episcopal Church in South Carolina received a major grant from Province IV to develop the Voorhees Scholars Program. The goal of the program is to involve middle school students from the Denmark, SC community in enrichment activities at Voorhees College in hopes of inspiring them to pursue post-high school educational opportunities.

Race Relations

Race and Reconciliation Committee, formed by Bishop Waldo, led the Fall Clergy Conference at Kanuga in September. Through several hands-on activities, members encouraged the clergy and spouse participants to share their stories of how race has influenced their formation. Committee members have conducted workshops throughout the diocese during the past year. Committee members are available to conduct similar workshops for interested congregations within the diocese.

Lift Every Voice – 2017.

Three parishioners from EDUSC, Samantha Shuler, a rising college freshman from St. Martin's-in-the- Fields, Gavin Kenner, a student at Midland's Technical College, from All Saints, Cayce, and The Rev'd Deacon Dianna Deaderick, St; Luke's Columbia, participated in year three (the final year) of Lift Every Voice – 2017 sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. The week included dioceses from Cape Town, South Africa; Botswana, South Africa; Northern California; North Carolina and EDUSC. Participants have spent the past year years studying racial reconciliation and restorative justice and are now ready to be leaders in their communities on these issues.

Absalom Jones Feast Day

Several parishioners from EDUSC attended the Absalom Jones Feast Day celebration at Voorhees College. Bishop W. Andrew Waldo and The Rev'd Deacon Dianna Deaderick served at the celebration mass.

Submitted by the Reverend Deacon Dianna Deaderick

HIV/AIDS The 5th annual “Cupcakes and Condoms” HIV/AIDS testing and educational event was held at Voorhees College on 29 August 2017. Over seventy-five students were tested during the event. Members of the HIV/AIDS Dare to Care Committee from St. Luke's, Columbia participated in the event and The Rev'd Deacon Dianna Deaderick spoke at the chapel service.

The diocesan HIV/AIDS Committee and St. Luke’s are working with the Columbia Oral Health Clinic to provide free dental care for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The HIV/AIDS committee of the diocese observed National HIV Testing Day at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Columbia. Over 100 people were tested by testers from AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and Valerie Riley, Parish Nurse at St. Luke's. All who received positive results were immediately placed into care. A testing event was also held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Abbeville. Testers from AHF were available to administer tests.

Plans are underway for an event at the Statehouse on World AIDS Day in December.

St. Luke's Columbia received a $5,500 grant from the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition (NEAC).

Two grants from AIDS Healthcare Foundation were awarded to the Dare to Care HIV/AIDS Committee at St. Luke's Columbia, one for HIV testing supplies and condoms and one for $1,000.

First Thursday Advocacy Days are sponsored by the Dare to Care HIV/AIDS Committee at St. Luke's Columbia and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and held at St. Luke's monthly. Lunch is provided, followed by a program concerning issues in HIV/AIDS and other health concerns.

Submitted by the Reverend Deacon Dianna Deaderick

Episcopal Relief and Development

Episcopal Relief and Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church. Episcopal Relief and Development works in some 40 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. and through partnerships with local Episcopal and Anglican dioceses and in-country non-governmental organizations based on need, capacity and available resources.

Episcopal Relief and Development launched a Hurricane Response Fund to provide support for communities affected by the hurricanes which devastated the Texas Gulf Coast, areas of Florida, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and vast areas of the Caribbean.

Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to church partners after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central part of Mexico on September 19, causing major damage and destruction in Mexico

City, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Morelos and Puebla. It struck on the 32nd anniversary of an earthquake that killed over 5,000 people in 1985. Dozens of buildings collapsed, including two schools, with over 200 deaths reported and leaving thousands trapped under the rubble. Rescue efforts were hampered by 23 aftershocks throughout the region as rescue efforts by police, firefighters, the military and volunteers work desperately to search for survivors. Over 4.6 million people were left without power, water and food. This followed an 8.2 magnitude quake just a few days earlier that caused approximately 100 deaths and damaged and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings. Episcopal Relief & Development coordinated with Bishop Benito Juarez-Martinez of the Anglican Diocese of Southeastern Mexico to bring relief supplies to Oaxaca and Chiapas.

The Rev’d Deacon Tim Ervolina, Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development, is offering training for congregations to prepare and respond to disasters, as well as worship and Christian formation resources to help children, youth and families learn about the hopes and needs of the world and how they can make a difference.

The EDUSC Disaster Assistance Trailer has been restocked with equipment and supplies and is currently in Texas, assisting in recovery efforts following the hurricane.

Submitted by the Reverend Deacon Tim Ervolina

Matthew 25 Grants

The purpose of the Matthew 25 grants is to encourage convocations and congregations to engage and expand ministries of compassion and justice that address the needs of the poor and at-risk in their own communities and throughout the world. All proposals should exhibit clear plans to sustain their ministries beyond the grant year.

2017 Matthew 25 grant recipients:

The Episcopal Church of the Ridge, North Augusta, SC- Kangaroo Kids Backpack Ministry The Daughters of the King of Church of the Ridge collaborting with Mount Calvary Luthean Church will be expanding a packback program for the children of Douglas Elementary who are in special need escpecially due to the failure of the peach crop. The Daughters of the King by inivitation from the school will continue to expand their efforts in reading with students and volunteering in other capacities.

St. Francis Church, Greenville, SC – Outreach servies to the Latino Community St. Francis is working with Catholic Charities in addressing the requests for visas and family crisis therapy, and will offer workshops including immigration lawyers as speakers.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Columbia SC- Fresh Start

St. Luke’s will expand its existing feeding, laundry, and personal hygiene ministry to construct a building to provide a clothing ministry. St. Luke’s will collaborate with other churches in the Waverly Community as well as with students from Midland Technical College.

St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Spartanburg- Ruby Mae’s Attic Ruby Mae’s Attic provides victim’s services to residents in domestic abuse emergency shelters. St. Matthew’s partnership with Ruby Mae’s Attic will help further the mission to empower victims of domestic abuse.

The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill – Little Street Pantry The establishment of The Little Street Pantry will aid in building partnerships between secular and non- secular community members through the giving and receiving of food items, toiletries, school supplies, and other essentials.

Members of the Matthew 25 Grants Committee are: Serena DuBose, Holy Trinity, Clemson, William DuBose, Church of the Cross, Columbia, Libba Rhoad, St. Alban’s, Lexington, Stewart Smith, St. Luke’s Columbia, Michelle Ingram-Stewart, St. Luke’s, Columbia, and The Rev. Deacon Mary Jeffers

Submitted by the Reverend Deacon Mary Jeffers

Reports from 2016 Recipients of Matthew 25 Grants:

“Fresh Start” (St. Luke’s-Columbia) On 14 October 2016, St. Luke's began a new ministry called Fresh Start. It was our mission to provide free laundry services, showers, clothing and food for the area's homeless population and working poor. Since opening, our services have expanded to include free HIV testing, dental care, bus tickets, diapers, and furniture and household items, and a free noontime meal. In less than one year, we have served over 560 different people and average between 70 - 80 people each day of operation. We currently serve our clients each Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has partnered with us on the first Thursday of each month. On those days we provide an advocacy event for clients and community partners on a variety of topics including health issues and other concerns. AHF provides a lunch for all in attendance at no charge. We are also partnering with the Columbia Oral Health Clinic, which is providing free dental care and dentures for our clients. Each Thursday a noontime prayer and healing service is led by the Reverend Jill Zook-Jones. The needs out clients bring before the altar are beyond words. When God put the call in my heart to begin this ministry I never could have imagined where we would be today.

Submitted by the Reverend Deacon Dianna Deaderick

“Golden Corner Respite Care” (Church of the Ascension) The ministry continues and is thriving. Golden Corner Respite Care is able to serve 12 participants at a time. There have been 25 people served this past year and currently has a waiting list. Members of Church of the Ascension serve on the board and as volunteers. The ministry has support and collaboration from the community including students from Clemson University.

Counseling and Parenting classes (St Francis Church, Greenville) The ministry continues to meet the needs of domestic abuse and other trauma situations for the Hispanic community. Members of the congregation have served as volunteers and approximately 350 people were served this past year. The ministry is also working in collaboration with the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Greenville. The ministry is expanding to address some of the immediate needs of the Hispanic community relating to DACA.

“Laundry Love Greenville” (St. Peter’s-Greenville) Laundry Love Greenville is a free laundry event on the last Tuesday of the month. In September we provided for 176 loads of laundry for 29 people. We cover the cost of the machines, detergent, and dryer sheets. No strings attached. Clean clothes can make a world of difference for adults seeking employment and kids attending school. It is really simple: neighbors helping neighbors. We wish to thank Pumper’s Laundry, 339 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Greenville for permitting us to use their facilities. Contact: https://laundrylovegreenville.com/ for more information.

Sustainable Development Goals

Formerly known as Millennium Development Goals, these are funds mandated by resolutions of the 83rd and 84th Diocesan Conventions. EDUSC has again created an SDG line item in our proposed Statement of Mission for 2017 (0.7% of our operating budget). Diocesan SDG funds for 2017 were disbursed to support our long-standing ministry in Cange, Haiti, and environs to support École Bon Sauveur, the primary and secondary schools in Cange.

South Carolina Bishops’ Public Education Initiative

This Initiative works to draw people from the denominations it represents into active support of high quality public education for all children in South Carolina. The Initiative has expanded to include the A.M.E, A.M.E. Zion and C.M.E. churches and continues to build on its work of connecting people to opportunities for this service.

In December of 2016, Susan Heath presented the work of the Initiative to the Province IV House of Bishops meeting at Trinity Cathedral. She presented at the Province IV Synod Meeting held at Kanuga in June. The Annie E. Casey Foundation hosted a conference in Baltimore in June to explore the work of faith communities involved in support of public education. Susan Heath was invited to represent the Bishops’ Public Education Initiative at this conference.

The Bishops hosted their annual breakfast for members of the South Carolina State legislature in the spring of 2017.Conversations and actions of mutual support continue with Molly Spearman, State Superintendent of Education. The Bishops hosted a table at the annual Teacher of the Year dinner in April. These connections represent some of the ways the Initiative is known for its commitment to education and the teaching profession.

In collaboration with Trinity Cathedral and St. Lawrence Place, the Initiative launched a pilot program to bring high level arts education to underserved children. The beginning classes were Suzuki recorder lessons taught by Mary Waldo this past spring. The program is expanding this fall.

Province IV awarded a grant to the Initiative for seed money to begin a program called Voorhees Scholars. This program is a collaboration among Voorhees College, EDUSC and the Episcopal Church in South Carolina. The goal of the program is to encourage the pursuit of higher education among middle school students who may not have that aspiration. Fifteen students from Denmark will begin this program at Voorhees in the summer of 2018.

All Our Children, a network of church -school partnerships, will present a national Symposium on the Church’s Role in Education Equity. This will be held at Trinity Cathedral 16-18 January 2018. Our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, will be the keynote speaker. A team of people from across the state representing the Initiative is involved in the planning of this event.

Two EDUSC-sponsored programs focusing on assisting children with reading continued to flourish this year: Camp AIR (Adventures in Reading) hosted 20 children from Richland One and Aiken schools for one week at Camp Gravatt. Reading Matters provided tutors for approximately 100 children at 11 schools in Richland District One.

Submitted by the Reverend Susan Heath

World Missions Committee

The World Missions Committee has continued to be very active in the past year still focused primarily in the Central Plateau of Haiti and to a lesser degree in Ecuador.

Members of our Committee representing EDUSC have played a central role in Cange, facilitating the difficult transition from a Lafontant family coordinated mission to a larger collaborative mission between the Diocese of Haiti, Zanmi Lasante (Partners in Health), and Summits Education. Dr. Earl Burch was instrumental in counseling all parties and deserves much credit for the successful though often painful transition. He officially retired from his position as the Bishop’s special envoy this spring.

We made our final payment for the Ecole Bon Sauveur faculty salaries in July and were pleased to hear that the school has reopened for fall semester after a Haitian-run reorganization. It is our plan to resume some support of the school in 2018 primarily in the provision of food, books, and supplies. The water system in Cange has been supported and maintained by the Diocese in collaboration with the Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries (CEDC) and continues to be the only chlorinated municipal water system in Haiti. As a result, there were no cases of cholera contracted in Cange though our medical facilities provided treatment to hundreds of cholera cases from surrounding villages. The Lafontants no longer reside in Cange and have relocated to Corporant where Summits Education is providing teacher training and support to 42 rural primary schools, including most of our adopted villages schools. Summits is also providing fiscal oversight for university scholarship recipients supported by several parishes and individuals in the diocese. The vocational school (CFFL), built by EDUSC through our Bread and Water

Campaign, is also in Corporant, and continues to receive considerable support from individuals and parishes.

In summary, mission work in Haiti has never been easy but we have been blessed as a diocese through our steady 35-year commitment to have an opportunity with our Haitian brothers and sisters to truly change lives.

Diocesan support of Cameron Graham Vivanco, our Episcopal youth missionary in Ecuador, has been less direct (though she has received ~10% of our SOM each year) but many individuals and parishes continue to support her through SAMS and Education Equals Hope.

Submitted by Harry Morse, M.D. (Chair)

COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN FORMATION Miss Molly Dougall, Chair

Canterbury Task Force Report to the 95th Convention of the Diocesan of Upper South Carolina

Canterbury Task Force Members: The Rev. Suz Cate – Holy Trinity, Clemson Ms. Tina Boyd – St. James, Greenville The Rev. Canon Dorian Del Priore – Trinity Cathedral, Columbia The Rev. Canon James Hartley – EDUSC The Rev. Rilla Holmes – Furman Canterbury, Greenville Ms. Claire Walters – St. David’s, Columbia Mr. Bryan Townsend – Our Saviour, Rock Hill

This task force was created to reflect on the state of our Diocesan campus ministries, explore different campus ministry structures, and develop a new vision to move forward. Thus far, this process has included crafting a vision for our work, gathering information, interviewing college students and campus communities within our Diocese, crafting a mission statement, and setting up visits and interviews with successful and creative campus ministries around the national church.

A portion of the team met with our campus peer ministers during their training retreat to hear about their successes, challenges, hopes, and dreams. Peer ministers represented the campus ministries of USC, Clemson, Wofford, and Furman. We learned that juggling education requirements and jobs makes it difficult for a peer minister to appropriately manage a campus ministry. Even with training, they often feel ill-equipped and without appropriate support. Some communities have part-time priestly support, but that support can often be inconsistent for a variety of reasons. A lack of dedicated space is a common frustration. Most groups meet for a Bible study and also try to balance with fellowship and fun get- togethers. The upstate Canterbury communities have joined together for social events. Peer ministers sited the following needs for chaplains: spiritual leader for conversations about faith, relieve time

7 pressures on peer ministers, logistical help, providing connectedness/opportunity of presence, providing a connection for getting plugged in, and helping with a connection to a church. Peer Ministers also were given space to envision and reflect on what a dream campus community would include.

A portion of the team then interviewed the staff of Camp Gravatt. The majority of the summer camp staff are college students. One could argue that the Gravatt Summer Camp Staff and the leadership training it provides is one of the most robust college-aged ministries in our Diocese. This interview revealed some stunning perspectives and revelations. Questions that we explored with this group included (but were not limited to): Where do you see God at Gravatt? Where have you seen God/grace in staff training? What do you miss when you are not at Gravatt? What are the best parts of your college experience? Where are the gaps in your college experience? Our key takeaways were powerful.

+ A strong desire to give back: both their Gravatt context and in their college context. + Accountability is both important and desired. + Tradition is valued. It is something that is important to honor, something to sustain and preserve, and something to create for the future. + Shared life is important and valued: shared interests, shared responsibilities, shared experiences, etc. + Intimacy is a vital and desired trait. They value intimacy in their relationships and community structures. Vulnerability in relationships is also considered valuable. + Belonging is a critical aspect of community. + God is revealed and discovered through community and relationships.

This gives us a great window into what may be needed and sought after in the context of a campus ministry, particularly considering there is great overlap with the Gravatt staff and our Diocesan campus ministries.

In August, the Task Force met for an overnight retreat at Gravatt. We endeavored to work on developing Task Force Goals, a mission statement for our campus ministries, and a working timeline for courses of action. Outcomes of this retreat are as follows:

+ Discernment and exploration concerning different campus ministry models: formational, missional, and hybrid. + Task Force will make site visits to successful and creative campus ministry models in other Diocesan contexts. + Developing structures that create continuity, stability of place and people, and the ability of campus communities to build upon richness from them. + Assessment of assets in each local campus context. + Development of ministry models in which campus ministry communities exist for their own context, however, importance for reciprocal relationships with local parishes and other ministries. + Ministry models and structures should be repeatable. + Suggested transition of ministry oversight from Commission on Formation to Commission for Congregations.

+ Mission Statement: Canterbury Ministry is a Christian community in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition that makes disciples, transforms lives, and supports young adults through fellowship, worship, and service.

Canterbury Communities

Winthrop Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry (WELCM)

Our ministry at Winthrop University continues to grow each year. We enjoy both undergraduate and now graduate students in our fold that includes Lutherans, Episcopalians, a few non-denominationals, and Baptists. Our strong showing at the annual Convocation event with our t-shirts and coffee mug give-away helped to recruit some newcomers this year as well. We have a regular attendance of ten at our weekly meal and fellowship, another 5 at the weekly Bible Study, and the group even plans separate social outings once a month on their own. We are grateful for the student leadership that has blossomed this year as it has allowed Pastor Rebecca and I attend to both the pastoral care that our students need as well as the development of our new Board of Directors and alumni. The funds provided by the Diocese allowed us to send Taylor Gibby to Austin, TX this summer for the leadership retreat/convention. She was overjoyed at the opportunity and learned so much from the experience. She is already utilizing the skills she gleaned from the trip to aid in the development of this rapidly growing student group.

Submitted by April Hershey, Lay Chaplain

Canterbury of Furman

Canterbury of Furman’s campus is more than just another club on our members’ resumes. Canterbury is a place where students can come and be welcome regardless of their GPA, major, or background. This year we’ve been working on offering a wide variety of ways for students to get involved with Canterbury, which has gone great so far! A typical Canterbury week involves eating a home cooked meal together accompanied by discussions about faith on Thursday, kicking off your weekend with Friday lunch Bible study (right now we’re reading through 1 Corinthians) and worshiping together at church on Sundays. As the cold weather comes in, our Canterbury sweatshirts are coming in very handy! Although our group is relatively small, our core group is very invested in Canterbury, which has turned into a cool community I have loved being a part of. Submitted by Addie Trapp, Peer Minister

Canterbury of Spartanburg Some campus ministries can become large and overwhelming, which can lead to people staying away from joining a Christian group in college. However, Canterbury is an intimate small group, aiming to create a welcoming space for both members of the club and visitors. Most clubs on campus get their budget from Campus Union with limited funds, but they would not usually give money to a small, religious group like we are. The funds we receive from the diocese allows us to advertise our presence on campus which invites people to ask questions and learn for themselves what Canterbury is about and what the Church has to offer. We have purchased tank tops, sweatshirts, socks and buttons for people to wear and advertise our presence on campus. We have also used the funds to host events, usually on campus open

9 to the student population, like barbecues, movies, and group discussion nights. Our meetings invite people to question their beliefs and form new ones. Our small, intimate group of regular members allows people to have the comfort to discuss their ideas and beliefs freely, exploring what they already know and learning from others. Canterbury club allows students to continue the spiritual journey built from strong youth programs at their home churches, giving them a space to find themselves and their faith. We will continue to need funds from the diocese because though we are a small organization, we do make an impact and care deeply about the Wofford community. Canterbury of Spartanburg is a growing program that continues to make a big difference on the lives of our members and others in the campus community. Submitted by Carissa Rhodes Presbyterian College Canterbury

Presbyterian College Canterbury has used our budget to advertise our presence as a student organization as well as strengthen fellowship within our group and in the local community. We would use our funds for food, shirts, trips, banners, and mission opportunities. We also have bimonthly dinners before our meetings to encourage student engagement and involvement in group activities. In the past we have done short-term projects with visiting home-bound church members and caring for community spaces, but we are also looking to develop and expand the service projects with which PC Canterbury is involved, particularly within the local community of Clinton and Laurens County. Thank you very much for your support as we move into a new school year. Submitted by Anna Shuford, Peer Minister

Canterbury of Clemson

Canterbury of Clemson is welcoming fellowship of faith building, exploring, and celebrating with food and music. We meet every Wednesday at 6 PM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The members of the parish are kind and provide us with home cooked meals each week. We alternate between program and Eucharist each week. As well as our weekly meetings we sit together in church and often eat together on Sundays. We are involved with the parish of Holy Trinity and participate in their fellowship events, we are even a breakfast team that cooks for the whole church. We are a small group but we have big discussions. For many of the members Canterbury is their spiritual home and we respect that. Over the past year, Holy Trinity has hired an assistant rector, so we keep receiving more support. We are excited to see what the next year will bring with changes in leadership and the work of the Canterbury task force.

Submitted by Lillian Hardaway, Peer Minister

Cursillo

Cursillo is a movement of the Episcopal Church providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and to share God's love with everyone. One of the purposes of Cursillo is to grow Christ-centered leaders and as we do so, our Diocese becomes more spiritually vibrant and responsive to the needs of others.

In 2017, weekends 136 and 137 were held at the Bishop Gravatt Conference Center in February and July, respectively. The weekend is structured based on a national movement, the National Episcopal Cursillo. EDUSC Cursillo is governed by a Council consisting priests and laity. Christian leadership is taught over the weekends through talks given by laity and priests.

Cameron Vivanco, associated with The Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS), has requested that the Diocese of Ecuador would like to have a Cursillo renewal weekend for adults and would like a leadership team from EDUSC to "jump start" that effort sometime in April, 2018. Both our Bishop and Bishop Scantlebury of Ecuador support this initiative. The Cursillo Council has begun to hold meetings and is soliciting priests and laity for this outreach ministry to Ecuador.

The Council has also agreed to reach out to The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (Bishop Skip Adams) and their 31 parishes, missions and worshiping communities and offer the EDUSC Cursillo weekend to them. Submitted by R. Emery Clark

The Community of Hope

The Community of Hope (COH) is a program that was developed by St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston, Texas. After three years of background work preparation, the first class for the diocese began in September 2006. “Cannon 4: Of Licensed Ministries” of the Constitution and Cannons of the Episcopal Church establishes a Pastoral Leader as one of the lay ministries to be licensed by the diocese. The Community of Hope is the program licensed by this diocese to prepare lay persons for such ministry.

Bases on a program of Benedictine Spirituality, the curriculum includes the following: Introduction to COH, Theology of Pastoral Care, Dimensions of Spirituality, Benedictine Spirituality, Listening Skills, Confidentiality& Debriefing, Grief, Aging, Practice Visits, and Commitment to Ministry.

After completion of the course, the Lay Chaplin becomes a part of the “Circle of Care”, which provides support and continuing education. Lay Chaplains are prepared to serve primarily in the visitation of hospital patients, nursing home residents, shut-ins, etc. The training stresses listening skills so this carries over into other aspects of care receiver’s lives. Those who are ministered to by members of COH are blessed by their caring presence, those clergy persons who utilize the Lay Chaplains are assisted in their Pastoral Care by these individuals.

Currently there are no COH classes scheduled.

Education for Ministry – EfM

Education for Ministry or EfM was developed in 1975 by the Sewanee School of Theology as a program for theological education at a distance, combining textual studies with theological reflection. EfM has grown over the last 40+ years and is now established as the premier program for developing an informed and knowledgeable laity used throughout the Anglican communion.

Although planned as a four-year program, participants just commit to one year at a time. Each group has a mentor(s) and 6 – 12 members and meets weekly in a seminar setting for 36 weeks. The Diocese of Upper South Carolina has nineteen (19) active and trained mentors located throughout the diocese and over 102 current participants.

Clergy support has been crucial to the growth of the EfM ministry and we really appreciate the clergy who have helped us “get out the word” about EfM. In addition to informational sessions in several churches, recruitment posters were posted in most midlands churches this spring and there have been recent announcements in the EDUSC newsletter.

Sewanee requires that mentors receive authorized training at least every 18 months and one of the major goals of the EDUSC program has been to implement a regular training program for our mentors. We had our fourth diocesan-wide training August 24 - 26 and offered courses in both Foundations and Formation (Transitions). For the first time we met at Kanuga and were pleased with the accommodations

In addition, Sewanee offered an EfM Summer Conference for coordinators and mentors at the Beecken Center in Sewanee last June. Representatives of EfM in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand made presentations on the EfM variations for their country and we also received an update on the Spanish version of the EfM program, which is scheduled to be rolled out in fall 2019. The Spanish version will be a totally unique program designed for the Hispanic culture and not just a translation from the English.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

The Episcopal Church Women held its 95th Annual Convention at Christ Church, Greenville, in January. Convention programming focused on how to honor the rich history of the ECW while looking toward the future. When the ECW was founded, women could not play a full role in the Church. Now that women can do so, the ECW continues to shift its focus away from administrative tasks and toward fostering diocesan- wide connections among women to support and uplift their spiritual growth and their missions and ministries.

In 2016, the ECW supported the following annual mission projects:  the World Mission Project, Partners in Literacy Haiti, received $800;  the National Mission Project, A Moveable Feast, received $400; and  the Diocesan Mission Project, The Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center, received $650.

The Diocese of Upper South Carolina collected $27.544.56 for the United Thank Offering, and in turn, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center received $46,800.00 from the national granting fund to support the building of its Environmental Learning Centers.

The ECW also continued its support for the seminarians of our diocese, sending each of them monies to help with the purchase of their books.

The ECW awarded one scholarship of $2,000 from the Bena Dial Scholarship Fund for higher education to Mary Evelyn Melton of Christ Church, Greenville. These funds will aid Mary Evelyn in attending Clemson

University during the 2017-2018 school year. She is an active member of the Canterbury program there, as well as an active participant in our diocesan work in Cange, Haiti, through her service with the Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries.

For its 96th Convention, the ECW will change formats and host renEW, an Episcopal Women's Retreat, at Camp Gravatt, February 3-4. Convention business will still take place, but the focus will be on individual spiritual growth and diocesan-wide connections.

The Order of the Daughters of the King

Members of the Order of the Daughters of the King are women and girls who are at least seven years old who desire a closer walk with the Lord. We are Christian women, both lay and ordained, who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life, and supported through the companionship of our sisters. We are all at different stages of our Christian journey – some have just begun and some have been on this path for a long time. But no matter where we are on our sacred journeys, our primary goal is the same – to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others.

Daughters of the King in Upper South Carolina There are 36 chapters in the diocese; 35 are Episcopalian and one is Lutheran. Several Daughters-At-Large are Anglican or Roman Catholic. Total membership is 589 women. Most chapters meet once a month for communal prayers, study and service. The Diocesan Assembly meets twice a year, a retreat in the spring and a meeting in the fall. All interested women are welcome to attend assembly retreats and meetings to learn more about the order. Three or more women in a parish, mission or diocesan institution may form a chapter.

Vision Statement of the Order Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world.

Order vs. Organization A Christian order is a community of men or women living under a religious rule. Because Daughters of the King accept a Rule of Life, we define ourselves as an order, not an organization. Our community is found primarily in our local chapters, but it extends around the world. We don’t just enroll as members and attend meetings. After a three-month period of study and discernment, each new member takes vows to uphold the two Rules of the Order, the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service.

Women of All Ages Membership in the Order is open to women at every stage of life. The diversity of different ages strengthens and enriches our adult, or senior, Daughters of the King chapters. Younger women benefit from the discipleship of experienced spiritual mentors, and older women are invigorated by the fresh faith and energy of youth. Many senior chapters help spread the Kingdom to the next generation by sponsoring and supporting a Junior Daughters of the King chapter at their churches.

Junior Daughters of the King Junior Daughters are young women and girls from 7 to 21 years of age, who make a promise to pray daily and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Membership is extended to all baptized girls, regardless of denomination. Junior Daughters meet in chapters of three or more girls, under the guidance of a senior Daughter who serves as Directress. Upon admission, Junior Daughters receive a silver Greek fleury cross with the initials FHS, For His Sake, as a symbol of their promise of daily prayer and service. Two of the chapters in our diocese are Junior Chapters. For More Information The National Daughters of the King web site doknational.org The Daughters of the King web site is www.dokusc.net

Youth Ministry

Happening Happening is a nationally recognized and celebrated event by many in the Episcopal Church. The event’s mission is to help the participants grow in their own faith as well as sending them back into their communities as leaders. Happening is an event that you get to see God work through the staff, and even through the candidates. Happening is one of the most popular youth events in our diocese and is attended by many high school age youth who after their experience yearn to come back to be on staff for the next Happening event. “Happeners,” the participants, over the course of the weekend bloom and grow with in their faith as they come closer to God and their fellow Happeners. This weekend is definitely magical as I have seen youth come to this event become completely transformed as they experience how much love God has for them and how much the community around them cares for them. There are many different surprises as the weekend progresses which bring the community together to form one body that is truly inseparable. All through three days together. I was the last Lay Rector at Happening #77, and I have attended a total of 5 Happenings, served as almost every position on staff, and I can say with an honest heart that every single Happening was a new experience and each was life changing. Happening is one of the biggest contributing factors that helped me find out what I wanted to pursue when I am older, and that is Youth Ministry. The looks on the candidates faces and the passion that you can see flowing through the staff, and the dedication of time, effort, and mind is something unlike anything else that you will see. It is in those looks that I see God, and I know that God sees me. This is a time where high schoolers get together, no matter their age, race, or gender and they spend 3 days together in fellowship, because that is all that it takes for God’s sovereign power to take those strangers and make them friends for life through Him. Submitted by Jack Fleischer

DYLC The Diocesan Youth Leadership Committee is a group of youth and adults from across our diocese who work with others through designing retreats to make, equip, and send mature disciples of Christ. The entire team meets three times a year to check up on our lives, budget, and retreats that have already passed. As a part of DYLC, the members learn life skills such as working with other youth and adults and expressing confidence in their beliefs. We also meet two times before our five retreats that we put on: S.M.A.S.H., New Beginnings, 5th grade bridge retreat, Happening, and this years new addition, BU. These events help youth and adults grow in their faith, confidence, and leadership skills. Each year, DYLC grows

14 with new leaders and presents fresh ideas that give the extra shine we need in order to fulfill our mission statement.

S.M.A.S.H Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a retreat centered around meeting a bunch of amazing spiritual people just like yourself to study and test your faith? Well there is one! S.M.A.S.H, or So Many Amazing Spiritual Humans, is our newest retreat for high school students. DYLC created this retreat with their goal to attract participants in a weekend that “smashes” everything together in one weekend (God, friends, fun), and it worked! Last year’s theme was “Transform don’t Conform” and we provided talks and activities to get across our message to the participants. We included a different addition to the weekend that we have never tried before, arriving a day late to the retreat. We offered for participants to come Saturday morning instead of Friday due to Friday night activities, like football games, that might interfere. We wanted the maximum amount of participants and didn’t want to let small plans interfere. The first night was filled with games and icebreakers, and then on Saturday morning we started the spiritual aspect with a hike. One of our most vulnerable activities was when we took pumpkins that symbolized stereotypes and wrong doings, and participants would write their name if they had enacted the statement. We proceeded to smash our pumpkins to show that you can change and you are not defined as whatever you wrote on that pumpkin. At the end of the weekend the group was in tears over leaving. The staff and the participants did not realize how big of a toll this retreat was going to make on their life. S.M.A.S.H was a 100% success and to this day DYLC is proud of what they created. This year’s retreat is held in January, so there is no update except that our new planning team is very excited to see what this year holds! Submitted by Lamar Buchanan

COMMISSION ON MINISTRY A. Gibert Kennedy, Chair

This year the Commission on Ministry accomplished the following:

 Worked with five inquirers seeking ordination  Supported two seminarians  Supported the ordination of four priests  Established a subcommittee to recommend improvements to the Diocesan deaconate training program. This group has identified several options that are being evaluated.

The Commission on Ministry shifted from requiring seminarians to take the General Ordination Examination to the new portfolio process. We used this in our Seminarian Retreat in January 2017 and had a good experience with it.

Next year we will continue to support those discerning and working towards ordination. We will complete our recommendations for deaconate training. Submitted by A. Gibert Kennedy

Pre-Lenten Clergy Retreat Five Marks of Love February 20-22, 2017 at Gravatt Conference Center

Brother David Vryhof, of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was our Retreat Leader. In five sessions he took us through the materials that SSJE had prepared on the “Five Marks of Love.” The sessions were: Tell, Teach, Tend, Transform, and Treasure. The Diocese of Upper South Carolina made available booklets prepared for this course, not only for clergy participants but also for our congregations.

Each session was followed by a break or longer time for reflection. We shared Morning and Evening Prayer, social time, and meals together, as well as a closing Eucharist. Brother Vryhof was a wonderful, insightful, compassionate person to lead us, and during a free afternoon he also offered individual spiritual direction. The Retreat was a great way to be refreshed before the beginning of Lent.

Submitted by The Rev. Patricia Sexton

Fall Conference for Clergy & Spouses September 24-26, 2017 Kanuga Conference Center, NC

On 24-26 September the diocesan clergy and their spouses were at Kanuga Conference Center participating in workshops dealing with the issues surrounding race and racial reconciliation. The conference began with a presentation by Tommy Tisdale, the chancellor for the Episcopal Church in South Carolina, on the history of racism in South Carolina. Monday sessions were led by members of the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee. Also presenting and preaching at the Eucharist was The Rev'd Chris Huff, rector of St. George's Episcopal Church in Summerville. . The Chaplaincy to the Retired

The Chaplaincy to the Retired is a ministry to the retired clergy, their spouses, and their widows. This is a program of the Church Pension Fund, with the bishop in each diocese appointing a “Chaplain to the Retired” for that diocese. In our diocese, a committee works closely with the Chaplain. The Chaplain to the Retired also serves as a primary point of contact for the CPF. Currently this is a volunteer position, but some funds are allocated to assist with the expenses of the Chaplaincy.

The Church Pension Fund pays all expenses for members of our chaplaincy team when they attend the annual provincial or national conference. This year's conference was a Province IV Conference and was held at a conference center near Mobile, Alabama. Attending were Wayne Kinyon and Lee Quinn.

The CPF also provides us with updated lists of all the retirees who are in the pension fund system and are connected to this diocese. This list consists of all those retired clergy, spouses, and widows who are

16 canonical residents of our diocese (wherever they live) plus those canonically resident elsewhere but residing physically within our diocese. When we add a few others, such as retired deacons, to those identified by the CPF, the list for our diocese comes to about two hundred individuals.

Our retirees bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and history to our congregations and institutions. In fact, in the United States, the great majority of Episcopal congregations are relatively small, with many unable to afford full-time pastoral leadership. So our retirees have come to the rescue. Many of these congregations would have closed but are doing well under the seasoned leadership of our retired clergy. Obviously many of our retired clergy serve part-time in larger churches or do supply work. Also, our retirees (clergy, spouses, and widows) serve on many boards, committees, and programs.

Over the years, we have had many fun gatherings at Kanuga or the beach. This past year, we provided some treats at the diocesan convention, enjoyed an Advent luncheon at Still Hopes with Bishop and Mrs. Waldo as our hosts, sent out birthday cards, published our quarterly newsletters, and produced the 2017 Enriching Your Retirement Conference, held at the Cathedral. And the Committee is working on still other program ideas.

Serving on the Committee are Betty Jean Ireland, Eleanor Whitehead, Lee Quinn, Robert Riegel, Bernadette Sullivan, Phil Purser, Calvin Griffin, Chris Chiles, and Johnnie and Carol Davis Also, serving are Convocational Chaplains to the Retired David Thompson (Gravatt), Lee Quinn (Upstate), and Bill Greeley (Catawba), with Canon d”Rue Hazel assisting us from the Diocesan Office.

We may be called retirees, but most of our rocking chairs are rather lonely.

Submitted by The Rev. B. Wayne Kinyon - Chaplain to the Retired - Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Spouses of Clergy: Growing in Support of One Another

Clergy Spouses of EDUSC met during the Clergy and Spouses’ Fall Retreat at Kanuga, 2016, where we were privileged to learn together about the wisdom of the Enneagram, with an experienced discussion leader from the parish of St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia. We were grateful also for our time of fellowship in worship and social gatherings, with the family of the clergy community.

Clergy Spouses met again for social time together at the home of Alyson Hank, during the Diocesan Convention of 2016.

Other important events during which clergy spouses have a chance to see each other and to meet new members of the community are at annual events such as the Bishop’s Advent/Christmas Party, and at the Luncheon for Retired Clergy and Spouses, at Still Hopes.

It is important for the health of the Diocese that there is a supportive community, outside of the parish, in which spouses of clergy can feel free to discuss with one another the unique issues of life in a clergy family. For this we are deeply grateful.

Submitted by Mary H. Waldo

COMMISSION ON THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION The Rev. Furman Buchanan, Chair

The Commission on The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion works to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, the mission of the diocese is integrated into the life and work of Province IV, General Convention, and the larger Episcopal Church, as well as our life and work in The Anglican Communion.

It is also the task of this commission to see that the life and work of Province IV and The Episcopal Church is communicated to the members of our congregations. The Commission also addresses matters concerning our common life in The Anglican Communion through The Episcopal Church.

In 2017 the Commission confirmed with each of the other diocesan commissions that Resolutions from the 78th General Convention (2015) received consideration or were received as information. Our deputation was also present at the Province IV meeting held at Kanuga in June.

In the months to come the commission will begin the necessary preparation to fully engage in the 79th General Convention (2018) as an informed and active deputation.

During 2016 and 2017 the Commission has been working on Resolutions from the 78th General Convention (2015) Referred to Dioceses for Consideration or Information. These Resolutions have been passed on to the appropriate Diocesan Commissions, which will report back to the Commission when they have been considered and report whether there is any recommended action or non-action resulting from them. Reports will be returned to the Executive Office of the General Convention no later than December 1, 2017.

The Resolutions under Consideration or for Information from the 78th General Convention are as follows. You can find the full text of any of the Resolutions on the Archives of The Episcopal Church Website, www.episcopalarchives.org.

Resolution # Title A001 Restructure for Spiritual Encounter A012 Continue Funding of Mission Enterprise Zones A014 Celebrate Episcopal Relief & Development’s 75 Years of Healing a Hurting World A021 Continue Our Commitment of 0.7% of the Millennium Development Goals A026 Develop Local Models of Establishing Young Men’s Ministries in Indigenous Congregations A034 Support Latinas in Lay Ministry A051 Support LGBT African Advocacy A072 Develop Awareness of the Five Marks of Mission A075 Develop Awareness of Online Christian Formation Resources A076 Commend Use of Christian Formation Certifications A078 Reaffirm The Carter for Lifelong Christian Formation A090 Amend Canon III.8.6(g) Preparation for Ordination A091 Affirm Work for Food Ministries and Food Security A096 Affirm Relationship-Based Social Justice

A102 Amend Canon III.12.4(a) A112 Encourage Support for YASC and EVIM A115 Amend Title III.12.9: Reconciliation of Disagreements Affecting the Pastoral Relation Between a Bishop and Diocese A120 Amend Canon III.7 to Add 7.11; Amend Canon III.9, to Add 9.12, and Renumber 9.12 and 9.13; and Amend Canon III.12, to Add 12.8 and Renumber 12.8, 12.9, and 12.10 A158 Task Force to Review and Revise Policy on substance abuse, addiction and recovery A176 Humanitarian Relief in Liberia A179 Commending Memorial V to The Episcopal Church: A Call to Action A182 Using Education, Community Dialogue and Internal Audit to Respond to All Forms of Racial Injustice A183 Recommended Book Study of the Triennium: “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander (2010/2012) B007 Participation in the Bible in the Life of the Church Project of the Anglican Communion B008 Support Handgun Purchase Licensing B018 Support for Sudan and South Sudan C014 Commend Charter for Compassion C018 Pursue Justice, Peach and Security in the Holy Land C020 Ministry to People with Mental Illness and Their Families C037 Sponsoring and Supporting Scouting Units C045 Environmentally Responsible Investing D007 Amend Canon III.2.1 and Canon III.12.4(a) D014 Question Ordinands About Addiction D015 Encouraging Advocacy for Hunger Relief D030 Establish Parental Leave Policy D034 Affirmation and Support of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 D045 Support for Men’s Ministry D073 Supporting Home and Community Based Services D077 Uniting Families D079 Education for Undocumented Families

Ecumenical Report 2017

On August 15, 1987, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Robert Runcie, formally opened the Special Collections Department of the Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina promoting an exhibition, “Aspects of the Western Religious Heritage,” as part of the celebration of USC’s celebrated year of Ecumenism. On this historic visit to The University of South Carolina, the Archbishop of Canterbury also spoke on Ecumenism. Archbishop Runcie observed that the beliefs Christians have in common are much greater than the beliefs on which they disagree. And though there is truth in his observations, the beliefs on which we disagree are still enough to keep us apart.

But most Christians have a desire to unite God’s Church where they see divisions, and The Episcopal Church is instructed by Scripture and resolved by Resolutions of the General Convention to work toward visible unity with the Methodist Church and other Christian churches.

Submitted by The Rev. Ira Houck - Ecumenical Officer for the Commission for The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion

COMMISSION ON CONGREGATIONS The Rev. Mark Abdelnour, Chair

Missions of the Diocese

St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken

After a brief period without a Priest, we were blessed with a new Vicar. Fr. Dan Wagner arrived in March and began his ministry with St. Augustine’s. This was made possible through an energetic and thorough search committee and with assistance from the Diocese and Canon D’Rue Hazel. His arrival has brought stability and a deep pastoral presence. St. Augustine’s has been truly blessed. The parking lot project has been completed. There are still minor landscaping and maintenance projects on going. This provides opportunities for the congregation to get involved in both the planning and physical application.

The music ministry is being overhauled. With the introduction of a new director, Daniel Maltz, a new aspect has begun. The choir is becoming a more cohesive unit as well as the other musicians. There are plans for musical events in the future with guest musicians.

Outreach is a major focus of St. Augustine’s. This year we have donated to several local charities including Our Father’s House, Nurture Home, ACTS, Saratoga War Horse, and Golden Harvest Food Bank. In addition, funds were raised to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. These funds were sent to local churches in the hardest hit areas. All fund raising goes directly to Outreach such as the annual yard sale. Over $2000 was raised this year. This has been a policy for many years. There is also support for the St. Thaddeus soup kitchen.

There is a growing chapter of the Order of St. Luke. They meet monthly and pray for healing on a weekly basis. Several members show interest in growing this order. Christian education is an important part in the life of the church. This includes home groups and classes on a weekly basis. A Thursday evening Eucharist is followed by instruction by Fr. Wagner. Attendance is good and increasing.

The goal of this Mission is to become a Parish. Since the introduction of Fr. Dan, the ASA has increased. This is big step in achieving that goal. We will be able to wean off of Diocesan support gradually to become totally self-supporting. The Daughters of the King chapter, The Sisters of Prayer, is still going strong providing faithful prayer for all in need. Their membership is growing and are always available should a need arise. Submitted by Chuck Weiss, Sr. Warden

St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg The congregation of St. Christopher’s has completed its second year with a new vicar, and preparing to engage in a Strategic Plan, to continue our decreasing the dependence on the Diocesan financial assistance year by year.

St. Chris’ continues to be engaged in ministries with Houston Elementary School with donated school supplies and distribution to each student. Activities with Spartanburg High School, which is next door, continue with the Fall Homecoming Block Party. With the addition of a new Children’s Minister, the younger age group is flourishing; and a new monthly Compline service has begun to open the doors to the community at night-time.

The doors of the church campus are open to many meetings and gatherings: new recovery family and grief support groups, 12-step programs, kidney dialysis counseling, pastoral counseling, music lessons, neighborhood basketball groups, family events, and school testing, among others. The Matt Mosley Memorial community garden continues to flourish, as well.

The Average Sunday Attendance is 85 and climbing, with new members, as well as worshiping guests every week.

All Saints’, Beech Island As a small member congregation with generous friends, seasonal attendees and visitors, All Saints strives to keep this historic church a welcoming, spiritual presence in the Beech Island community located south of Aiken in the SW corner of the diocese. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated each Sunday. We are blessed to be served by mainly two supply clergy. Given our limited resources we focus on two major outreach ministries: The Food Pantry and The Backpack program and other support efforts at Redcliffe Elementary School (local).

FOOD PANTRY – The pantry was started in November of 2011, serving 65 families with 217 people in 2012. This outreach has grown considerably in quality and variety of food provided and quantity of families served. This year we anticipate growth of over 9% from 2016, serving approximately 530 families with 1520 people. Each year we are concerned that the request will out strip our resources, but the food pantry team has continued to identify new and creative ways to meet the needs and not exceed our budget. This year we have taken advantage of occasional free food days provided by Golden Harvest to supplement our bags with fresh produce and maintain an adequate supply of breads and varied sweet offerings. The food pantry is open two Fridays a month from 1-3 pm. The time open was increased this year from 1 to 2 hours in order to better meet the client needs.

REDCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Back Pack program – Support 20 students during the school year with this weekend food supplement program.

School Supplies – Provide donations of school supplies and school nurse supplies at the beginning of the school year and help with restocking donations of these same items at mid- year. Christmas family – adopt several families each year. Other requests as we are able

OTHER DONATIONS  Episcopal Relief Fund  Order of St. Helena  Other requests, as determined on focus and funds

Participate annually in the Beech Island Historical Tour. We continue to pray that we will be able to continue and possibly expand our local community outreach ministries. Due to our limited people resources this is a concern. We are hopeful and confident that with God’s help we will be successful. Submitted by Dianne Brunson, Sr. Warden

The Hispanic Congregation at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Simpsonville, SC Our goals and accomplishments are based on living our Rule of Life:

2017 (This report covers September 4, 2016 to August 27, 2017) Serve others; Share your Story, Read the Bible 2017 Goal: Continue offering a class in preparation for youth and adult confirmation/ reception into the Episcopal Church as well as a First Communion Class, and other disciplines.

Accomplishment: Thirteen children received First Communion on December 11, 2016 and four children received their First Communion on May 14, 2017. (A total of 17 children)

1) A First Communion Class will convene on Nov.19, 26 and Dec. 3 this year in preparation for first communion on Dec. 10. So far, there are five students in that class (4 children and 1 adult.)

2) A class “Conozca La Iglesia Episcopal” (Know The Episcopal Church) has formed again this year and will convene October 8-15 and 29. So far five students are looking for Confirmation/Reception in the Episcopal church on November 5, 2017.

3) We have also started a new discipline where one parishioner every Sunday will share with the rest of the congregation a 60 second story of ‘Where Did You Meet Jesus This Week?’

4) A member of the Hispanic Ministry is now enrolled in the Daughters of the King class, along with three other ladies. The English instructor is a member of the Hispanic Miistry.

5) Members of the Hispanic Ministry have joined in the Women’s Annual Retreat.

6) One member of the Hispanic Ministry is now in her third EFM year.

2017 Goal: Continue using the SACENCO (SAnta Cruz EN COntacto) (Holy Cross In Contact) program in order to keep track of the needs of the congregation.

Accomplishment: This program continues to be effective.

2017 Goal: Continue to launch programs that will assist us to improve the visibility of the Hispanic Ministry of Holy Cross in Simpsonville in order to increase our ASA.

Accomplishment:

1) Celebrated an ecumenical Christmas service of “Las Posadas” during Advent with members of the St. Francis Hispanic Congregation and of the Our Savior Lutheran Hispanic Congregation, followed by a shared Christmas dinner. This event took place at Holy Cross on Dec. 23, 2016.

2) For the second year in a row we have offered ASHES TO GO on Ash Wednesday at different localities in Simpsonville, and several visitors have found their way into our congregation.

3) Members of the Hispanic Ministry have been involved in the church wide annual Pumpkin Patch event.

4) Six Bilingual services were celebrated this year: Dec. 25 – Jan.1 – Maundy Thursday - Easter Vigil – Pentecost and Holy Cross Sunday. All six services were very well attended by both congregations and brought us closer.

Our ASA has increased to 32.5.

Give Freely. 2017 Goal: The Stewardship Campaign will continue to be extended to the Hispanic Ministry of Holy Cross hoping to increase the commitment of the Spanish congregation.

Accomplishment: Members of the Hispanic Congregation filled a “promise” (pledge) card, representing 40% of the Spanish congregation making a pledge for 2017.

Our goals for the year 2018 (Based on living our Rule of Life)

Read the Bible, Share your Story. 2018 Goal: Continue offering a class in preparation for youth and adult confirmation/ reception into the Episcopal Church as well as a First Communion Class as well as other disciplines.

Serve others 2018 Goal: Continue using the SACENCO program in order to keep track of the needs of the congregation.

Continue to launch programs that will assist us to improve the visibility of the Hispanic Ministry of Holy Cross in Simpsonville in order to increase our ASA by another 30 to 50%.

Serve others; Share your Story, Read the Bible 2018 Goals: Launch a Gospel Experience Class for children during Sunday’s Eucharist.

Give Freely. 2018 Goal: The Stewardship Campaign will continue to be extended to the Hispanic Ministry of Holy Cross hoping to increase the commitment of the Spanish congregation.

Hispanic Ministry will continue to be present at Program Council and Vestry.

Bilingual services will continue to be celebrated on Pentecost Day, as well as on Holy Week, Holy Cross Day, Christmas and New Year.

Healing Service and Eucharist on the second Wednesday of every month will continue to be celebrated in Spanish.

Father Fred will continue to assist in the English services as needed

This year, the Latino Luncheon offered at the Bishop’s annual visitation, will be used as a fund raiser for the Hispanic Ministry.

Two youth members of the Hispanic Ministry will travel again this year to Ecuador with the youth of Holy Cross as part of the “Journey of the Heart” mission trip.

We will continue including the Hispanic Ministry in as many ministries of Holy Cross as they are able to collaborate.

May God continue to bless us!

Submitted by The Rev. Fr. Alfredo P. González Priest Associate - Santa Cruz

Report to 95th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina On the Curacy of the Rev. Deacon Christopher Wilkerson From Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, Clemson, SC

Christopher Wilkerson began his service as the Assistant to the Rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish on June 1, 2017, having received a Masters of Divinity Degree from the School of Theology at the University of the South on May 12, 2017. Mr. Wilkerson was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on June 17, 2017, and immediately assumed the appropriate liturgical responsibilities at all public worship services conducted at Holy Trinity and St. Paul’s in nearby Pendleton, SC, including preaching on a regular basis.

Deacon Christopher attended a national conference of Campus Ministers shortly after his ordination. He has assumed primary responsibility for Canterbury of Clemson’s ministry with and for college students in the Clemson area, working closely with the Peer Ministers to provide ministry of presence, fellowship, and Sacraments in support of this primary ministry of the parish. He has also begun to connect with other

Campus Ministers through local networks. His area of responsibility also includes oversight of Family Ministries, with the assistance of a part-time Family Ministry Coordinator.

Deacon Christopher spent the summer weeks meeting with parishioners in cottage meetings organized by the Pastoral Care Ministry Team of Holy Trinity in order to begin getting to know the people amongst whom he is called to serve. Deacon Christopher’s formation in preparation for ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests continues as he undertakes to serve as a pastoral, teaching, and sacramental presence for the parishioners of Holy Trinity.

Submitted by Suz Cate+ - Rector, Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, Clemson

COMMISSION ON THE DIOCESE

The Commission on the Diocese dealt with quite a few real estate matters during the year, the most complex of which was the return to the Diocese of York Place, including the land, buildings, and endowment funds. The land transaction took place in December 2016, and a non-profit corporation has been set up to maintain the property and assets while plans are made for future use of the property in compliance with the usages envisioned by the founders of York Place. The non-profit corporation is known as the Episcopal Church Home at York Place (ECHYP), and the Standing Committee of the Diocese currently serves as its Board. Rick Dent serves as the President of the ECHYP, and he has spent considerable time in 2017 making sure the state of the buildings and grounds is assessed and maintained.

Other property issues included the purchase of a house by Christ Church Greenville in support of Jasmine Road, a non-profit organization which works with women (similar to the successful Thistle Farms enterprise); negotiating the sale of two small parcels of land owned by the Diocese in McCormick County, where an Episcopal Church once stood and now has only a cemetery on part of the land; work to repair and restore Trinity Abbeville; maintenance of St. Paul’s Pendleton, particularly the cemetery where Mr. & Mrs. Clemson are buried; and needed remediation of mold and upkeep at Diocesan House.

Submitted by Rev. Patricia Sexton, Vice-President of DEC

Institutions of the Diocese

Gravatt Camp and Conference Center Established in 1949, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center is an Episcopal summer camp and retreat center located outside of Aiken, South Carolina. Since that time, Gravatt’s purpose has expanded to serve both youth and adults all year long. On its 270+ acres, Gravatt offers an outdoor Christian youth camp and hosts conferences, meetings, training, and retreats for churches and other not-for-profit organizations and groups whose purposes include human-development, character-development, education, or training. Gravatt has a challenge course for use in summer camp and for groups year- round and an environmental education program for school-age children and a one acre garden which is used to feed guests, campers, and the community.

Some of the groups we served in 2017 include the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina and many of its churches, Cursillo, Happening, Kairos, a variety of churches and denominations located in South Carolina and Georgia, the Episcopal Church Periodical Club, United Way chapters, Leadership Aiken, Augusta, and North Augusta, Fort Jackson, Shaw Air Force Base, Fort Gordon, child advocacy groups, recovery groups, healthcare groups, scouts, other nonprofits, chambers of commerce, K-12 public and private schools and districts, USC, USC-Aiken, Aiken Technical College, sports teams, and many more. In 2017 Gravatt

• Fostered the spiritual and personal growth of a record breaking number – 1002 – summer campers, including 34 at Reach Out Camp for children of incarcerated families. • Awarded over $38,000 in summer camp scholarships • Built the Wood Chaplain’s Cabin to support summer camp programs and provide year round respite for EDUSC clergy. • In partnership with the SC Bishop’s Public Education Initiative, held year three of Camp Adventures in Reading, which provided reading enrichment in the setting of a traditional summer camp for 22 4th and 5th graders who were identified as reading below grade level. • Hosted two successful Big Delicious Events which promote local eating and sustainable living. • Hosted a successful Fishing Tournament and several free family fishing clinics in conjunction with SC DNR. • Hosted two sessions of the fifth annual Camp Joy South Carolina, serving special needs adults with a mission “to help persons - campers, counselors and staff - develop a Christian attitude in their lives, which will enable us to enjoy the fellowship of one another in Christ.” • Hired several new staff members including Director of Marketing and Development Kara Dye, Challenge Course Coordinator Jason Hadden and Maintenance Supervisor Moses Jones. • Achieved 75% waste diversion through recycling and composting efforts. • Continued our Community Supported Agriculture program and signed on 12 families who purchased shares in our garden and picked them up weekly at St. Thaddeus in Aiken and St. John’s in Columbia. • Continued our internship program, developing leadership and trade skills in eight young adults. • Will host the 7th Annual Christmas Retreat for Military Families with the purpose of bringing military families together away from the exorbitant stress of military life to create a safe, relaxing, family centered environment. • Will have hosted over 4500 guests and served over 13,000 meals in our conference center.

For more information, please contact Executive Director Scott McNeely at 803.648.1817 or [email protected].

Certified Delegates to the 95th Diocesan Convention (*= attended)

Lay Delegates

Church Name City/Town Convocation First Name Last Name

St. Mark's, Chester Catawba David Claytor*

St. Mark's, Chester Catawba Elizabeth Claytor*

St. Paul's, Fort Mill Catawba Ed Reuille*

St. Paul's, Fort Mill Catawba Betty Allegretti*

St. Paul's, Fort Mill Catawba Lizann Rex*

St. Paul's, Fort Mill Catawba Rachel Hasty

St. Peter's, Great Falls Catawba Cynthia Davis*

St. Peter's, Great Falls Catawba Henry Starns

Christ Church, Lancaster Catawba Diane Dworak*

Christ Church, Lancaster Catawba Robert Horton

Christ Church, Lancaster Catawba Ernest Jenkins*

Christ Church, Lancaster Catawba Lisa Ann Stamper*

Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Catawba Susanne Okey*

Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Catawba Maggie McGill*

Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Catawba Barbara Pierce*

Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Catawba Phil Okey*

Church of the Good Shepherd, York Catawba Lori Ray*

Church of the Good Shepherd, York Catawba Janice Gilbert*

Church of the Good Shepherd, York Catawba Ike Waters*

Church of the Good Shepherd, York Catawba Renae Waters*

Trinity, Abbeville Foothills Lewis Ashley*

Trinity, Abbeville Foothills Cynthia Jefferies*

Grace, Anderson Foothills Janet Rippy*

Grace, Anderson Foothills Janet Williams* Grace, Anderson Foothills Melissa Langford*

Grace, Anderson Foothills Ken Cauley*

St. George's, Anderson Foothills Leo Smith

St. George's, Anderson Foothills Iris Campbell

St. George's, Anderson Foothills Mary Tavolacci

St. George's, Anderson Foothills Tony Wagoner

Holy Trinity, Clemson Foothills Cindy Thackham*

Holy Trinity, Clemson Foothills Lynn Smith*

Holy Trinity, Clemson Foothills Kirby Colson*

Holy Trinity, Clemson Foothills Aynsley Hartney*

All Saints, Clinton Foothills Dot Wilson*

All Saints, Clinton Foothills Howard Pierce*

All Saints, Clinton Foothills Oliver Roosevelt*

All Saints, Clinton Foothills Cindy Perry*

St. Michael's, Easley Foothills Pete Peters*

St. Michael's, Easley Foothills Margie Peters*

St. Michael's, Easley Foothills Carter Matthews*

St. Michael's, Easley Foothills Beth Dudley*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Bern Mebane*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Dena Benedict*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Mac Gentile*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Chris Klasing*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Nancy Kennedy*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Tillman McDonald*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Nelson Arrington*

Christ Church, Greenville Foothills Reg Brooker*

Church of the Redeemer, Greenville Foothills Steve Webb*

Church of the Redeemer, Greenville Foothills Betty Boesch* Church of the Redeemer, Greenville Foothills Judy Planck*

Church of the Redeemer, Greenville Foothills Rod Snelson*

St. Andrew's, Greenville Foothills Doug Barrett*

St. Andrew's, Greenville Foothills Sandy Bridgforth*

St. Andrew's, Greenville Foothills Kevin Kirkland*

St. Andrew's, Greenville Foothills Tony Knox*

St. Francis, Greenville Foothills Ginger Culbertson*

St. James, Greenville Foothills Janet Atkins*

St. James, Greenville Foothills Gail Burch*

St. James, Greenville Foothills George Lipscomb*

St. James, Greenville Foothills Ed Winkler*

St. Peter's, Greenville Foothills Mary Pauly*

St. Peter's, Greenville Foothills Phil Johnson*

St. Peter's, Greenville Foothills Barbara Ellis*

St. Peter's, Greenville Foothills Sue Bunnell*

St. Philip's, Greenville Foothills Ann Marie Jones*

St. Philip's, Greenville Foothills Cody Fuller

Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood Foothills Lucas McMillan*

Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood Foothills Craig Church*

Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood Foothills Sandra Lewis*

Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood Foothills Cathy Robertson*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer Foothills Clara Puras

Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer Foothills Loretta Tingle

Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer Foothills Scott McLallen*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer Foothills Michael Thomas*

Church of the Epiphany, Laurens Foothills Randall Traynham*

Church of the Epiphany, Laurens Foothills Graham Duncan*

Church of the Epiphany, Laurens Foothills Ann Cox* Church of the Epiphany, Laurens Foothills Reid Cox*

Church of the Ascension, Seneca Foothills Lou Leffler*

Church of the Ascension, Seneca Foothills John Hulsey*

Church of the Ascension, Seneca Foothills Betty Stephens*

Church of the Ascension, Seneca Foothills Linda Pressley*

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Foothills Gary Dicer*

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Foothills Sarah Swartz Beattie*

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Foothills Lynda Clark*

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Foothills Brown Garrett*

St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken Gravatt Chuck Weiss*

St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken Gravatt Beth Geogian*

St. Thaddeus, Aiken Gravatt Ed Schneider*

St. Thaddeus, Aiken Gravatt Thomas Huff

St. Thaddeus, Aiken Gravatt Kathie Fowler*

St. Thaddeus, Aiken Gravatt Sandra Bell*

St. Paul's, Batesburg Gravatt J. Robert Dunn*

St. Paul's, Batesburg Gravatt Kimberley Higgins*

All Saints', Beech Island Gravatt

St. Paul's, Graniteville Gravatt Amy O'Rourke*

St. Paul's, Graniteville Gravatt Sandra McGee*

St. Paul's, Graniteville Gravatt Traci Powers

St. Paul's, Graniteville Gravatt

St. Bartholomew's, N. Augusta Gravatt Chris Lehi*

St. Bartholomew's, N. Augusta Gravatt Mary Anne Park*

St. Bartholomew's, N. Augusta Gravatt Julia Stone*

St. Bartholomew's, N. Augusta Gravatt Michelle Warner*

Church of the Ridge, Trenton Gravatt Sarah Schwarz* Church of the Ridge, Trenton Gravatt Scotty Scott

Church of the Ridge, Trenton Gravatt Kathie Stallworth*

Church of the Ridge, Trenton Gravatt Penny Summer*

Church of the Ridge, Trenton Gravatt JoAnn Amos*

Church of the Ridge, Trenton Gravatt Jay Summer*

Grace, Camden Midlands Karen Eckford*

Grace, Camden Midlands Tina Lockhart*

Grace, Camden Midlands George Lane*

Grace, Camden Midlands Margaret Lane*

All Saints, Cayce Midlands Regina Ratterree*

All Saints, Cayce Midlands Will Washburn*

All Saints, Cayce Midlands Tracey Washburn*

All Saints, Cayce Midlands Gavin Kenner*

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Midlands Bertina Floyd

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Midlands Chuck Neubecker

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Midlands John Carpenter

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Midlands Monique Marty

Church of the Cross, Columbia Midlands Todd Bridge*

Church of the Cross, Columbia Midlands Tyrone Balls*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia Midlands Suzi Clawson*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia Midlands Robert Clawson*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia Midlands Cindi Scoppe*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia Midlands Hampton Saussy*

St. David's, Columbia Midlands Valerie Hinkley*

St. David's, Columbia Midlands Glenn Mitchell*

St. David's, Columbia Midlands Royal Roseberry*

St. David's, Columbia Midlands Carolyn Pozsik*

St. John's, Columbia Midlands Mary Dallas Moore* St. John's, Columbia Midlands Cope Fralick*

St. John's, Columbia Midlands Margaret Axson*

St. John's, Columbia Midlands Ann Ruderman*

St. Luke's, Columbia Midlands Herbert Bynoe*

St. Luke's, Columbia Midlands Joni James*

St. Luke's, Columbia Midlands Gwendolyn Meadows*

St. Luke's, Columbia Midlands Patricia Cokley*

St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Columbia Midlands Martin McWilliams*

St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Columbia Midlands Bruce Carter*

St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Columbia Midlands Patsy Myers*

St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Columbia Midlands Libby Nicholson

St. Mary's, Columbia Midlands Gary Miller*

St. Mary's, Columbia Midlands Lynda Neese*

St. Mary's, Columbia Midlands John Begg*

St. Mary's, Columbia Midlands Happy Begg*

St. Michael and All Angels, Columbia Midlands Lonnie Rosier*

St. Michael and All Angels, Columbia Midlands Stan Dellinger

St. Timothy's, Columbia Midlands Patricia Batten*

St. Timothy's, Columbia Midlands Elaine Sandberg*

St. Timothy's, Columbia Midlands Karen Goforth*

St. Timothy's, Columbia Midlands Bill Sandberg*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Tad Abrams*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Charles Bierbauer*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands David Danforth*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Phil Johnston*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Boykin Exum*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Ed Tilden*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Anne Runge* Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Midlands Rhonnie Newton*

St. Thomas, Eastover Midlands Calvin Woodard

St. Thomas, Eastover Midlands Ralph House

St. John's, Congaree Hopkins Midlands Bud McCaskill*

St. John's, Congaree Hopkins Midlands Annie Antley*

St. John's, Congaree Hopkins Midlands Mary Alice Anderson*

St. John's, Congaree Hopkins Midlands John Grimball*

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Midlands Carol Neuburger*

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Midlands Judy Gallagher

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Midlands Rosalind Funk*

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Midlands Edwina Winter*

St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville Midlands Raye Boyd*

St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville Midlands

St. Alban's, Lexington Midlands Rose Wilkins*

St. Alban's, Lexington Midlands Miranda DiMarco

St. Alban's, Lexington Midlands Mike Talley

St. Alban's, Lexington Midlands Pat Ellis

St. Luke's, Newberry Midlands Sandy Steffan*

St. Luke's, Newberry Midlands Susan Harrison*

St. Stephen's, Ridgeway Midlands Kathleen Harwood*

St. Stephen's, Ridgeway Midlands JoAnn Palmer*

St. John's, Winnsboro Midlands Janet Brakefield*

St. John's, Winnsboro Midlands Eleanor Deierlein*

St. John's, Winnsboro Midlands Debby Stidham

St. John's, Winnsboro Midlands Jessie Stidham

St. Margaret's, Boiling Springs Piedmont Ted Burnett*

St. Margaret's, Boiling Springs Piedmont Dave Collins

St. Margaret's, Boiling Springs Piedmont Steven Ashley* St. Margaret's, Boiling Springs Piedmont Scott Collins*

Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Piedmont Cynthia Glidden*

Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Piedmont Scott Glidden*

Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Piedmont Ellie Bird*

Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Piedmont Niccie Dearing*

Calvary, Glenn Springs Piedmont Sandra Shands*

Calvary, Glenn Springs Piedmont Claude Finney*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Piedmont Charlie King*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Piedmont Graham Hall

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Piedmont Dave Rodrick*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Piedmont Melissa Johnson*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Piedmont Martha Schwartz*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Piedmont

Church of the Epiphany, Spartanburg Piedmont Brenda Wood*

Church of the Epiphany, Spartanburg Piedmont Thomas Middleton*

St. Christopher's, Spartanburg Piedmont Kris Neely*

St. Christopher's, Spartanburg Piedmont Gary Horvath*

St. Matthew's, Spartanburg Piedmont Don Davis*

St. Matthew's, Spartanburg Piedmont Michelle Pierce*

St. Matthew's, Spartanburg Piedmont Grace Keller*

St. Matthew's, Spartanburg Piedmont Gail Stellar*

Church of the Nativity, Union Piedmont Caroline Barger

Church of the Nativity, Union Piedmont Becky Moore

Lay Members of Diocesan Executive Council

John Coleman*

Rick Dent*

Ed Greenleaf

Marie Martin* Larry Moore*

Susan Palmer*

Tom Stepp*

Benton Williamson

Lay Deputy to General Convention

Scooty Burch

Angela Daniel

Norah Grimball*

Mary Ann Park

Clergy Canonically Resident or Licensed and Placed in Diocesan Congregations

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Mark Abdelnour*

Church of the Epiphany, Laurens Paul Abernathy*

Forrest Anderson

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Debbie Apoldo*

James Barnhill

Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood Nicholas Beasley

St. Mary’s, Columbia Jill Beimdiek

John Bethell*

Christ Church, Greenville Jay Biedenharn*

Jeremy Blauvelt

St. David’s, Columbia Scotty Brock*

St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg Rob Brown*

John Brown

Christopher Bryce

St. Peter’s, Greenville Furman Buchanan*

Fred Byrd

Charles Cannon

Frank Carr Halcott Carter

Holy Trinity, Clemson Suz Cate*

St. Bartholomew’s, North Augusta Nan Cekuta*

Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Janice Chalaron*

George Chassey

Robert Chestnut

Christ Church, Greenville Bob Chiles*

Chris Clements

Richard Cockrell

Roy Cole

David Cooling

St. Peter’s, Greenville Marie Cope*

Chapel of the Holy Spirit, West Columbia Richard Crozier*

Jim Cullipher

Charles Davis, Sr.

All Saints’, Clinton Charles Davis, Jr.*

Tom Davis, Jr.

Thomas Davis

Church of the Cross, Columbia Johnnie Davis

St. Luke’s, Columbia Dianna Deaderick*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Dorian Del Priore*

Tom Diggs

St. Alban’s, Lexington Tom DiMarco*

Leslie Drake

Jerry DuBose

St. Michael’s, Easley Lee Dudley*

Robert Dunbar

Christ Church, Lancaster Nelson ‘Rocky’ Dworak* Lloyd Edwards

St. Andrew’s, Greenville Gary Eichelberger*

Bob Eldridge

Tim Ervolina*

William Feus

Babcock Fitch

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Mike Flanagan*

St. John’s, Columbia Scott Fleischer*

Charlie Foss

St. Paul’s, Fort Mill Sally Franklin*

Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Jenny Gettys*

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Alfredo Gonzalez*

Caroline Goodkind

Linda Gosnell

Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Pat Gotautas*

St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville Glenn Gould

Church of the Good Shepherd, York Bill Greeley

Calvin Griffin*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Paula Griffin*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Andrew Grosso*

Christ Church, Lancaster Gordon Hamilton*

St. John’s, Congaree, Hopkins Daniel Hank*

Rick Hanners

Grace Church, Anderson Jack Hardaway*

Herman Harris

Diocesan House, Columbia Jimmy Hartley*

Peter Hawes

Alice Haynes* Diocesan House, Columbia d’Rue Hazel*

Susan Heath*

Church of the Nativity, Union Wayman Henry*

St. Timothy’s, Columbia Tula Henson*

St. Paul’s, Batesburg Teddy Higgins*

St. James’, Greenville Al Hipp*

Rilla Holmes*

St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg Fergie Horvath*

Gravatt Convocation Jane Hostetter

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Ira Houck

Clyde Ireland

David Jackson

Grace Church, Anderson Mary Jeffers

St. Michael & All Angels’, Columbia Margaret Jennings Todd*

Sally Johnston

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Tim Jones*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Wayne Kinyon*

Dale Klitzke

St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs Alan Leonard*

Betsy Libbey

Bob Libbey

Susan Louttit- Hardaway*

Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia James Frazier Lyon IV*

Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Patsy Malanuk

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Slaven Manning*

Parker Marks

Cannon McCreary St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg Mia McDowell*

Stephen McGehee

Christ Church, Greenville Harrison McLeod*

Christ Church, Greenville Jeff Meadowcroft

Edward Meeks

Louis Miller

St. Mary’s, Columbia Alice Mills*

St. John’s, Columbia Fletcher Montgomery*

Harold Morgan*

St. Luke’s, Newberry Elizabeth Morgan*

Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Ned Morris*

Scotty Nead

St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Jim Neuberger*

Todd Oswald

Susan Parlier

Sally Parrott

Sue Perrin

St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia Chuck Petit

Raymond Phillips

Church of the Ascension, Seneca Deedie Phillips- Marshall

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Ann Pilat*

Ellen Francis Poisson, OSH*

St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia Susan Prinz*

St. Paul’s, Graniteville Doug Puckett*

Phil Purser

Lee Quinn

Holy Cross, Simpsonville Erin Rath* Georg Retzlaff

St. James, Greenville Stephen Roades*

Church of the Epiphany, Spartanburg Tom Rickenbaker*

Bob Riegel

Mary Moore Roberson

Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer Michael Schnatterly*

Eric Schnaufer

All Saints’, Cayce Patricia Sexton*

St. Michael & All Angels’, Columbia Charles Smith*

Dennis Smith

Layne Smith

St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia Mitchell Smith*

Calvary Church, Glenn Springs Paul Stricklin*

Janet Tarbox

St. Francis, Greenville Robert Taylor

Church of the Ridge, Trenton David Thompson

Tommy Tipton

Henry Tollison

St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg Jim Trimble*

Ken Tucker

Clay Turner

David Upton

St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken Dan Wagner*

Bishop Diocesan Andrew Waldo*

Charlotte Waldrop

Grace Church, Camden Pickett Wall

Bill Walters

Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia Fred Walters* Phil Webster

Kiah Webster

St. Stephen’s, Ridgeway Mark Werner

Laura White

Philip Whitehead

St. Thaddeus, Aiken Joseph Whitehurst*

Jane-Allison Wiggin-Nettles

Bill Wight

Susan Wight

Holy Trinity, Clemson Christopher Wilkerson*

Christ Church, Greenville Kellie Wilson*

St. Thaddeus, Aiken Grant Wiseman*

St. Philip’s, Greenville John Zellner

St. Luke’s, Columbia Jill Zook-Jones*

The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Statement of Mission Summary Report Final after Audit - December 2016 - 08.29.2017 December Monthly Budget Year-to-Date YTD Budget Annual Diocesan Resources (Income) 1 Episcopal Pledge Income (16%) $450,362 $219,675 $2,613,289 $2,636,100 99.13% $2,636,100 2 Support for Theological Ed. (Endowment) $3,602 $667 $8,153 $8,000 101.91% $8,000 3 Continuing Ed. for Clergy (Endowment) $610 $117 $1,382 $1,400 98.69% $1,400 4 Church Insurance for Risk Manager $0 $822 $9,868 $9,868 100.00% $9,868 5 Other Income $11 $13,856 $358 $166,271 0.22% $166,271 6 Total Revenue $454,586 $235,137 $2,633,050 $2,821,639 93.32% $2,821,639

Expenses: 21 Commission on Ministry $1,774 $4,271 $20,779 $51,250 40.54% $51,250 32 Commission on Christian Formation $22,896 $9,358 $63,958 $112,296 56.96% $112,296 46 Commission on Congregations $74,662 $85,918 $886,319 $1,031,011 85.97% $1,031,011 82 Commission on the Diocese $132,625 $95,606 $1,142,698 $1,147,272 99.60% $1,147,272 86 Commission on TEC & Anglican Communion $29,636 $32,051 $355,630 $384,615 92.46% $384,615 92 Commission on Mission & International Concerns $51,476 $7,933 $92,024 $95,195 96.67% $95,195 93 Total Expenses $313,070 $235,137 $2,561,409 $2,821,639 90.78% $2,821,639

94 Net (over)/under $141,516 $0 $71,641 $0 $0 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Statement of Mission Report Final after Audit - December 2016 - 08.29.2017

December Monthly Budget Year-to-Date YTD Budget Annual Diocesan Resources (Income) 1 Episcopal Pledge Income (16%) $450,362 $219,675 205.01% $2,613,289 $2,636,100 99.13% $2,636,100 2 Support for Theological Ed. (Endowment) $3,602 $667 540.32% $8,153 $8,000 101.91% $8,000 3 Continuing Ed. for Clergy (Endowment) $610 $117 523.23% $1,382 $1,400 98.69% $1,400 4 Church Insurance for Risk Manager $0 $822 0.00% $9,868 $9,868 100.00% $9,868 5 Other Income $11 $13,856 $358 $166,271 $166,271 6 Total Revenue $454,586 $235,137 $2,633,050 $2,821,639 93.32% $2,821,639

Expenses: Commission on Ministry 7 COM: Leadership Development $0 $83 0.00% $15 $1,000 1.47% $1,000

Ordained Ministry 8 Clergy Pre-Lenten Retreat $0 $167 0.00% $2,000 $2,000 100.00% $2,000 9 Fall Clergy Conference $88 $292 30.17% $3,448 $3,500 98.53% $3,500 10 Ministry of Clergy Spouses $0 $250 0.00% $423 $3,000.00 14.09% $3,000 11 Deacons $0 $104 0.00% $488 $1,250 39.07% $1,250 12 New Clergy Leadership Development $263 $146 180.00% $1,209 $1,750 69.10% $1,750 13 Clergy Continuing Education $0 $117 0.00% $0 $1,400 0.00% $1,400 14 Committee for Retired Clergy/Spouses $310 $100 310.45% $507 $1,200 42.29% $1,200

Discernment and Theological Ed. 15 COM Expenses $0 $0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% $0 16 Vocational Discernment $0 $313 0.00% $0 $3,750 0.00% $3,750 17 Deacon Formation Program $0 $17 0.00% $0 $200 0.00% $200 18 Seminarian Insurance $0 $1,875 0.00% $1,428 $22,500 6.35% $22,500 19 Theological Education Assistance $0 $667 0.00% $8,245 $8,000 103.06% $8,000 20 General Ordination Exams (GOEs) $0 $83 0.00% $1,500 $1,000 150.00% $1,000 21 Seminarian Travel $1,113 $58 1907.59% $1,515 $700 216.42% $700 22 Commission on the Ministry $1,774 $4,271 $20,779 $51,250 $51,250 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Statement of Mission Report Final after Audit - December 2016 - 08.29.2017

December Monthly Budget Year-to-Date YTD Budget Annual Commission for Christian Formation 23 Order of the Daughters of the King $1,696 $183 924.83% $2,196 $2,200 99.82% $2,200 24 Cursillo $333 $333 100.00% $4,013 $4,000 100.32% $4,000 25 Vocare ($200) $567 -35.26% $4,985 $6,807 73.24% $6,807 26 Children's Ministry $0 $233 0.00% $2,655 $2,800 94.82% $2,800 27 Youth Ministry $9,206 $2,926 314.60% $18,899 $35,116 53.82% $35,116 28 Young Adult Communities: Peer Ministers & Canterbury Ministries $9,510 $4,479 212.34% $24,363 $53,743 45.33% $53,743 29 Adult Formation Ministry $2,255 $386 584.47% $4,699 $4,630 101.48% $4,630 30 Safe Church Trainers $0 $58 0.00% $40 $700 5.75% $700 31 Community of Hope $96 $42 231.29% $463 $500 92.61% $500 32 Education for Ministry $0 $150 0.00% $1,646 $1,800 91.43% $1,800 33 Commission on Christian Formation $22,896 $9,358 $63,958 $112,296 $112,296

Commission on Congregations Hispanic Ministries 34 Mission for Hispanic Ministries - Upstate $6,167 $6,692 92.15% $80,300 $80,300 100.00% $80,300 35 St. Francis, Greenville - Hispanic Ministries $1,250 $1,250 100.00% $15,000 $15,000 100.00% $15,000 African American Ministries 36 Piedmont Convocation Shared Ministry $2,736 $2,777 98.50% $32,829 $33,329 98.50% $33,329 37 St. Thomas, Eastover $500 $500 100.00% $6,000 $6,000 100.00% $6,000 New Ways of Being Church 38 Church of the Cross, Columbia $1,250 $1,250 100.00% $16,250 $15,000 108.33% $15,000 Maintenance 39 St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken $625 $625 100.00% $7,500 $7,500 100.00% $7,500 40 All Saints', Beech Island $1,000 $1,000 100.00% $12,000 $12,000 100.00% $12,000 41 St. Christopher's, Spartanburg $2,275 $2,275 100.00% $27,300 $27,300 100.00% $27,300 Congregational & Stewardship Development 42 Coaches $758 $833 91.00% $7,402 $10,000 74.02% $10,000 43 Stewardship (TENS membership) $0 $125 0.00% $1,250 $1,500 83.33% $1,500 44 Subtotal - Congregation Support $16,561 $17,327 95.58% $205,830 $207,929 98.99% $207,929 Clergy Insurance 45 Group Long-Term Disability $2,396 $1,523 157.35% $14,673 $18,275 80.29% $18,275 46 Group Insurance - Active Clergy $47,653 $56,004 85.09% $568,301 $672,045 84.56% $672,045 47 Group Insurance - Retired $8,052 $11,064 72.78% $97,516 $132,762 73.45% $132,762 48 Subtotal - Clergy Insurance $58,102 $68,590 84.71% $680,489 $823,082 82.68% $823,082 49 Commission on Congregations $74,662 $85,918 $886,319 $1,031,011 $1,031,011 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Statement of Mission Report Final after Audit - December 2016 - 08.29.2017

December Monthly Budget Year-to-Date YTD Budget Annual Commission on the Diocese Office of the Bishop 50 Bishop Stipend $12,250 $12,250 100.00% $147,000 $147,000 100.00% $147,000 51 Bishop Pension $0 $2,205 0.00% $26,460 $26,460 100.00% $26,460 52 Bishop Insurance $1,589 $2,250 70.63% $17,016 $26,996 63.03% $26,996 53 Bishop's Staff Stipends & Benefits $54,933 $52,125 105.39% $603,996 $625,500 96.56% $625,500 54 Staff FICA $1,758 $1,848 95.16% $19,028 $22,176 85.80% $22,176 55 Short-term disability $85 $195 43.33% $1,613 $2,340 68.93% $2,340 56 Episcopal Visitations $550 $917 60.00% $12,700 $11,000 115.45% $11,000 57 Diocesan House Admin. Expenses $15,236 $9,717 156.80% $143,986 $116,600 123.49% $116,600 58 Bishop Travel, Continuing Ed. & Hospitality $5,694 $2,333 244.02% $27,124 $28,000 96.87% $28,000 59 Canon Staff Travel $1,626 $2,500 65.04% $19,974 $30,000 66.58% $30,000 60 Non-Canon Staff Conferences/Continuing Ed/Travel ** $1,614 $688 234.70% $12,089 $8,250 146.53% $8,250 61 Property manager shared with Trinity $1,000 $1,000 100.00% $12,000 $12,000 100.00% $12,000 62 DH Capital Maintenance Fund $0 $125 0.00% $0 $1,500 0.00% $1,500 63 Communications (e-DUSC, Web, on-line registratons) $1,185 $1,417 83.67% $15,710 $17,000 92.41% $17,000 64 Subtotal - Office of the Bishop $97,519 $89,569 $1,058,697 $1,074,822 $1,074,822 ** Note: This includes travel for Cange Coordinator of: $2,433 YTD

Bishop's Events: 65 Clergy Business Day $0 $71 0.00% $527 $850 61.98% $850 66 Ordinations - Diaconate $0 $0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% $0 67 Ordinations - Priesthood $53 $83 63.60% $786 $1,000 78.60% $1,000 68 Ordinations - Transitional Diaconate $0 $83 0.00% $1,641 $1,000 164.12% $1,000 69 Renewal of Vows $0 $83 0.00% $1,511 $1,000 151.08% $1,000 70 Celebrations of New Ministries $108 $42 259.20% $324 $500 64.80% $500 71 $161 $363 44.41% $4,789 $4,350 110.09% $4,350

Diocesan Institutions 72 All Saints', Clinton for facilities use $333 $333 100.00% $4,000 $4,000 100.00% $4,000 73 Gravatt $0 $83 0.00% $1,000 $1,000.00 100.00% $1,000 74 Univ. of the South School of Theology $333 $333 100.00% $4,000 $4,000 100.00% $4,000 75 $667 $750 88.89% $9,000 $9,000 100.00% $9,000 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Statement of Mission Report Final after Audit - December 2016 - 08.29.2017

December Monthly Budget Year-to-Date YTD Budget Annual Diocesan Convention 76 Diocesan Convention - Leadership Day & Business Day $29,911 $1,250 2392.85% $29,982 $15,000 199.88% $15,000 77 Convention Secretary $200 $200 100.00% $2,400 $2,400 100.00% $2,400 78 Diocesan Journal $0 $17 0.00% $0 $200 0.00% $200 79 $30,111 $1,467 2053.00% $32,382 $17,600 183.99% $17,600

Diocesan Executive Council 80 Diocesan Executive Council $850 $42 2040.00% $1,229 $500 245.85% $500 81 D.E.C. Orientation & Planning $3,243 $83 3891.44% $4,241 $1,000 424.11% $1,000 82 Audit & Accounting Services $0 $1,583 0.00% $17,125 $19,000 90.13% $19,000 83 Insurance - Property, Liability, Bond $75 $1,750 4.27% $15,235 $21,000 72.55% $21,000 84 $4,168 $3,458 120.51% $37,830 $41,500 91.16% $41,500

85 Commission on the Diocese $132,625 $95,606 138.72% $1,142,698 $1,147,272 99.60% $1,147,272

Comm. on The Episcopal Church & the Anglican Communion 86 Province IV Pledge $537 $541.67 99.06% $6,439 $6,500 99.06% $6,500 87 Diocesan Pledge to The Episcopal Church $28,840 $31,250 92.29% $346,076 $375,000 92.29% $375,000 88 Deputies to General & Synod Convention $260 $260 100.00% $3,115 $3,115 100.00% $3,115 89 Commission on TEC & Anglican Communion $29,636 $32,051 92.46% $355,630 $384,615 92.46% $384,615

Commission on Mission & International Concerns 90 Episcopal Relief & Development $0 $0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% $0 91 Millennium Development Goals (0.7% of total Income) $15,000 $1,250 1200.00% $15,000 $15,000 100.00% $15,000 92 World Mission Committee - Cange $35,515 $3,750 947.07% $45,000 $45,000 100.00% $45,000 93 World Mission: Ecuador $7,000 $583 1200.00% $7,000 $7,000 100.00% $7,000 94 Ecumenical Relations (L.A.R.C.U.M.) ($6,039) $1,016 -594.24% $10,184 $12,195 83.51% $12,195 95 Matthew 25 Outreach Grants $0 $667 0.00% $8,000 $8,000 100.00% $8,000 96 Race Relations $0 $250 0.00% $5 $3,000 0.17% $3,000 97 HIV/AIDS Committee $0 $417 0.00% $6,836 $5,000 136.71% $5,000 95 Commission on Mission & International Concerns $51,476 $7,933 648.89% $92,024 $95,195 96.67% $95,195

96 Total Expenses $313,070 $235,137 133.14% $2,561,409 $2,821,639 90.78% $2,821,639

97 Net (over)/under $141,516 $0 $71,641 $0 $0 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina 2018 SOM - As Approved by DEC on 09.09.2017

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DIOCESAN RESOURCES (Income) 1 Episcopal Pledge Assessments $3,232,010 $3,296,650 $64,640 2 Less: Allowance for Unaccepted Pledge Assessments ($581,762) ($571,650) $10,112 3 Episcopal Pledge Income A $2,650,248 $2,725,000 $74,752 4 Support for Theological Ed. (Endowment) $8,000 $8,000 $0 5 Continuing Ed. for Clergy (Endowment) $1,400 $1,400 $0 6 Church Insurance for Risk Manager B $9,868 $0 ($9,868) 7 Income from Diocesan Endowment Portfolio C $166,271 $175,671 $9,400 8 Voorhees Scholar Income D $0 $18,000 $18,000 9 Total Revenue $2,835,787 $2,928,071 $92,284 Notes: A The Diocesan Executive Council set the 2018 Episcopal Pledge at 16%, unchanged from 2017. B The Risk Manager stipend was discontinued as of Janaury of 2017 C Funds from various diocesan endowments funds will be used as needed to support congregational outreah and development (Lines 36-45) D Funding for the Voorhees Scholars is partially from a Province IV grant. Other grants are pending, and DEC voted to use endowment funds to support any shortfall. EXPENSES Commission on Ministry 10 COM: Leadership Development $5,000 $1,000 ($4,000)

Ordained Ministry 11 Clergy Pre-Lenten Retreat $5,000 $5,000 $0 12 Fall Clergy Conference $7,500 $7,500 $0 13 Ministry of Clergy Spouses $3,000 $3,000 $0 14 Deacons $2,500 $3,000 $500 15 New Clergy Leadership Development $521 $1,500 $979 16 Clergy Continuing Education $1,250 $1,380 $130 17 Committee for Retired Clergy/Spouses $3,607 $7,500 $3,893

Discernment & Theological Ed. 18 Vocational Discernment $2,688 $2,688 $0 19 Deacon Formation Program $1,600 $500 ($1,100) 20 Seminarian Insurance E $15,750 $13,500 ($2,250) 21 Theological Education Assistance $7,500 $8,020 $520 22 General Ordination Exams (GOEs) $4,235 $0 ($4,235) 23 NEW - Seminarian Retreat $0 $4,235 $4,235 24 Seminarian Travel $2,000 $1,500 ($500) 25 NEW - Seminarian Emergency Funds $0 $1,500 $1,500 26 Commission on Ministry $62,151 $61,823 ($328) Notes: E Seminarian insurance needs are an estimate. 1 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina 2018 SOM - As Approved by DEC on 09.09.2017

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Commission on Christian Formation 27 Order of the Daughters of the King $3,770 $4,000 $230 28 Cursillo $6,400 $6,400 $0 29 Vocare $7,000 $5,975 ($1,025) 30 Children's Ministry $2,640 $2,790 $150 31 Youth Ministry $31,291 $30,786 ($505) 32 Young Adult Communities: Campus Ministries $59,570 $60,616 $1,046 33 Adult Formation Ministry $6,780 $2,030 ($4,750) 34 Safe Church Trainers $1,140 $1,140 $0 35 Community of Hope $2,000 $2,000 $0 36 Education for Ministry $1,800 $1,800 $0 37 Commission on Christian Formation $122,391 $117,537 ($4,854)

Commission for Congregations Hispanic Ministries 38 Holy Cross, Simpsonville - Hispanic Ministries $40,150 $42,000 $1,850 39 St. Francis, Greenville - Hispanic Ministries $55,150 $55,150 $0 African American Ministries 40 Piedmont Convocation Shared Ministry $16,739 $0 ($16,739) 41 St. Thomas, Eastover $6,000 $6,000 $0 New Ways of Being Church 42 Church of the Cross, Columbia $18,000 $25,000 $7,000 43 Diocesan Curate Support $66,000 $66,000 $0 Continuing Support 44 St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken $45,000 $40,000 ($5,000) 45 All Saints', Beech Island $12,000 $6,500 ($5,500) 46 St. Christopher's, Spartanburg $27,300 $21,000 ($6,300) 47 Nativity, Union $16,090 $0 ($16,090) Congregational & Stewardship Development 48 Congregational Workshops $10,000 $10,000 $0 49 Congregational Vitality and Sustainability $0 $9,850 $9,850 50 Stewardship Workshops (TENS membership) $5,000 $5,000 $0 51 Subtotal - Mission Congregation Support $317,429 $286,500 ($30,929)

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Clergy Insurance 52 Group Long-Term Disability $19,189 $20,148 $959 53 Group Insurance - Active Clergy F $600,000 $630,000 $30,000 54 Group Insurance - Retired G $110,000 $115,500 $5,500 55 Subtotal - Clergy Insurance $729,189 $765,648 $36,459 56 Commission for Congregations $1,046,618 $1,052,148 $5,530 Notes: F Insurance expense is based on 2017 insurance budget amount increased by 5%. G Retiree Medicare Supplement rates are not known for 2017 so this line is an estimate based on 2016 budget amount increased by 5%.

Commission on Convocations 57 Commission on Convocations $0 $0 $0

Commission on the Diocese Office of the Bishop 58 Bishop Stipend $147,000 $159,200 $12,200 59 Bishop Pension $26,460 $28,656 $2,196 60 Bishop Insurance $28,640 $24,129 ($4,511) 61 Bishop's Staff Stipends & Benefits $625,500 $650,000 $24,500 62 Staff FICA $22,176 $23,100 $924 63 Short-term disability $2,340 $2,000 ($340) 64 Episcopal Visitations $11,000 $7,500 ($3,500) 65 Diocesan House Admin. (utilities, phones, computers, postage, supplies, etc.) $134,240 $134,240 $0 66 Bishop Travel, Continuing Ed. & Hospitality $30,000 $30,000 $0 67 Canons Travel $30,000 $27,500 ($2,500) 68 Non-Canon Staff Travel & Continuing Ed. $8,250 $8,250 $0 69 Property manager shared with Trinity $12,000 $12,000 $0 70 DH Capital Maintenance Fund $1,500 $10,000 $8,500 71 Communications (e-DUSC, Web, on-line registrations) $17,000 $29,000 $12,000 72 Subtotal - Office of the Bishop $1,096,106 $1,145,575 $49,469

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Bishop's Events: 73 Clergy Business Day $850 $1,500 $650 74 Ordinations - Diaconate $0 $0 $0 75 Ordinations - Priesthood $1,000 $1,000 $0 76 Ordinations - Transitional Diaconate $1,000 $1,000 $0 77 Renewal of Vows $1,500 $1,500 $0 78 Celebrations of New Ministries $500 $500 $0 79 Subtotal - Bishop's Events $4,850 $5,500 $650 Diocesan Institutions 80 All Saints', Clinton for facilities use $4,000 $4,000 $0 81 Still Hopes $1,000 $1,000 $0 82 Finlay House $1,000 $500 ($500) 83 Gravatt $1,000 $1,000 $0 84 Univ. of the South School of Theology (Sewanee) $4,500 $4,000 ($500) 85 Voorhees $500 $1,500 $1,000 86 Heathwood Hall Episcopal School $1,000 $1,000 $0 87 Kanuga $500 $1,000 $500 88 Subtotal - Diocesan Institutions $13,500 $14,000 $500 Diocesan Convention 89 Diocesan Convention - Leadership Day & Business Day $15,000 $20,000 $5,000 90 Convention Secretary $2,400 $2,400 $0 91 Diocesan Journal $0 $0 $0 92 Subtotal - Diocesan Convention $17,400 $22,400 $5,000 Diocesan Executive Council 93 Diocesan Executive Council $500 $1,000 $500 94 D.E.C. Orientation & Planning $1,500 $1,500 $0 95 Audit & Accounting Services $19,000 $20,000 $1,000 96 Insurance - Property, Liability, Bond $21,000 $21,000 $0 97 NEW - Real Property Expenses $0 $32,198 $32,198 98 Subtotal - Diocesan Executive Council $42,000 $75,698 $33,698

99 Commission on the Diocese $1,173,856 $1,263,173 $89,317

4 The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina 2018 SOM - As Approved by DEC on 09.09.2017

2017 SOM Approved 2018 SOM — As Approved 2018 Requests Notes by Convention by DEC 09.9.2017 vs 2017 SOM

Comm. on The Episcopal Church & The Anglican Communion 100 Province IV Pledge H $6,500 $6,500 $0 101 Diocesan Pledge to The Episcopal Church I $330,000 $259,540 ($70,460) 102 Deputies to General & Synod Convention $9,500 $15,000 $5,500 103 NEW - Lambeth Conference $5,000 $5,000 104 Comm. on The Episcopal Church & The Anglican Communion $346,000 $286,040 ($59,960) Notes: H The Province IV Pledge has been estimated based on .345% of the 2015 total adjusted operating income reported to TEC. The pledge to TEC has been estimated based on 15% of the 2016 diocesan income for operations after a deduction for the cost of active clergy I insurance and a $150,000 exemption amount set by TEC.

Commission on Mission & International Concerns 105 Episcopal Relief & Development $1,000 $5,000 $4,000 106 Sustainable Development (Millennium) Goals $19,000 $19,000 $0 107 World Mission Committee - Cange $43,500 $50,000 $6,500 108 World Mission: Ecuador $7,000 $7,000 $0 109 Ecumenical Relations $14,350 $14,350 $0 110 NEW - Camp AIR (Adventures in Reading) $5,000 $5,000 111 Matthew 25 Outreach Grants $8,000 $16,000 $8,000 112 Race Relations $10,000 $10,000 $0 113 HIV/AIDS Committee $5,000 $3,000 ($2,000) 114 Voorhees Scholars Program J $0 $18,000 $18,000 115 Commission on Mission & International Concerns $107,850 $147,350 $39,500 J Funding for the Voorhees Scholars is partially from a Province IV grant. Other grants are pending, and DEC voted to use endowment funds to support any shortfall.

116 Total Expenses $2,858,866 $2,928,071 $69,205 117 Net (over)/under ($23,079) $0 $23,079

5 Bishop’s 1st Quarter Report - 2017

The Rt. Rev. Andrew Waldo Eighth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Report for Diocesan Executive Council First Quarter 2017

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In the Bishop’s First Quarter Report of 2017 you will learn about the many ways we the Diocese have been building relationships and community. The first quarter brought opportunities in the areas of race and reconciliation and congregational development. Bishop Waldo undertook a pilgrimage to Ghana with Presiding Bishop Curry to visit transitional slave camps and slave castles. The trip was part of healing work around our Church’s history with slavery. Trinity Cathedral offered a series in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in which the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee facilitated dialogue. Clergy took part in SHIFT training at the end of January. Participating clergy are enthusiastic about the dialogue they will bring to their churches that leads to common mission in their communities, enriching the health of their parishes. Bishop Waldo hosted a luncheon for new clergy.

The Diocese has a new institution – The Episcopal Church Home at York Place. Having acquired the property of York Place from Thompson Child and Family Focus at the end of December 2016, Bishop Waldo and the executive director of Thompson sent out a joint letter to more than 7,000 supporters of our former mission at York Place. There are myriad opportunities for community and relationship building across the Diocese and in the larger community with the coming reinstitution of ministry at York Place, a place dear to the hearts of many in South Carolina.

Lay leadership and clergy enjoyed opportunities to connect through formation through an e-Formation Regional Boot Camp (Center for the Ministry of Teaching at VTS) sponsored by The Episcopal Church in South Carolina and EDUSC. Workshops were focused on building community and offering formation through digital media. Clergy prepared for Lent with reflection and fellowship time at the pre-Lenten clergy retreat at Camp Gravatt in February. Br. David Vryhof from the Society of St. John the Evangelist was the keynoter, using the 5 Marks of Love theme. He also offered individual spiritual direction for clergy.

Regarding ministry in Haiti, the Diocesan Staff, with the help of the chancellors, is beginning to work with individual parishes to ensure that parish Haiti ministries are supported by policy and procedure in compliance with 501(c)3 tax law. The system for sending funds to École Bon Sauveur in Cange continues to work and the World Missions Committee is hoping to build closer relationship with students and teachers through a Support a Student fundraising effort.

Network building across the Diocese continues through the reintroduction of The Crosswalk. EDUSC is updating its diocesan-wide mailing list and individuals are sending in requests to receive the Crosswalk. The next issue is due to be printed at the end of the month. We hope that by telling our diocesan-wide and church-wide story we will build a stronger community.

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A. Prayer, Worship and Dialogue

Building Relationships and Community through dialogue

 Race and Reconciliation Pilgrimage in Ghana  Series on Race and Reconciliation at Trinity Cathedral  SHIFT training for clergy  New Clergy Luncheon  Prayers during Election time

Dialogue in the Community and the World – In January, Bishop Waldo participated in a pilgrimage to Ghana with Presiding Bishop Curry. Bishop Curry led a group of brother and sister bishops along with current and former members of Episcopal Relief & Development’s Board of Directors. In addition to visiting asset-based community development programs in the northern part of the Ghana, the pilgrimage toured several historical sites including the Elmina and Cape Coast slave forts. Getting in touch with the roots of our history with slavery was to foundation of deep conversation on reconciliation. Prayers for the newly elected and for the nation were sent out during inauguration time. It is important that we, as Christians, go out into the world prepared to listen with love to those with whom we have differences.

Dialogue Within EDUSC – In the first quarter of 2017, dialogue with the Diocese has focused on race and reconciliation and on being the church in the world. Trinity Cathedral held a series of events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One evening event featured members of the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee facilitating table conversations based on a model that helped to heal conflict in the House of Bishops. Canon Hazel arranged a SHIFT training for clergy in January, giving them a chance to engage in dialogue about discernment for the vocation of their individual parishes. Bishop Waldo hosted a luncheon for new clergy (new to the Diocese and the newly ordained) to foster relationships and trust. Bishop Waldo also presented his vision for the diaconate and information about his visitations, which were followed by rich discussion.

B. Formation, Vocation and Teaching Building Relationships and Community through formation and teaching

 Christian Formation Regional Boot Camp  Clergy Transition  Pre-Lenten Clergy Retreat  Happening #77  Facebook Intensive and InDesign Boot Camp  Campus Ministry Task Force  Vestry retreat facilitation

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Also in January, EDUSC and The Episcopal Church in South Carolina co-sponsored an e-Formation (Center for the Ministry of Teaching at VTS) Boot Camp at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, and organized by Canon Wilson. The focus of the Conference was telling out stories and being formed by the Church through the tools digital media has to offer. Workshop topics included the use of social media, building vibrant church websites, and curating formation resources online. Heathwood Hall’s hospitality is greatly appreciated.

The pre-Lenten Clergy Retreat was held in February at Camp Gravatt. Br. David Vryhof from the Society of St. John the Evangelist was the keynoter. He also offered individual spiritual direction to clergy. His teaching was on the program sponsored by SSJE this Lent called the 5 Marks of Love. EDUSC has been able to offer a custom workbook to go along with the curriculum through SSJE. Clergy received this resource with enthusiasm (3,000 copies were handed out and are using it in their parishes the Lenten season. SHIFT training provided resources for congregation to discern their vocations as parishes. Happening #77 in EDUSC is going on at Camp Gravatt as DEC meets, enriching the formation and spiritual discernment of our youth.

In the fourth quarter of 2016, Canon Graves and Director of Communications at Trinity Cathedral, Addie Thompson, organized the “EDUSC Communicators” group. This group is designed to build community and to share resources among those responsible for communications in their parishes. In the first quarter of 2017, EDUSC Communicators sponsored a Facebook Intensive at Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, which delved deeply into using social media as a medium through which to share our stories and the Gospel with the community. The group also hosted a three-day InDesign Boot Camp at Trinity Cathedral, which reached out to the wider community. Participants included Episcopal Communicators from areas of the Southeast, as well as church communicators from other denominations.

Canon Hazel facilitated several vestry retreats in the first quarter, and continues to offer opportunities to all parishes to reach out to the Diocese for vestry resourcing. This resourcing facilitates healthy vestry relationships and builds clear identification of leadership roles in parishes.

As a result of discussion at the 94th Diocesan Convention, a Campus Ministry Task Force has been formed and has held its first meeting: Christina Boyd, St. James, Greenville; Suz Cate, Holy Trinity, Clemson; Dorian Del Priore, St. Peter’s, Greenville; Jimmy Hartley, St. David’s, Columbia; Lauri Sojourner, St. Thaddeus, Aiken; Bryan Townsend, Our Saviour, Rock Hill; Claire Walters, St. David’s, Columbia

C. Witness, Common Mission and Service to the World

Building Relationships and Community through common mission

 Haiti Mission  Diocesan Disaster Relief Committee  Fellowship of SC Bishops Prayer Service  Central Midlands Justice Ministry  New church websites

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Efforts continue to support École Bon Sauveur in Cange, Haiti, and to find new partners to help with the ministry. The World Missions Committee has developed a Support a Student program, for which it seeks DEC approval, to allow us to deepen our relationships with the people of Cange while adding momentum to the school’s ability to operate.

The Diocesan Disaster Relief Committee continues its organization efforts, having updated policy for the use of our Diocesan disaster relief trailer and connecting volunteers through SCVOAD (SC Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) and Episcopal Relief and Development. The Fellowship of SC Bishops (formerly LARCUM) held its annual ecumenical prayer service in January at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Columbia. There was a strong turnout from each of the denominations (as well as some from other faiths), especially poignant because it brought people of faith together in prayer during a divisive time - the eve of the presidential inauguration.

A new organization has started in the Midlands in the past year – now incorporated as the Central Midlands Justice Ministry. Modeled on a nationwide program, this ministry brings people of all denominations and faith together to hold leadership accountable to caring for God’s people. Some of our congregations are connecting with the ministry and building relationships across the community. A Charleston Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) has been in operation for five years and been very successful in its efforts. Another effort of common mission happening in the first quarter is the resourcing of parishes to re-do their websites to reflect the story of who they are, especially the mission work they do in their communities.

D. Stewardship of People, Place and Money

Building Relationships and Community through new ministry of place

 Episcopal Church Home at York Place  Haiti ministries  Connecting through the Crosswalk  TENS Network resourcing  Up-to-date record keeping

The Diocese has a new institution – The Episcopal Church Home at York Place. Having acquired the property at the end of 2016, EDUSC seeks to minister to the people in the York community in the tradition of York Place. Ministry proposals are being received, including one from Still Hopes and all of which will involve the important mission of working with children. People from across the State are overjoyed as they receive the news that the York Place property will once again be alive with ministry in the Diocese.

Diocesan Staff and Chancellors have begun working with parishes to update policy and procedure for the individual Haiti ministries of our parishes. In addition to the Diocesan mission of “Education in Cange and the Water System,” our parishes have long-term connections with surrounding villages in Cange.

The Crosswalk diocesan magazine was reinstituted in the fourth quarter of 2016. The response has been entirely positive for the decision to bring it back. Our mailing company, Trevett’s is working on updating the diocesan mailing list of communicants, including email addresses, and people are signing up via an online subscription form to receive the Crosswalk in the format of their choice – print or electronic. We

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Bishop’s 1st Quarter Report - 2017 hope to build a strong sense of place and belonging by connecting across the Diocese with the Crosswalk.

Resource information related to the TENS Network for Stewardship was provided to all congregations. These resources include the opportunity to attend the TENS Conference, as well as articles the help congregations with managing stewardship campaigns, finances and more. Work continues in keeping records up-to-date, especially parish officers, so that we can facilitate efficient communication with the leadership in our parishes.

Important dates and events from Bishop Waldo’s calendar

 January 5, 2017 – Bishop travelled to Gravatt, Aiken to attend and participate in Seminarian Retreat  January 11, 2017 – Bishop travelled to Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, to be celebrant at Chapel.  January 14, 2017 – Bishop travelled to St. Matthews, Spartanburg for a Race & Reconciliation Committee meeting.  January 15, 2017 – Visitation, Church of Epiphany, Spartanburg  January 15, 2017 – MLK Service, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia  January 17, 2017 – KOSMOS, Spigner House, Columbia  January 19, 2017 – Fellowship of SC Bishops’ Prayer Service, Reception & Dinner, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Columbia  January 20-29, 2017 – Bishop travelled to Ghana with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Pilgrimage to the slave castles, Race/Reconciliation  February 2, 2017 – Priesthood Ordination at St. David’s, Columbia  February 3, 2017 – HBCU Task Force Group Meeting at Voorhees College, Denmark, SC  February 5, 2017 – Visitation, St. Timothy’s, Columbia  February 6 – 8, 2017 – Bishop Peer Group Meeting, St. Louis, MO  February 9, 2017 – Midlands Clericus, St. John’s, Columbia  February 9, 2017 – Enriching Your Retirement Lunch with Retired Clergy, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia  February 10, 2017 – Lunch with Bishop Duvall, Columbia  February 12, 2017 – Visitation, St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken  February 16, 2017 – DEC Executive Committee Meeting, Columbia  February 17-19, 2017 – Cange Symposium, Clemson  February 19, 2017 – Visitation, Holy Trinity, Clemson  February 20th – 22nd, 2017, Pre-Lenten Clergy Retreat, Gravatt, Aiken  February 26, 2017 – Visitation, Church of the Cross, Columbia  February 26- March 7, 2017 – SSJE Lenten Retreat, Cambridge, MA  March 8, 2017 – Lenten Series, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, SC  March 8, 2017 - Regional Planning Committee for AOC, Lallie Lloyd, Columbia  March 9, 2017 – New Clergy Luncheon, Palmetto Club, Columbia  March 9 – 5, 2017 – Spring House of Bishops Meeting, Kanuga, North Carolina  March 18, 2017 – Diocesan Executive Council, All Saints, Clinton  March 19, 2017 – Visitation, St. Michael & All Angels, Columbia  March 21, 2017 – KOSMOS, Riverbank Zoo, Columbia

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 March 22, 2017 – Celebrate Chapel, Mead Hall, Aiken SC  March 26, 2017 – Visitation, St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville, SC  March 28, 2017 – Fellowship of SC Bishops meeting, ELCA Synod, Columbia, SC  March 28, 2017 – CAC-CPD, Columbia, SC

Transition Status Report First Quarter 2017

Congregation Position Status Catawba: St. Mark’s, Chester ¼ time priest Sunday Supply St. Peter’s, Great Falls ¼ time priest Sunday Supply Foothills: All Saints’, Clinton Rector The Rev. Charles Davis, Jr. St. George’s, Anderson Rector Developing Profile Holy Trinity, Clemson Assistant Mr. Chris Wilkerson Gravatt: All Saints, Beech Island ¼ time Sunday Supply Priest-in-charge St. Augustine, Aiken Vicar The Rev. Dan Wagner St. Bartholomew’s, Rector Interviewing candidates North Augusta Midlands: Grace, Camden Rector Interviewing Finalists St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Rector Interviewing Candidates Columbia The Rev. Tom Nicoll, Interim St. Thomas, Eastover ¼ time priest Letter of Agreement pending St. Luke’s, Columbia Rector The Rev. Jill Zook-Jones, Interim Church of the Cross, ¼ time priest Letter of Agreement pending Columbia Piedmont: Epiphany, Spartanburg ¼ time priest Letter of Agreement pending Nativity, Union ¼ time priest Sunday Supply

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The Rt. Rev. Andrew Waldo Eighth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Report for Diocesan Executive Council Second Quarter 2017

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The second quarter of 2017 brought growth in communication and ministry through the Diocesan Executive Council and Bishop’s Mutual Ministry Review and in Race and Reconciliation work, through the Bishop’s Race and Reconciliation Committee and a heightened focus by the Fellowship of SC Bishops on reconciliation. Bishop Waldo attended a Bishops United Against Gun Violence Conference where he gained insight on ways to dialogue about gun violence.

Opportunities for formation and raising up leadership filled the second quarter. With an ordination June 17, Renewal of Vows, New Clergy Training, Clergy Business Day, Campus Ministry and Youth Events, the staff, clergy and communicants of the Diocese have been engaged in growth in community with each other and with their bishop.

The Diocesan ministry in Cange, Haiti is undergoing a major shift in the second quarter. As of June 30, 2017, EDUSC will no longer cover the administrative costs of running Ecole Bon Sauveur, the school it helped build nearly 40 years ago. The time has come, after the withdrawal of the main source of funding, Partners in Health, Boston in 2013, for our school to become sustainable by finding new corporate partners and by working with the Diocese of Haiti.

The SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative, in addition to discerning an increased call to reconciliation, made continued efforts in the second quarter to build relationships with legislators and to support teachers in public schools via partial sponsorship of the SC Teacher of the Year Dinner. Efforts are being made to work more closely with Voorhees College, an Episcopal HBCU and Institution of both South Carolina dioceses. The Initiative has plans to develop an ecumenical mentor program for middle schoolers, to encourage them to attend college.

Communications within the Diocese are increasing. Two more parishes have launched modern websites to aid in getting the word out about their mission and the group of EDUSC Communicators is hosting a crisis communications workshop in June for communicators, clergy and others who may find themselves in the place of serving as spokesperson for a parish.

Opportunities to express good stewardship this quarter lie in studies into the best use of the property of the Episcopal Church Home at York Place, as well as in the discernment and creation of new policies and best financial practices in conjunction with Diocesan auditors.

The Rt. Rev. Andrew Waldo Eighth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Report for Diocesan Executive Council Third Quarter 2017

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The third quarter of 2017 has been full, focused on reconciliation, missional expansion and outreach. The ministries and dialogue in the third quarter are helping to form practices of discipleship for the Diocese. Dialogue has been about racial reconciliation, both in the Diocese and in The Episcopal Church. Two new denominations, C.M.E. and A.M.E. Zion, joined the ecumenical efforts of the Fellowship of SC Bishops, several of our parishes have become engaged in justice ministry work and the themes of our Fall Clergy Conference and Leadership Day at Diocesan Convention are centered on racial reconciliation.

Our Diocesan Race and Reconciliation is looking to expand its membership and its mission. The members of the committee are taking the lead of programming for the Clergy Conference and are designing two workshop for Leadership Day. Matthew 25 grants were awarded this quarter and the committee is looking to expand its reach next year for parish outreach grants. The Diocesan Disaster Relief Committee is building membership, taking on new projects and getting organized for relief as this hurricane season is right upon us.

Campus ministry remains a Diocesan priority. The Campus Ministry Task Force held a retreat this quarter and looks forward to strategically planning the expansion and fulfillment of our vision to have robust campus ministries at our colleges and universities. In addition, plans for expansion and ministry at the Episcopal Church Home at York Place are in full swing. They will examine how best to serve the community in York. Several of our Midlands area churches has become involved in ecumenical and interfaith justice ministry and community organizing work, taking the Church out into the community and building relationships with the many faith communities in the Midlands.

Although our ministry in Cange, Haiti has become smaller and more focused, the third quarter brought successful completion to our commitment to fund our school’s teacher salaries. The SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative held its largest session of Camp AIR (Adventures in Reading) at Camp Gravatt. The Initiative is gearing up for a national symposium on public education at Trinity Cathedral in January, which will feature the Presiding Bishop as keynoter.

In the third quarter we welcomed a new Diocesan staff member, The Rev. Jimmy Hartley, Canon for Christian Formation, Congregational Vitality and Missional Communities. Jimmy brings a wealth of experience, ideas and passion to our staff.

Throughout all of this dynamic change, we have worked with our auditors and staff to review and refine all Diocesan financial policy and procedures, establishing a stronger foundation from which to serve our congregations institutions and communities.

Bishop’s Second Quarter Report

A. Prayer, Worship and Dialogue

 Racial Reconciliation o Fellowship of SC Bishops Meeting with DART o Justice Ministry Conference in Cincinnati o Race and Reconciliation Retreat August o Clergy Conference September o Leadership Day Planning o Bishops’ Dialogue October

Dialogue this quarter has been focused on racial reconciliation. On July 6, the Fellowship of SC Bishops gathered at the UMC, SC Conference offices in Columbia to talk about reconciliation and ways in which their denominations, as well as the Central Midlands and Charleston Area Justice Ministries can work together. Two new denominations were represented at this meeting and have joined the ecumenical partnership – Bishop James Walker of the C.M.E. Church and Dr. Victor Wilson, who represented Bishop Bonnie Hines on behalf of the A.M.E. Zion Church. Diverse table groups gathered to dialogue about relationship and respect, and the bishops laid groundwork for future work together. A week later, at Bishop Waldo’s request, 11 Episcopal clergy and laity (including members of the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee) traveled to Xavier University in Cincinnati for faith-based community organizing training with DART, the mother organization for the two Justice Ministries.

In August, the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee held its annual retreat at Camp Gravatt. The group discussed plans for expansion of membership and action. The Committee members took the lead on the programming for the September Clergy Conference at Kanuga and are organizing two workshops at Diocesan Convention Leadership Day in November. Also coming up in the fourth quarter is the Fellowship of SC Bishops’ Dialogue. The keynoter is Dr. Drew G.I. Hart, author of The Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism. Bishop Waldo encourages all DEC members to attend.

B. Formation, Vocation and Teaching

 EYE July – PEACE  Peer Minister Orientation  Campus Ministry Task Force  Camp Gravatt – Scott McNeely

The third quarter was a busy one for youth and young adult formation. Bishop Waldo attended the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) in Oklahoma City. PEACE was the theme of the triennial event. Participants held prayer services at the site of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Young adult ministries geared up for the fall. Peer minister orientation helped get our young adult campus ministry leaders on board as the Campus Ministry Task Force held a retreat to work toward a clergy-run, expanded campus ministries program in the universities in our diocese.

The Campus Ministry Peer Minister’s orientation was held in May. The focus on this orientation is to offer leadership develop and programmatic tools that may assist in the pastoral and communal needs of each campus ministry. The orientation also offered tools and “best practices” for communicating and inviting young adults to engage in the community. The orientation also the peer ministers and wonderful opportunity to get to know one another and to discuss ways in which the different campus ministries may connect with one another.

The Campus Ministry Task Force held a retreat in August with the intention of discerning vision and focus for these ministries. With the diocesan vision of making, equipping, and sending mature Disciples of Christ in the forefront of the task force’s time together, a vision statement was prayerfully conceived:

Canterbury ministry is a Christian community in the Episcopal /Anglican tradition that makes disciples, transforms lives, and supports young adults through fellowship, worship, and service.

Visitations to other campus ministries/dioceses, recommendations to be made to DEC, and an address to be given to the diocesan convention are the current tasks of this taskforce.

Lauri Sojourner, former Executive Director of Camp Gravatt, offered her resignation as she accepted a new call to Lake Logan Conference Center in the Diocese of Western North Carolina. Mr. Scott McNeely, former Director of Operations at Camp Gravatt, accepted an offer to become the Executive Director. Scott’s enthusiasm and commitment to The Episcopal Church and to the Diocese bring a wealth of possibilities for partnership in the future.

C. Witness, Common Mission and Service to the World

 Haiti ministries  SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative o Camp AIR o AOC Symposium  Central Midlands Justice Ministry  Communications  Matthew 25  Disaster Relief

The commitment to fulfill teacher salaries for Ecole Bon Sauveur (EBS) through June 2017 has been completed. The World Missions Committee meets this quarter to determine the future of our ministry in Cange. Short-term plans include using SOM funds to maintain the water system in Cange and assist with education in the area in smaller ways, such as providing books or food for EBS. Work on SC public education continues. Camp AIR was held at Camp Gravatt in July. More than 20 children attended to receive help with reading and to have an opportunity to go to camp they otherwise would not have. This was the third year of this program we hope will grow in years to come.

EDUSC is also hosting, with the help of Trinity Cathedral and a planning team of SC education professionals, the All Our Children National Symposium. Work has been underway all the third quarter to prepare for this event January 16 – 18, 2018, at which our Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry will be the keynoter. The goal of the symposium is to better understand and enact ways in which the Church can make a significant difference in education equity. Members of the Central Midlands Justice Ministry and the Fellowship of SC Bishops will be invited to take part in this event, making it an ecumenical conference.

Several EDUSC parishes have joined the Central Midlands Justice Ministry, whose goal is to hold leadership accountable for the well-being and fair treatment of all of God’s people. The parishes involved begin the listening process this fall, which helps to determine what issues in our greater metropolitan area are of concern for our citizens. EDUSC parishes committed include Trinity Cathedral, St. Luke’s, Columbia, and St. Michael and All Angels. This ministry is an ecumenical effort across a broad spectrum of denominations and faiths and is an example of the Church’s moving from being attractional to missional (from the SHIFT program). It exemplifies the church working in the community. The relationships are a formative tool for discipleship. Communications and community building as part of it has been enhanced by the relationship formed in the Justice Ministry and in ecumenical partnerships. For example, hurricane preparedness communication has been a team effort among several denominations.

Matthew 25 grants were awarded this quarter for parish mission initiatives. Chair of the Committee, The Rev. Mary Jeffers is building up the committee and has plans in place to expand this program, encouraging parishes to seek out the needs of their communities and serve them.

The Rev. Tim Ervolina, Chair of the Diocesan Disaster Relief Committee and Diocesan Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) Coordinator is working hard to put procedures in place as a hurricane bears down on us this weekend of our meeting. The Diocesan Disaster Trailer has been restocked with tools, parishes have offered housing to Episcopalians in the Lowcountry. Efforts are underway to take trips either to Texas, Louisiana or to stay within South Carolina and Georgia, depending on the effects of Hurricane Irma and after assessment by officials and disaster relief organizations of the greatest need. Communicants of EDUSC are encouraged to donate to Episcopal Relief and Development and to sign up to volunteer on ERD’s Ready to Serve database.

D. Stewardship of People, Place and Money

 Episcopal Church Home at York Place  Evaluation and Review of Financial Policy  Resourcing Congregations with property issues  Sewanee Capital Campaign

Plans for ministry ventures at the Episcopal Church Home at York Place are in motion. Discernment is underway for a possible arrangement with Still Hopes. Plans include examining the needs and concerns of the community in York. Diocesan enthusiasm for ministry at York Place is high.

The Diocesan office went through the annual audit in the second quarter. Valuable evaluation and review is underway and is guiding the refinement of financial policy and procedure in the office. The staff has worked hard to organize and polish procedures in their areas of ministry. The financial review has been helpful in resourcing congregations with property issues. Stewardship of The University of the South School of Theology is important this quarter and will continue to be next quarter. The school of Theology is moving back toward the center of the campus and the university is in the midst of a large capitol campaign. As an owning diocese, our hope is to support the A Stronger Truer Sewanee capitol campaign with vigor.

E. Office of the Bishop

 Diocesan Staff and Coordinator Transitions

Name Position The Rev. Jimmy Hartley Canon for Christian Formation, Called to Diocesan House effective Congregational Vitality and Missional August 1, 2017 Communities

A mold issue has been discovered on the first floor of the Alexander Diocesan House. Quotes have just been gathered and we hope to have the work to rectify the problem completed by the first of the year.

Important dates and events from Bishop Waldo’s calendar

 July 6, 2017, Fellowship of SC Bishops – Race & Reconciliation, United Methodist Church, Columbia  July 10 – 14, 2017, EYE, Oklahoma  July 14 – 15, 2017, Ordination and Consecration, Duke University, Durham, NC  July 16, 2017, Visitation, St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg  July 19, 2017, Meeting with Scott McNeely, Gravatt, Aiken  July 22, 2017, Bishops Meet with Christian Formation Commission, All Saints, Clinton  July 27, 2017, Visit Elementary Camp and Camp Air, Gravatt, Aiken  July 27, 2017, Vestry Meeting, Trinity, Cathedral , Columbia  July 29, 2017, Race & Reconciliation Meeting, All Saints’, Clinton  July 30, 2017, Visitation, St. James, Greenville  August 2, 2017, Meeting with Richard Crozier, Columbia  August 17, 2017, Central Midlands Justice Ministry Clergy Luncheon, Columbia  August 18-19, 2017, Race and Reconciliation Committee Retreat, Gravatt, Aiken  August 20, 2017, Visitation, St. Paul’s, Batesburg  August 25 – 26, 2017, Canterbury Task Force Retreat, Gravatt, Aiken  August 27, 2017, Visitation, Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer  September 6, 2017, Dinner with Confirmands, St. Mary’s, Columbia  September 9, 2017, Diocesan Executive Council, All Saints, Clinton  September 10, 2017, Visitation, St. Mary’s, Columbia  September 20 – 27, 2017, House of Bishops Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska Transition Status Report Third Quarter 2017

Bishop’s Second Quarter Report

A. Prayer, Worship and Dialogue

 Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) and Bishop’s Mutual Ministry Review  Race and Reconciliation Committee  PIV Bishops and Synod Meeting  Bishops United Against Gun Violence (BUAGV) Conference  SHIFT training for clergy

o Diocesan Executive Council and Bishop’s Mutual Ministry Review – DEC and the Bishop held their annual Mutual Ministry Review at Camp Gravatt on May 6 and identified ministry trends and expectations that will be incorporated into the Council’s work over the coming year. Key areas include relationships with our diocesan institutions, discipleship development, and leadership development. o The Race and Reconciliation Committee has met twice in the second quarter following its work in January at Trinity Cathedral in honor of Martin Luther King. On Sunday, May 21, Bishop Waldo held a discussion about his trip to Ghana in conjunction with his visitation to Trinity Cathedral, Columbia. o PIV Bishop’s Meeting and Synod meeting will take place next week, June 5 – 9 at Kanuga Camp and Conference Center o Bishops United Against Gun Violence Conference o SHIFT: Numerous congregations participated in the SHIFT: Three Big Moves for the 21st Century Church during Lent. Canon Hazel will follow-up with the congregations and seek out opportunities for clergy and lay leaders to expand their learning through colleague groups. Mark Tidsworth will also be scheduled for additional training in the fall.

B. Formation, Vocation and Teaching

 Ordination  Renewal of Vows  New Clergy Training  Clergy Business Day  Campus Ministry Task Force  Peer Minister Orientation  Youth Events

o Ordination - Mr. Christopher Wilkerson will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, June 17 at St. Matthew’s Spartanburg. Chris will be serving as an Assistant to the Rector at Holy Trinity, Clemson. o Renewal of Vows – was held April 10 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. This service in Holy Week offers clergy a time to be formed again by their ordination vows, leading into Holy Week and the Easter Season o The New Clergy Training program developed by Canon Wilson and The Rev. Patricia Sexton last year began its second cycle May 11 at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields. The program is designed to equip these individuals to “Make, Equip, and Send Mature Disciples of Christ” by providing training on Diocesan structure, governance, resources, conflict resolution, strategic visioning and mutual ministry reviews. o Clergy Business Day took place May 18 at All Saints’, Clinton. Representatives from CPG attended to…. o The Campus Ministry Task Force held its second meeting this quarter. The task force is in an information gathering stage, speaking to peer ministers, young adults, and other dioceses and campus ministries. Their goal is to create a plan to support vibrant ministries on campuses throughout Upper South Carolina. o Campus Peer Ministers gathered at Camp Gravatt in early April. Members of the Campus Ministry Task Force joined them in community the Friday night of their weekend retreat to discuss challenges and dreams for campus ministries. Saturday, church communications professional Scott Vaughan worked with the peer ministers on marketing strategies. Sunday, the young adults planned a combined fall retreat for the campuses. This yearly training is designed to give the peer ministers the tools they need to “Make, Equip and Send Mature Disciples of Christ” on their respective campuses. o Several formative youth events took place in the second quarter. New Beginnings for Middle School Youth created new and stronger relationships among our youth from across the diocese. The retreat also encouraged and increased interest in participating in leadership opportunities for youth. DYLC Orientation was held at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia. At the retreat, Diocesan youth learned such skills as giving talks, small group facilitation, healthy behaviors, analyzing financial statements, leading activities, and supporting one another through a Rule of Life. In addition, the team began planning youth retreats for the 2017-18 school year. The 5th Grade Bridge Retreat took place May 20- 21 at Camp Gravatt which provides 5th graders with an opportunity to discuss their excitement and fears about entering middle school with youth who have recently been through the transition. It also provides 5th graders with an opportunity to experience Gravatt and to learn what opportunities for the in the diocese and encourage their leadership in those activities. Approximately ¼ of this year’s leadership team are middle schoolers who participated in past 5th grade retreats.

C. Witness, Common Mission and Service to the World

 Haiti ministries  Voorhees College  SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative  Communications

o Haiti Ministries – On April 2, the Diocesan World Missions Committee voted to cease funding of teacher salaries at EBS, effective June 30, 2017. This move is one of good stewardship as EDUSC has raised and given of its resources all it can over almost 40 years. Without the administrative costs of the school being paid by Partners in Health, Boston (which stopped in 2013), EDUSC cannot afford to run the school at even 2/3 of its annual budget. Our hope is that EBS will find new partners and new ways of working, that it remain in operation, and that we remain in relationship with the people of Cange, helping the school in smaller ways, such as hot food or purchasing textbooks. o Voorhees College – Bishops Waldo and Adams (The Episcopal Church in SC) presented Dr. W Franklin Evans at his inauguration in April, to serve as the 9th President of Voorhees College. In response to the SC Bishops’ Public Education Initiative, a group from the diocesan Commission on Mission and The Episcopal Church in South Carolina is working with Voorhees on a new initiative called Voorhees Scholars to connect Voorhees with the community and encourage middle-school children to be on the path to college education. The program will be funded by grants. o The SC Bishop’s Public Education Initiative sponsored two events in the second quarter, its annual relationship-building breakfast for legislators and a portion of the SC Teacher of the Year Dinner. The Teach of the Year dinner sponsorship affords the Initiative additional opportunities to create awareness of the need for education equity. o Communications – In the second quarter Canon Graves has resourced three congregations on creating new websites. Modern websites allow congregations to be more missional, reaching out into their communities. A new group of Diocesan Communicators was formed as a result of the Episcopal Communicators Conference in Cincinnati in April. This group will hold video conferences once a month to share resources among dioceses. The first meeting was held in May about communications at General Convention. The EDUSC Communicators group is offering a workshop on Crisis Communications at All Saints’, Clinton in late June.

D. Stewardship of People, Place and Money

 Episcopal Church Home at York Place  Evaluation and Review of Financial Policy

o The Episcopal Church Home at York Place - A major proposal was presented to DEC in March from Still Hopes. In the coming months there will be several market studies conducted in order for the Diocese to indicate the best use of the property as it relates to the rich tradition of York Place. o Evaluation and Review of Financial Policy as it relates to diocesan practice. In continuing work with the diocesan auditors (C. C. McGregor), it is becoming more apparent that our financial practice is articulated through policy to be approved by Diocesan Executive Council. Our Controller, Anna MacDermut and Canon for Administration, d’Rue Hazel, will be working closely with the Commission on the Diocese as we work together to establish a framework for healthy stewardship.

E. Add Office of Bishop

Diocesan Staff and Coordinator Transitions

Name Position Mr. Earl Birch Coordinator for Haiti Ministries Resignation received The Rev. Kellie Wilson Canon for Christian Formation and Called to Christ Church, Greenville Leadership Development as the Assistant Minister for Faith Development

Important dates and events from Bishop Waldo’s calendar

 April 2, 2017, Visitation, St. David’s Columbia  April 6, 2017, Legislative Breakfast, Columbia  April 6, 2017, Noonday Service, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia  April 7, 2017, Inauguration/Installation, Voorhees College, Denmark  April 8, 2017, Race & Reconciliation Meeting, Simpsonville  April 9, 2017, Visitation, Church of the Nativity, Union  April 10, 2017, Renewal of Vows and Lunch with Clergy, Trinity, Cathedral, Columbia  April 12, 2017, Preach at Noonday Prayers, Trinity, Cathedral, Columbia  April 18, 2017, KOSMOS, Columbia  April 20th – 22nd, 2017, Bishops United Against Gun Violence, Symposium, Chicago  April 23, 2017, Visitation, St. Luke’s, Newberry  April 30, 2017, Visitation, Christ Church, Greenville  May 3, 2017, Teacher of the Year, Dinner, Columbia  May 4, 2017, Teacher of the Year Breakfast, Trinity, Cathedral, Columbia  May 5, 2017, DYLC Orientation, St. Martins-in-the-Fields, Columbia  May 6, 1017, Mutual Ministry Review, Gravatt, Aiken  May 7, 2017, Visitation, St. Michael, Easley  May 8th -10th, 2017, Bishops Peer Group Meeting, St. Louis, MO  May 14, 2017, Visitation, Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood  May 17, 2017 Gravatt Clericus, St. Augustine, Aiken  May 18, 2017, Clergy Business Day, All Saints’, Clinton  May 18, 2017, Christ Church Episcopal School, Board Meeting, Greenville, SC  May 20, 2017, Race & Reconciliation Meeting, SSSJ, Irmo  May 21, 2017, Visitation, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia  May 24, 2017, Visitation, Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia  May 26, 2017, Commencement for Heathwood Hall, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia

Transition Status Report First Quarter 2017

Congregation Position Status Catawba: St. Mark’s, Chester ¼ time priest Sunday Supply St. Peter’s, Great Falls ¼ time priest Sunday Supply Foothills: St. Peter’s, Greenville Assistant Accepting Applications St. George’s, Anderson Rector Accepting Candidates Holy Cross, Simpsonville Assistant Accepting Applications Gravatt: All Saints, Beech Island ¼ time Sunday Supply Priest-in-charge St. Bartholomew’s, North Augusta Rector The Rev. Nancee Cekuta Midlands: Grace, Camden Rector The Rev. Pickett Wall St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia Rector The Rev. Mitchell Smith St. Thomas, Eastover ¼ time priest The Rev. Alice Haynes Trinity Cathedral Canon for Parish Life The Rev. Dorian del Priore Church of the Cross, Columbia ¼ time priest The Rev. Johnnie Davis Trinity Cathedral Canon to the Dean Accepting Applications Piedmont: Epiphany, Spartanburg ¼ time priest The Rev. Tom Rickenbaker Nativity, Union ¼ time priest The Rev. Waymen Henry Advent, Spartanburg Assistant Accepting Applications

The Rt. Rev. Andrew Waldo Eighth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Report for Diocesan Executive Council Fourth Quarter 2017

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The highlight of the fourth quarter of 2017 was the 95th Diocesan Convention. Diocesan leadership and staff worked hard to produce and effective meeting. The revised diocesan canons were passed by more than a 2/3 vote. They are adopted for immediate use. The Committee on Constitution and Canons worked diligently to ensure communication channels of communication about the canons were always open. The preparation of our staff and leadership also led to the unanimous passage of our 2018 Statement of Mission. Preparation ensured that the delegates know we are all working together to do mutual ministry and mission that we could not do alone. We are grateful to the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg for their hard work and dedication to ensuring a successful convention. The theme for the 95th Diocesan Convention, In Christ, God reconciling the world to himself, conveyed the spirit of reconciliation to be lived out in our shared ministries for the year to come.

The fourth quarter featured continued efforts in dialogue and reconciliation. The Fellowship of SC Bishops Annual Dialogue welcomed Dr. Drew Hart, who contextualized the subject of racial reconciliation for the most diverse gathering yet at the Bishops Dialogue. Our Diocesan Race and will complete its next stage of expanding its membership before Christmas. The Committee developed and presented several workshop for Leadership Day of the 95th Diocesan Convention. The two keynote speakers for Leadership Day framed their talks on reconciliation. Feedback from Convention and the Fall Clergy Conference was positive. The Diocese is enthusiastic and encouraged about dialogue and action centered on reconciliation.

The Gravatt Board is holding a retreat at the time of the fourth quarter DEC meeting to re-vision its relationship with the Diocese. A thread connecting our work with Gravatt’s is an Asset Map/Communications Intern position to be shared between the two institutions. This position will serve to populate the Episcopal Relief and Development online Asset Map for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, while serving as an ambassador for Camp Gravatt. Visits to our parishes by the intern will include the telling of Gravatt’s stories and the sharing of our congregations’ stories with Gravatt and the larger diocese.

Visioning continues for the Episcopal Church Home at York Place. Work is underway to determine the feasibility of a relationship with Still Hopes for intergenerational ministry. EDUSC kicked off its full participation in the Stronger Truer Sewanee Campaign at Diocesan Convention. DEC’s contribution of $100,000 over the next two years was announced. Parishes are encourage to work with Judy Lineback and The Rev. Rob Brown to hold fundraisers to assist in our commitment to forming strong leadership in the diocese through the resources we have in our institution, The University of the South.

Bishop’s Second Quarter Report

A. Prayer, Worship and Dialogue

 Racial Reconciliation  Bishops Dialogue  Race and Reconciliation at Leadership Day  Race and Reconciliation Committee

The dialogue on racial reconciliation throughout the Diocese continued through the fourth quarter. Multiple opportunities were offered to build on the discussion of the third quarter. The Fellowship of SC Bishops’ Annual Dialogue keynoter was Dr. Drew Hart, author of The Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism. Dr. Hart’s talk was academic, accessible and thought-provoking. C.M.E. Bishop James Walker stressed the importance of Dr. Hart’s having framed the discussion of race theologically. The keynote was interspersed with discussion amongst diverse tables. Groups are forming to study Dr. Hart’s book and the keynote is available on the ELCA, SC Synod YouTube channel for formation and community groups to use as a discussion tool.

The Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee helped to continue dialogue by offering workshops at the Leadership Day of the 95th DIocesan Convention. Three Leadership Day workshops and the two keynotes were focused on reconciliation. Communicants and parishes in the Diocese will have the opportunity to engage in the Sewanee Slavery Project, which is designed to acknowledge hard truths about our University of the South’s role in racism and is a lens through which we can learn about our past as we learn more about our ownership in Sewanee through its capital campaign. The Diocesan Committee is seeking to diversify its membership further and is accepting applications for new members following its fall retreat at Gravatt. In addition, as staff liaison has been appointed to serve on the committee. Continued participation in the Central Midlands Justice Ministry is serving as a catalyst for building relationships across denominations.

B. Formation, Vocation and Teaching

 Vocational Discernment  Camp Gravatt  Campus ministries  Youth Ministry

Three inquirers for the vocational discernment program will begin the internship portion of the process in January for six months. During that time they will have an opportunity to participate in a discernment retreat to be held at Camp Gravatt. One senior seminarian will be sitting for proficiencies at Gravatt in January. He is completing his portfolio that will demonstrate his body of work during seminary in regards to our canonical proficiencies. Camp Gravatt is holding a strategic meeting the weekend of December 8, which includes re-visioning the relationship with the Diocese.

Campus ministries have been in full swing this quarter and are wrapping up fall semester. The Diocese continues to be energized with strategic planning for campus ministry. Youth ministry in the fourth quarter included Happening with 18 candidates. Youth at Convention looked at re-visioning the Diocese Youth Program reach the churches to more deeply connect with the diocese. Three youth and two adults from EDUSC went to the Provincial Youth Network Meeting (PYNM) in Florida to share experiences and time, gather information, and build relationships across Province IV.

C. Witness, Common Mission and Service to the World

 Central Midlands Justice Ministry Community Problems Assembly  Fellowship of SC Bishops o AOC Symposium  Communications Asset Mapping Intern

Several EDUSC parishes have joined the Central Midlands Justice Ministry (CMJM), the goal of which is to hold leadership accountable for the well being and fair treatment of all of God’s people. This quarter the CMJM held its first Community Problems Assembly. More than 500 people from across denominations and faiths gathered at Reid Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbia to vote on the top two areas on which the CMJM will focus its research and direct action. 47 members of Trinity Cathedral were present, as well as teams from several of EDUSC’s Midlands Convocation Churches. The assembly voted to focus its work on mental health and education. It also officially named itself MORE Justice (Midlands Organized Response for Equity and Justice) and will hereafter to be referred to by that name.

The Fellowship of SC Bishops met this quarter to determine how they can be more effective at advocacy in the realm of public education. Plans are underway to join with other Christian advocacy groups and meet to determine how the groups might work together efficiently in order to accomplish common mission in providing all of God’s children an equitable education in South Carolina. EDUSC is gearing up for the All Our Children Symposium to be held at Trinity Cathedral January 16 – 18, with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as the keynoter. The symposium will look at ways in which the Church can play a role in creating equitable public education. The symposium will offer workshops and other concrete ways in which we can make a difference.

Working with The Rev. Tim Ervolina, Chair of the Diocesan Disaster Relief Committee and Diocesan Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) Coordinator, EDUSC has created an intern position. Ms. Lillian Hardaway begins work as our Asset Map Intern this spring. Her responsibilities with Clemson University, EDUSC and the Bishop Gravatt Center run from December 1, 2017 to May 15, 2018. The responsibilities of the position include populating data and writing narratives for each parish and institution in the Diocese. This work will prepare our diocese for disaster in an organized and fruitful way, making resources available within an hour as opposed to days in the event of a disaster. In addition, the internship will serve as an ambassadorship from Diocese to each parish and institution, as well as a resource in helping parishes identify and map their assets, and in telling their stories to their communities.

D. Stewardship of People, Place and Money

 Episcopal Church Home at York Place  Sewanee Capital Campaign  2018 Statement of Mission

Ongoing from the third quarter bishop’s report. Plans for ministry ventures at the Episcopal Church Home at York Place are in motion. Discernment continues from last quarter to the next stages for a possible arrangement with Still Hopes. Plans include examining the needs and concerns of the community in York and an intergenerational ministry involving children. Diocesan enthusiasm for ministry at York Place remains high.

Stewardship of The University of the South School of Theology is gearing up more in the fourth quarter. As an owning diocese, our hope is to support the A Stronger Truer Sewanee capitol campaign with vigor. Dean of the University of the South School of Theology Neil Alexander spoke at Leadership Day Dinner at the 95th Diocesan Convention. He was presented with the understanding that our Diocese would contribute $100,000 over the next two years, as well as a check for $7,000 from St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg. Judy Lineback and The Rev. Rob Brown are serving as liaisons to our efforts to encourage congregations to raise funds to contribute.

The 2018 Statement of Mission (SOM) passed unanimously at the 95th Diocesan Convention. Thanks to the work of our Council leadership and staff, delegates were prepared and ready to vote, having taken advantage of the opportunities to ask questions throughout the process.

E. Office of the Bishop

 Diocesan Staff and Coordinator Transitions

Name Position None this quarter

A mold issue has been discovered on the first floor of the Alexander Diocesan House. A contractor has been chosen to do the remediation and repair work.

Important dates and events from Bishop Waldo’s calendar

 October 1, 2017, Visitation, Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney  October 4 - 7, 2017, Sewanee Annual Board of Trustees, Tennessee  October 8, 2017, Visitation, Grace Church, Anderson  October 12 – 14, 2017, Province IV Bishops & Chancellors Conference, North Carolina  October 15, 2017, Visitation, St. Martin’s-in-the-Field, Columbia  October 17, 2017, KOSMOS, Columbia  October 18, 2017, Catawba Clericus, Rock Hill  October 22, 2017, Visitation, St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg  October 23 – 25, Bishops Peer Groups Meeting, St. Louis  October 28, 2017, Race & Reconciliation Meeting, Holy Cross, Simpsonville  October 29, 2017, Visitation, St. Thaddeus, Aiken  November 3 - 4, 2017, Diocesan Annual Convention, Advent, Spartanburg  November 8, 2017, Piedmont Clericus, Spartanburg  November 12, 2017, HHES Dinner and Board Meeting, Columbia  November 13, 2017, CMJM Community Problems Assembly Columbia  November 14, 2017, 500th Reformation Anniversary Panel, Spartanburg  November 16, 2017 Meeting with Still Hopes staff about York Place, York Place,  November 18, 2017, Bishop Harris Funeral, Trinity Cathedral  November 19, 2017, Visitation St. John’s, Hopkins  November 28, 2017, Fellowship of SC Bishops Steering Committee, Columbia  November 29, 2017, Retired Clergy Luncheon, Still Hopes, Cayce  December 1 – 2, 2017, Ordination & Consecration, The Rev. Brian Lee Cole, Knoxville, Tennessee  December 3, 2017, Visitation, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg  December 6 – 9, 2017, Province IV Bishops Meeting, Camp McDowell, Al  December 8 – 9, 2017, Diocesan Executive Council Meeting, Gravatt, Aiken  December 10, 2017, Visitation, St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin  December 12, 2017, KOSMOS, Columbia  December 13, 2017, Gravatt Clericus, Trenton  December 15, 2017, Waldo’s Annual Advent Gathering, Columbia  December 17, 2017, Visitation, St. Andrews, Greenville  December 24, 2017, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia

Transition Status Report Fourth Quarter 2017

Congregation Position Status Catawba: St. Mark’s, Chester ¼ time Priest Sunday Supply St. Peter’s, Great Falls ¼ time Priest Sunday Supply Foothills: St. George’s, Anderson ¼ time Priest Sunday Supply Gravatt: All Saints, Beech Island ¼ time Sunday Supply Priest-in-charge Midlands: St. John’s, Shandon Rector Initial meeting with Vestry St. John’s, Winnsboro 1/4 time Priest Sunday Supply Trinity Cathedral Canon for Pastoral Care Finalizing Letter of Agreement Piedmont:

2017 Official Acts

The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo

Licenses and Certificates

Issued Eucharistic Minister Licenses Eucharistic Visitor Licenses Worship Leader Licenses Safe Church Training Certificates

Total Visitations Church Location Confirmed Received Reaffirmed Church of the Epiphany Spartanburg 0 0 1 St. Timothy’s Columbia 0 4 0 St. Augustine of Canterbury Aiken 0 0 0 Holy Trinity Clemson 5 1 0 Church of the Cross Columbia 4 0 1 St. Michael & All Angels’ Columbia 2 0 0 St. Barnabas Jenkinsville 0 0 0 St. David’s Columbia 3 2 0 Church of the Nativity Union 0 0 0 St. Luke’s Newberry 0 0 0 Christ Church Greenville 14 5 7 St. Michael’s Easley 6 5 2 Church of the Resurrection Greenwood 4 2 0 Trinity Cathedral Columbia 38 5 2 Good Shepherd Columbia 2 2 0 Grace Church Camden 1 1 1 Church of the Ascension Seneca 1 1 1 St. Phillip’s Greenville 1 1 0 St. Margaret’s Boiling Springs 0 0 0 St. Matthew’s Spartanburg 21 1 1 St. James Greenville 12 0 3 St. Paul’s Batesburg 0 0 0 Church of the Good Shepherd Greer 4 0 2 St. Mary’s Columbia 9 3 4 Church of the Incarnation Gaffney Grace Church Anderson 2 1 0 St. Martin-in-the-Field Columbia St. Christopher’s Spartanburg 10 3 4 St. Thaddeus Aiken 4 2 0 St. John, Congaree Hopkins Church of Advent Spartanburg St. Francis of Assisi Chapin 4 8 0 St. Andrew’s Greenville 6 2 0

33 Subtotals 129 34 25

2017 Official Acts

The Rt. Rev. Charles F. Duvall Church Location Confirmed Received Reaffirmed St. Bartholomew’s North Augusta 3 2 0 Church of the Redeemer Greenville 0 0 0 St. Simon & St. Jude Irmo 0 0 0 St. Luke’s Columbia 2 0 0 Church of Our Saviour Rock Hill 0 4 2 Church of the Advent Spartanburg 2 7 0 St. Peter’s Greenville 5 9 1 Good Shepherd York 5 0 0 Holy Cross Simpsonville 10 1 0 Grace Camden 0 1 0 10 Subtotals 27 24 3

LETTERS DIMISSORY 2017

Letters Dimissory – Accepted

Date of Record Clergy Name From Diocese of February 23, 2017 Daniel Wagner Central Gulf Coast May 24, 2017 Janes Biedenharn West Tennessee June 28, 2017 Nancee Cekuta North Carolina July 5, 2017 Mitchell Smith Louisiana September 28, 2017 Andrew Grosso Kansas

Letters Dimissory – Issued

Date of Record Clergy Name To Diocese of January 19, 2017 Roxanne Ruggles Lexington May 23, 2017 Kristen Pitts Washington August 2, 2017 Emily Hylden Dallas

List of Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence 2017

May 22, 2010 William Andrew Waldo 1989 Consecrated Eighth Bishop of Upper South Carolina

Canonical Residence Ordination to Priesthood June 28, 1953 E. Cannon McCreary, Retired 1954 September 25, 1959 Robert G. Riegel, Retired 1955 June 23, 1968 Frederick C. Byrd, Retired 1969 June 29, 1969 Henry E. Tollison, Jr. Retired 1970 February 11, 1970 Thomas C. Davis, Jr., Retired 1958 August 15, 1973 Robert E. Libbey, Retired 1970 July 15, 1974 Raymond L. Phillips, Jr., Retired 1963 September 1, 1978 Philip H. Whitehead, Retired 1961 November 5,1980 Prescott E. Nead, III, Retired 1975 March 1, 1981 Clyde L. Ireland, Retired 1955 March 1, 1982 J. Lloyd Edwards, Retired 1975 March 10, 1983 George I. Chassey, Retired 1960 May 31, 1983 William W. Wight, Retired 1970 June 11, 1983 James F. Lyon, IV 1984 December 18, 1983 Susan B. Heath 1984 February 1, 1984 James R. Cullipher, III, Retired 1971 June 9, 1984 Elizabeth W. Libbey, Retired 1985 July 15, 1985 William H. Walters, Retired 1970 October 7, 1985 D. Eric Schnaufer, Retired 1971 October 7, 1985 David F. O. Thompson, Retired 1971 June 7, 1986 John A. Brown, Jr. 1987 July 9, 1986 A. Charles Cannon, Retired 1964 June 16, 1987 David A. Cooling, Retired 1972 August 1, 1987 Richard L. Crozier 1985 September 30, 1987 Thomas P. Davis, Retired 1973 September 1, 1989 Richard Cockrell, Retired 1958 March 1, 1990 C. Christopher Clements, Retired 1965 May 1, 1990 William F. Carr, Retired 1971 July 1, 1990 Forrest E. Anderson, Retired 1978 October 1, 1990 Clay H. Turner, Retired 1967 February 11, 1991 Wayman W. Henry, Jr., Retired 1981 July 1, 1991 Douglas A. Puckett 1981 September 13, 1991 W. Babcock Fitch, Retired 1970 August 1, 1992 Michael P. Flanagan 1992 August 26, 1992 Dennis L. Smith, Retired 1967 March 1, 1993 William Parker Marks, Retired 1960 June 12, 1993 Sally F. Parrott 1994 List of Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence 2017

September 1, 1994 Calvin R. Griffin, Retired 1978 September 6, 1994 Carolee E. S. Quinn, Deacon, Retired September 16, 1994 Kenneth M. Tucker, Retired 1969 January 1, 1995 Thomas T. Diggs, Retired 1960 January 1, 1995 Charles M. Davis, Sr., Retired 1974 February 1, 1995 Janet E. Tarbox, Retired 1993 February 3, 1995 Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr., Retired 1977 March 30, 1995 Robert B. Dunbar, Retired 1967 October 1, 1995 Jeffrey W. Meadowcroft, Retired 1968 October 18, 1995 Gordon W. Hamilton 1984 November 14, 1995 Herman Harris, Deacon, Retired November 15, 1995 Susan L. Hardaway 1993 March 6, 1996 Charlotte E. Waldrop, Retired 1986 May 14, 1996 Patricia C. Malanuk 1996 May 18, 1996 Robert Lee Brown 1996 May 21, 1996 John B. Hardaway, IV 1996 August 5, 1996 Robert L. Chiles 1991 December 31, 1996 Charles M. Davis, Jr., Retired 1986 February 4, 1997 David H. Upton, Retired 1974 November 4,1997 Charles S. Foss, Retired 1979 June 13, 1998 Mary Moore Roberson, Retired 1999 March 22, 1999 Christopher Bryce, Retired 1976 June 12, 1999 Carol Ann M. Phillips 2006 August 1, 1999 B. Wayne Kinyon, Retired 1962 August 10, 1999 J. Fletcher Montgomery 1995 April 1, 2001 Peter W. Hawes, Retired 1978 June 16, 2001 Susan Moore Wight, Retired 2002 December 11, 2001 Laura Dale White 2001 February 28, 2002 Robert C. Taylor 1981 October 2, 2002 Edward G. Meeks, Retired 1979 December 14, 2002 Dorothy Massey Hazel, Deacon December 14, 2002 Susan T. Parlier, Deacon January 9, 2003 Timothy M. Ervolina, Deacon May 5, 2003 Anna Rilla Holmes 1999 May 13, 2003 Roy W. Cole, Retired 1974 June 14, 2003 Charles D. Petit 2004 September 1, 2003 J. Philip Purser, Retired 1974 February 23, 2004 Glenn Hamilton Gould, Retired 1977 December 15, 2004 Caroline Cox Goodkind, Retired 2002 December 15, 2004 Sarah Claire Franklin 1995 May 18, 2005 Michael Dean Schnatterly 1989 June 11, 2005 Teddy John Higgins 2006 June 11, 2005 Linda King Gosnell, Retired 2006 List of Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence 2017

October 6, 2005 Georg Retzlaff, Retired 1980 November 1, 2005 H. Alan Leonard 1996 January 21, 2006 Ann Ferres Pilat, Deacon January 21, 2006 Susan Elizabeth Perrin, Deacon, Retired March 29, 2006 Alice Smith Haynes 2005 June 22, 2006 Paul William Greeley, Retired 1979 June 24, 2006 Furman Lee Buchanan 2007 June 24, 2006 James Edward Neuburger, Retired 2008 December 17, 2006 Harold E. Morgan III, Retired 1978 May 26, 2007 Mark Anthony Abdelnour 2008 May 26, 2007 Joseph Stewart Whitehurst 2008 July 26, 2007 Alfredo Pedro Gonzalez 2008 November 1, 2007 Dimitrula Tula Henson 2005 August 7, 2007 Elizabeth Morgan 1981 February 19, 2008 Paul Eugene Stricklin, Retired 1978 October 1, 2008 Harrison Marvin McLeod 1993 November 24, 2008 Jeanette Newell Gettys 2006 February 24, 2009 Sarah V. Johnston, Retired 2005 March 17, 2009 Fred A. Walters, Deacon March 17, 2009 Margaret Jennings Todd, Deacon March 17, 2009 Leslie F. Horvath, Deacon April 27, 2009 Marie Swann Cope 2002 June 25, 2009 Grant B. Wiseman 2001 June 25, 2009 Johnnie M. Davis, Retired 1997 June 3, 2010 Susan Moore Prinz 2011 November 4, 2010 Jeremy D. Blauvelt 2008 November 4, 2010 Scott R. Fleischer 2002 March 18, 2011 Tommy Hicks Tipton, Retired 1992 May 21, 2011 Dianna LaMance Deaderick, Deacon May 21, 2011 Patricia Marie Gotautas, Deacon June 1, 2011 Ellen Francis Poisson 2000 June 1, 2011 Mark T. Werner, Retired 1991 June 4, 2011 Thomas Edgar DiMarco 2011 September 24, 2011 Thomas Al Hipp, Deacon November 10, 2011 Thomas Lee Dudley 1983 November 10, 2011 Jane Hostetter, Deacon, Retired March 22, 2012 John Clement Zellner 1980 March 22, 2012 Janice Belle Melbourne Chalaron, Retired 1991 June 8, 2012 William Marshall Brock 1987 August 8, 2012 Patricia Mary Sexton 2012 August 10, 2012 Louis Oleman Miller, Retired 2005 August 31, 2012 Timothy Kent Jones 2002 November 12, 2012 Phillip L. Webster, II 2008 List of Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence 2017

November 12, 2012 Halcott Richardson Carter 2011 November 12, 2012 James Wallace Barnhill, Jr. 2009 December 19, 2012 Dale Edward Klitzke, Retired 1992 December 19, 2012 Scott Crawford Anderson 2003 February 18, 2013 Stephen Y. McGehee 2012 March 19, 2013 Kiah Shannon Webster 2006 March 18, 2013 Jill Zook-Jones 2001 May 31, 2013 Alice Marie Mills 2010 June 1, 2013 John C. Bethell 2014 June 1, 2013 Kellie C. Wilson 2014 August 16, 2013 Daniel H. Hank 2009 September 9, 2013 Stephen James Rhoades 2007 October 10, 2013 Robert William Eldridge, Retired 1999 January 21, 2014 Mary E. Jeffers, Deacon June 7, 2014 Micah Del Priore 2015 March 16, 2015 J. Gary Eichelberger 2015 June 6, 2015 Mia Chelynn Drummond McDowell 2015 August 5, 2015 David H. Jackson 2002 August 5, 2015 William F. Feus 2004 August 20, 2015 Deborah D. Apoldo 2003 August 20, 2015 James E. Trimble 2005 August 25, 2015 Slaven L. Manning 1987 September 1, 2015 H. Pickett Wall 2014 October 27, 2015 Todd D. Oswald 2007 March 28, 2016 Ira C. Houck, III, Retired 1980 May 12, 2016 Jerry D. DuBose, Retired 2004 June 3, 2016 James P. Hartley 2017 June 28, 2016 Suzanne L. Cate 2012 October 18, 2016 Charles J. Smith 2012 March 1, 2017 Daniel A. Wagner 2015 May 24, 2017 James P. Biedenharn, III 2013 June 17, 2017 Christopher T. Wilkerson 2018 June 28, 2017 Nancee A. Cekuta 2015 July 5, 2017 Mitchell T. Smith 2006 August 18, 2017 Pauline R. Griffin 2016 September 28, 2017 Andrew T. Grosso 2005 October 18, 2017 Jill Beimdiek 2004

2017 Non-Parochial Clergy

Anderson, Forrest E. McCreary, E. Cannon Bethell, John C. Meeks, Edward Blauvelt, Jeremy D. Morgan, Harold Brown, John A. Nead, III, Prescott E. Bryce, Christopher Oswald, Todd Byrd, Frederick C. Parlier, Susan T. Cannon, Jr., A. Charles Parrott, Sally Cannon, Michael D.W. Perrin, Susan Elizabeth Carr, William Franklin Phillips, Jr., Raymond Carter, Halcott R. Poisson, OSH, Ellen Francis Chassey, George I. Purser, J. Philip Chestnut, Robert Quinn, Carolee S. Clements, C. Christopher Retzlaff, Georg Cockrell, Richard Riegel, Robert G. Cole, Roy W. Roberson, Mary Moore Cooling, David A. Schnaufer, D. Eric Cullipher, James R. Smith, Dennis L. Davis, Sr., Charles M. Smith, Layne P. Davis, Jr., Thomas C. Tarbox, Janet E. Davis, Thomas P. Tipton, Tommy Diggs, Thomas T. Tucker, Kenneth M. Drake, Leslie S. Turner, Clay DuBose, Jerry Upton, David H. Dunbar, Robert B. Waldrop, Charlotte E. Edwards, J. Lloyd Walters, William H. Ervolina, Timothy Webster, Kiah Feus, William Webster, Phillip L. Fitch, Babcock W. White, Laura D. Foss, Charles S. Whitehead, Philip H. Griffin, Calvin White, Susan M. Goodkind, Carolina C. Wight, William W. Gosnell, Linda Hanners, Richard E. Harris, Herman Hawes, Peter W. Haynes, Alice S. Hazel, Dorothy M. Heath, Susan B. Henderson, Jr., Dorsey F. Holmes, Anna Rilla Ireland, Clyde Johnston, Sarah V. Kinyon, B. Wayne Klitzke, Dale E. Libbey, Elizabeth W. Libbey, Robert E. Marks, Sr., W. Parker NECROLOGY 2017

House of Bishops Name Date of Record Alfred C. Marble, Jr. March 30, 2017 Frederick H. Borsch April 11, 2017 Robert B. Hibbs April 17, 2017 David S. Ball April 18, 2017 Richard S. O. Chang, IV. August 30, 2017 Arthur E. Walmsley October 4, 2017

Diocesan Clergy Name Date of Record David W. Stricker January 27, 2017 G. Milton Crum, Jr. June 27, 2017 William E. Thompson, Jr. July 17, 2017

In Memoriam – 2017

The Rev. David Walter Stricker November 13, 1939 – January 27, 2017

Chaplain LTC(ret) David Walter Stricker, age 77, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away January 27, 2017 at home. A native of Pennsylvania, he had resided in Huntsville for the past seven years. He was a priest associate at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Gaye and son Jeffrey. Rev. Stricker was survived by his two daughters, Chris Rundlett and husband Chad and Karen Manspeaker and husband Wes; brother Joe Stricker and wife Laura; Sister, Joanne Fary and husband Frank, grandchildren Noah Stricker, Macki Rundlett, Sayler Rundlett, Gunter Rundlett, and Gavin Rundlett and nieces, nephews, his beloved St. Thomas family and numerous friends. The memorial service was held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Rev. Stricker served as a Licensed Sunday Supply Priest beginning in 2008 when his Letters Dimissory were also received from the Diocese of South Carolina. He moved to Alabama and began his service there in 2010.

The Rev. G. Milton Crum April 13, 1924 – June 27, 2017

The Rev. Milton Crum, age 93, of the Aspen Gardens Assisted Living community in Helena, Montana, died on June 27, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife. He was born in Orangeburg, attended Clemson University in 1943 and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1945 following service in the United States and Europe during World War II. He received his Masters of Divinity in 1951 from the University of the South – St. Luke’s School of Theology and a Diploma from St. Augustine’s College, Canterbury, Great Britain in 1957.

He served at Holy Trinity, Clemson and Clemson University from 1960-1966 and was then a professor at Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA from 1966-1989. He was the author of two books, Manual on Preaching (1977) and Evil, Anger, and God (2008), as well as numerous published articles.

The Rev. William E. Thompson, Jr. March 30, 1952 – July 17, 2017

The Rev. William E. Thompson, Jr. died July 17, 2017 in Taylors, SC. He was born in Macon, Georgia and graduated from high school in Florence, SC. He received his BA in Religion from Furman University, a Masters in Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Masters of Divinity from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He served as a priest in Maine, Connecticut, Washington, DE, Virginia, and South Carolina. He worked as a counselor and life coach. His Letters Dimissory were received from the Diocese of Maine in 2003. He served at St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg and St. Michael’s, Easley, and also as a Supply Priest for a number of years. He was servived by his wife, Nicki, step-children, Anna Marie (Carl) Howell, Townsend Pass, Ben Allan; brothers, Robert Thompson (Dottie), Jim Thompson; sisters, Beth Ludington (John), and Janet Billingsley (Gary); and many nieces and nephews.

His memorial service was held in Daniel Chapel, Furman University on August 26, 2017. 2017 Postulants, Candidates and Ordinands

Postulants Jennifer Pilat, Virginia Theological Seminary

Candidates Michael Cannon, Sewanee

Ordinands James Hartley-Priesthood Christopher Wilkerson-Transitional Diaconate

STRUCTURE OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

The Commission on Ministry

Chair: Mr. Gibert Kennedy Diocesan Staff Liaison: The Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley Diocesan The Commission on Christian Formation Convention DEC Chair: Ms. Michelle McDonnell Diocesan Staff Liaison: The Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley Executive Committee The Commission on Convocations Chair: The Rev. Jenny Gettys Diocesan Diocesan Staff Liaison: Ms. Carrie Graves Executive & BISHOP Council The Commission on the Diocese

Chair: The Rev. Patricia Sexton Diocesan Staff Liaison: The Rev. Canon d’Rue Hazel Deployed for Diocesan the Support The Commission for Congregations of Staff Commissions Chair: The Rev. Mark Abdelnour & Convocations Diocesan Staff Liaison: Midlands The Rev. Canon Jimmy Hartley Dean: The Rev. Slaven Manning Lay Warden: Ms. Tina The Commission on The Episcopal Lockhart Church and The Anglican Communion Chair: The Rev. Mike Flanagan Catawba Foothills Diocesan Staff Liaison: Dean: The Rev. Dean: The Rev. Al Hipp The Rev. Canon d'Rue Hazel Gordon Hamilton Lay Warden: Ms. Lay Warden: Mr. Barbara Scott The Commission on Mission David Dudley and International Concerns Gravatt Piedmont Chair: Mr. Gordon Smith Dean: The Rev. Dean: The Rev. Jim Diocesan Staff Liaison: Canon Carrie Graves Doug Puckett Trimble Lay Warden: Lay Warden: Mr. Ms. Kathie Fowler Michael Darnell 2017 Diocesan Executive Council The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

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The Rev. Mark Abdelnour The Rev. Scott Anderson St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Church of the Redeemer, Greenville 1110 Kinley Road 120 Mauldin Road Irmo, SC 29063 Greenville, SC 29605 (w) 803-732-0153 (w) 864-277-4562 (c ) 803-315-2084 (c ) 864-414-6646 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Mr. Rick Dent, Jr. Mr. John Coleman Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Church of the Advent, Spartanburg 128 Lomond Lane 301 Round Ridge Road Spartanburg, SC 29307 Spartanburg, SC 29302 (c ) 864-580-1167 (c ) 864-237-3363 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Jenny Gettys The Rev. James Barnhill Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney 4675 Harrietts Bluff Road 308 College Drive Woodbine, GA 31569 Gaffney, SC 29340-3007 (c) 803-669-0065 (w) 864-489-6183 Email: [email protected] (c ) 864-838-3880 Email: [email protected] Mr. Ed Greenleaf St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia The Rev. Ned Morris 104 Wildewood Club Court Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Columbia, SC 29223 141 Advent Street (h) 803-419-7214 Spartanburg, SC 29302 (w) 803-361-1363 (w) 864-585-2268 Email: [email protected] (c ) 864-838-6593 Email: [email protected] The Rev. Deacon Dianna Deaderick St. Luke’s, Columbia Dr. Mary Margaret Richards 110 Woodbay Court St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg Lexington, SC 29072 78 Woodwind Drive (h) 803-957-8279 Spartanburg, SC 29302 (c ) 803-622-6509 (h) 864-573-6090 Email: [email protected] (c ) 864-316-6631 Email: [email protected] Mr. Benton Williamson St. John’s, Columbia Mr. Tom Stepp 4030 Claremont Drive St. Martin’s-in-the Fields, Columbia Columbia, SC 29205 3131 Stepp Drive (h) 803-783-1175 Columbia, SC 29204 (c ) 803-331-9061 (h) 803-787-5258 Email: [email protected] (c ) 803-606-8685 Email: [email protected]

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2019 Ex-Officio The Rev. Fletcher Montgomery The Rev. Jim Neuburger St. John’s, Columbia Treasurer 2827 Wheat Street St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Columbia, SC 29205 109 Blue Mountain Road (w) 803-799-4767 Irmo, SC 29063 (c) 803-528-0375 (h) 803-781-7220 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Dorian del Priore The Rt. Rev. W. Andrew Waldo St. Peter’s, Greenville 1115 Marion Street 910 Hudson Road Columbia, SC 29201 Greenville, SC 29616 (w) 803-771-7800 (w) 864-268-7280 Fax 803-799-5119 (c) 864-518-1827 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mr. Kirby Shealy The Rev. Patricia Sexton Chancellor Midlands Trinity Cathedral All Saints, Cayce Adams and Reese AAP 3833 Gill Street 1501 Main Street, 5th Floor Columbia, SC 29205 Columbia, SC 29201 (w) 803-796-5735 (w) 803-254-4190 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Mr. Larry Moore Mr. J. P. Lee Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Vice Chancellor 202 Coburn Drive Trinity Cathedral Spartanburg, SC 29302 Sojourner, Caughman & Thomas (h) 864-583-9117 1301 Gervais Street (w) 864-596-8430 Suite 1920 Email: [email protected] PO Box 12127 Columbia, SC 29211 Ms. Susan Palmer (w) 803-540-2856 St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia Email: [email protected] 2836 Stratford Road Columbia, SC 29204 (h) 803-661-7737 Email: [email protected]

Dr. Marie Martin

St. Luke’s, Columbia

611 Timberleaf Court

Columbia, SC 29212

(h) 803-732-0317

(c ) 803-622-5960

Email: [email protected]

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Convocation Deans Convocation Lay Wardens

The Rev. Gordon Hamilton Mr. David Dudley Catawba Catawba Christ Church, Lancaster St. Paul’s, Fort Mill P.O. Box 488 7544 Manakin Pl. Lancaster, SC 29721 Indian Land, SC 29707 (c) 803-246-9027 704-975-9433 - cell Email: [email protected] [email protected]

The Rev. Doug Puckett Ms. Kathie Fowler Gravatt Gravatt St. Paul’s, Graniteville Aiken, St. Thaddeus P. O. Box 276 849 Magnolia Street, SE Graniteville, SC 29829 Aiken, SC 29801 (w) 803-663-9457 (c) 803-270-4478 (c ) 864-640-3077 (h) 803-648-5981 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Slaven Manning Ms. Tina Lockhart Midlands Midlands St. Francis of Assisi Grace, Camden 738 Old Lexington Highway 446 Sweet Street Chapin, SC 29036 Rembert, SC 29128 (c) 803-932-8456 (h) 803-432-7446 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Jim Trimble Mr. Michael Darnell Piedmont Piedmont St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney 400 Dupre Drive 422 Old Buffalo Church Road Spartanburg, SC 29307 Blacksburg, SC 29702 (w) 864-585-2858 (h) 704-460-0301 (c ) 864-497-8050 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Deacon Al Hipp Ms. Barbara Scott Foothills Foothills St. Michael’s, Easley Grace, Anderson P. O. Box 4338 203 North Street Greenville, SC 29608 Anderson, SC 29621 (h) 864-235-7668 (h) 864-224-5372 (c ) 864-449-6362 (c ) 864-314-0309 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Action of the Diocesan Executive Committee (2017)

March 18, 2017

 Approved a motion from the World Mission Committee to raise funds for the Support a Student program in Haiti.

June 3, 2017

 Approved the pre-existing Endowment Spending Policy as it relates to ministries in Haiti.  Approved motion from the Commission on the Diocese for Mia McDowell and Le Ann Watson to fill vacancies on the Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board.  Approved that funds received from the sale of the McCormick County property ($2,000) be designated to the Bishops Legacy Fund  Approved the Safeguarding God’s Children Policy Manual

September 9, 2017

 Elected The Rev. Charles Smith to fill the unexpired term of The Rev. James Barnhill  Approved to support the fundraising efforts of Sewanee’s A Stroger, Truer Sewanee Capital Campaign through a $100,000 donation.  Ratified the action of the Commisison on Missions by paying $69,000 to fund the teacher salary commitment in Cange.  Approved a motion from the Commission on Missions to initiate the Voorhees Scholar program (up to $9,000).  Agreed that the motion presented on the floor of the 2016 Diocesan Convention related to campus ministry be funded at $322,731.  Approved a recommendation from Treasurer Jim Neuburger that any remaining 2016 expenses be fulfilled from the 2016 $71,641 surplus before recourse to investment fund income.

December 9, 2017  Mr. Michael Darnell was elected to fulfill an unexpired term ending in 2020.  Approved a motion to fund the second Market Feasibility Analysis for the Still Hopes/York Place Ministry up to $50,000 to be paid out of Diocesan Executive Council designated reserve funds.  Approved a motion to conduct a Diocesan Capital Campaign Feasibility Study to raise funds for York Place, Gravatt Conference Center and Campus Ministries.  Approved the Canterbury Task Force Resolution.  In order to meet the full asking, approved a motion from the Commission on the Diocese to fund an additional $26,138 for The Episcopal Church  Approved an Annual Surplus Policy as recommended by the Commission on the Diocese:  The Diocesan Executive Council approved the policy recommended by the Commission on the Diocese that any annual surplus identified in the audit of that year’s financial activities be designated within four months of receipt of the finalized audit by Diocesan Executive Council as follows: 1) Up to 30% of that year’s surplus may be designated for ministry initiatives, and 2) The remaining funds (70-100% of that year’s surplus) be moved to the Operations Reserve endowment fund.  Approved a motion from the Commission on the Diocese regarding payment of stipends, honoraria and mileage reimbursement.  Approved a proposal from the Commissions on the Diocese regarding the use of the funds allocateo studying and creating a sustainable campus ministry in the diocese by: 1) Creating a quasi-endowment fund to hold the board-designated $322,731, 2) Working to bring this ministry back within the existing SOM process, 3) Defining the goals of these funds to establish a cohesive campus ministry initiative with a solid plan for financially sustaining itself, 4) Setting a 4-year time limit on achieving the goal of these funds, effective December 9, 2017, and 5) Returning the funds to the Diocesan Operations Reserve if goals are not met in 4 years.

Map of the Diocese

Our diocese is comƉŽƐed of 61 congregations from 23 counties in the northwest half of South Carolina.

Parishes and Missions in union with the 92nd Convention A.D. 2015 with dates of organization or incorporation:

(1812) Trinity Cathedral (1964) St. Simon and St. Jude, Irmo (1826) Christ Church, Greenville (1969) St. Peter’s, Greenville (1827) St. John’s, Winnsboro (1970) St. Paul’s, Fort Mill (1830) Grace Church, Camden (1974) St. Mary’s, Columbia (1836) Trinity Church, Edgefield (1974) St. Alban’s, Lexington (1839) St. Stephen’s, Ridgeway (1977) St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin (1842) Trinity Church, Abbeville (1982) St. David’s, Columbia (1844) St. Thaddeus, Aiken (1985) St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs (1846) Church of the Epiphany, Laurens (1987) St. George’s, Anderson (1846) St. Luke’s, Newberry (1990) St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken (1847) Church of the Advent, Spartanburg (1848) Calvary Church, Glenn Springs UNORGANIZED (1851) Grace Church, Anderson (1820) St. Paul’s, Pendleton (1855) Good Shepherd, York (1908) St. Paul’s, Batesburg (1857) St. Mark’s, Chester (1858) St. John’s, Hopkins (1859) Church of the Nativity, Union (1869) Christ Church, Lancaster (1870) Our Saviour, Rock Hill (1871) St. Thomas, Eastover (1871) St. Luke’s, Columbia (1873) Grace Church, Ridge Spring (1876) Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney (1876) Church of the Ascension, Seneca (1878) Our Saviour, Trenton (1883) Good Shepherd, Columbia (1885) St. Paul’s, Graniteville (1889) St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville (1892) St. Timothy’s, Columbia (1892) Resurrection, Greenwood (1894) Epiphany, Spartanburg (1899) Holy Trinity, Clemson (1900) St. Andrew’s, Greenville (1904) St. James, Greenville (1912) St. John’s, Columbia (1913) Good Shepherd, Greer (1914) St. Philip’s, Greenville (1922) St. Peter’s, Great Falls (1947) St. John’s, North Augusta (1950) All Saints’ Church, Beech Island (1950) St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia (1950) All Saints’ Church, Clinton (1951) Church of the Redeemer, Greenville (1951) St. Bartholomew’s, North Augusta (1954) St. Michael’s, Easley (1956) Holy Cross, Simpsonville (1957) St. Francis, Greenville (1957) St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg (1959) All Saints’ Church, Cayce (1959) St. Michael and All Angels’, Columbia (1960) St. Christopher’s. Spartanburg (1962) Church of the Cross, Columbia The Diocese of Upper South Carolina CLERGY DIRECTORY Printed 12/22/2017

THE GEORGE M. ALEXANDER DIOCESAN HOUSE THE RT. REV. W. ANDREW WALDO, BISHOP 1115 Marion St.; Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-771-7800, 800-889-6961; Fax: 803-799-5119 Web Site: www.edusc.org

ABDELNOUR, MARK ANTHONY Rindy ANDERSON, SCOTT CRAWFORD Jane Preferred name: Mark Preferred name: Scott Rector, St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Rector, Church Of The Redeemer, Greenville The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 104 Woodcock Trail, West Columbia, SC 29169 207 Old Town way, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Office Office & Mail 1110 Kinley Road, Irmo, SC 29063 120 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29605 Cell phone: 803-315-2084 Cell phone: 864-414-6646 Home phone: 803-739-9136 Office phone: 864-277-4562 Office phone: 803-732-0153 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 803-732-2724 ANDERSON, FORREST E E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Forrest ABERNATHY, PAUL ROBERTS Priest (retired) Preferred name: Paul The Rev. Priest, Retired Priest In Charge , Church Of The Epiphany, Laurens Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Priest Residence & Mail Canonical Residence: Washington 4311 Bayou Blvd, #100, Pensacola, FL 32503 Residence & Mail Home phone: 850-466-5035 1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 202.550.9281 Home phone: 864.345.2394 E-mail: [email protected]

1 The Diocese of Upper South Carolina 2017 PARISH & MISSION OFFICERS Printed 3/7/2018 THE GEORGE M. ALEXANDER DIOCESAN HOUSE THE RT. REV. W. ANDREW WALDO, BISHOP 1115 Marion St.; Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-771-7800, 800-889-6961; Fax: 803-799-5119 Web Site: www.edusc.org

ABBEVILLE AIKEN Trinity Episcopal Church, Abbeville St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken Convocation: Foothills Convocation: Gravatt 200 Church Street, Abbeville, SC 29620, Abbeville The Rev. Daniel A. Wagner Vicar Phone: 864-366-5186 1630 Silver Bluff Road, Aiken , SC 29803 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-1913 Website: www.trinityabbeville.org E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.staugustinesaiken.org/ Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Cynthia B Jefferies Mr. Charles Ray Weiss [email protected] [email protected] (864) 942-2850 803-226-1274 Junior Warden Junior Warden Andrew E. Hartsfield Mr. Jack Martins [email protected] [email protected] 864-367-4075 803-649-3935 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Caroline McGee Ms. Joan W. Donnelly [email protected] [email protected] 864-366-3131 803-642-6954

1 St. Thaddeus Church, Aiken St. George’s Church, Anderson Convocation: Gravatt Convocation: Foothills The Rev. Grant Buchanan Wiseman Rector 2206 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621 125 Pendleton Street S.W., Aiken, SC 29801 Phone: 864-224-1104 Phone: 803-648-5497 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stgeorgesanderson.org Website: www.stthaddeus.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. David Hannah Mr. Todd McCormick [email protected] [email protected] 803-292-1138 864-940-8574 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Thomas Huff Mr. Bill Sanchez [email protected] [email protected] 803-643-5640 864-261-6103 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Tad Whiteside Mr. Leo A. Smith [email protected] [email protected] 803-979-3135 864-376-7899

ANDERSON BATESBURG Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson St. Paul’s Church, Batesburg Convocation: Foothills Convocation: Gravatt The Rev. John B Hardaway Rector The Rev. Dr. Teddy John Higgins Priest-in- 711 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624-2334 116 S. Perry Street, Batesburg, SC 29006Charge Phone: 864-225-8011 Phone: 803-532-0950 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.gracechurchanderson.com/ Website: n/a Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Janet Rippy Mr. Robert Dunn [email protected] 843-290-4221 803-796-1521 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Brett Williams Mr. Randy Speight [email protected] [email protected] 864-451-8123 803-307-0156 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Ken Langford Ms. Carolyn Carder [email protected] [email protected] 864-225-0117 803-429-3562

2 BEECH ISLAND CAMDEN All Saints’, Beech Island Grace Episcopal Church, Camden Convocation: Gravatt Convocation: Midlands 305 Williston Rd., Beech Island, SC 29842 The Rev. Henry Pickett Wall Rector Phone: 803-302-9900 1315 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 803-432-7621 Website: http://www.allsaintsbeechisland.org E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gracechurchcamden.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Diane Brunson Ms. Karen R. Eckford [email protected] [email protected] 803-649-1573 803-243-0119 Junior Warden Junior Warden Casey McDermott Mr. John Hungerford [email protected] [email protected] 803.867.9200 803-319-7537 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Michelle McDermott Mr. William J Herbert [email protected] [email protected] 803-867-9200 803-425-5768

BOILING SPRINGS CAYCE St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Cayce Convocation: Piedmont Convocation: Midlands The Rev. H. Alan Leonard Rector The Rev. Patricia M Sexton Rector 4180 Hwy. 9 North, Boiling Springs 1001 Twelfth Street, Cayce, SC 29033 Phone: 864-578-3238 Phone: 803-796-5735 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stmargaretsonline.com Website: www.allsaintscayce.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. John Lively Ms. Rebecca Kenner [email protected] [email protected] 864-809-3088 803-730-5913 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Scott Collins Ms. Karen Roy Weathers [email protected] [email protected] 864-809-1229 803-767-7956 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Charla Hopkins Mr. Bruce Robinson [email protected] [email protected] 864-680-1970 803-238-1816

3 CHAPIN CLEMSON St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin Holy Trinity, Clemson Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Foothills The Rev. Slaven L Manning Rector The Rev. Suzanne L. Cate Rector 735 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin 193 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631-1335 Phone: 803-345-1550 Phone: 864-654-5071 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stfrancischapin.org Website: www.holytrinityclemson.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mrs. Bertina W Floyd Mr. Alfred P. Wheeler [email protected] [email protected] 803-345-1051 864-654-2311 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Dean Quenneville Mrs. Katherine Crouse [email protected] [email protected] 803-261-0803 864-653-6337 Treasurer Treasurer Dennis Allen Baker Mr. Robert Lee Taylor [email protected] [email protected] 803-781-6193 864-882-6542

CHESTER CLINTON St. Mark’s Church, Chester All Saints’, Clinton Convocation: Catawba Convocation: Foothills 132 Center Street, Chester The Rev. Charles M Davis, Jr. Rector Phone: 803-581-3273 505 Calvert Avenue, Clinton, SC 29325 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 864-833-1388 Website: http://www.stmarksepiscopalchester. E-mail: [email protected] org/ns1.dreamhost.com/Home.html Website: www.allsaintsclinton.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. David Mark Claytor Ms. Dot Wilson [email protected] [email protected] 864-575-2790 Junior Warden Junior Warden Ms. Elizabeth Claytor Mr. Henry Sullivan [email protected] [email protected] 864-697-4902 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Betty Young Mr. Clark McKean [email protected] [email protected] 803-385-3486 864-995-4210

4 Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia COLUMBIA Convocation: Midlands Alexander Diocesan House, Columbia The Rev. Dr. James F Lyon, IV Rector Convocation: Midlands 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201-2907 The Rt. Rev. W Andrew Waldo Bishop Phone: 803-779-2960 1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 803-771-7800 Website: http://www.goodshepherdcolumbia.org/ E-mail: [email protected] Senior Warden Website: www.edusc.org Mr. Hampton Saussy Senior Warden [email protected] 803-240-2403 Junior Warden Doyle J. Jaco, Jr. Junior Warden [email protected] 803-331-3399 Treasurer Mr. Robert B Muir Treasurer [email protected] (803) 781-5132 St. David’s, Columbia Convocation: Midlands Church of the Cross, Columbia The Rev. William M. Brock Rector Convocation: Midlands 605 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223-2905 The Rev. Johnnie M Davis Vicar Phone: 803-736-0866 7244 Patterson Avenue, Columbia E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 803-776-1864 Website: www.stdavidscolumbia.org E-mail: [email protected] Senior Warden Website: www.CotCSC.com Mr. Joseph Smoak, Jr. Senior Warden [email protected] Ms. Genevieve Alert 803-699-5416 [email protected] Junior Warden 803-318-0324 Mr. Richard E. Baughman Junior Warden [email protected] Ms. Laura Hughes 803-438-9920 [email protected] Treasurer 803-401-5179 Mr. Glenn Mitchell Treasurer [email protected] Mr. Ray Burns [email protected] 803-776-1036

5 St. John’s, Columbia St. Martin’s-in-the Fields, Columbia Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Midlands The Rev. Scott R. Fleischer Assistant Priest The Rev. Mitchell T. Smith Rector 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205 5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206 Phone: 803-799-4767 Phone: 803-787-0392 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stmartinsinthefields.com Website: www.stjohnscolumbia.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Mary Dallas Moore Mr. Bill Case [email protected] [email protected] 803-467-7175 803-351-8870 Junior Warden Junior Warden Kelly Burkett Ms. Julie Lumpkin [email protected] [email protected] 803-776-6110 803-606-1031 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Russ McCoy Mr. Warren Darby [email protected] [email protected] 803-331-8791 803-238-2052 St. Luke’s, Columbia St. Mary’s, Columbia Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Midlands The Rev. Deacon Dianna L Deaderick Deacon The Rev. Jill Beimdiek Interim Rector 1300 Pine Street, Columbia, SC 29204 170 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: 803-254-2327 Phone: 803-798-2776 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stlukescolumbia.org Website: www.stmaryscolumbia.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Herbert Bynoe Mr. Stephen Richard Hirsch [email protected] [email protected] 803-781-4981 803-257-2552 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Frances Goodwin Mr. Jack Burdett [email protected] [email protected] 803-771-4779 Treasurer Treasurer Mrs. Patricia J. Cokley Mr. Reese McCurdy [email protected] [email protected] 803-738-9383 704-618-2057

6 St. Michael & All Angels’, Columbia Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Midlands The Rev. Charles Jeremy Smith Vicar The Very Rev. Timothy Kent Jones Dean 6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia, SC 29206-2198 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-782-8080 Phone: 803-771-7300 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.saintmichaelepiscopal.org Website: www.trinitysc.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Michael Senterfeit Mr. Philip A. Johnston [email protected] [email protected] 803-466--6967 803-240-7929 Junior Warden Junior Warden Grover C. Pundt, III Mr. David G. Wolff [email protected] [email protected] 803-606-3459 803-479-6974 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Becky Keck Ms. Elizabeth Summers [email protected] [email protected] 803-238-7794 St. Timothy’s, Columbia Convocation: Midlands EASLEY The Rev. Dimitrula Henson Rector St. Michael’s, Easley 900 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Convocation: Foothills Phone: 803-765-1519 The Rev. Thomas Lee Dudley Rector E-mail: [email protected] 1200 Powdersville Rd., Easley, SC 29642 Website: http://www.sainttimothyscolumbia.com Phone: 864-859-6296 Senior Warden E-mail: [email protected] Susan von Schenk Website: http://stmec.org/ [email protected] Senior Warden 803-804-3147 Ms. Sheree Chapman Junior Warden shereec29@gmailcom Mr. Shawn M Jacobs 864-420-9955 [email protected] Junior Warden 803-608-4617 Mr. Carter Matthews Treasurer [email protected] Ms. Peggy Thompson [email protected] Treasurer 803-782-1336 Mr. Joe Lawler [email protected] 973-296-6014

7 EASTOVER GAFFNEY St. Thomas, Eastover Church of the Incarnation, Gaffney Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Piedmont 115 Yelton Road, Eastover SC 29044, Eastover The Rev. Jeannette Cooper Gettys Rector Phone: 803-479-4101 308 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-3007 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 864-489-6183 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.incarnation-gaffney.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Calvin Woodard, Jr. Ms. Carla Winter [email protected] [email protected] 864-489-2636 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Ralph House Mr. Danny Stacy [email protected] [email protected] 864-489-7401 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Margaret Duckett Mr. David Taylor [email protected] [email protected] 803-786-2791 864-487-4045

FORT MILL GLENN SPRINGS St. Paul’s, Fort Mill Calvary Episcopal, Glenn Springs Convocation: Catawba Convocation: Piedmont The Rev. Sarah C. Franklin Rector The Rev. Paul Eugene Stricklin Priest in 501 Pine Street, Fort Mill 3685 Glenn Springs Rd, Hwy 150, GlennCharge Springs, SC Phone: 803-547-5968 Phone:29374, Glenn803-381-7505 Springs E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.stpaulsfortmill.org Website: n/a Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Rachel Hasty Ms. Sandra Shands [email protected] [email protected] 803-417-4691 864-612-3714 Junior Warden Junior Warden Dan Centea Mr. Jerry Peake [email protected] [email protected] 803-802-5704 864-585-7527 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Dennis Edwards Mr. Jack Hicks [email protected] [email protected] 803-548-9234 864-423-1573

8 GRANITEVILLE GREENVILLE St. Paul’s, Graniteville Christ Church, Greenville Convocation: Gravatt Convocation: Foothills The Rev. Douglas A. Puckett Rector The Rev. Harrison Marvin McLeod Rector 1 Hard Street, Graniteville 10 N. Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601-2864 Phone: 803-663-9457 Phone: 864-271-8773 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: n/a Website: www.ccgsc.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. John Lott Mr. William deBerniere Mebane [email protected] [email protected] 803-646-2022 864-271-6454 Junior Warden Junior Warden Ms. Kay Bradford Ms. Dena S Benedict [email protected] [email protected] 803-617-9083 864-288-8515 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Steven Peterson Mr. John Christoph Klasing [email protected] [email protected] 706-830-6578 864-313-2511 Church of the Redeemer, Greenville GREAT FALLS Convocation: Foothills St. Peter’s, Great Falls The Rev. Scott Crawford Anderson Rector Convocation: Catawba 120 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29605 Hampton Street, Great Falls, SC 29055, Great Falls Phone: 864-277-4562 Phone: 803-482-6755 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.corgsc.org Website: www.stpetersgreatfalls.org Senior Warden Mr. Wallace Lightsey Senior Warden [email protected] Dr. H.C. Starnes 864-232-3207 [email protected] Junior Warden 803-482-2540 Ms. Stephany Austell Junior Warden [email protected] Mr. Hank Starnes 864-288-2412 [email protected] Treasurer 803-482-7148 Mr. John H Blackburn Treasurer [email protected] Ms. Cynthia S. Davis 864-297-5562 [email protected] 864-244-9487

9 St. Andrew’s, Greenville St. James, Greenville Convocation: Foothills Convocation: Foothills The Rev. J. Gary Eichelberger, Jr. Rector The Rev. Stephen J Rhoades Rector 1002 South Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 301 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville, SC 29609-3035 Phone: 864-235-5884 Phone: 864-244-6358 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.standrewsgreenville.org Website: www.stjamesgreenville.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Kay Friddle George Lipscomb [email protected] [email protected] 864-505-2339 864-834-5678 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Roger W Davis Mr. Ed Winkler [email protected] [email protected] 864-561-8641 864-238-7050 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Russell Conner Mr. Alan Kirk [email protected] [email protected] 864-631-3632 864-420-0957 St. Francis, Greenville St. Peter’s, Greenville Convocation: Foothills Convocation: Foothills The Rev. Robert C. Taylor Hispanic The Rev. Furman Lee Buchanan Rector St. Francis Episcopal Church, 301 PineyMissioner Mountain to 910 Hudson Road, Greenville Phone:Road, Greenville, 864-244-4510 SC 29609-3035 864-268-2845 Phone: 864-268-7280 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: parishadministrator@stpetersgreenvillesc. Website:net http://www.stpetersgreenville.com Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Ginger Culbertson Ms. Deborah S Yochum [email protected] 864-292-6750 864-627-4051 Junior Warden Junior Warden Ms. Ginger Culbertson Mr. Larry Neal [email protected] 864-292-6750 864-268-9081 Treasurer Treasurer Ms. Silene Avendano Ms. Laura Foster [email protected] [email protected] 864-294-8718 864-288-1169

10 St. Philip’s, Greenville Convocation: Foothills GREER The Rev. John Clement Zellner Vicar Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer 31 Allendale Lane, Greenville, SC 29607, Greenville Convocation: Foothills Phone: 864-271-1382 The Rev. Michael Schnatterly Rector E-mail: [email protected] 200 Cannon Street, Greer, SC 29651, Greer Website: http://stphilipsgreenville.com/ Phone: 864-877-2330 Senior Warden E-mail: [email protected] Mr. James L. Martin Website: http://www.goodshepherdgreer.org/ [email protected] Senior Warden 864-277-2991 Mr. Scott J. McLallen Junior Warden [email protected] Mr. William Little 315-408-4793 [email protected] Junior Warden 864-430-6208 Mr. Fred MacGregor Treasurer [email protected] Ms. Brenda G. Martin 864-469-0349 [email protected] Treasurer 864.277.2991 Mr. Emerson Duke [email protected] GREENWOOD 864-787-7470 Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood Convocation: Foothills HOPKINS The Rev. Nicholas M Beasley Rector St. John’s, Hopkins 700 S. Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29649, Greenwood Convocation: Midlands Phone: 864-223-5426 The Rev. Dr. Daniel Hank Rector E-mail: [email protected] 1151 Elm Savannah Road, Hopkins, SC 29061 Website: www.episcopalgreenwood.org Phone: 803-776-9292 Senior Warden E-mail: [email protected] Ms. Janis Puzar Website: www.stjohnscongaree.com [email protected] Senior Warden 864-344-7842 Mr. Billy Cate Junior Warden [email protected] Mr. Joe Fennell 803-353-8189 [email protected] Junior Warden 864-554-6731 Mr. P.E. Morris Treasurer [email protected] Mr. Craig Church 803-776-2984 [email protected] Treasurer 864-538-4847 Ms. Anne H Lott [email protected] 803-776-1485

11 IRMO LANCASTER St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Christ Episcopal Church, Lancaster Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Catawba The Rev. Mark Anthony Abdelnour Rector The Rev. Gordon W Hamilton Priest-in- 1110 Kinley Road, Irmo, SC 29063 534 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720,Charge Lancaster Phone: 803-732-0153 Phone: 803-286-5224 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ecsssj.org/ Website: http://www.christchurchlancaster.com Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. David Law Mr. Ernest Jenkins [email protected] [email protected] 803-749-0950 785-979-5346 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Bill Head Mr. Miller Deaton [email protected] [email protected] 803-732-3036 803-320-9159 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Jim Dent Mr. Christopher L. Smith [email protected] [email protected] 803-941-7401

JENKINSVILLE LAURENS St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville Church of the Epiphany, Laurens Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Foothills The Rev. Glenn Gould Priest-in- The Rev. Paul Roberts Abernathy Priest in 1056 St. Barnabas Church Road, JenkinsvilleCharge 225 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360Charge Phone: 803-635-4995 Phone: 864-984-7000 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.stbarnabasusc.org/ Website: www.epiphanyoflaurens.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Wade Peay, Jr Mr. Mark Adams [email protected] 803-635-6869 864-984-3929 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Gordon A Pauling Mr. Edgar Taylor [email protected] [email protected] 864-984-6726 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Raye O’Neal Boyd Mr. Reid Cox [email protected] [email protected] 803-635-4607 864-984-5025

12 LEXINGTON NORTH AUGUSTA St. Alban’s, Lexington St. Bartholomew’s, North Augusta Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Gravatt The Rev. Thomas E. DiMarco Priest in The Rev. Nancee A. Cekuta Rector 403 Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072, LexingtonCharge 471 West Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841 Phone: 803-359-2444 Phone: 803-279-4622 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.stalbanschurch.net Website: www.saintbart.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Douglas R Taylor Ms. Ellen Nesbitt [email protected] [email protected] 803-465-2139 706-651-0860 Junior Warden Junior Warden Ms. Eileen Altenberg Mr. Christopher S. Lehi [email protected] [email protected] 803-359-6940 706-855-1494 Treasurer Treasurer Mrs. Jean Hiers Ms. Meredith Holodak [email protected] [email protected] 803-957-8813 803-441-8246

NEWBERRY RIDGEWAY St. Luke’s, Newberry St. Stephen’s, Ridgeway Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Midlands The Rev. Mamie Elizabeth Morgan Rector The Rev. Dr. Mark T. Werner Priest in 1605 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108 307 Longtown Road, Ridgeway Charge Phone: 803-276-8513 Phone: 803-337-2905 E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://stlukesnewberry.com Website: http://www.ststephenssc.org/ Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Ian Schumpert Mr. Thomas Harwood [email protected] [email protected] 803-271-9190 803-337-3600 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. William Marshall Mr. David Ford [email protected] [email protected] 803-924-8372 803-482-4194 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Dave Carey Ms. Kathleen Harwood [email protected] [email protected] 803-537-1339 803-337-3600

13 ROCK HILL SIMPSONVILLE Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Holy Cross, Simpsonville Convocation: Catawba Convocation: Foothills The Rev. Janice M. Chalaron Rector The Rev. Michael Patrick Flanagan Rector 144 Caldwell Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730-4534 205 East College Street, Simpsonville Phone: 803-327-1131 Phone: 864-967-7470 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ecoos.org/wp/ Website: http://www.holycrossep.org/ Senior Warden Senior Warden Russell W. Craig, III Ms. Bonnie Schmidt [email protected] [email protected] 803-374-0722 864.962.9265 Junior Warden Junior Warden Jim Dorsett Ms. Cheryl Randall [email protected] [email protected] 803-417-1945 843-343-5878 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Charles M. Redfern, III Randy Bay [email protected] [email protected] 803-327-6427

SENECA SPARTANBURG Church of the Ascension, Seneca Church of the Advent, Spartanburg Convocation: Foothills Convocation: Piedmont The Rev. Carol Anne Phillips Rector The Rev. J. Edward Morris Rector 214 Northampton Road, Seneca, SC 29672 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Phone: 864-882-2006 Phone: 864-585-2268 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ascension-seneca.org/ Website: www.churchofadvent.org Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Elizabeth Stephens Ms. Melissa Daves Johnson [email protected] [email protected] 864-972-5815 864-316-3559 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Gil Huggins Ms. Martha Schwartz [email protected] [email protected] 864-882-0978 864-579-9606 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Dave Dodge Mr. Bruce Schwartz [email protected] [email protected] 864-944-0979 864-579-9606

14 Church of the Epiphany, Spartanburg St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg Convocation: Piedmont Convocation: Piedmont The Rev. Thomas M Rickenbaker Priest in The Rev. Robert L. Brown Rector 121 Ernest L. Collins Avenue, SpartanburgCharge 101 St. Matthew’s Lane, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Phone: 864-583-0405 Phone: 864-576-0424 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.epiphanyspartanburg.org/ Website: www.stmattsepiscopal.com Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Therlon W. Joyner K.C. Price [email protected] [email protected] 864-585-4461 864-486-0291 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Thomas Middleton Mr. John Kimball, III [email protected] [email protected] 864-582-8697 864-415-4161 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. Walters H Wofford Mr. Ron McCarter [email protected] [email protected] (864) 582-3171 864-574-3281 St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg Convocation: Piedmont TRENTON The Rev. James Trimble Vicar Church of the Ridge, Trenton 400 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 Convocation: Gravatt Phone: 864-585-2858 The Rev. David F.O. Thompson Vicar E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 206, 212 Church Street, Trenton, SC 29847 Website: http://www.stchrisonline.org Phone: 803-275-3934 Senior Warden E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Alexander Hray, Jr. Website: http://www.churchoftheridge.org [email protected] Senior Warden 864-583-9618 Ms. Sarah B. Schwarz Junior Warden [email protected] Mr. Charles L. Kendrick 803-685-7961 [email protected] Junior Warden 864-582-8258 Jay Summer Treasurer [email protected] Ms. Ruth Anne Hickerson 803-991-3157 [email protected] Treasurer Mr. Jerrold Watson [email protected] 803-685-7881

15 UNION WINNSBORO Church of the Nativity, Union St. John’s Episcopal Church, Winnsboro Convocation: Piedmont Convocation: Midlands The Rev. Wayman Wright Henry Priest in 301 W. Liberty Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180 320 S. Church Street, Union Charge Phone: 803-635-4398 Phone: 864-427-8610 Website: http://www.stjohnswinnsboro.org/ Website: n/a

Senior Warden Senior Warden Ms. Joan Lawson Mr. Walter H. Deierlein [email protected] [email protected] 864-426-1370 803-609-1770 Junior Warden Junior Warden Ms. Caroline Barger Alice Rice [email protected] [email protected] (864) 427-6421 803-606-2209 Treasurer Treasurer Dr. John M Baarcke Ms. Katie Nicholson [email protected] [email protected] (864) 426-1585 803-718-0387

WEST COLUMBIA YORK Chapel of the Holy Spirit, West Columbia Church of the Good Shepherd, York Convocation: Midlands Convocation: Catawba The Rev. Richard L Crozier Chaplain The Rev. P. William Greeley Priest in 1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia 108 E. Liberty Street, York Charge Phone: 803-739-5033 Phone: 803-684-4021 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stillhopes.org Website: http://www.goodshepherdyork.com Senior Warden Senior Warden Mr. Meade Wilson [email protected] 803-684-6618 Junior Warden Junior Warden Mr. Ronald F. Carter [email protected] 803-324-0466 Treasurer Treasurer Mr. William Randall Neff [email protected] 803-367-6330

16 ANDREW, OSH, CAROL BARRON, JR., C. ALEX Preferred name: Carol Preferred name: Alex Supply Priest The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Georgia Canonical Residence: South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail Office & Mail 168 Club Circle, Pawleys’ Island, SC 29585 414 Savannah Barony Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841 Cell phone: 843-325-4205 Cell phone: 706-955-3175 Home phone: 843-237-1807 Office phone: 706-798-5201 x207 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 706-796-0079 BEASLEY, NICHOLAS M Elizabeth E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Nicholas APOLDO, DEBBIE Rector, Church Of The Resurrection, Greenwood Preferred name: The Rev. Priest Associate Rector For Christian Formation , Church Of The Advent, Spartanburg Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Priest Residence Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 126 Blyth Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649 Residence Office & Mail PO Box 3283, Greenwood, SC 29648 Office & Mail 141 Advent St, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Cell phone: 864-980-2473 Cell phone: 864-504-1419 Home phone: 864-538-0889 Office phone: 864-585-2268 Office phone: 864-223-5426 x. 4 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: nicholas. [email protected] BALDWIN, GAYLE R. BEIMDIEK, JILL Chuck Preferred name: Gayle Preferred name: Jill Supply Priest Interim Rector, St. Mary’s, Columbia The Rev. Dr. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Wyoming Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 805 Forest Pine Ct, Seneca , SC 29672 Residence & Mail 341 Poets Walk, Irmo, SC 29063 Cell phone: 218-779-5457 Office E-mail: [email protected] 170 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210 BARNHILL, JR, JAMES WALLACE Donna Cell phone: 910-644-6776 Home phone: 803-638-4643 Preferred name: James Office phone: 803-798-2776

The Rev. Priest E-mail: [email protected] Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 4675 Harrietts Bluff Road, Woodbine, GA 31569 Cell phone: 803-669-0065 E-mail: [email protected]

2 BETHELL, JOHN CHRISTIAN BROCK, WILLIAM M. MaryAnne Preferred name: John Preferred name: Scotty Rector, St. David’s, Columbia The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence Cell phone: 215-962-5832 207 Wiltshire Way, Columbia, SC 29229 Office & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 605 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223-2905 BIEDENHARN, III, JAMES PHELAN Louise Cell phone: 803-543-8901 Preferred name: Jay Home phone: 803-542-7804 Associate , Christ Church, Greenville Office phone: 803-736-0866 The Rev. Priest Fax: 803-736-9783 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina E-mail: [email protected] Residence BROWN, ROBERT L. Sandra 113 Atwood Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Office & Mail Preferred name: Rob 10 North Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Rector, St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg Cell phone: 601-218-6147 The Rev. Priest Home phone: 601-218-6147 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Office phone: 864-282-3113 Residence 531 Old Ironworks Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302 E-mail: [email protected] Office & Mail BLAUVELT, JEREMY DAVID Jessica 101 St. Matthew’s Lane, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Preferred name: Jeremy Cell phone: 864-506-1524 Home phone: 864-583-8112 The Rev. Priest Office phone: 864-576-0424 x 104 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Fax: 864-279-9966 Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 628 N 4th Ave, Washington, IA 52353-2310 BROWN, JOHN A Pamela Cell phone: 724-923-0070 Preferred name: John Home phone: 319-653-8107 E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 9 Sweet Branch Court, Columbia, SC 29212 Home phone: 803-732-3703 Office phone: 803-737-5508 E-mail: [email protected]

3 BRYCE, CHRISTOPHER CARR, WILLIAM FRANKLIN Lena Preferred name: Christopher Preferred name: Frank Priest (retired) Bishop (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rt. Rev. Bishop, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 819 Angela Lane, Cross, SC 29436 4249 Cedar Grove Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 Home phone: 864-459-0718 Home phone: 615-898-0879 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

BUCHANAN, FURMAN LEE Kim CARTER, HALCOTT R Preferred name: Furman Preferred name: Hal Rector, St. Peter’s, Greenville The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 201 Heatherbrook Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Cell phone: 425-238-0505 Office & Mail 910 Hudson Road, Greenville, SC 29615 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 803-834-2244 CATE, SUZANNE L. Will Office phone: 864-268-7280 Preferred name: Suz Fax: 864-268-2501 Rector, Holy Trinity, Clemson E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina BYRD, FREDERICK C Residence Preferred name: Fred 107 Grace Street, Clemson, SC 29631 Archdeacon Emeritus Office & Mail The Ven. Priest, Retired 193 Old Greenville Hwy, Clemson, SC 29631 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 864-364-1952 Residence & Mail Home phone: 864-364-1952 1109 Glenn Street, Newberry, SC 29108 Office phone: 864-654-5071 Home phone: 803-276-8269 E-mail: [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected] CEKUTA, NANCEE A. CANNON, JR., A. CHARLES Preferred name: Nan Preferred name: Charles Rector, St. Bartholomew’s, North Augusta Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 2335 Spring House Lane, Apt D, Augusta, GA 30907 51 Roper Road , Flat Rock, NC 28731 Office & Mail 471 W. Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841 Home phone: 828-698-5836 Cell phone: 770-712-3177 E-mail: [email protected] Office phone: 803-279-4622 E-mail: [email protected]

4 CHALARON, JANICE M. Pierre CHILES, ROBERT L Chris Preferred name: Janice Preferred name: Bob Rector, Church Of Our Saviour, Rock Hill Associate Rector For Pastoral Care, Christ Church, Greenville The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 410 College Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29730 103 Underwood Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Office Office & Mail 144 Caldwell Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730-4534 10 North Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Cell phone: 770-862-5557 Cell phone: 803-665-5352 Home phone: 803-980-2782 Home phone: 803-665-5352 Office phone: 803-327-1131 Office phone: 864-271-8773 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

CLEMENTS, C. CHRISTOPHER CHASSEY, GEORGE I Mary Preferred name: Chris Preferred name: George Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired The Rev. Canon Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 1523 Delmar Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 9 B Exum Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 Cell phone: 803-354-2581 Home phone: 803-791-4241 Home phone: 803-926-0568 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] COCKRELL, RICHARD

CHESTNUT, ROBERT Elizabeth Preferred name: Richard Priest (retired) Preferred name: Robert The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Deacon Deacon Residence & Mail Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 8700 N. La Cholla Blvd., Apt. 2137, Tucson, AZ 85742 Residence & Mail 312 Yarmouth Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 Cell phone: 864-634-7355 Cell phone: 803-351-2897 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-772-6617 COLE, ROY W Mary E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Roy Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 184 Clifton Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Cell phone: 864-237-3482 Home phone: 864-573-5446 E-mail: [email protected]

5 COOLING, DAVID A Jenelyn CULLIPHER, JAMES R Preferred name: David Preferred name: Jim Priest (retired) Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 208 Holcombe Way, Lambertville, NJ 08530 100 N. College Row, Apt. 106, Brevard, NC 28712 Home phone: 908-233-9745 Cell phone: 828-553-4701 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 828-877-4448 E-mail: [email protected] COPE, MARIE SWANN Hayne Preferred name: Marie DAVIS, SR., CHARLES M Assistant Minister, St. Peter’s, Greenville Preferred name: Charles The Rev. Priest Supply Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Priest, Retired Residence Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 309 Regent Drive, Duncan, SC 29334 Residence & Mail Office & Mail 232 Elstow Road, Irmo, SC 29063 910 Hudson Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Cell phone: 803-315-1793 Home phone: 864-841-8411 Home phone: 803-732-7736 Office phone: 864-268-7280 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] DAVIS, JR., CHARLES M Alicia CROZIER, RICHARD L Preferred name: Charles Preferred name: Richard Rector, All Saints’, Clinton Chaplain, Chapel Of The Holy Spirit, West Columbia The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 503 Calvert Avenue, Clinton, SC 29325 701 Gervais Street, Suite 150- Unit 234, Columbia, SC Office Office29201 & Mail 505 Calvert Avenue, Clinton, SC 29325 One Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia, SC 29171 Cell phone: 803-315-9176 Cell phone: 803-727-0934 Home phone: 803-315-9176 Office phone: 803-739-5033 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 803-796-6059 DAVIS, JR., THOMAS C E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Tom Supply Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 102 Carteret Court, Clemson, SC 29631 Cell phone: 864-230-0016 Home phone: 864-654-4200 E-mail: [email protected]

6 DAVIS, THOMAS P Lynn DEL PRIORE, MICAH DORIAN Lauren Preferred name: Thomas Preferred name: Dorian Canon, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 17322 Merlin Lane, Lewes, Delaware 19958 6328 Merrill Road, Columbia, SC 29209 Office Office & Mail 200 Church Street, P.O. Box 191, Milford, Delaware 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Home19963 phone: 302-644-1335 Cell phone: 803-518-1827 Office phone: 302-422-8466 Home phone: 803-414-5594 E-mail: [email protected] Office phone: 803-461-7320 DAVIS, JOHNNIE M Carol E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Johnnie DIGGS, THOMAS T. Doris Vicar , Church Of The Cross, Columbia Preferred name: Tom The Rev. Priest Priest (retired) Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Priest, Retired Residence & Mail Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 1322 Redwood Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 Residence & Mail Cell phone: 803-960-5341 2313 Kestrel Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732 Home phone: 803-796-6469 Home phone: 803-324-0050 E-mail: [email protected]

DEADERICK, DIANNA L Douglas DIMARCO, THOMAS E. Miranda Preferred name: Dianna Preferred name: Tom Deacon , St. Luke’s, Columbia Priest In Charge , St. Alban’s, Lexington The Rev. Deacon Deacon The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 110 Woodbay Court, Lexington, SC 29072 Residence Cell phone: 803-622-6509 512 Stoneridge Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 Home phone: 803-957-8279 Office & Mail 403 Park Road, Lexington, SC 29071 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-907-7074 Home phone: 803-490-1529 Office phone: 803-359-2444 E-mail: [email protected]

7 DRAKE, LESLIE SARGENT Yolanda DUVALL, CHARLES F Nancy Preferred name: Leslie Preferred name: Charles Bishop (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rt. Rev. Bishop Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Central Gulf Coast Residence Residence & Mail Office & Mail 104 Wildeoak Trail, Columbia, SC 29223 St. Mary’s Vicarage, 105 Vicarage Hill, South Benfleet, Home phone: 803-419-7484 Essex SS7 1PD E-mail: [email protected] DUBOSE, JERRY D Serena DWORAK, NELSON Diane Preferred name: Jerry Priest (retired) Preferred name: Rocky Deacon , Christ Episcopal Church, Lancaster The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Deacon Deacon Residence & Mail Canonical Residence: Western New York 211 Bluebird Lane, Central, SC 29630 Residence & Mail 16212 Commodore Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720-7470 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 716-474-9818 DUDLEY, THOMAS LEE Beth E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Lee EDWARDS, J. LLOYD Curry Rector, St. Michael’s, Easley Preferred name: Lloyd The Rev. Priest Priest (retired) Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence The Rev. Priest, Retired 206 Highland Road, Easley, SC 29640-1722 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Office & Mail Residence & Mail 1200 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642 4628 Datura Road, Columbia, SC 29205 Cell phone: 864-421-3658 Office PO Box 9561, Columbia , SC 29290 Office phone: 864-859-6296 Cell phone: 803-238-0206 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-782-8491 DUNBAR, ROBERT B. E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Robert Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail PO Box 36155, Rock Hill, SC 29732 Home phone: 803-327-0290 E-mail: [email protected]

8 EICHELBERGER, JR., J. GARY Kacey FITCH, BABCOCK W Margaret Preferred name: Gary Preferred name: Babcock Rector, St. Andrew’s, Greenville Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 107 West Earle Street, Greenville, SC 29609 6342 Yorkshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29209 Office & Mail Home phone: 803-783-0559 1002 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-907-0667 Home phone: 864-569-0145 FLANAGAN, MICHAEL PATRICK Deborah Office phone: 864-235-5884 Preferred name: Mike Fax: 864-349-2049 Rector, Holy Cross, Simpsonville E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina ELDRIDGE, JR, ROBERT W. Lee Residence Preferred name: Bob 10 Lucerne Court, Simpsonville, SC 29680 Supply Priest Office & Mail The Rev. Priest, Retired PO Box 187, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 864-616-2201 Residence & Mail Home phone: 864-288-4716 209 Crickentree Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016 Office phone: 864-967-7470 Home phone: 803-477-3900 Fax: 864-967-0393 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

ERVOLINA, TIMOTHY FLEISCHER, SCOTT R. Victoria Preferred name: Tim Preferred name: Scott Deacon Assistant Rector, St. John’s, Columbia The Rev. Deacon Deacon The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 805 Howard Street, Columbia, SC 29205 3233 Girardeau Avenue, Columbia, SC 29204 Cell phone: 803-622-9176 Office & Mail 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 803-873-8061 FEUS, WILLIAM FREDERICK Kim Office phone: 803-799-4767 Preferred name: Bill E-mail: [email protected] Supply Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 4329 Birkshire Heights , Fort Mill, SC 29708 Cell phone: 803-984-0437 Home phone: 803-984-0437 E-mail: [email protected]

9 FOSS, CHARLES S Gwen GETTYS, JEANNETTE COOPER Miles Preferred name: Charlie Preferred name: Jenny Priest (retired) Rector, Church Of The Incarnation, Gaffney The Rev. Dr. Priest, Retired The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 1646 SW Spence Avenue, Troutdale, OR 97060-4103 356 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340 Cell phone: 503-577-5082 Office & Mail Home phone: 503-912-3665 308 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-838-3880 Home phone: 864-480-9489 FRANKLIN, SARAH C. Office phone: 864-489-6183 Preferred name: Sally Fax: 864-488-0146 Rector, St. Paul’s, Fort Mill E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest GONZALEZ, ALFREDO PEDRO Luisa Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Preferred name: Fred 7128 Caggy Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Assistant For Hispanic Ministries, Holy Cross, Simpsonville Office & Mail The Rev. Priest PO Box 753, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 803-517-2832 Residence & Mail Office phone: 803-547-5968 103 Tolgate Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Office E-mail: [email protected] P. O. Box 187, Simpsonville, SC 29681 FRENCH, ALAN C. Cell phone: 803-422-7661 Preferred name: Alan Home phone: 803-422-7661 Supply Priest Office phone: 864-967-7470 The Rev. Priest Fax: 864-967-0393 Canonical Residence: New Jersey E-mail: [email protected] Residence & Mail 237 Summer Winds Circle, Aiken, SC 29803 GOODKIND, CAROLINE COX Marcus Cell phone: 908-403-4214 Preferred name: Caroline E-mail: [email protected] Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 45 Crooked Island Circle, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Cell phone: 864-356-6504 Home phone: 864-356-6504 E-mail: [email protected]

10 GOSNELL, LINDA KING Chick GREELEY, P. WILLIAM Sharon Preferred name: Linda Preferred name: Bill Priest (retired) Priest In Charge , Church Of The Good Shepherd, York The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 5 Southbridge Court, Simpsonville, SC 29860 206 Kings Mountain Street, York, SC 29745 Office & Mail Office 205 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 P.O. Box 437, York, SC 29745-0437 Cell phone: 864-616-3058 Cell phone: 803-818-8257 Office phone: 864-967-7470 Home phone: 803-818-5114 Fax: 864-967-0393 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] GRIFFIN, CALVIN R Regina GOTAUTAS, PATRICIA G Preferred name: Calvin Preferred name: Pat Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 200 Tyborne Circle, Columbia, SC 29210 422 Lucerne Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Office & Mail Cell phone: 864-497-2351 1300 Pine Street, Columbia, SC 29204 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 803-255-1299 Home phone: 803-772-1879 GOULD, GLENN Fran Office phone: 803-254-2327 Fax: 803-254-2371 Preferred name: Glenn Priest-in-charge, St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest GRIFFIN, PAULINE R. “T.” Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Paula Residence & Mail Associate Rector , Church Of The Advent, Spartanburg 340 Cherry Blossom Road, Gaston, SC 29053 The Rev. Priest Office Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 1056 St. Barnabas Road, P. O. Box 18, Jenkinsville, SC 29065 Residence & Mail Cell phone: 803-605-9993 605 Woodland Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Home phone: 803-894-7837 Office E-mail: [email protected] 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Cell phone: 864-542-6650 Home phone: 919-920-8161 Office phone: 864-504-3686 Fax: 864-585-2202 E-mail: [email protected]

11 GROSSO, ANDREW T. Diana HANNERS, RICHARD E Suzanne Preferred name: Andrew Preferred name: Rick Canon To The Dean, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Deacon (retired) The Rev. Canon Dr. Priest The Rev. Deacon Deacon, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 1514 Laburnum Drive, Columbia, SC 29205 1499 The Crossing, Rock Hill, SC 29732 Office & Mail Home phone: 704-451-0686 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Office phone: 803-553-0655 Cell phone: 803-530-3601 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-530-3601 Office phone: 803-461-7324 HARDAWAY, JOHN B Susan Fax: 803-254-4885 Preferred name: Jack E-mail: [email protected] Rector, Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson The Rev. Priest HAMILTON, GORDON W Carol-Lynn Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Gordon Residence & Mail Priest-in-charge, Christ Episcopal Church, Lancaster 404 North Street, Anderson, SC 29621 The Rev. Priest Office Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 711 S. McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624 Residence Cell phone: 864-314-4668 101 Woodside Dr., Gaffney, SC 29340 Home phone: 864-260-0117 Office & Mail Office phone: 864-225-8011 P.O. Box 488 , Lancaster, SC 29721 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: (803) 246-9027 Home phone: (864) 487-0260 HARRIS, HERMAN Delmonte Office phone: (803) 286-5224 Preferred name: Herman E-mail: [email protected] Deacon (retired) The Rev. Deacon Deacon, Retired HANK, DANIEL Allyson Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Daniel Residence & Mail Rector, St. John’s, Hopkins 633 Swallow Road, Elgin, SC 29045 The Rev. Dr. Priest Home phone: 803-438-8170 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 4621 Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29206 Cell phone: 803-347-3425 Home phone: 803-347-3425 E-mail: [email protected]

12 HARTLEY, JAMES PEYTON Caroline HAYNES, ALICE SMITH Preferred name: Jimmy Preferred name: Alice Canon For Christian Formation , Alexander Diocesan House, Columbia The Rev. Canon Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 3921 Verner Street, Columbia, SC 29204 3136 Cimarron Trail, West Columbia, SC 29170 Office Office 1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 St. Thomas Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 614 - 115 Cell phone: 803-348-3904 CellYelton phone: Road, Eastover, 803-530-5297 SC 29044 Home phone: 803-348-3904 Home phone: 803-530-5297 Office phone: 803-771-7800 x104 Office phone: 803-530-5297 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

HAWES, PETER W Anna Cay HAZEL, DOROTHY M. Tony Preferred name: Peter Preferred name: D’rue Supply Priest Canon For Administration , Alexander Diocesan House, Columbia The Rev. Priest The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 11 Wakefield Drive,, Apt. 2203, Asheville, NC 28803 609 Dutchman Creek Trail, Irmo, SC 29063 Office Office & Mail 1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Cell, , phone: 828-817-9623 Cell phone: 803-603-1510 Home phone: 828-575-9519 Office phone: 803-771-7800 x 107 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 803-799-5119 E-mail: [email protected] HAWKINS, LINDA WOFFORD Preferred name: Linda HEATH, SUSAN B Rush Supply Priest Preferred name: Susan The Rev. Priest Supply Priest Canonical Residence: Virginia The Rev. Priest Residence & Mail Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina P.O. Box 18, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 Residence Cell phone: 703-244-7037 1711 Hollywood Drive, Columbia, SC 29205 Home phone: 864-836-2624 Office & Mail 1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 E-mail: [email protected] Office phone: 803-771-7800 ext 108 E-mail: [email protected]

13 HENDERSON, JR., DORSEY F. HIPP, JR., THOMAS A Karen Preferred name: Dorsey Preferred name: Al Bishop (retired) Deacon, St. James, Greenville The Rt. Rev. Bishop, Retired The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 965 Fairview Drive, Mt. Dora, FL 32757 100 Jervey Road, Greenville, SC 29615 Cell phone: 803-315-1438 Office & Mail PO Box 4338 , Greenville, SC 29608 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-449-6362 HENRY, WAYMAN WRIGHT Carol Home phone: 864-235-7668 Preferred name: Wayman E-mail: [email protected] Priest In Charge , Church Of The Nativity, Union HOLMES, ANNA RILLA Akil The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Rilla Residence & Mail Supply Priest 400 Oak Street, Clemson, SC 29631 The Rev. Priest Cell phone: 864-915-3528 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Home phone: 864-653-5817 Residence & Mail 205 Meadowlark Lane, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-907-1905 HENSON, DIMITRULA Walter E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Tula Rector, St. Timothy’s, Columbia HORVATH, LESLIE F. Gary The Rev. Priest Preferred name: Fergie Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Deacon, St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg Residence The Rev. Deacon Deacon 253 Bridleridge Road, Lexington, SC 29073 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Office & Mail Residence & Mail 900 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201 110 S Liberty Street, Apt 2A, Spartanburg, SC 29306 Cell phone: 803-210-9180 Office Office phone: 803-765-1519 400 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 E-mail: rev.henson@sainttimothyscolumbia. Cell phone: 864-316-4333 com Office phone: 864-585-2858 HIGGINS, TEDDY JOHN Kim E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Teddy Priest-in-charge, St. Paul’s Church, Batesburg The Rev. Dr. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 226 Haven Road, Batesburg, SC 29006 Cell phone: 803-240-8492 Home phone: 803-657-6418 Office phone: 803-532-9251 E-mail: [email protected]

14 HOSTETTER, JANE JACKSON, DAVID H. Muriel Preferred name: Jane Preferred name: David Deacon, Convocation, Gravatt The Rev. Deacon Deacon, Retired The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail PO Box 187, Wagener, SC 29164 718 Windward Way, Greer, SC 29650 Office & Mail Office 125 Pendleton Street S.W., Aiken, SC 29801 Trinity Episcopal School, 750 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, Cell phone: 772-341-1226 CellNC 28202phone: 808-345-1241 Office phone: 803-648-5497 Office phone: 704-358-8101 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

HOUCK, III, IRA C. Margaret JEFFERS, MARY E. Steve Preferred name: Ira Preferred name: Mary Priest Associate, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Deacon , Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson The Rev. Priest The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 213 Shaftsbury Road, Clemson, SC 29631 120 Norse Drive, Columbia, SC 29229 Cell phone: 864-650-4266 Home phone: 803-738-5885 Home phone: 864-653-8647 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

HULTSTRAND, DONALD MAYNARD Ann JENNINGS TODD, MARGARET H. Bill Preferred name: Don Preferred name: Margaret Bishop Associate, Christ Church, Greenville Deacon , St. Michael & All Angels’, Columbia The Rt. Rev. Bishop The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Springfield Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 2830 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205 1706 Parkins Mill Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Cell phone: 803-414-4582 Office Home phone: 803-256-2191 10 N. Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Cell phone: 864-593-2275 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 864-277-2080 JOHNSTON, SARAH V Harold E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Sally Priest (retired) IRELAND, CLYDE Betty Jean The Rev. Priest, Retired Preferred name: Clyde Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Priest (retired) Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest, Retired 392 Stonemarker Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 803-767-0255 Residence & Mail 5108 Exum Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-799-1742 Office phone: E-mail: [email protected]

15 JONES, TIMOTHY KENT Jill LEONARD, H. ALAN Brenda Preferred name: Tim Preferred name: Alan Dean, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Rector, St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs The Very Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence 6148 Rutledge Hill Road, Columbia, SC 29209 2415 Hanging Rock Road, Inman, SC 29349 Office & Mail Office & Mail 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 PO Box 160024, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Office phone: 803-771-7300 Cell phone: (803) 361-7519 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: (864) 599-8153 Office phone: (864) 578-3238 KINYON, BRICE W Carolyn E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Wayne Priest Assistant , Trinity Cathedral, Columbia LIBBEY, ELIZABETH W. Bob The Rev. Priest Preferred name: Betsy Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Priest (retired) Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest, Retired 1900 Woodvalley Drive, Columbia, SC 29212 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 803-960-8414 Residence & Mail Home phone: 803-407-0979 16 Salisbury Drive #7410, Asheville, NC 28803 Fax: 803-407-0979 Home phone: 828-277-5535 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

KLITZKE, DALE EDWARD Linda LIBBEY, ROBERT E. Betsy Preferred name: Dale Preferred name: Bob Priest (retired) Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 120 Hunters Run Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 16 Salisbury Drive #7410, Asheville, NC 28803 Cell phone: 715-505-2995 Home phone: 828-277-5535 Home phone: 803-514-2307 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

16 LOUTTIT-HARDAWAY, SUSAN A Jack MANNING, SLAVEN L Linda Preferred name: Susan Preferred name: Slaven Youth Minister, Holy Cross, Simpsonville Rector, St. Francis Of Assisi, Chapin The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 404 North Street, Anderson, SC 29621-5927 P.O. Box 220, Prosperity, SC 29127 Office Office & Mail 205 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 735 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036 Cell phone: 864-483-2250 Cell phone: 803-932-8456 Home phone: 864-260-0117 Home phone: 803-932-8456 Office phone: 864-967-7470 Office phone: 803-345-1550 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

LYON, IV, JAMES F Sallie MARKS, SR., W. PARKER Preferred name: James Preferred name: Parker Rector, Church Of The Good Shepherd, Columbia Priest (retired) The Rev. Dr. Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 28 Lake Court, Columbia, SC 29206 51 Otterside Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 Office & Mail Cell phone: 864-436-9205 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Home phone: 802-989-7774 Home phone: 803-782-9691 Office phone: 803-779-2960 MCCREARY, E. CANNON Fax: 803-771-7227 E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Cannon Priest (retired) MALANUK, PATRICIA CRAIG Bob The Rev. Priest, Retired Preferred name: Patsy Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canon For Outreach, Trinity Cathedral, Columbia Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest 1500 Trailhead Ct., Apt. 1151, Greenville, SC 29617 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Home phone: 864.246.5496 Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 6045 Lakeshore Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 Office 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Cell phone: 803-603-3413 Home phone: 803-234-3379 Office phone: 803-461-7309 E-mail: [email protected]

17 MCDOWELL, MIA CHELYNN MCPHAIL, DONALD Preferred name: Mia Preferred name: Donald Assistant Priest , Church Of The Epiphany, Spartanburg Supply Priest The Rev. Priest The Rev. Dr. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 436 Aspencreek Circle, #203, Spartanburg, SC 29301 22 St. Augustine Drive, Charleston, SC 29407-6018 Office & Mail Cell phone: 843-442-6637 101 St. Matthew’s Lane, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Home phone: 843-556-6820 Cell phone: 864-417-2885 Office phone: 828-749-3629 Home phone: 864-417-2885 E-mail: [email protected] Office phone: 864-576-0424 E-mail: [email protected] MEADOWCROFT, JEFFREY W. Jennie Preferred name: Jeff MCGEHEE, STEPHEN Y Ruth Priest Assistant (retired) , Christ Church, Greenville Preferred name: Stephen The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest PO Box 496, Greenville, SC 29602 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Home phone: 864-982-0573 Office & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 MEEKS, EDWARD Office phone: 804-288-2867 Preferred name: Edward E-mail: [email protected] Priest (retired) MCLEOD, HARRISON MARVIN Jennifer The Rev. Priest, Retired Preferred name: Harrison Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Rector, Christ Church, Greenville Residence & Mail 368 York Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702 The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Home phone: 864-219-6044 Residence E-mail: [email protected] 336 Riverside Dr. , Greenville, SC 29605 Office & Mail MILLER, JR., LOUIS OLEMAN Mary Anne 10 N.Church St. , Greenville, SC 29601 Preferred name: Louis Cell phone: 864-593-4418 Priest (retired) Home phone: 864-236-8303 The Rev. Priest Office phone: 864-271-8773 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Fax: 864-242-0879 Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 129 Heathwood Road, Union, SC 29379 Cell phone: 864-441-2609 E-mail: [email protected]

18 MILLS, ALICE MARIE Chris MORGAN, III, HAROLD E Elizabeth Preferred name: Alice Preferred name: Harold Assistant Rector, St. Mary’s, Columbia Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 2219 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201 Residence & Mail Office 1207 Calhoun Street, Newberry, SC 29108 170 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 Cell phone: 864-938-6693 Cell phone: 803-319-3089 E-mail: [email protected] MORGAN , MAMIE ELIZABETH Harold MOLINE, MARK EDWIN Judy Preferred name: Elizabeth Preferred name: Mark Rector, St. Luke’s, Newberry Supply Priest The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Arizona Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 1207 Calhoun Street, Newberry, SC 29108 514 Shadetree Court, Moore, SC 29369 Office 1605 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108 Cell phone: 864-219-2332 Home phone: 864-219-2332 Cell phone: 864-923-2033 Home phone: 864-938-6693 E-mail: [email protected] Office phone: 803-276-4891 MONTGOMERY, J. FLETCHER Sarah E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Fletcher MORRIS, J. EDWARD Ellen Preferred name: Ned The Rev. Priest Rector, Church Of The Advent, Spartanburg Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence The Rev. Priest 224 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29205 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Office & Mail Residence 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC 29205 717 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 Cell phone: 803-528-0375 Office & Mail 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Cell phone: (864) 838-6593 MOORE, GREGORY C. Home phone: (864) 287-4938 Preferred name: Greg Office phone: (864) 585-2268 Supply Pastor Fax: (864) 585-2202 The Rev. E-mail: [email protected] Canonical Residence: ELCA Residence & Mail 137 Broadreach Road, Lexington, SC 29072 Cell phone: 803-348-2537 Home phone: 803-359-5163 Office phone: 803-898-7194 E-mail: [email protected]

19 MUNCIE, MARGARET ANN Stephen NICOLL, THOMAS E. Mary Preferred name: Peggy Preferred name: Tom Supply Priest The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: New York Canonical Residence: New York Residence & Mail 16 Claret Drive, Greenville, SC 29609 1 Chipping Court , Greenville, SC 29607 Cell phone: 864-365-8173 Office Home phone: 864-214-1437 7 Pettigru Street, Greenville, SC 29601 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 917-679-2705 Home phone: 864-288-9004 OSWALD, TODD D Office phone: 864-235-7501 Preferred name: Todd Fax: 864-235-7503 E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina NEAD, III, PRESCOTT E Susan Residence & Mail Preferred name: Scotty 2809 Pine Lane, Newberry, SC 29108 Cell phone: 803-944-9148 The Rev. Priest, Retired Home phone: 803-944-9148 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina E-mail: [email protected] Residence & Mail 691 SE Norseman Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 PALMER, GLENN A. Cell phone: 706-339-8292 Preferred name: Glenn Home phone: 706-339-8292 Supply Pastor E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Canonical Residence: ELCA NEUBURGER, JAMES EDWARD Carol Residence & Mail Preferred name: Jim 14 Staunton Court, Columbia, SC 29229 Assisting Priest, St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo Cell phone: 803-319-5296 The Rev. Priest Home phone: 803-319-5296 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina E-mail: [email protected] Residence & Mail 109 Blue Mountain Road, Irmo, SC 29063 PARLIER, SUSAN T Cell phone: 803-479-2340 Preferred name: Susan Home phone: 803-781-7220 E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail NICHOLS, JAMES H Mary 1238 Evergreen Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169 Preferred name: James Supply Pastor Cell phone: 803-429-4829 Home phone: 803-794-6080 The Rev. Canonical Residence: ELCA E-mail: [email protected] 1134 Hay-Mar Road, Chapin, SC 29036 Home phone: 803-345-1089 E-mail: [email protected]

20 PARROTT, SALLY John PHILLIPS MARSHALL, CAROL ANNEBruce Preferred name: Sally Preferred name: Deedie Rector, Church Of The Ascension, Seneca The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 100 Deerfield Drive, Greer, SC 29650 108 Cardinal Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 Cell phone: 864-238-5638 Office & Mail Home phone: 864-244-8368 214 Northampton Road, Seneca, SC 29672 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 803-319-2261 Home phone: 864-882-5354 PERRIN, SUSAN ELIZABETH Robert Office phone: 864-882-2006 Preferred name: Sue Fax: 864-882-2072 Deacon (retired) E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Deacon Deacon, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina PILAT, ANN FERRES Residence & Mail Preferred name: Ann 259 Oldmaster Court, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Deacon, St. Francis Of Assisi, Chapin Cell phone: 864-706-0952 The Rev. Deacon Deacon Home phone: 864-592-3354 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina E-mail: [email protected] Residence & Mail 230 White Falls Drive, Columbia, SC 29212 PETIT, CHARLES D. Michelle Cell phone: 803-920-5705 Preferred name: Chuck Home phone: 803-781-8186 Assisting Priest, St. Martin’s-in-the Fields, Columbia E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina PITTMAN, DAVID Residence & Mail Preferred name: David 1520 Whippoorwill Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 Supply Priest Office The Rev. Priest 5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206 Canonical Residence: North Carolina Cell phone: 803-834-9958 218 Pine Cove Drive, Inman, SC 29349 Home phone: 803-234-2801 Home phone: 704-575-4283 Office phone: 803-834-9150 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

PHILLIPS, JR., RAYMOND L. Preferred name: Raymond Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 701 Unity Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Home phone: 803.547.7087 E-mail: [email protected]

21 POISSON, OSH, ELLEN FRANCIS PURSER, J. PHILIP Kay Preferred name: Ellen Francis Preferred name: Phil Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail Convent of Saint Helena, 414 Savannah Barony Drive, 635 Timberlake Drive, Chapin, SC 29036 OfficeNorth Augusta, SC 29841 Cell phone: 803-315-9846 Convent of Saint Helena, 414 Savannah Barony Drive, Home phone: 803-345-2533 North Augusta, SC 29841 Cell phone: 706-955-6003 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-426-1616 E-mail: [email protected] PUTNAM, SARAH T. Preferred name: Sally PRINZ, SUSAN MOORE Ron Supply Priest Preferred name: Susan The Rev. Priest Associate Priest , St. Martin’s-in-the Fields, Columbia Canonical Residence: South Carolina The Rev. Dr. Priest 201 Homestead Lane, SE, Aiken, SC 29801 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Cell phone: 843.245.8090 65 Avian Trail, Columbia, SC 29206 Home phone: 803.648.4474 Cell phone: 803-463-2309 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-790-4500 QUINN, CAROLEE S. E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Lee PUCKETT, DOUGLAS A. Linda Deacon (retired) Preferred name: Doug The Rev. Deacon Deacon, Retired Rector, St. Paul’s, Graniteville Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest 1402 Wenwood Court, Greenville, SC 29607 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Cell phone: 864-423-4316 PO Box 323 , Graniteville, SC 29829 Home phone: 864-234-7794 Office & Mail E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 276, 111 Aiken Road, Graniteville, SC 29829 RATH, ERIN N. Cell phone: 803-640-3077 Home phone: 803-663-9457 Preferred name: Erin Assistant Rector, Holy Cross, Simpsonville Office phone: 803-663-9457 The Rev. Deacon E-mail: [email protected] Deacon Canonical Residence: South Dakota Residence 50 Rocky Creek Road, Apt 166, Greenville, SC 29615 Office & Mail 205 E. College St., P.O. Box 187, Simpsonville, SC Cell29681 phone: 605-215-9470 Office phone: 864-967-7470 E-mail: [email protected]

22 RETZLAFF, GEORG Joy RIEGEL, ROBERT G. Keren Preferred name: Georg Preferred name: Bob Priest (retired) Priest (retired) The Rev. Dr. Priest, Retired The Rev. Canon Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 1612 Goldfinch Lane, West Columbia, SC 29169 1668 Woodlake Drive, Columbia, SC 29205 Home phone: 803-794-7872 Cell phone: 803-429-2491 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-787-0478 E-mail: [email protected] RHOADES, STEPHEN J Anna Preferred name: Stephen ROBERSON, MARY MOORE Rector, St. James, Greenville Preferred name: Mary Moore The Rev. Priest Priest (retired) Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Priest, Retired Residence Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 1 Pinehurst Green Way, Greenville, SC 29609 Residence & Mail Office & Mail 18 Summit Place, Columbia, SC 29204 301 Piney Mountain Rd, Greenville, SC 29609 Home phone: 803-252-6989 Cell phone: 864-907-6565 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 864-558-0234 Office phone: 864-244-6358 SCHNATTERLY, MICHAEL Lorelle Fax: 864-244-6359 Preferred name: Michael E-mail: [email protected] Rector, Church Of The Good Shepherd, Greer The Rev. Priest RICKENBAKER, THOMAS M Cindy Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Thomas Residence & Mail Priest In Charge , Church Of The Epiphany, Spartanburg 5 Mountain Vista Road, Taylors, SC 29687-5910 The Rev. Priest Office Canonical Residence: East Carolina PO Box 1408, 200 Cannon Street, Greer, SC 29652-1408 369 Carleton Circle, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Cell phone: 864-905-0593 Cell phone: 864-680-9757 Home phone: 864-895-9552 Home phone: 864-680-9757 Office phone: 864-877-2330 Office phone: 864-583-0405 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] SCHNAUFER, D. ERIC Thiela Preferred name: Eric Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 6 Del Norte Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615 Cell phone: 864-915-5056 Home phone: 864-244-1160 E-mail: [email protected]

23 SEXTON, PATRICIA M SMITH, CHARLES JEREMY Chrissy Preferred name: Patricia Preferred name: Charles Rector, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Cayce Vicar , St. Michael & All Angels’, Columbia The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence 3833 Gill Street, Columbia, SC 29205 710 S Holly Street, Columbia, SC 29205 Office & Mail Office & Mail 1001 Twelfth Street, Cayce, SC 29033 6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia, SC 29206-2198 Cell phone: 803-318-0833 Cell phone: 757-641-6769 Home phone: 303-746-3166 Home phone: 803-603-7924 Office phone: 803-796-5735 Office phone: 803-782-8080 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

SHERER, VALORI MULVEY SMITH, MITCHELL T. Denise Preferred name: Preferred name: Mitch Supply Priest Rector, St. Martin’s-in-the Fields, Columbia The Rev. Dr. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Western North Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail P.O. Box 1872, Shelby, NC 28151 3415 Lake Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206 Cell phone: 704-466-7727 Office 5220 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 504-554-1743 SMITH, DENNIS L Shirley Home phone: 504-554-1743 Preferred name: Dennis Office phone: 803-787-0392 Priest (retired) E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 1020 Embassy Row Way, Johns Island, SC 29455 Home phone: 843-768-9944 E-mail: [email protected]

SMITH, LAYNE P Florence Preferred name: Layne

The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 2273 Whippoorwill Lane, Elgin, SC 29045 Home phone: 803-438-9055

24 STRICKLIN, PAUL EUGENE Kay THOMPSON, DAVID F.O. Virginia Preferred name: Paul Preferred name: David Priest In Charge , Calvary Episcopal, Glenn Springs Vicar , Church Of The Ridge, Trenton The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence Residence & Mail 240 Pineville Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307 622 Stanton Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841 Office & Mail Cell phone: 803-215-3226 P.O. Box 549, Pauline, SC 29347 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 803-381-7505 Home phone: 803-419-6395 TIPTON, TOMMY E’Laine E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Tommy Priest (retired) SULLIVAN, BERNADETTE M. The Rev. Priest, Retired Preferred name: Bernadette Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Supply Priest Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest 167 Breezes Dr., Unit 30C, Lexington, SC 29072 Canonical Residence: Long Island Cell phone: 803-807-0087 Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 14 Wateree Way, Simpsonville, SC 29680 Cell phone: 631-655-8626 TOLLISON, HENRY E Ann Home phone: 864-228-7508 Preferred name: Henry E-mail: [email protected] Priest (retired) The Rev. Priest, Retired TARBOX, JANET E Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Janet Residence & Mail Priest (retired) 105 Freeport , Greenville, SC 29615 The Rev. Priest, Retired Office Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 121 Ernest L. Collins Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Residence & Mail Cell phone: 864-230-8543 2170 North Lake Drive, #1526, Columbia, SC 29212-8121 Home phone: 864-244-7798 Cell phone: 803-605-8894 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-851-3534 TRIMBLE, JAMES Sarah E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Jim TAYLOR, ROBERT C. Margaret Vicar , St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg Preferred name: Robert The Rev. Priest Hispanic Missioner To The Upstate, St. Francis, Greenville Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Priest Residence Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 102 Monroe Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307-2935 Residence & Mail Office & Mail 511 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC 29615 400 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 Office Cell phone: 864-497-8050 301 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville, SC 29609 Home phone: 864-497-8050 Cell phone: 864-787-8259 Office phone: 864-585-2858 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

25 TUCKER, KENNETH M Betty WAGNER, DANIEL A. Preferred name: Ken Preferred name: Daniel Supply Priest Vicar , St. Augustine Of Canterbury, Aiken The Rev. Priest, Retired The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Central Gulf Coast Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 1502 Greenville Street, Abbeville, SC 29620-1576 1630 Silver Bluff Road, Aiken, SC 29803 Cell phone: 843-655-4888 Cell phone: 864-430-2221 Home phone: 864-366-6858 Office phone: 803-641-1913 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

TURFA, ARTHUR Pam WALDO, W ANDREW Mary Halverson Preferred name: Arthur Preferred name: Andrew Supply Pastor Bishop, Alexander Diocesan House, Columbia The Rev. Dr. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Canonical Residence: ELCA Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 108 Murray Point Road, Batesburg, SC 29006 847 Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205 Cell phone: 803-381-1468 Office & Mail Home phone: 864-445-7388 1115 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 E-mail: [email protected] Home phone: 803-929-2660 Office phone: 803-771-7800 x 102 TURNER, CLAY Jane Fax: 803-799-5119 Preferred name: Clay E-mail: [email protected] Priest (retired) WALDROP, CHARLOTTE E The Rev. Dr. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Preferred name: Charlotte Residence & Mail Supply Priest 2285 Armstrong Creek Road, Marion, NC 28752 The Rev. Priest, Retired Home phone: 828-756-4783 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 201 Crowfields Drive, Asheville, NC 28803 UPTON, DAVID HUGH Cell phone: 803-240-6132 Preferred name: David Home phone: 828-505-0986 Priest (retired) E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 206 West Prentiss Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605 Cell phone: 864-331-3898 Home phone: 864-630-7673

26 WALKER, STEPHEN BRUCE WEBSTER, II, PHILLIP L. Kiah Preferred name: Bruce Preferred name: Phil Supply Priest The Rev. Priest The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Western North Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence & Mail 3462 US 176 Hwy, Tryon, NC 28782 Cell phone: 828-443-7521 Home phone: 828-859-7038 WEBSTER, KIAH Phil E-mail: [email protected] Preferred name: Kiah

WALL, HENRY PICKETT LeeAnne The Rev. Priest Preferred name: Pickett Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Rector, Grace Episcopal Church, Camden Residence & Mail The Rev. Priest 9322 Shawhan Drive, Dayton, OH 45458-3739 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 803-250-9723 Residence & Mail E-mail: [email protected] 2933 Kennedy Street, Columbia, SC 29205 WERNER, MARK T. Barbara Home phone: 803-514-3088 Preferred name: Mark E-mail: [email protected] Priest In Charge , St. Stephen’s, Ridgeway WALTERS, WILLIAM H. Dana Lee The Rev. Dr. Priest Preferred name: Bill Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Supply Priest Residence & Mail 2 North Hill Ct, Columbia, SC 29223 The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 803-318-1214 Residence & Mail Home phone: 803-542-7036 1109 Woodmont Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720-1759 E-mail: [email protected]

Home phone: 803-283-2778 WHITE, LAURA DALE Preferred name: Laura WALTERS, FRED A Connie Preferred name: Fred The Rev. Priest Deacon, Church Of The Good Shepherd, Columbia Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina The Rev. Deacon Deacon Residence & Mail Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina 522 NW 8th Street, Pendleton, OR 97801 Residence Home phone: 313-278-3126 10 Tombee Court, Columbia, SC 29209 E-mail: [email protected] Office & Mail Cell phone: 803-206-0402 Home phone: 803-743-9700 E-mail: [email protected]

27 WHITEHEAD, PHILIP H Eleanor WILKERSON, CHRISTOPHER THOMASAnne Preferred name: Philip Preferred name: Christopher Supply Priest Assistant, Holy Trinity, Clemson The Rev. Dr. Priest, Retired The Rev. Deacon Deacon Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Residence 4213 Exum Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 108 Grace Street, Clemson, SC 29631 Home phone: 803-926-3127 Office & Mail 193 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-316-6668 WHITEHURST, JOSEPH STEWART Home phone: 864-316-6668 Preferred name: Joseph Office phone: 864-654-5071 Assisting Rector, St. Thaddeus Church, Aiken E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest WILSON, KELLIE C. Steve Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail Preferred name: Kellie 112 Kline Street NW, Aiken, SC 29801 Associate Rector , Christ Church, Greenville Office The Rev. Priest 125 Pendelton Street SW, Aiken, SC 29801 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Cell phone: 864-710-1387 Residence Home phone: 803-644-3338 111 Rainfall Way, Easley, SC 29642 Office phone: 803-648-5497 Office & Mail 10 N. Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 864-483-1160 WIGHT, WILLIAM W. Susan Office phone: 864-672-4146 Preferred name: Bill Fax: 864-242-0879 Supply Priest E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Priest, Retired Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina WISEMAN, GRANT BUCHANAN Heather Residence & Mail Preferred name: Grant 5 Blackhawk Court, Blythewood, SC 29016 Rector, St. Thaddeus Church, Aiken Cell phone: 803-603-0287 The Rev. Priest Home phone: 803-714-0546 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina E-mail: [email protected] Residence 327 Springwood Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 WIGHT, SUSAN MOORE Bill Office & Mail Preferred name: Susan 125 Pendleton Street SW, Aiken, SC 29801 Supply Priest Cell phone: 803-295-8126 The Rev. Priest Home phone: 803-648-4914 Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Office phone: 803-648-5497 x102 Residence & Mail Fax: 803-648-2991 5 Blackhawk Court, Blythewood, SC 29016 E-mail: [email protected] Cell phone: 803-603-0872 Home phone: 803-714-0546 E-mail: [email protected]

28 ZELLNER, JOHN CLEMENT Christine Preferred name: John Vicar, St. Philip’s, Greenville The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 230 Depot Street, Tryon, NC 28782 Office 31 Allendale Lane, Greenville, SC 29607 Cell phone: 828-817-5305 E-mail: [email protected]

ZOOK-JONES, JILL Tim Preferred name: Jill Interim Rector, St. Luke’s, Columbia The Rev. Priest Canonical Residence: Upper South Carolina Residence & Mail 6148 Rutledge Hill Road, Columbia, SC 29209 Cell phone: 803-351-0585 Home phone: 803-351-0585 E-mail: [email protected]

29 Diocese of Upper South Carolina Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2016

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Plate Operating Operating To the Outreach City Congregation & Pledge Income Revenue Total Revenue Expense Diocese & Development Total Expense Abbeville Trinity Episcopal Church 68,327 96,127 96,127 96,127 9,000 31,856 125,483 Aiken St Augustine of Canterbury 151,544 172,221 301,350 157,490 26,322 133,862 282,572 Aiken St Thaddeus Episcopal Church 680,863 722,527 817,699 782,502 108,000 67,230 898,277 Anderson Grace Episcopal Church 346,657 347,475 374,256 343,730 54,671 36,957 400,780 Anderson St George Episcopal Church 46,147 51,749 63,799 51,724 9,680 9,950 72,974 Beech Island All Saints Episcopal Church 34,974 46,974 50,676 36,645 7,421 8,675 40,347 Boiling Springs St Margarets Episcopal Church 117,970 132,881 151,776 137,461 8,500 5,883 143,423 Camden Grace Episcopal Church 306,009 362,962 362,962 296,488 9,100 0 296,488 Cayce All Saints Episcopal Church 110,987 113,078 125,024 138,498 11,600 5,627 147,373 Chapin St Francis of Assisi 297,438 326,271 637,125 469,112 53,033 235,440 560,344 Chester St Marks Episcopal Church 9,577 50,678 64,685 46,536 4,718 11,130 56,520 Clemson Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish 543,626 544,022 901,618 418,835 81,022 242,753 667,020 Clinton All Saints Episcopal Church 124,659 221,703 227,772 164,169 22,164 30,980 191,532 Columbia Church of the Cross 78,015 93,015 96,994 85,658 12,400 10,378 96,036 Columbia Church of the Good Shepherd 358,787 418,372 448,975 406,013 39,000 22,731 429,059 Columbia St Davids Episcopal Church 340,100 351,691 374,233 390,333 53,980 12,056 402,786 Columbia St Johns Episcopal Church 889,204 918,474 1,266,130 916,260 144,954 301,622 1,283,412 Columbia St Lukes Episcopal Church 188,645 191,388 235,988 233,542 36,356 38,573 272,637 Columbia St Martins in the Fields 845,551 849,336 1,235,695 866,811 135,000 214,693 1,078,028 Columbia St Marys Episcopal Church 451,322 454,796 592,463 431,848 30,000 157,009 588,131 Columbia St Michael and All Angels 313,359 344,588 351,328 344,213 27,500 36,181 378,530 Columbia St Timothys Episcopal Church 126,418 126,418 141,307 151,876 15,000 9,398 161,028 Columbia Trinity Cathedral Church 2,897,411 2,903,259 4,172,991 2,936,839 396,000 617,707 3,380,182 Easley St Michaels Episcopal Church 217,407 223,915 227,122 226,116 23,100 514 227,317 Eastover St Thomas Church 21,015 35,015 35,043 25,061 4,051 0 25,089 Fort Mill St Pauls Episcopal Church 199,033 215,064 227,620 214,948 29,928 6,903 228,640 Gaffney Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 110,444 131,692 136,265 152,461 6,000 0 153,461 Graniteville St Pauls Episcopal Church 45,575 66,575 66,575 67,932 1,500 3,878 71,592 Great Falls St Peters Episcopal Church 26,545 28,490 32,833 29,126 3,878 1,250 29,126 Diocese of Upper South Carolina Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2016

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Plate Operating Operating To the Outreach City Congregation & Pledge Income Revenue Total Revenue Expense Diocese & Development Total Expense Greenville Christ Episcopal Church 2,686,062 2,741,561 4,354,674 2,710,446 304,104 1,327,954 3,899,275 Greenville Church of the Redeemer 258,453 272,864 459,947 272,864 35,000 137,249 413,487 Greenville St Andrews Episcopal Church 186,778 203,835 779,924 197,379 16,500 18,296 220,746 Greenville St Francis Episcopal Church 9,624 58,267 58,267 0 0 0 Greenville St James Episcopal Church 573,813 608,112 713,518 564,664 57,000 37,778 590,909 Greenville St Peters Episcopal Church 568,056 569,689 615,972 525,713 70,483 54,294 568,872 Greenville St Philips Church 49,130 49,770 103,367 65,815 8,028 28,789 93,681 Greenwood Church of the Resurrection 391,753 409,917 745,535 399,474 59,237 313,048 697,722 Greer Church of the Good Shepherd 125,971 129,228 156,959 136,582 18,720 25,787 164,129 Hopkins St Johns Episcopal Church 134,895 134,895 157,813 134,895 19,516 10,004 141,295 Irmo Epis Ch of St Simon & St Jude 251,493 251,493 288,878 240,061 29,764 30,934 256,992 Jenkinsville St Barnabas Episcopal Church (2015) 35,898 35,898 44,779 32,898 6,030 350 34,979 Lancaster Christ Episcopal Church 113,790 123,790 136,605 125,990 11,375 139,820 Laurens Church of the Epiphany 76,462 85,372 85,372 72,782 3,668 0 72,782 Lexington St Albans Episcopal Church 260,635 261,041 307,093 258,783 35,772 16,305 284,236 Newberry St Lukes Episcopal Church 70,992 74,746 75,531 81,913 3,500 590 82,263 North Augusta St Bartholomews Episcopal Church 358,793 366,797 451,406 366,670 46,000 70,657 446,414 Ridgeway St Stephens Episcopal Church 97,335 97,575 99,212 89,514 13,630 3,800 91,933 Rock Hill Episcopal Church of Our Saviour 392,037 406,009 588,381 439,099 43,368 95,943 544,772 Seneca Church of the Ascension 93,347 162,196 165,243 162,307 9,219 4,480 166,787 Simpsonville Holy Cross Episcopal Church 510,389 512,621 890,318 664,955 77,964 3,432 772,755 Spartanburg Calvary Episcopal Church (2015) 35,929 35,929 36,129 45,862 7,512 2,500 48,112 Spartanburg Episcopal Church of the Advent 1,670,477 1,825,342 2,195,836 1,999,934 240,250 130,767 2,257,694 Spartanburg Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 54,494 54,494 54,494 0 5,000 5,000 Spartanburg St Christophers Church Episcopal 233,006 264,657 285,898 264,075 12,000 31,230 295,305 Spartanburg St Matthews Episcopal Church 384,596 409,400 531,236 373,266 53,874 180,789 535,437 Trenton Episcopal Church of the Ridge 130,193 130,193 141,477 79,220 23,118 5,295 97,702 Union Church of the Nativity 53,269 54,013 59,975 55,980 4,500 1,556 58,040 Winnsboro St Johns Episcopal Church 53,236 59,446 59,446 50,952 12,573 0 50,952 Diocese of Upper South Carolina Financial Statistics of Congregations and Missions Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2016

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Plate Operating Operating To the Outreach City Congregation & Pledge Income Revenue Total Revenue Expense Diocese & Development Total Expense York Church of the Good Shepherd 167,102 170,102 272,369 162,923 28,705 69,051 230,174

Total 19,975,617 21,100,008 28,732,085 21,193,370 2,603,913 4,870,489 25,950,452 Diocese of Upper South Carolina Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2016 B A P T I S M S

Average Active Communicants Others Sunday Sunday 16 yrs Under Confirmed City Congregation Members in Good Standing Active Attendance Eucharists and Older 16 Years or Received Abbeville Trinity Episcopal Church 30 27 8 25 53 0 0 1 Aiken St Augustine of Canterbury 136 136 16 59 54 0 2 0 Aiken St Thaddeus Episcopal Church 394 361 47 251 165 0 6 0 Anderson Grace Episcopal Church 417 417 25 173 108 0 5 7 Anderson St George Episcopal Church 33 33 0 25 53 1 0 1 Beech Island All Saints Episcopal Church 17 17 0 15 51 0 0 0 Boiling Springs St Margarets Episcopal Church 225 106 7 54 58 0 1 0 Camden Grace Episcopal Church 505 245 20 119 104 0 3 10 Cayce All Saints Episcopal Church 159 116 5 57 93 0 4 4 Chapin St Francis of Assisi 553 553 0 138 100 0 3 0 Chester St Marks Episcopal Church 13 13 2 9 49 0 0 3 Clemson Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish 457 445 12 176 121 1 1 7 Clinton All Saints Episcopal Church 114 80 10 39 47 0 1 0 Columbia Church of the Cross 65 42 2 40 51 5 0 0 Columbia Church of the Good Shepherd 361 238 12 132 115 0 8 0 Columbia St Davids Episcopal Church 375 375 0 144 52 1 2 2 Columbia St Johns Episcopal Church 1,424 1,009 70 245 104 0 10 11 Columbia St Lukes Episcopal Church 265 162 0 74 52 0 2 0 Columbia St Martins in the Fields 684 671 16 245 106 0 8 19 Columbia St Marys Episcopal Church 277 265 39 177 128 1 10 0 Columbia St Michael and All Angels 175 168 0 95 102 0 1 4 Columbia St Timothys Episcopal Church 109 109 0 51 52 0 1 2 Columbia Trinity Cathedral Church 3,886 3,399 2,570 762 391 3 19 42 Easley St Michaels Episcopal Church 212 155 20 97 97 0 0 0 Eastover St Thomas Church 63 60 0 22 51 0 0 2 Fort Mill St Pauls Episcopal Church 257 204 6 91 106 3 2 3 Gaffney Episcopal Church of the Incarnation 79 79 38 51 96 0 2 0 Graniteville St Pauls Episcopal Church 53 53 0 23 31 0 0 5 Great Falls St Peters Episcopal Church 24 24 3 14 0 0 1 0 Greenville Christ Episcopal Church 3,597 1,836 2,853 719 231 4 37 71 Greenville Church of the Redeemer 254 254 2 109 102 0 3 4 Greenville St Andrews Episcopal Church 172 149 8 86 105 3 0 0 Greenville St Francis Episcopal Church 397 0 0 61 104 0 1 0 Greenville St James Episcopal Church 726 540 39 213 137 0 13 0 Diocese of Upper South Carolina Vital Statistics of Congregations and Missions Year in parentheses is last year of filing if not 2016 B A P T I S M S

Average Active Communicants Others Sunday Sunday 16 yrs Under Confirmed City Congregation Members in Good Standing Active Attendance Eucharists and Older 16 Years or Received Greenville St Peters Episcopal Church 635 554 23 249 102 1 3 13 Greenville St Philips Church 42 42 8 30 47 0 0 0 Greenwood Church of the Resurrection 494 404 28 163 104 0 5 40 Greer Church of the Good Shepherd 165 137 18 90 157 0 2 7 Hopkins St Johns Episcopal Church 183 122 2 53 99 0 2 0 Irmo Epis Ch of St Simon & St Jude 332 0 0 118 91 0 3 9 Jenkinsville St Barnabas Episcopal Church (2015) 70 70 0 17 0 0 1 0 Lancaster Christ Episcopal Church 111 86 7 38 104 1 1 0 Laurens Church of the Epiphany 83 44 6 36 52 0 0 0 Lexington St Albans Episcopal Church 179 167 22 112 0 7 3 4 Newberry St Lukes Episcopal Church 101 71 5 43 50 1 2 2 North Augusta St Bartholomews Episcopal Church 299 299 45 131 148 0 0 2 Ridgeway St Stephens Episcopal Church 66 0 0 29 0 0 0 1 Rock Hill Episcopal Church of Our Saviour 551 196 21 127 106 0 6 8 Seneca Church of the Ascension 142 142 6 33 86 0 1 0 Simpsonville Holy Cross Episcopal Church 770 685 7 261 208 3 12 16 Spartanburg Calvary Episcopal Church (2015) 22 22 0 14 46 0 0 0 Spartanburg Episcopal Church of the Advent 1,228 745 226 341 156 0 10 20 Spartanburg Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 50 0 2 18 50 0 1 0 Spartanburg St Christophers Church Episcopal 182 163 11 83 54 0 2 0 Spartanburg St Matthews Episcopal Church 524 420 20 207 148 2 14 0 Trenton Episcopal Church of the Ridge 111 111 9 51 0 0 1 1 Union Church of the Nativity 46 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 Winnsboro St Johns Episcopal Church 75 58 3 23 51 0 0 0 York Church of the Good Shepherd 171 138 34 81 101 2 6 0 Total 23,140 17,017 6,333 6,959 5,229 39 221 321 CANONS OF

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

(As Adopted by The 95th Diocesan Convention November 4, 2017)

DM; 4014468 v.21 THE CANONS OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA Table of Contents

TITLE I — DIOCESAN CONVENTION 1 CANON 1 -- Members of Convention 1 Section 1. Priests and Bishops 1 Section 2. Deacons 1 Section 3. Clergy List 1 Section 4. Lay Members of Convention 1 CANON 2 -- Convening Convention 2 Section 1. Annual Convention 2 Section 2. Special Convention 3 Section 3. Change in Time and Place of Convention 3 CANON 3 -- Organization and Administration of Convention 3 Section 1. Calling and Organization of Convention 3 CANON 4 -- Nominating, Deliberating, and Voting in Convention 4 Section 1. Deliberating and Voting 4 CANON 5 -- Deputies to General Convention and Provincial Synod 5 Section 1. Election 5 TITLE II — OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE 6 CANON 1 — Assistant Bishop 6 Section 1. Approval of Position and Manner of Election 6 Section 2. Term of Appointment 6 CANON 2 -- Chancellor and Vice Chancellor 6 CANON 3 -- Registrar 6 CANON 4 -- Secretary and Assistant Secretary to Convention 7 Section 1. Election and General Duties 7 Section 2. Recordkeeping and Attestation 7 Section 3. Duty to Give Notices 7 Section 4. Duties with Respect to General Convention 7 Section 5. Vacancies 8 CANON 5 -- Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of the Diocese 8 Section 1. Election and General Duties 8

DM: 4014468 v.21 1 Section 2. Monies and Collections 8 Section 3. Duties with Respect to General Convention 8 Section 4. Vacancies 8 CANON 6 -- Death, Disability, or Resignation 9 TITLE III -- DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND THE STANDING COMMITTEE 9 CANON 1 -- Membership and Officers 9 Section 1. Membership of the Diocesan Executive Council and the Standing Committee 9 Section 2. Terms of Office of Standing Committee Members and Other Diocesan Executive Council Members 10 Section 3. Officers of the Standing Committee 10 Section 4. Nominating Committee 10 CANON 2 — Responsibilities 11 Section 1. General 11 Section 2. Responsibilities of the Diocesan Executive Council 11 Section 3. Responsibilities of the Standing Committee 11 CANON 3 -- Records 13 CANON 4 -- Meetings 13 CANON 5 -- Quorum 13 TITLE IV — LEADERSHIP OF THE DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 13 CANON 1 -- Structure of Work of the Diocesan Executive Council 13 CANON 2 -- Commission, Committee and Task Force Membership and Terms 14 Section 1. Appointment of Members 14 Section 2. Terms 14 Section 3. Diversity of Membership 15 TITLE V — MISSION AND MINISTRY 15 CANON 1 -- Statement of Mission (the Budget) 15 Section 1. Procedures for Development 15 Section 2. Division and Justification. 16 CANON 2 -- Business Methods in Church Affairs 17 Section 1. Standard Business Methods 17 Section 2. Dealing with Real Property 18

DM: 4014468 v.21 11 Section 3. Property Held in Trust for the Diocese 18 CANON 3 -- Church Pension Fund 19 Section 1. Adoption of the Church Pension Fund 19 Section 2. Premiums Payable to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund 19 Section 3. Reports to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund 19 TITLE VI — DISCIPLINARY BOARD 20 CANON 1 -- Jurisdiction and Governing Law 20 CANON 2 -- Disciplinary Board 20 Section 1. Forming a Disciplinary Board 20 Section 2. Election of Members. 21 Section 3. President 21 Section 4. Preserving Impartiality and Disciplinary Board Integrity 21 Section 5. Intake Officer 22 Section 6. Investigator 22 Section 7. Pastoral Response Coordinator 22 Section 8. Advisors 22 Section 9. Clerk 22 Section 10. Notice of the First Meeting of the Hearing Panel 23 CANON 3 -- Church Attorney 23 Section 1. Church Attorney 23 Section 2. Appointment of Assistant Church Attorneys 23 CANON 4 -- Expenses of the Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board 23 TITLE VII — CONVOCATIONS 24 CANON 1 -- Establishment of Convocations 24 CANON 2 -- Deans and Lay Wardens 24 Section 1. Election of Deans and Lay Wardens 24 Section 2. Responsibilities of Deans and Lay Wardens 24 CANON 3 -- Voting Members of Convocations 25 CANON 4 -- Responsibilities of Convocations 25 CANON 5 -- Nominations to the Diocesan Executive Council 25 CANON 6 — Meetings 26 TITLE VIII — PARISHES AND MISSIONS 25

DM: 4014468 v.21 iii CANON 1— Bylaws 26 CANON 2 -- Annual Parish and Mission Meetings 26 CANON 3 — Vestries 27 Section 1. Establishment and Responsibilities of Vestries 27 Section 2. Elections 27 Section 3. Senior and Junior Wardens of Parishes 27 Section 4. Terms 28 Section 5. Vacancies 28 Section 6. Officers 28 Section 7. Vestry Meetings 28 Section 8. Dissolution of Pastoral Connections 28 Section 9. When a Parish is Without a Rector 28 CANON 4 -- Clergy and Their Duties 29 CANON 5 -- Interim Ministry 30 Section 1. Interim Ministry 30 Section 2. Leadership and Authority 30 Section 3. Letter of Agreement 30 CANON 6 -- Parish or Mission Register and Reports 30 Section 1. Parish or Mission Register 30 Section 2. Information to be Included in Parish or Mission Register 31 Section 3. Parochial Reports 31 Section 4. Transfers and Removal from Parish or Mission Register 31 Section 5. Priests' Reports of Official Acts 31 CANON 7 -- The Organization of Missions 32 Section 1. Application to the Ecclesiastical Authority 32 Section 2. Appointment/Election of Mission Warden and Officers 32 Section 3. Duties of Mission Warden 32 Section 4. Duties of Mission Treasurer 32 Section 5. Reporting and Fulfillment of Obligations 32 Section 6. Establishment of Mission by the Ecclesiastical Authority 33 Section 7. Evaluation of Mission Status 33 Section 8. Mission Line Items in Statement of Mission 33

DM: 4014468 v.21 iv CANON 8 -- The Organization of Parishes 33 Section 1. Requirements to Become a Parish 33 Section 2. Submission of Application to the Standing Committee and Convention 34 Section 3. Voting by Convention on the Application 34 Section 4. Filing of Articles of Incorporation 35 Section 5. Overlapping Parish or Mission Boundaries 35 CANON 9 -- Parishes and Missions in Union With Convention 35 Section 1. Parish in Union with Convention 35 Section 2. Mission in Union with Convention 35 Section 3. Duty to Send Delegates to Convention 36 CANON 10 -- Changing of Status of Parishes, Missions, and Churches 36 Section 1. Failure to Maintain Conditions 36 Section 2. Loss of Union with Convention and Restoration of Union 37 Section 3. Preservation of Property 37 CANON 11 -- Missionary Work and the Archdeacon of the Diocese 37 Section 1. Appointment of Missionaries 37 Section 2. Archdeacon 37 Section 3. Delegation of Supervisory Authority for Missions 37 TITLE IX — TRINITY CATHEDRAL PARISH 38 CANON 1 -- Concept of a Cathedral Church 38 CANON 2 -- Trinity Cathedral Parish 38 Section 1. Rights and Responsibilities 38 Section 2. Vestry 38 Section 3. Dean 38 CANON 3 — The Diocese and the Cathedral 39 Section 1. Resolution of Questions 39 Section 2. Jurisdiction 39 Section 3. Responsibility of Diocese for Expenses 39 CANON 4 -- Services in the Cathedral 39 CANON 5 -- Canons of the Cathedral 39 Section 1. Canons Residentiary 39 Section 2. Honorary Canons 39

DM: 4014468 v.21 V CANON 6 -- Termination of Cathedral Designation 40 CANON 7 -- Amendment 40 TITLE X — INSTITUTIONS OF THE DIOCESE 40 CANON 1 -- Grandfathered Institutions of the Diocese 40 Section 1. List of Grandfathered Institutions 40 Section 2. Governance of Institutions of the Diocese 41 CANON 2 -- New Institutions of the Diocese 41 Section 1. Procedure to Become an Institution of the Diocese 41 Section 2. Criteria 41 TITLE XI — GENERAL PROVISIONS, ENACTMENT, ALTERATION AND REPEAL OF CANONS 42 CANON 1 -- Amendment 42 Section 1. Procedure for Amendment and Vote Required 42 Section 2. Effect of Vote of Less than Two-Thirds, but at Least a Majority 43 CANON 2 -- Committee on Constitution and Canons 43 Section 1. Establishment and Membership 43 Section 2. Responsibilities of the Committee on Constitution and Canons 43 TITLE XII — DEFINITIONS 44 TITLE XIII — CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS 47 CERTIFICATION OF CANONS 48

DM: 4014468 v.21 vi THE CANONS OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

TITLE I DIOCESAN CONVENTION

CANON 1 MEMBERS OF CONVENTION

SECTION 1. PRIESTS AND BISHOPS. (a) The following Priests and Bishops shall be members of Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, and shall be accorded seat, voice and vote at Convention: (1) The Diocesan Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor, and Bishop(s) Suffragan, and Assistant Bishop(s), if there is one or more; and (2) Each Priest canonically resident in the Diocese and in Good Standing, and all priests, or pastors of churches in full communion with the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, otherwise known as The Episcopal Church ("TEC"), who are providing extended service as rectors, vicars or assistants in congregations in this Diocese with the consent of the Bishop; and (b) Retired or resigned Bishops of TEC, shall be accorded seat, voice, and in some instances vote at Convention, as provided by the Canons of The Episcopal Church (the "TEC Canons"). SECTION 2. DEACONS. All deacons who are canonically resident in the Diocese and in Good Standing shall be members of Convention and shall be accorded seat, voice and vote at Convention. SECTION 3. CLERGY LIST. The list of Clergy entitled to seat, voice and vote, and a list of Clergy entitled to seat and voice, shall be prepared by the Bishop and the Standing Committee, and shall be available at Convention. SECTION 4. LAY MEMBERS OF CONVENTION. (a) Delegates. The Lay members of Convention shall be delegates elected from each Parish and Mission of the Diocese in such manner as the Mission or Parish bylaws or the Canons of the Diocese may prescribe. Each Lay delegate shall be a confirmed Communicant in Good Standing and a member of the Parish or Mission from which he or she is elected. The following Lay persons shall be members of Convention and shall be accorded seat, voice and vote at Convention:

DM: 4014468 v21 1 • Two Lay delegates from each Mission;

• Four Lay delegates from each Parish with fewer than 1,000 confirmed Communicants in Good Standing;

• Six Lay delegates from each Parish with more than 1,000 confirmed Communicants in Good Standing;

• Eight Lay delegates from each Parish with more than 2,000 confirmed Communicants in Good Standing;

• The Lay members of the Diocesan Executive Council; and

• The Lay Deputies to General Convention; provided, however, no Parish or Mission shall have more than eight Lay delegates, not including Lay delegates who are delegates as a result of being members of the Diocesan Executive Council or Lay Deputies to General Convention. (b) Others who may be accorded seat and voice, but no vote. Such other Lay persons as may be nominated by the Bishop and approved by the Standing Committee may be accorded seat and voice but may not vote at Convention. (c) Credentialing of Lay delegates. Lay delegates, their alternates, and other Lay persons entitled to seat, voice and vote, shall present signed credentials, as provided by the Secretary to Convention, to participate in Convention according to these Canons. No delegate shall represent more than one Parish or Mission at Convention. The list of Lay delegates entitled to seat, voice and vote shall be prepared by the Secretary of Convention, and shall be available at Convention, and thereafter the names of the Lay delegates may be called therefrom, and the same shall be taken as presumptive evidence of their rights to seat, voice and vote at Convention; provided that if a question is raised, the rights of any delegate or other person shall be determined according to the provisions of the Canons by Convention.

CANON 2 CONVENING CONVENTION

SECTION 1. ANNUAL CONVENTION. A Diocesan Convention shall be held annually, at such time and place as shall have been determined by the preceding Convention, or upon failure of Convention to so determine, at such time and place as the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint.

DM: 4014468 v.21 2 SECTION 2. SPECIAL CONVENTION. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall have power to call a Special Convention, and such meeting shall be held when and where the Ecclesiastical Authority calling it shall determine, and at such meeting no other business shall be transacted than that specified in the notice calling the meeting. Members of a Special Convention shall be the same members as the members of Annual Convention for that year. SECTION 3. CHANGE IN TIME AND PLACE OF CONVENTION. For sufficient cause such as disease, epidemic or other major catastrophe, the Ecclesiastical Authority, upon consultation with the Standing Committee, may change the time or place for the meeting of any Convention, and shall designate another time or place for the meeting.

CANON 3 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF CONVENTION

SECTION 1. CALLING AND ORGANIZATION OF CONVENTION. (a) Notices. Notice of the meeting of any Convention shall be given by the Secretary of Convention in a letter transmitted by mail to all Clergy and to every Parish and Mission in the Diocese in union with Convention. These letters shall contain a notice of the time and place of Convention and, if it is a Special Convention called as provided in these Canons for a particular purpose, the letters shall specify that purpose. The letter to Clergy responsible for the administration of a Parish or Mission shall also contain the form of parochial reports and the form of certification for delegates and alternates, and such extracts from the Constitution, Canons and Standing Resolutions of the Diocese as relate to the election of delegates and alternates. The completed form of certification for delegates and alternates shall be filed with the Secretary of Convention not later than six months prior to the Annual Convention date, or thirty calendar days prior to a Special Convention date. (b) Liturgy. Convention shall be preceded by such liturgical services as the Bishop may direct, and if the Bishop desires a sermon preached by someone else, the Bishop shall appoint the preacher. (c) Submission of Parochial Reports. Each Parish or Mission shall file its annual Parochial Report with TEC not later than the date required by TEC, and failure to do so shall preclude such Parish or Mission, both as to Clergy and to Laity, from representation at said Convention; provided that representation may be extended to such Parish or Mission failing to comply upon a two-thirds vote of Convention. The Clergy and Lay delegates from any Parish or Mission that has been

DM: 4014468 v.21 3 precluded, under these Canons, from representation at Convention shall not be denied seat, voice and vote in the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Suffragan Bishop. All Parochial Reports shall be in the form required by the General Convention of TEC as set forth in Title VIII, Canon 6, Section 3 of these Canons. The failure of any Parish or Mission to complete and submit a Parochial Report according to this form shall be deemed sufficient cause for the exclusion of such report from the pages of the Convention Journal. (d) Journal of Convention and Reports to General Convention. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of Convention to forward to the Secretary of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church, immediately upon publication, the Journal of Convention of the Diocese, together with Episcopal charges, statements and such other papers as may show the state of the Church in the Diocese. It shall also be the Secretary's duty to prepare, immediately after the adjournment of the Diocesan Convention next preceding the regular meeting of every General Convention of The Episcopal Church, and forward forthwith to the Secretary of the House of Deputies of The Episcopal Church on the form provided for that purpose, a condensed summary of the statistics contained in the Parochial Reports and the Ecclesiastical Authority's statement, with information as to all institutions in any way connected with the Church within the Diocese, and also as to the condition of all invested funds and the amount of all contributions received and expended by the Ecclesiastical Authority, or otherwise within the Diocese.

CANON 4 NOMINATING, DELIBERATING, AND VOTING IN CONVENTION

SECTION 1. DELIBERATING AND VOTING (a) Quorum. A majority of Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese (not including retired Clergy) who are entitled to vote at Convention, and Lay delegates from a majority of the Parishes and Missions of the Diocese entitled to representation and to vote at Convention, shall constitute a quorum, except in the case of a Convention at which a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan is to be elected as provided in Section 1 (d) of this Title I, Canon 4. (b) Manner of Voting. On all questions, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution and Canons, the members of Convention shall deliberate and vote as one body; provided, however, that three Clergy entitled to vote at Convention or a majority of the Lay delegates from one Parish or two Missions may call for a vote by orders, in which case a concurrent majority of the two orders shall be necessary to a decision. (c) Votes Required. A vote of not less than a two-thirds majority of Lay and Clergy voting together at Convention shall be required to adopt the Statement of Mission and Episcopal Pledge.

DM: 4014468 v.21 4 (d) Episcopal Elections. In the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Bishop Suffragan, the vote shall be by secret ballot, and by orders. The vote of each Lay delegate and of each Clergy member of Convention entitled to vote shall be counted as one vote. A concurrent majority of the two orders counted separately shall be necessary to elect. Nominations of any qualified Clergy may be made at any time during the balloting from the floor by process of writing in such name on a ballot. In such an election, at least two-thirds of all Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and entitled to vote and Lay delegates from at least two-thirds of the Parishes and Missions of the Diocese entitled to representation and to vote shall constitute a quorum.

CANON 5 DEPUTIES TO GENERAL CONVENTION AND PROVINCIAL SYNOD

SECTION 1. ELECTION (a) Number and Orders of Deputies and Manner of Election. Four Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and four confirmed Lay adult Communicants in Good Standing in their Parishes or Missions shall be elected by ballot as Deputies of this Diocese and four of each order shall be elected as Alternates to General Convention in a manner consistent with the TEC Canons. The four of each order receiving the majority of votes cast shall be considered duly elected Deputies; the four of each order receiving the next highest number of votes shall be considered Alternates in order of their votes, and considered duly elected. Such Deputies and Alternates shall serve until their successors are elected. (b) Alternate Deputies. If any person elected a Deputy declines election, or is unable to attend General Convention, that person shall so inform the Ecclesiastical Authority, and the Ecclesiastical Authority shall submit to the General Convention one of the Alternates of the same order, Clergy or Lay, in the order of election. If none of the Alternates elected from such order shall accept such appointment, the Ecclesiastical Authority may appoint a Deputy of the same order as the Deputy who did not accept such appointment. (c) Deputies to Provincial Synod. Clergy and Lay deputies to the Provincial Synod shall be in such numbers as the Bishop and the Standing Committee shall determine. In the absence of a Bishop, the Standing Committee, acting as the Ecclesiastical Authority, shall appoint such Clergy and Lay Deputies.

DM: 4014468 v.21 5 TITLE II OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE

CANON 1 ASSISTANT BISHOP

SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF POSITION AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT. When, in the opinion of the Bishop, additional episcopal services are required, the Bishop may, with the consent of the Standing Committee, in lieu of requesting the election of a Coadjutor or Suffragan Bishop, ask the Diocesan Convention to approve the creation of the position of Assistant Bishop and to authorize the Bishop to appoint a person who has previously been consecrated a bishop in The Episcopal Church to serve in such position, with the consent of the Standing Committee and under such conditions as the Bishop may determine. SECTION 2. TERM OF APPOINTMENT. An Assistant Bishop so appointed shall serve at the discretion of, and be under the control and direction of, the Bishop, and shall not serve beyond the termination of the jurisdiction of the appointing Bishop or after attaining the age of seventy-two years.

CANON 2 CHANCELLOR AND VICE-CHANCELLOR

The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor shall be nominated by the Bishop from among the confirmed Communicants in Good Standing in the Diocese. They shall be members of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina, and shall be elected by Convention. Each shall serve for a term of three years, and if no successor is elected at that time, until a successor is elected. Each shall be eligible to serve multiple terms. Their duties shall be to act as the legal advisers to the Ecclesiastical Authority.

CANON 3 REGISTRAR

The Registrar shall be appointed by the Bishop to serve for three years, and if no successor is elected at that time, until a successor is appointed. It shall be the duty of the Registrar to collect and take charge of all documents and papers pertaining to the history of the Church in this Diocese or in any one of the Parishes or Missions. It shall also be the duty of the Registrar to collect and

DM: 4014468 v.21 6 keep for reference a set of Journals of the Diocese, and of the General Convention, and to report annually to the Diocesan Convention. The Registrar is authorized to authenticate and attest to the validity of Diocesan documents and records.

CANON 4 SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO CONVENTION

SECTION 1. ELECTION AND GENERAL DUTIES The Secretary and an Assistant Secretary to Convention shall be elected at each Annual Convention upon nomination by the Bishop with the consent of the Standing Committee, and they shall continue in office until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The Secretary shall have such duties as are prescribed from time to time by the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of Convention, and the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of General Convention. The Assistant Secretary shall, in the absence of the Secretary, or as delegated by the Secretary, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary and shall perform such other duties as the DEC may prescribe. SECTION 2. RECORDKEEPING AND ATTESTATION It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a correct Journal of the proceedings of Convention, to attest its public acts, preserve its records, and to deliver to a successor all books and papers belonging to it, or appertaining to its business. The Secretary is authorized to authenticate and attest to the validity of minutes of proceedings of Convention after approval of such minutes by Convention. SECTION 3. DUTY TO GIVE NOTICES The Secretary shall give notice, at least seven months beforehand with respect to each Annual Convention, and at least six weeks beforehand with respect to any Special Convention, to all Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and each Parish vestry or Mission committee, of the time and place of such annual or special meeting of Convention. SECTION 4. DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO GENERAL CONVENTION The Secretary shall transmit to the Secretary of the General Convention a certified list of the Clergy and Lay Deputies and alternates elected by the Diocese to the General Convention, together with all other documents required by the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of General Convention, and shall perform all other duties required by General Convention and shall perform all other duties required of the Secretary by the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of General Convention.

DM: 4014468 v.21 7 SECTION 5. VACANCIES Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Secretary, its duties shall devolve upon the Assistant Secretary. If both the offices of Secretary and Assistant Secretary are vacant, the duties of the Secretary shall devolve upon the Secretary of the Diocesan Executive Council.

CANON 5 TREASURER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE DIOCESE

SECTION 1. ELECTION AND GENERAL DUTIES The Treasurer and an Assistant Treasurer of the Diocese shall be elected at each Annual Convention upon nomination by the Bishop with the consent of the Standing Committee, and they shall continue in office until their respective successors are elected and qualified.. The duties of the Treasurer shall be as prescribed by the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of Convention, and the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of General Convention. The Assistant Treasurer shall, in the absence of the Treasurer, or as delegated by the Treasurer, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer and shall perform such other duties as the DEC may prescribe. SECTION 2. MONIES AND COLLECTIONS It shall be the Treasurer's duty to collect and disburse all monies collected under the authority of Convention of which the collection and distribution is not otherwise regulated. The Treasurer shall keep regular accounts of all transactions to be annually presented to Convention, and shall faithfully deliver into the hands of a successor all books, papers and funds relative or belonging to Convention that may be in the Treasurer's charge. SECTION 3. DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO GENERAL CONVENTION The Treasurer shall forward to the Treasurer of General Convention those funds required of this Diocese toward defraying the expenses of that body. SECTION 4. VACANCIES Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Treasurer, the Treasurer's duties shall devolve upon the Assistant Treasurer.

DM: 4014468 v.21 8 CANON 6 DEATH, DISABILITY, OR RESIGNATION

In the event of the death, disability or resignation of any officer of the Diocese, the Bishop with the consent of the Standing Committee shall have the authority to appoint a successor as interim until the next Convention, except as otherwise provided herein. Any person so appointed as an interim officer shall be eligible to be elected by the next Convention to a full term.

TITLE III DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND THE STANDING COMMITTEE

CANON 1 MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICERS

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP OF THE DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND THE STANDING COMMITTEE (a) Diocesan Executive Council. The Diocesan Executive Council of the Diocese shall consist of (i) eighteen members elected by Convention to include nine Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and in Good Standing and nine adult Lay confirmed Communicants in Good Standing, and (ii) the Bishop, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and the Deans and Lay wardens of the Convocations (the members of (i) and (ii) together, the "Diocesan Executive Council"). The eighteen members of the Diocesan Executive Council elected by Convention each shall have seat, voice and vote on the Diocesan Executive Council. The Bishop, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and the Deans and Lay wardens of the Convocations shall serve ex-officio on the Diocesan Executive Council with seat and voice, but no vote. (b) Standing Committee. The Standing Committee of the Diocese shall consist of the eighteen members of the Diocesan Executive Counsel elected by Convention (the "Standing Committee"). Ex-eicio members of the Diocesan Executive Council shall have no seat, voice, or vote on the Standing Committee.

DM: 4014468 v.21 9 SECTION 2. TERMS OF OFFICE OF STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OTHER DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS (a) Standing Committee Members. The Standing Committee members shall serve staggered three year terms, and the term of one-third of the membership shall end each year. A member who has served a full three-year term shall be ineligible for re-election for two years following the expiration of that member's term of office. The Nominating Committee, as defined in Title III, Canon 1, Section 4 of these Canons, shall nominate candidates for election to fill unexpired terms created by vacancies occurring between Conventions, subject to maintaining an equal numerical balance between Clergy and Lay members. Election shall be by a majority vote of the remaining Standing Committee members. (b) Other Diocesan Executive Council Members. The Bishop, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and the Deans and Lay wardens of the Convocations shall serve as members of the Diocesan Executive Council for the term during which they serve in such offices. SECTION 3. OFFICERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE The Standing Committee shall elect from among its eighteen members a president (the "President"), a vice president and a secretary, and such other officers as the members of the Standing Committee shall from time to time deem appropriate, and shall define the duties of all such officers. Such officers shall serve dually as the officers of both the Standing Committee and the Diocesan Executive Council. The President shall serve a term of one year and, provided an additional year remains in the President's term on the Diocesan Executive Council, the President shall be eligible for re-election as President for another one-year term. The presidency shall rotate between a Clergy and a Lay member. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Standing Committee. The Bishop shall preside at all meetings of the Diocesan Executive Council. SECTION 4. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Nominating Committee shall be comprised of the Dean and Lay warden of each Convocation in the Diocese. The duties of the Nominating Committee shall be to nominate candidates for election to fill unexpired terms created by vacancies occurring between Conventions and to obtain nominations for the various Diocesan offices. Such nominations shall be solicited from Parishes, Missions, Convocations, and individuals as the Nominations Committee deems appropriate.

DM: 4014468 v.21 10 CANON 2 RESPONSIBILITIES

SECTION 1. GENERAL The work of the Diocesan Executive Council shall include oversight of the following: (i) the mission of the Diocese and integration of such mission into the life and work of TEC, the Anglican Communion, and the one holy catholic and apostolic Church; (ii) affirmation and development of the ministry of all baptized persons and Christian formation; (iii) vocational and clergy discernment and training; (iv) congregations; (v) Diocesan outreach; (vi) finance and administration; and (vii) the work of the Standing Committee and Ecclesiastical discipline as required by the TEC Constitution and Canons, and further in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese. SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

The Diocesan Executive Council shall have responsibility with respect to the following matters:

• Developing and implementing continuing long-range planning for the Diocese.

• Overseeing the development and implementation of the work of the Diocese as set forth in Title IV of these Canons.

• Serving on Commissions, Leadership and Program Groups as appointed by the Bishop in consultation with the Standing Committee.

• Adoption of bylaws to carry out the provisions herein.

• Carrying out such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Standing Committee.

SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE. The Standing Committee shall have the following responsibilities:

• To be the Standing Committee of the Diocese in accordance with the requirements of the TEC Constitution and Canons, and the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese.

• To be a council of advice to the Bishop. As such, the Bishop may summon the Standing Committee whenever the Bishop shall desire its advice; and the Standing

DM: 4014468 v.21 11 Committee may meet of its own accord pursuant to its own rules when it may be disposed to advise the Bishop.

• To function as an interim legislative authority of Convention, performing such specific functions as are delegated to it by Convention, the Constitution, and these Canons. Such duties shall include administering the budget and financial resources of the Diocese as described in the Statement of Mission described in Title V, Canon 1.

• To establish a Department of Finance in accordance with the TEC Constitution and Canons and the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese.

• To deal with matters relating to real property as required by Title V, Canon 2, Section 2 of these Canons and as required by the TEC Constitution and Canons.

• To establish a Commission on Ministry in accordance with the TEC Constitution and Canons and the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese comprised of Clergy and Lay persons. The Commission shall consist of Clergy and Lay persons and shall perform its duties in such manner as may be prescribed by the TEC Constitution and Canons, and as further prescribed by the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese, and by the bylaws of the Diocesan Executive Council. Members of the Commission on Ministry shall be appointed as provided in Title N, Canon 2 of these Canons.

• To establish an Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board in accordance with the TEC Constitution and Canons and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese.

• To vote on certification of episcopal elections.

• To certify whether requirements for ordination to the deaconate or the priesthood have been met.

• To be responsible for continuing long-range planning for the Diocese.

• To establish such leadership and organizational groups, in consultation with the other members of the Diocesan Executive Council and the Bishop, as deemed necessary or appropriate to carry out the work of the Diocese as set forth in Title IV of these Canons.

• To carry out such other duties as may be assigned by Convention or required by the TEC Constitution and Canons and the laws of the State of South Carolina.

• To adopt bylaws to carry out the provisions herein.

DM: 4014468 v.21 12 CANON 3 RECORDS

The Diocesan Executive Council and the Standing Committee shall keep records of their proceedings and shall provide an annual report of their respective activities to Convention, except (a) such activities as pertain to the exercise of the Standing Committee's responsibility as a Council of Advice to the Bishop at a proceeding called for that purpose, and (b) other confidential matters pertaining to the business and operation of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court.

CANON 4 MEETINGS

The Diocesan Executive Council and the Standing Committee shall each hold regular meetings at least four times each year, at such times and places as the Standing Committee may select. The Standing Committee shall also meet at such other times as it may be called into session by the President or by any three of the members of the Standing Committee. The Diocesan Executive Council shall also meet at such other times as it may be called into session by the President, by the Bishop, or by any three of the members of the Diocesan Executive Council.

CANON 5 QUORUM

A majority of the members of the Standing Committee shall constitute a quorum of the Standing Committee and of the Diocesan Executive Council.

TITLE IV LEADERSHIP OF THE DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

CANON 1 STRUCTURE OF WORK OF THE DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Except as otherwise specifically required by the TEC Constitution and Canons, the work of the Diocesan Executive Council shall be accomplished through such structure(s) as the Bishop and the Standing Committee, in consultation with Diocesan Executive Council, shall deem appropriate, and may include the use of Commissions, Task Forces and Committees. As required by the TEC

DM: 4014468 v.21 13 Canons, there shall be established a Commission on Ministry and a Finance Committee or Department of Finance, which shall fulfill the responsibilities set forth in the TEC Canons. The Standing Committee, with the advice of the Diocesan Executive Council, shall also promulgate guidelines to regulate the operation of Commissions, Task Forces and Committees. The Bishop may, in his discretion, charge Diocesan officers with responsibility for specific tasks that can be handled expeditiously by one person rather than a Commission, Task Force or Committee.

CANON 2 COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS

SECTION 1. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS Members of a Commission shall be appointed by the Bishop, with the consent of the Standing Committee. Members of a Task Force or a Committee shall be appointed by the Bishop or the Standing Committee, each with the consent and advice of the other. The Diocesan Executive Council may recommend members for appointment to Commissions, Task Forces and Committees. Each Commission, Task Force and Committee shall have at least two members. Commissions may designate ad hoc groups to accomplish such tasks as the Commission may from time to time deem appropriate. Each Commission, Task Force and Committee shall consist of Clergy and Lay persons selected from among the members of the Standing Committee and the full Diocesan Executive Council, and may also include other members selected from congregations of the Diocese. Each Commission, Task Force and Committee shall perform its duties in such manner as may be prescribed by the TEC Constitution and Canons, and as further prescribed by the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese, the bylaws of the Diocesan Executive Council, and such guidelines and procedures as shall from time to time be adopted by the Standing Committee, in consultation with the full Diocesan Executive Counsel. SECTION 2. TERMS Commission members shall serve staggered three-year terms. One-third of such membership shall be selected each year, and the term of one-third of the membership shall end each year; provided, however, the Bishop, with the consent of the Standing Committee, may, for any Commission or Commission member, suspend this requirement so that a three year cycle or term is not required. Members of a Task Force or a Committee shall serve for the term determined by the

DM: 4014468 v.21 14 Bishop, if appointed by the Bishop, or for the term determined by the Standing Committee, if appointed by the Standing Committee. SECTION 3. DIVERSITY OF MEMBERSHIP Appointments and elections to Commissions, Task Forces and Committees shall as far as possible reflect the diversity of the membership of the Diocese in regard to race, gender, age, and congregational size and location.

TITLE V MISSION AND MINISTRY

CANON 1 STATEMENT OF MISSION (the Budget)

SECTION 1. PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT. (a) To assure orderly development of the leadership and programs of the Diocese in furtherance of its mission and ministry, the Standing Committee, working with the full Diocesan Executive Council, shall prepare an annual budget for the Diocese (the "Statement of Mission"). The Statement of Mission shall include an income statement reflecting the total funds flow of the Diocese, a balance sheet statement of all assets and liabilities under the control of the Diocese, and a summary of actual expenditures and receipts for the current budget year. To facilitate development of the Statement of Mission, the Standing Committee shall establish and appoint the members of a Statement of Mission Committee. To develop the annual Statement of Mission, the Standing Committee, following such procedures and using such Commission, Task Force or Committee resources as it shall adopt or engage with the advice of the Statement of Mission Committee, shall request submission of proposed budgets for all personnel, programs, and financial needs of the Diocese. The Statement of Mission Committee shall then prepare a preliminary Statement of Mission for approval by the Standing Committee, in consultation with the full Diocesan Executive Council, which shall be submitted with the proposed Episcopal pledges to congregations and to Convocations for comment and recommendations. (b) After sufficient time has been made for comment and recommendations, the final Statement of Mission shall be completed by the Statement of Mission Committee for approval by the Standing Committee, in consultation with the full Diocesan Executive Council, and presented to each Annual Convention for approval. A copy of the final Statement of Mission to be submitted at

DM: 4014468 v.21 15 Convention shall be provided to each Convocation Dean prior to the final Convocation meeting before the Annual Convention, with instructions that it be furnished to the Convocation at or prior to such fmal Convocation meeting. (c) Any motion to amend the Statement of Mission that is to be made on the floor of Convention must be in writing and must be received by the Secretary to Convention not later than five business days prior to Convention. SECTION 2. DIVISION AND JUSTIFICATION. (a) Episcopate and Support Staff: The Episcopate and support staff shall include the Bishop, the Bishop's staff; and the operation of the Diocesan House. The Bishop shall provide the Diocesan Executive Council with a detailed listing of personnel and associated expenses, and a staffing and organizational plan to accomplish the mission of the office of the Bishop, justifying in detail additional or changed staff positions. (b) Institutions Not Directly Controlled by the Diocese: Each institution not directly controlled by the Diocese that is requesting funds from the Diocese through the Statement of Mission shall provide to the Diocesan Executive Council a statement of needs for the funds it has requested, together with a report of the institution describing the accomplishments of the institution that have been made as a result of any funds provided by the Diocese within the previous budget year. Such report of the institution shall contain a statement of how the mission and ministry of the institution is consistent with the mission and ministry of the Diocese. (c) Leadership and Program: Leadership and programs of the Diocese shall include all programs and missions supported directly by the Diocese whose affairs are under the direct control of the Diocese. Each annual Statement of Mission funding request by a Commission, Task Force or Committee to support the leadership and programs of the Diocese shall be considered a new request not related to any previous Statement of Mission. Each such request shall provide a statement that describes: • How, why, and when the program was established, and how it furthers the mission and ministry of the Diocese;

• The accomplishments of the program that have been made as a result of the funds provided by the Diocese within the previous budget year;

• An explanation of the goals of the program for the budget year that justifies to Diocesan Convention the continuation of the program at the Diocesan level, and why such goals cannot be accomplished at the Convocation level, the congregational level, or by other reasonable means;

DM: 4014468 v.21 16 • If the Statement of Mission request involves paid staff or paid services, such request shall include a statement that the program is unable to obtain such services on a voluntary basis; and

• Such other information as may be required from time to time by the Standing Committee.

CANON 2 BUSINESS METHODS IN CHURCH AFFAIRS

SECTION 1. STANDARD BUSINESS METHODS The Diocese of Upper South Carolina and its Parishes, Missions and Institutions shall observe the following standard business methods: (a) Funds held in trust, endowment and other permanent funds, and securities represented by physical evidence of ownership or indebtedness, shall be deposited with a national or state bank or such other agency as may be approved in writing by the Standing Committee, under a deed of trust, agency or other depository agreement providing for at least two signatures on any order of withdrawal of such funds or securities. This paragraph shall not be deemed to prohibit investments in securities issued in book entry form or other manner that dispenses with the delivery of a certificate evidencing the ownership of the securities or the indebtedness of the issuer. (b) Records shall be made and kept of all trust and permanent funds showing at least the following:

• Source and date;

• Terms governing the use of principal and income;

• To whom and how often reports of condition are to be made; and

• How the funds are invested.

(c) Treasurers and custodians, other than banking institutions, shall be adequately bonded; with the exception of treasurers of funds that do not exceed 500 dollars at any one time during the fiscal year. (d) Books of account shall be so kept as to provide the basis for satisfactory accounting. (e) All accounts of the Diocese shall be audited annually by an independent Certified Public Accountant. All accounts of Parishes, Missions or other Institutions of the Diocese shall be audited or reviewed annually by an independent Certified Public Accountant, or independent Licensed

DM: 4014468 v.21 17 Public Accountant, or such audit or review committee as shall be authorized by the Standing Committee. All reports of such audits, including any memorandum issued by the auditors or audit committee regarding internal controls or other accounting matters, together with a summary of action taken or proposed to be taken to correct deficiencies or implement recommendations contained in any such memorandum, shall be filed with the Ecclesiastical Authority not later than thirty calendar days following the date of such report, and in no event, not later than September 1 of each year, covering the financial reports of the previous calendar year, (f) All buildings and their contents shall be kept adequately insured by the Vestry, Mission Committee or other governing body having ownership or supervision of the property. (g) The Standing Committee may require copies of any or all accounts described in this section to be filed with it and shall report annually to Convention upon its administration of this canon. (h) The fiscal year shall begin January 1. SECTION 2. DEALING WITH REAL PROPERTY No Vestry, Trustee, or other body, authorized by civil or canon law to hold, manage, or administer real property for any Parish, Mission, Congregation, or Institution of the Diocese, shall encumber or alienate the same or any interest therein, or enter into any indebtedness without the written consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee, except under such regulations as may be prescribed by Canons of the Diocese; provided however, that no such consent shall be required with respect to: (a) Any Institution not wholly controlled by the Diocese; (b) The refinancing of the current balance of an existing loan, which existing loan has previously received written consent of the Bishop and the Standing Committee; (c) A short term loan (a loan to be repaid within twelve months of its date) or revolving credit agreement from a lending institution made for the purpose of funding current operating expenses and which loan is not secured by a mortgage on real estate; (d) The alienation of real estate conveyed as a gift if the alienation is made within twelve months of the receipt of the gift; or (e) A loan approved and made by the Standing Committee which loan is not secured by a mortgage on real estate. SECTION 3. PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST FOR THE DIOCESE All real and personal property held by or for the benefit of any Parish, Mission or Congregation is held in trust for TEC and the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. The existence of this trust, however, shall in no way limit the power and authority of the Parish, Mission or

DM: 4014468 v.21 18 Congregation otherwise existing over such property so long as the particular Parish, Mission or Congregation remains a part of, and subject to, TEC and its Constitution and Canons.

CANON 3 CHURCH PENSION FUND

SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE CHURCH PENSION FUND The Diocese adopts the system of the Church Pension Fund as established by TEC, as may from time to time be amended by General Convention. SECTION 2. PREMIUMS PAYABLE TO THE TREASURER OF THE CHURCH PENSION FUND (a) By the Diocesan Office. The Diocesan office shall remit to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund all premiums payable on behalf of the Bishop, the Bishop Coadjutor, Bishop Suffragan, and Assistant Bishop, if there be such, Diocesan Clergy staff, and any non-Clergy Diocesan staff who are covered by the Church Pension Fund. (b) By Parishes and Missions. Each Parish shall remit directly to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund the amount of annual premiums due for coverage of stipendiary Clergy of the Parish and any lay employees of the Parish who are covered by the Church Pension Fund. Each Mission shall remit directly to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund the amount of the portion, based on that part of the stipend paid by the Mission, of annual premiums due for coverage of Clergy and any lay employees of the Mission who are covered by the Church Pension Fund.

SECTION 3. REPORTS TO THE TREASURER OF THE CHURCH PENSION FUND

It shall be the duty of all Clergy, aforesaid receiving a stipend or stipends, and the duty of every Parish, Mission, or organization as aforesaid paying a stipend or stipends to furnish a statement of such stipend or stipends, and of every change in the amount thereof as soon as such change shall occur, to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund.

DM: 4014468 v.21 19 TITLE VI DISCIPLINARY BOARD

CANON 1 JURISDICTION AND GOVERNING LAW

All proceedings in this Diocese for canonical discipline of Priests and Deacons shall be governed by Title IV "Ecclesiastical Discipline" of the TEC Canons, as such title shall from time to time be amended or recodified, as supplemented by this Title. To the extent that any of the provisions of this Title are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of Title IV, the provisions of Title IV shall govern.

CANON 2 DISCIPLINARY BOARD

SECTION 1. FORMING A DISCIPLINARY BOARD There is hereby established pursuant to these Canons a Disciplinary Board (the "Disciplinary Board") of the Diocese, as required by the TEC Canons, to which is conferred jurisdiction to address and bring to a conclusion all charges preferred against Priests and Deacons. The Disciplinary Board shall consist of not less than seven (7) members, four (4) of whom are members of Clergy, canonically and geographically resident in the Diocese, and three (3) of whom are confirmed adult Lay Communicants in Good Standing who (i) are members entitled to vote in congregations of the Diocese, (ii) are geographically resident in the Diocese, and (iii) meet the eligibility criteria of the TEC Canons. Clergy and Lay members shall not be members of the Diocesan Executive Council, and shall be elected at the Annual Convention according to Section 2 below. The Disciplinary Board may make, by majority vote, such rules as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of its business, consistent with the TEC Canons. No person serving the Diocese as Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, advisor, conciliator, Church Attorney, intake officer, or investigator (as all of such terms are defined herein or in Title IV of the TEC Canons) may serve on the Disciplinary Board of the Diocese, and no member of the Disciplinary Board may be selected to serve in any of these positions in the Diocese. If any priest elected to the Disciplinary Board is elected a Bishop, or any Lay member is ordained prior to the commencement of a proceeding under this Title, that person shall immediately cease to be a member of the Disciplinary Board. If a proceeding has been commenced, such person may continue to serve on the Disciplinary Board for all proceedings in that matter through final

DM: 4014468 v.21 20 disposition. A lay person ceasing to be a member under this section by reason of ordination may be appointed to fill a vacancy in the Clergy members of the Disciplinary Board. SECTION 2. ELECTION OF MEMBERS (a) Terms. Each Clergy member of the Disciplinary Board shall be elected for a four (4) year term and each Lay member shall be elected for a three (3) year term; provided, however, that if a member is elected to fill a vacancy, the term of such member shall be the unexpired term of the member being replaced. The term of each member of the Disciplinary Board shall commence on the first day of the calendar year following election. The terms of office of Disciplinary Board members shall be staggered and arranged into classes. (b) Vacancies. In the event of any Disciplinary Board member's death, resignation or declination to serve, or disability rendering the member unable to serve, the president of the Disciplinary Board shall declare a vacancy on the Disciplinary Board. Notices of resignation or declination to serve shall be communicated in writing to the president of the Disciplinary Board. The Standing Committee may fill vacancies on the Disciplinary Board, other than for cause in the conduct of a presentment, occurring in the interval between Annual Conventions; however, any member of the Disciplinary Board appointed by the Standing Committee shall serve only until the next Annual Convention at which time Convention shall elect a member to serve the unexpired term. SECTION 3. PRESIDENT Within sixty calendar days following an Annual Convention the members of the Disciplinary Board shall elect from among themselves by majority vote one person to serve as president of the Disciplinary Board for a one-year term. The president shall preside at all meetings of the Disciplinary Board, and shall be responsible for the conduct of the administration and business of the Disciplinary Board. SECTION 4. PRESERVING IMPARTIALITY AND DISCIPLINARY BOARD INTEGRITY In any proceeding under this Title, if any member of the Disciplinary Board or a Conference Panel or Hearing Panel (as defined in Canon IV of the TEC Canons) of the Disciplinary Board shall become aware of a personal conflict of interest or undue bias, that member shall immediately notify the president of the Disciplinary Board and request a replacement member. The Bishop shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which the Bishop's impartiality may reasonably be questioned. The Church Attorney shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which the Church Attorney's impartiality may reasonably be questioned. Respondent's counsel and the Church Attorney (as defined in Canon 3 of this Title) shall have the right to challenge any member of the Disciplinary Board, a Panel or the Bishop for conflict

DM: 4014468 v.21 21 of interest or undue bias by motion to the Disciplinary Board for disqualification of the challenged member. The members of the Disciplinary Board not the subjects of the challenge shall promptly consider the motion and determine whether the challenged Disciplinary Board or Panel member or the Bishop shall be disqualified from participating in that proceeding. Respondent's counsel shall have the right to challenge the Church Attorney for conflict of interest or undue bias by motion to the Disciplinary Board for disqualification of the Church Attorney. The members of the Disciplinary Board shall promptly consider the motion and determine whether the challenged Church Attorney shall be disqualified from participating in that proceeding. Upon disqualification of any Church Attorney, a replacement shall be appointed by the Bishop with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee. SECTION 5. INTAKE OFFICER An intake officer (the "Intake Officer") shall be appointed from time to time by the Bishop after consultation with the Disciplinary Board. The Bishop may appoint one or more Intake Officers according to the needs of the Diocese. The Bishop shall publish the name(s) and contact information of the Intake Officer(s) throughout the Diocese. SECTION 6. INVESTIGATOR The Bishop shall appoint an investigator (the "Investigator") in consultation with the president of the Disciplinary Board. The Investigator may, but need not, be a Member of the Church. The Investigator shall have such responsibilities and perform such duties as set forth in Title IV of the TEC Canons. SECTION 7. PASTORAL RESPONSE COORDINATOR The Bishop may appoint a pastoral response coordinator (the "Pastoral Response Coordinator"), to serve at the will of the Bishop in coordinating the delivery of appropriate pastoral responses provided for in Title IV of the TEC Canons and this Title. The Pastoral Response Coordinator may be the Intake Officer, but shall not be a person serving in any other appointed or elected capacity under this Title. SECTION 8. ADVISORS In each proceeding under this Title, the Bishop shall appoint an advisor for the complainant and an advisor for the respondent. Persons serving as advisors shall hold no other appointed or elected position provided for under this Title, and shall not include Chancellors or Vice Chancellors of this Diocese or any person likely to be called as a witness in the proceeding. The Advisor shall have such responsibilities and perform such duties as set forth in Title IV of the TEC Canons. SECTION 9. CLERK The Disciplinary Board shall appoint a clerk to assist the Disciplinary Board with records management and administrative support. The clerk may be a member of the Disciplinary Board.

DM: 4014468 v.21 22 SECTION 10. NOTICE OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE HEARING PANEL Upon preference of a charge engaging the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Board under Canon 1 of this Title, written notice complying with the requirements of Title IV of the TEC Canons of the time and place of the first meeting of the Hearing Panel relating to such charge shall be provided by overnight courier service to the respondent and on the Church Attorney at least thirty calendar days before that meeting. This period may be shortened with the prior written consent of the respondent and the Church Attorney.

CANON 3 CHURCH ATTORNEY

SECTION 1. CHURCH ATTORNEY A church attorney (the "Church Attorney") shall be appointed by the Bishop with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee. The Church Attorney shall be a person licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction of the United States of America. In addition, he or she must be either a member of the Clergy canonically resident in this Diocese or a confirmed adult Lay Communicant in Good Standing entitled to vote in a Parish or Mission of the Diocese. Neither the Bishop's Chancellor nor the Vice Chancellor shall be the Church Attorney, and the Church Attorney shall not be a member of the Diocesan Executive Council. The Church Attorney shall have such responsibilities and perform such duties as set forth in Title IV of the TEC Canons. The Church Attorney shall be appointed to a term of one year and shall serve at the pleasure of the Bishop. SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CHURCH ATTORNEYS The Bishop, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee, may authorize the appointment of one or more Assistant Church Attorneys, who shall then be appointed by and serve for a term of one year at the pleasure of the Church Attorney, provided, however, that such Assistant Church Attorneys must have the same qualifications as those applied to the Church Attorney.

CANON 4 EXPENSES OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL DISCIPLINARY BOARD

The expenses of the Disciplinary Board, including but not limited to those of the Church Attorney and any Assistant Church Attorney, shall be presented to the Standing Committee for payment.

DM: 4014468 v.21 23 TITLE VII CONVOCATIONS

CANON 1 ESTABLISHMENT OF CONVOCATIONS

By action of the Bishop and the Standing Committee, with advice of the Diocesan Executive Council, the Diocese shall be divided into geographical districts, hereafter known as Convocations. The Bishop and the Standing Committee, with the advice of the Diocesan Executive Council, shall from time to time, establish the number of such Convocations, their boundaries and names.

CANON 2 DEANS AND LAY WARDENS

SECTION 1. ELECTION OF DEANS AND LAY WARDENS Each Convocation shall have as its presiding officer a Dean. For each Convocation, the Bishop shall nominate two Clergy as candidates for Dean, and the voting members of each Convocation shall elect, from the two nominees, its Dean. Each Convocation shall have a Convocation Lay warden selected from the Laity of the Convocation by the voting members of Convocation. Upon the Bishop's approval, the Dean and Convocation Lay warden shall be appointed and installed in their respective offices at the Annual Diocesan Convention. The terms of the office of the Dean and Convocation Lay warden shall begin with their installation and continue at the direction of the Bishop, not to exceed three years. Vacancy in the office of the Dean shall be filled by an acting Dean, appointed by the Bishop, to serve until the next Annual Convention, and vacancy in the office of the Convocation Lay warden shall be filled by an acting Convocation warden appointed by the Dean who shall serve until the next regularly scheduled Convocation Meeting, at which time a Convocation Lay warden shall be elected to serve the unexpired term. The Deans and Lay wardens shall be ex-officio members with seat and voice on the Diocesan Executive Council. The Deans and Lay wardens shall have no seat, voice, or vote on the Standing Committee. SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEANS AND LAY WARDENS It shall be the responsibility of the Deans and Lay wardens of each Convocation to act as a conduit for the sharing of information between the Convocation and the Diocesan Executive Council, and between the Diocesan Executive Council and the Convocation, so that the votes and decisions of the voting members of the Diocesan Executive Council, and the votes of Lay delegates

DM: 4014468 v.21 24 and Clergy at Convention, may be more fully informed. To fulfill this role, Deans and Lay wardens shall attend quarterly and special meetings of the Diocesan Executive Council, meetings of the Commission on Convocations and meetings of their respective Convocations, and shall report to the Diocesan Executive Council on activities and concerns of the Convocations, and shall report to their respective Convocations on the activities and concerns of the Diocesan Executive Council. It shall be the responsibility of the Dean of each Convocation to provide notice of Convocation meetings and an agenda to all Clergy and Lay delegates of the Convocation not less than 30 calendar days prior to each Convocation meeting, and to provide with such notice (or as information is made available to the Dean) all information necessary for Clergy and Lay delegates thoughtfully to consider the matters to be brought before the meeting.

CANON 3 VOTING MEMBERS OF CONVOCATIONS

The voting members of each Convocation shall be the Clergy and Lay members of Convention resident within that Convocation who are qualified to vote at Convention.

CANON 4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONVOCATIONS

Each Convocation shall study the local needs within its boundaries, and shall develop ministries to address those needs. The Diocesan Executive Council shall provide to each Convocation copies of the preliminary Statement of Mission and proposed Episcopal Pledge for the upcoming year not later than the date of the second quarter Convocation meetings, and shall provide with it a written explanation of all material changes in line items from the line items in the Statement of Mission for the then current year. Each Convocation shall review the preliminary Statement of Mission and Episcopal Pledge, and shall make comments and recommendations to the Diocesan Executive Council.

CANON 5 NOMINATIONS TO THE DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Each Convocation may nominate no more than two Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and two adult Lay confirmed Communicants in Good Standing in the Diocese as

DM: 4014468 v.21 25 candidates for election to the Diocesan Executive Council. Such Convocation nominees shall be included in the roster of all nominees for the Diocesan Executive Council, and shall be voted upon on the same basis as all other nominees.

CANON 6 MEETINGS

The Deans of the Convocations, Convocation Lay wardens, the Diocesan staff liaison, and Diocesan Executive Council Chairpersons for the Commission on Convocations shall meet no less than quarterly. The Deans and Lay wardens shall meet with the Bishop at the Bishop's discretion.

TITLE VIII

PARISHES AND MISSIONS

Vestries and mission committees are both referred to in this Title as "Vestries." References to "rector" or "vicar" in this Title shall also include any priest-in-charge of a Parish or Mission.

CANON 1 BYLAWS

Each Parish and Mission shall adopt bylaws containing any provision for managing the business and regulating the affairs of the Parish or Mission that are not inconsistent with law, the articles of incorporation or other organizational documents of the Parish or Mission, the Constitution and Canons, or the TEC Constitution and Canons.

CANON 2 ANNUAL PARISH AND MISSION MEETINGS

SECTION 1. There shall be an annual meeting ("Annual Meeting") of the Communicants in Good Standing who are members of each Parish or Mission in this Diocese each year within 60 calendar days after the first Sunday in Advent for the purpose of electing wardens and Vestry members, and of transacting such other business as may come before the Annual Meeting. For purposes of this Canon, "members" of a Parish or Mission shall be those persons listed as members

DM: 4014468 v.21 26 in the official records of the Parish or Mission. Thirty calendar days' notice of the meeting shall be given to the Parish or Mission by the rector or vicar, or if there is no rector or vicar, by the Vestry. SECTION 2. At the Annual Meeting, the rector or vicar shall preside. If there is no rector or vicar, or if the rector or vicar is absent, the senior warden or warden shall preside. If there is not a senior warden or warden, then a presiding officer shall be chosen by the Vestry. At the Annual Meeting, a secretary shall be appointed, and ratified by the members present. SECTION 3. The Vestry shall make an annual report of its official acts during the year at the Annual Meeting.

CANON 3 VESTRIES

SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VESTRIES The bylaws of each Parish and Mission shall provide for a Vestry and the number of, qualifications and method of choosing its members, as further provided in this Canon. The Vestry is the legal representative of each Parish with regard to all matters pertaining to the temporalities and corporate property of each Parish and relations of each Parish to its Clergy. The responsibilities of the Vestry shall include: helping to define and articulate the mission of the Parish or Mission; supporting the church's mission by word and deed; selecting the rector (if a Parish); ensuring effective organization and planning; and managing resources and finances. The Vestry shall provide for all current expenses of the Parish or Mission, take all necessary steps to raise the funds required for the Parish or Mission, and keep a proper account of the same. The Vestry shall also oversee execution of all duties that are now, or may hereafter be, imposed upon the Parish or Mission by any General Convention or Convention of the Diocese. The presiding officer of the Vestry shall be the rector or vicar. SECTION 2. ELECTIONS The members of the Vestry of each Parish or Mission shall be elected at its Annual Meeting by written ballot or otherwise as prescribed by its bylaws, from among the adult Communicants in Good Standing in such Parish or Mission. SECTION 3. SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS OF PARISHES Each Parish shall elect a senior warden and a junior warden in accordance with procedures set forth in its bylaws, and with such responsibilities and duties as shall be set forth in such bylaws. The senior warden of a Parish shall be a support person for the rector and shall lead the parish between rectors. The junior warden of a Parish shall bear responsibility for

DM: 4014468 v.21 27 oversight of church property and buildings. Matters relating to the appointment or election, and duties, of wardens of Missions shall be as set forth in Title VIII, Canon 7, Section 2. SECTION 4. TERMS The bylaws of each Parish or Mission shall provide for a system of rotation of the membership of the Vestry and the wardens. Such system shall include the following: The maximum term of service of a Vestry member or warden shall not exceed three years and, if the two offices are occupied by a person in sequence, the maximum duration of the combined terms shall not exceed five years. A warden or Vestry member who has served a maximum term shall not be eligible for re-election for one year. The foregoing shall not apply to any Parish or Mission of less than forty adult confirmed Communicants in Good Standing, or to any individual elected by the Vestry to fill an unexpired term of less than one year. SECTION 5. VACANCIES Vacancies in the offices of warden or Vestry member shall be filled in accordance with the Parish or Mission bylaws. SECTION 6. OFFICERS At the first meeting of the Vestry following the Annual Meeting, the Vestry shall elect, not necessarily from among its own number, a treasurer and a secretary or clerk. Both offices may be held by the same person. Those elected shall serve for one year, or until their successors are elected, and shall be eligible for re-election. SECTION 7. VESTRY MEETINGS Regular meetings of the Vestry shall be held as provided in the bylaws of each Parish or Mission. Any business appropriate to Vestry action may be addressed at a regular meeting. Special meetings shall be held upon call of the rector or vicar providing due notice to all Vestry members, or upon call of at least one warden and two members of Vestry providing due notice to the rector or vicar and all members of the Vestry. Special meetings may address only that business described in the notice of the meeting. The bylaws of each Parish or Mission shall establish procedures to ensure that meetings of the Vestry are open to all members of the Parish or Mission. SECTION 8. DISSOLUTION OF THE PASTORAL CONNECTION. The pastoral connections shall not be dissolved except as provided for by the TEC Canons. SECTION 9. WHEN A PARISH IS WITHOUT A RECTOR When a Parish is without a rector, it shall be the duty of the Vestry to notify the Bishop in writing of the fact, and also to elect and invite a rector, but not without due regard to the ascertained wishes of the members of the Parish, and the opinion and advice of the Bishop, and in accordance with the established procedures of the Diocese and the TEC Constitution and Canons.

DM: 4014468 v.21 28 When a Parish is without a rector, upon the request of the wardens and Vestry, the Bishop, with the advice of the Chancellor, may extend the term of the wardens and Vestry until such time as a rector is elected and settled. Election of the Vestry shall then take place at the next regular Annual Meeting of the Parish.

CANON 4 CLERGY AND THEIR DUTIES

The rector of a Parish or vicar of a Mission shall have the exclusive charge of all things affecting the spiritual interests of the Parish or Mission, subject to the TEC Constitution and Canons. It shall be the duty of the rector or vicar to take order concerning the worship of the Parish or Mission, together with all that appertains thereunto. The rector or vicar shall be at all times entitled to access to the Parish or Mission buildings, to open the same for public worship, for catechetical or other religious instructions, marriages, baptisms, burials, and all other offices authorized by the Church. The rector shall have direction and control of all Parish-owned and/or operated day schools and educational endeavors and outreach ministries connected with the Parish, and shall preside at all Vestry meetings. The vicar shall have direction and control of all Mission educational endeavors and outreach ministries connected with the Mission, and shall preside at all Vestry meetings. In case of the rector's or vicar's absence, the senior warden shall preside or the junior warden in the absence of both rector and senior warden or vicar and senior warden. In the case of a vicar's absence, the warden shall preside. Provided, however, that a rector may be released from his or her duty of oversight and control over any separately incorporated parish school or other institution by resolution adopted by the Standing Committee and endorsed by the Bishop; said resolution shall be issued upon a finding that articles of incorporation and other documents under which the institution will operate sufficiently protect the Episcopal nature of the institution, and bind the school to the mission and ministry of the diocese, such that the responsibilities of the rector may be delegated to the board of directors or other governing bodies of the institution. Such resolutions and endorsements may be withdrawn at any time that the Bishop or Standing Committee determines withdrawal to be necessary to protect the interest of the Diocese in the mission and ministry of the institution. The articles of incorporation and other documents of the institution shall clearly reflect that the institution is subject to the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese and shall not permit any change of those terms without approval by the Bishop and Standing Committee.

DM: 4014468 v.21 29 CANON 5 INTERIM MINISTRY

SECTION 1. INTERIM MINISTRY. The interim ministry is the collective ministry of the Diocese with a Parish or Mission through the Bishop, staff, interim rector or vicar, interim consultant, and Lay leaders, when a parish is between rectors or a Mission is between vicars. SECTION 2. LEADERSHIP AND AUTHORITY. The interim rector or vicar, working with the Vestry, shall provide the leadership necessary to maintain stability during the interim period and assist the congregation as it begins the self-study related to the search process. The interim rector or vicar shall have the same authority as a rector or vicar unless the Bishop and Vestry agree otherwise. The interim rector or vicar shall not be a candidate for the permanent position. SECTION 3. LETTER OF AGREEMENT. Each Vestry shall negotiate and execute a written letter of agreement ("Letter of Agreement") with the interim rector or vicar. The Letter of Agreement shall be approved by the Bishop, and shall include the duties and tenure of the interim rector or vicar, and the Letter of Agreement shall be consistent with these Canons.

CANON 6 PARISH OR MISSION REGISTER AND REPORTS

SECTION 1. PARISH OR MISSION REGISTER. In every Parish or Mission, the wardens shall provide a book ( the "Parish Register" or "Mission Register") in which the rector or vicar shall register in writing all baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials solemnized in such Parish or Mission, and shall maintain a list of all baptized members, Communicants, confirmands, persons who have died, persons received, and persons removed by letter of transfer. If there is no rector or vicar, the wardens shall see that the Parish Register or Mission Register is maintained. It shall be the duty of every rector or vicar, in case of removal from a Parish or Mission, to deposit the Parish or Mission Register with the wardens. A Priest who has a cure of souls that is not a Parish or a Mission shall maintain a written register of all baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials solemnized in his cure, and shall maintain a list of all baptized members, Communicants, confirmands, persons who have died, persons received, and persons removed by letter of transfer in his cure.

DM: 4014468 v.21 30 SECTION 2. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PARISH OR MISSION REGISTER. The Parish Register or Mission Register, or register for a cure of souls, shall specify the name and date of birth of the person baptized, the name of the parents and sponsors--in the case of an adult, the name, and those of the witnesses--the name of persons confirmed, married and buried with the date of every rite performed and the name of the officiating Priest. SECTION 3. PAROCHIAL REPORTS. It shall be the duty of every Priest of this Diocese in charge of a Parish or Mission, or if there be no rector or vicar, of the wardens, or other proper officer(s), to prepare upon the form adopted by General Convention, a Parochial Report for the year ending December 31st preceding, and to file the same with TEC not later than March 1st following the calendar year which the Parochial report covers. This Parochial Report shall include the following information: (1) the number of baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials during the year; (2) the total number of baptized persons and confirmed Communicants at the time of the report; (3) a summary of the receipts and expenditures from whatever source derived, and for whatever purpose used; and (4) a statement of the property held by the Parish or Mission, whether real or personal, with an appraisal of its current replacement value, together with a statement of the indebtedness of the Parish or Mission if any, and of the amount of insurance carried. Every Priest not in charge of any Parish or Mission shall also report occasional services, and if there have been none, the cause or reasons that have prevented the same. These reports or such part of them as the Bishop may deem proper, shall be entered in the Convention Journal. SECTION 4. TRANSFERS AND REMOVAL FROM PARISH OR MISSION REGISTER. No rector or vicar shall remove the name of any confirmed person from the Parish Register or Mission Register unless such person is known to the rector or vicar as having been transferred, by proper letter of transfer, to another congregation. SECTION 5. PRIESTS' REPORTS OF OFFICIAL ACTS. It shall be the duty of all Priests of this Diocese canonically resident without charge, to submit annually to the Bishop a report of their official acts. Where no official acts have been performed, a report to this effect shall be submitted.

DM: 4014468 v.21 31 CANON 7 THE ORGANIZATION OF MISSIONS

SECTION 1. APPLICATION TO ECCLESIASTICAL AUTHORITY. Whenever twenty-five or more persons of whom at least fifteen shall be adult confirmed Communicants in Good Standing, desire to be organized and recognized as a Mission, they shall make application to the Ecclesiastical Authority in writing. The written application shall express their desire and promise of conformity to the Constitution and Canons, Doctrine, Discipline and Worship of The Episcopal Church, this Diocese, and the rules regulating such Missions. They may propose a name for the Mission and shall state the minimum amount each pledging unit will give for the support of the Mission and for the support of the work of the Diocese and The Episcopal Church. SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT/ELECTION OF MISSION WARDEN AND OFFICERS. If the Ecclesiastical Authority determines such organization expedient, and upon the approval of the Standing Committee, the Ecclesiastical Authority, or a Priest under the direction of the Ecclesiastical Authority, shall appoint from among the members of the Mission, an initial warden, who shall be an adult confirmed Communicant in Good Standing. The Ecclesiastical Authority or Priest shall also appoint an initial secretary, an initial treasurer, and such other officers as may be necessary or appropriate pursuant to the bylaws of the Mission. The warden and such other officers shall be elected annually thereafter in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Mission's bylaws. The warden and such officers shall hold office for a term of one year or until their successors are elected, and shall be eligible for re-election. SECTION 3. DUTIES OF MISSION WARDEN. It shall be the duty of the warden to procure a suitable place of public worship, and to provide things necessary for decent and orderly Church services. SECTION 4. DUTIES OF MISSION TREASURER. It shall be the duty of the treasurer to collect or receive all contributions, and remit or disburse them, under the direction of the Ecclesiastical Authority. All accounts shall be maintained in conformity with the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese. SECTION 5. REPORTING AND FULFILLMENT OF OBLIGATIONS. Missions so organized shall report to the Bishop through the vicar, or if there be none, through the warden, in like form as Parishes. Failure on the part of a Mission to fulfill its Diocesan obligations for two successive years, or a decline in membership below the twenty-five persons required to organize the Mission, shall warrant the Ecclesiastical Authority in withdrawing the

DM: 4014468 v.21 32 Priest and dissolving the organization; provided, however, no Mission shall be dissolved without the concurrence of Convention. SECTION 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF MISSION BY THE ECCLESIASTICAL AUTHORITY. A Mission may be established without the twenty-five or more persons stipulated in Section 1 above if the Ecclesiastical Authority, with the consent of the Standing Committee, sees a need and deems the establishment of said Mission essential to the welfare of the targeted geographical area, and to the spreading of the Gospel in this Diocese. The administrative organization and reporting procedures of Missions established under this Section will be decided by the Standing Committee, in consultation with the full Diocesan Executive Council. This decision will be made upon the establishment of each new Mission and will take into consideration the unique needs of each Mission thus established. Upon establishment of the Mission, the Convocation shall assist in the nurture and growth of the Mission into Parish status. SECTION 7. EVALUATION OF MISSION STATUS. While a Mission should work toward Parish status, it is recognized that some Missions may, for pastoral or historic considerations, be maintained in union with the Diocese even when Parish status is not foreseen within the reasonable future, but it is the responsibility of the Standing Committee, in consultation with the full Diocesan Executive Council, to establish, evaluate, and if need be dissolve a Mission; provided however, no Mission shall be dissolved without the concurrence of the Diocesan Convention. SECTION 8. MISSION LINE ITEMS IN STATEMENT OF MISSION. Diocesan support of Missions shall be a line item in each Statement of Mission with delineation of the funds allocated to each Mission by name.

CANON 8 THE ORGANIZATION OF PARISHES

SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A PARISH. Any organized Mission that has seventy-five adult confirmed Communicants in Good Standing may make application in writing to the Ecclesiastical Authority to become a Parish giving a statement of its condition and prospect for maintaining such organization after the following requirements have been met: (a) It can provide completely for the support of full-time Clergy or Lay leader(s) at or greater than the minimum approved Diocesan remuneration;

DM: 4014468 v.21 33 (b) It is able to provide its proportionate share of the support of the Diocese and has maintained financial self-sufficiency for a minimum of two years; (c) It has, during those two years, undergone evaluation and consultation of its life and ministry by the Ecclesiastical Authority or the designee of the Ecclesiastical Authority; (d) It has expressed in writing to the Ecclesiastical Authority its desire to become an organized Parish; and (e) It shall have presented to the Ecclesiastical Authority a certification in the following form:

"We, the undersigned, assembled for the purpose of organizing a Parish of the Episcopal Church at County of of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, after due notice given, to be known by the name of and we do hereby acknowledge, accede to and adopt the doctrine, discipline and worship, the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church in the United States of America and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, and do accordingly appoint A. B. and C. D. to be Wardens, E. F. G. H. J. K., etc to be vestry members of the Parish, to continue in office until others be chosen in their places. Witness our hands, this day , of the year of our Lord

The petitioners shall enclose the written approval or disapproval of the Clergy or Lay leader(s), the Vestry or the Vestries aforesaid. If any of the Clergy or Lay leaders(s) fail(s) to give either, a certificate of that fact shall be forwarded to the Ecclesiastical Authority. SECTION 2. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE AND CONVENTION. If the Ecclesiastical Authority determines that the foregoing requirements have been met, and that it is appropriate to grant Parish status to the Mission, the Ecclesiastical Authority shall submit the application, together with the recommendation of the Ecclesiastical Authority, to the Standing Committee for consideration. If the Standing Committee determines that it is appropriate to grant Parish status to the Mission, the Standing Committee shall submit the application, together with its recommendation and the recommendation of the Ecclesiastical Authority, to a vote of Convention. Notice of any such vote on an application for Parish status shall be provided to the Secretary of Convention at least 60 calendar days prior to Convention. SECTION 3. VOTING BY CONVENTION ON THE APPLICATION. Convention shall vote on any such application for Parish status submitted to it in accordance with the foregoing procedures. Approval of the application shall require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Clergy and Lay delegates, voting together. If Convention approves the application

DM: 4014468 v.21 34 for Parish status, the new Parish shall thereupon become subject to the jurisdiction of the Ecclesiastical Authority and the Standing Committee, and shall be recognized as an integral part of the Diocese. SECTION 4. FILING OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Upon approval of Convention for Parish status, the new Parish shall file articles of incorporation with the South Carolina Secretary of State pursuant to Title 33, Chapter 31, Article 2 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina or the successor thereto as in effect at the date of filing. Such articles of incorporation shall be executed by the wardens and Clergy of the new Parish as incorporators. Such articles of incorporation shall include the following affirmation:

The organizers of the Corporation, on behalf of the Corporation, hereby acknowledge, accede to and adopt the doctrine, discipline and worship, the Constitution and Canons of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America and the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

A certified copy of such articles of incorporation shall be provided to the Secretary of Convention. SECTION 5. OVERLAPPING PARISH OR MISSION BOUNDARIES. Whenever organization of a Parish is proposed within the bounds of one or more existing Parishes or Missions, the petitioning Mission shall give due notice to the Clergy or Lay leaders of such Parish(es) and/or Mission(s), or, if the Parish(es) be without Clergy or Lay leaders, to the Vestry(ies) or Mission Committee(s) of the same.

CANON 9 PARISHES AND MISSIONS IN UNION WITH CONVENTION

SECTION 1. PARISH IN UNION WITH CONVENTION. A Parish shall be defmed as a congregation that maintains all of the requirements set forth in Title VIII, Canon 8, Section 1 for organization as a Parish. A Parish that meets these requirements shall be deemed to be "in union" with Convention. SECTION 2. MISSION IN UNION WITH CONVENTION. A Mission shall be defmed as a congregation that maintains all of the qualifications set forth in Title VIII, Canon 7, for organization of a Mission. A Mission that meets these requirements shall be deemed to be "in union" with Convention.

DM: 4014468 v.21 35 SECTION 3. DUTY TO SEND DELEGATES TO CONVENTION. It shall be the duty of every Parish or Mission in union with Convention to send delegates to every Convention. It shall be the duty of every Vestry and Mission Committee to forward to the Secretary of Convention, not later than six months prior to Convention date, a certified list of the delegates and alternates elected to represent the Parish or Mission, in order to aid in preparing a list of members of Convention. Such list of delegates and alternates shall be accompanied by a certification, signed by the rector, vicar, secretary of the Vestry, or one of the wardens, in the following form:

Diocese of Upper South Carolina Parish/Mission Name

This is to certify that, at a meeting of the congregation or Vestry of held on the day of A.D. the following named confirmed Communicants of the congregation were elected (or appointed) to represent the same in the Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina to be held on the day of A.D.

The following alternates were elected:

(signed) Rector/ Vicar/ Secretary of the Vestry/Warden.

CANON 10 CHANGING OF STATUS OF PARISHES, MISSIONS, AND CHURCHES

SECTION 1. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONDITIONS. Failure on the part of a Parish to maintain the conditions for status as a Parish shall warrant the Ecclesiastical Authority, with the approval of Convention, in placing said Parish in the status of Mission. Under such conditions the Ecclesiastical Authority shall have the right to appoint a vicar.

DM: 4014468 v.21 36 SECTION 2. LOSS OF UNION WITH CONVENTION AND RESTORATION OF UNION. If any Parish or Mission shall have failed for three successive years to elect a Vestry or to send delegates to Convention, or to make the reports required by the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, or the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese, such Parish or Mission may be considered dormant, and no longer to be in union with Convention. Parishes or Missions may be restored to union with Convention or to their former status, by complying with the provisions of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, and the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese. SECTION 3. PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY. It shall be the duty of the Ecclesiastical Authority to adopt the measures necessary to preserve the property of such Parishes or Missions as may be dormant.

CANON 11 MISSIONARY WORK AND THE ARCHDEACON OF THE DIOCESE

SECTION 1. APPOINTMENT OF MISSIONARIES. The Bishop, who is responsible for the supervision and control of the missionary work of the Diocese, shall have exclusive authority to appoint missionaries and may suspend or remove them. SECTION 2. ARCHDEACON. The Bishop shall select and call the archdeacon of the Diocese, if there is to be one. The duties and responsibilities of the Archdeacon, in the Bishop's discretion, may include assisting the Bishop in the responsibilities for the missionary work of the Diocese. SECTION 3. DELEGATION OF SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY FOR MISSIONS. The Bishop may also delegate to any appropriate Diocesan organization such supervision of the missionary work of the Diocese as the Bishop determines.

DM: 4014468 v.21 37 TITLE IX TRINITY CATHEDRAL PARISH

CANON 1 CONCEPT OF A CATHEDRAL CHURCH

This Diocese has adopted the concept of a Cathedral Church for the Diocese of Upper South Carolina to serve as a central or focal point for the administration and strengthening of the Diocese, and has designated Trinity Parish, Columbia, South Carolina, of this Diocese to be constituted a cathedral parish to be known as "Trinity Cathedral Parish" (the "Cathedral Parish") and has designated the parish church to be the cathedral church of this Diocese.

CANON 2 TRINITY CATHEDRAL PARISH

SECTION 1. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Cathedral Parish shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges as provided by the TEC Canons and under the charter and bylaws of Trinity Church, nor shall it be relieved of any of its obligations and responsibilities as a Parish unless specifically set forth in this Canon. The Cathedral Parish as a Parish of the Diocese and as a corporate body shall retain title to all Parish property with full authority over and responsibility therefor, and as the Cathedral Parish shall have the same rights, representations, participation, obligations and responsibilities both in the Parish and in the Diocese as a Parish without cathedral status. SECTION 2. VESTRY. The Vestry of the Cathedral Parish shall be elected and function as a Parish Vestry in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina and the TEC Canons, with the exception that the Dean of the Cathedral shall be the rector of the Cathedral Parish and the proper title of the Cathedral Parish shall be "Trinity Cathedral Parish" or "The Dean, Wardens and Vestry of Trinity Cathedral Parish." SECTION 3. DEAN. When the office of Dean of Trinity Cathedral Parish is vacant, it shall be the duty of the Vestry to notify the Bishop of the fact, and also to elect and invite a Dean in accordance with and pursuant to the bylaws of Trinity Church but not without due regard to the opinion and advice of the Bishop.

DM: 4014468 v.21 38 CANON 3 THE DIOCESE AND THE CATHEDRAL

SECTION 1. RESOLUTION OF QUESTIONS. The Bishop and Standing Committee, or a committee thereof, shall meet with the Vestry of the Cathedral Parish in the event it is necessary at any time to resolve any questions which may have arisen between the Diocese and the Cathedral Parish. SECTION 2. JURISDICTION. The Bishop and Standing Committee shall not have any power or jurisdiction over the administration of the Cathedral Parish. SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITY OF DIOCESE FOR EXPENSES. The Diocese shall be responsible for expenses incurred in connection with Diocesan functions, and for those portions of Diocesan or Cathedral Parish properties regularly occupied as Diocesan offices and any other extra expenses incurred by the Cathedral Parish by reason of its serving as the Cathedral Parish of the Diocese which are beyond the normal expenses of a Parish without cathedral status.

CANON 4 SERVICES IN THE CATHEDRAL

The Bishop, upon due notice to and in consultation with the Dean of the Cathedral Parish, shall have the right to conduct services in the Cathedral Parish and set the norm of ceremony and ritual to be observed on such occasions.

CANON 5 CANONS OF THE CATHEDRAL

SECTION 1. CANONS RESIDENTIARY. The number of canons residentiary on the staff of the Cathedral Parish may be determined by the Vestry. Their titular designation may be determined by the Bishop after consultation with the Dean of the Cathedral Parish. SECTION 2. HONORARY CANONS. Honorary canons may be appointed at the discretion of the Bishop.

DM: 4014468 v.21 39 CANON 6 TERMINATION OF CATHEDRAL DESIGNATION

The designation of a Cathedral Parish and the consent and acceptance by a Parish of such designation are intended and expected to continue so long as both the Diocese and Parish exist. Nevertheless, either the Diocese or the Parish shall have the right to terminate this designation and to return said Cathedral Parish to Parish status through formal action of either the Bishop and Convention of the Diocese or the congregation of the Cathedral Parish by giving one year's written notice thereof through formal action of either of said bodies.

CANON 7 AMENDMENT

This Title may be amended just as other Canons of the Diocese are amended, except as to any matter affecting the authority, rights, representation, participation, obligations and/or responsibilities of the Cathedral Parish in the Diocese and in The Episcopal Church, which amendments must be ratified and accepted by the Cathedral Parish acting through its duly authorized body before same shall become effective.

TITLE X INSTITUTIONS OF THE DIOCESE

CANON 1 GRANDFATHERED INSTITUTIONS OF THE DIOCESE

SECTION 1. LIST OF GRANDFATHERED INSTITUTIONS. The Canons have previously recognized and adopted each of the entities set forth below as an "Institution of the Diocese." These entities have been so recognized and adopted by historical acts, including action of Convention, and each continues as an Institution of the Diocese. Nothing in this Title shall alter the relationship between these Institutions of the Diocese and the Diocese as of the date of adoption of this Title as set forth below.

DM: 4014468 v.21 40 Institutions of the Diocese as of the date of adoption of these amended Canons • The Episcopal Church Home atYork Place, Inc.;

• The University of the South ("Sewanee");

• Kanuga Conferences Incorporated;

• Voorhees College;

• Heathwood Hall Episcopal School;

• The South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes ("Still Hopes");

• The Bishop Gravatt Center, Inc. ("Gravatt"); and

• The Episcopal Housing Corporation ("Finlay House").

SECTION 2. GOVERNANCE OF INSTITUTIONS OF THE DIOCESE. Each Institution of the Diocese: (i) has its own governance documents, which shall not be inconsistent with these Canons, and may be amended from time to time in accordance with the requirements of such documents and applicable state corporate law; and (ii) is managed by its own governing board, which is constituted and chosen in accordance with the requirements of the institution's governance documents.

CANON 2 NEW INSTITUTIONS OF THE DIOCESE

SECTION 1. PROCEDURE TO BECOME AN INSTITUTION OF THE DIOCESE. Upon adoption of this Canon, any entity not set forth in Canon 1, Section 1 of this Title shall only be recognized and adopted as Institution of the Diocese upon: (i) agreement by such entity to be recognized and adopted as an Institution of the Diocese; (ii) agreement by such entity to meet initially, and continue to meet, the criteria set forth in Canon 2, Section 2 of this Title; and (iii) approval by Convention, upon recommendation of both the Bishop and the Standing Committee, of recognition and adoption of such entity as an Institution of the Diocese. SECTION 2. CRITERIA. The initial and continuing criteria any entity described in Canon 2, Section 1 of this Title must meet to be recognized and adopted as an Institution of the Diocese are as set forth below. The entity must:

DM: 4014468 v.21 41 • Seek to advance goals compatible with the purposes and goals of the Diocese;

• Have a governing board, and provide in its bylaws that such board will include appropriate representation from members in Good Standing of Parishes and/or Missions of the Diocese;

• In its bylaws, provide for a designated seat on the board of the entity for the Bishop or his/her designee for the purposes of representing the Diocese;

• Provide its current bylaws and other governance documents to the Diocese on an annual basis, accompanied by a report of its annual activities and its financial status, for publication in the Journal of the Annual Convention;

• Reflect in its posture, its work, its publications, its philosophy and its governance the fact that it is a recognized and adopted Institution of the Diocese; and

• In its bylaws, provide that Christian education, chaplaincy and worship programs of the entity shall be conducted under the ecclesiastical authority of the Bishop.

An entity that desires to be recognized and adopted as an Institution of the Diocese shall agree in writing to these criteria prior to consideration of recognition and adoption by the Bishop and the Standing Committee.

TITLE XI GENERAL PROVISIONS ENACTMENT, ALTERATION AND REPEAL OF CANONS

CANON 1 AMENDMENT

SECTION 1. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT AND VOTE REQUIRED. These Canons shall not be altered or amended, nor shall any new Canon be enacted, except at a Convention in the manner herein provided. Notice of any such Convention shall provide that one of the matters to be considered and voted upon at the Convention will be amendment of these Canons. All proposals for new, altered or amended Canons shall be: (a) Submitted in writing to the Secretary of Convention no less than sixty calendar days prior to the commencement of Convention for reference by the Secretary to the Committee on Constitution and Canons; (b) Presented to Convention prior to action by Convention thereon; and

DM: 4014468 v.21 42 (c) Approved by a two-thirds vote of those present and entitled to vote at Convention at which such proposal is first presented or by a majority vote of those present and entitled to vote if the identical proposal had been previously read to and considered by the immediate preceding Convention where less than two-thirds but at least a majority of those present and entitled to vote voted to approve the proposal. SECTION 2. EFFECT OF VOTE OF LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS, BUT AT LEAST A MAJORITY. All proposed Canons or amendments thereto receiving less than a two-thirds but at least a majority vote of those present and entitled to vote at Convention at which they are first presented shall automatically lie over for consideration and final action at the next Annual Convention.

CANON 2 COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND CANONS

SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP The Diocese shall establish and maintain a permanent Committee on Constitution and Canons. The members and a chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons shall be appointed from time to time by the Bishop, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Bishop. SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND CANONS (a) Responsibilities with respect toproposed amendments to the Constitution and Canons. The Committee on Constitution and Canons shall have the following responsibilities with respect to proposed amendments to the Constitution and Canons:

• To receive and consider all proposed amendments to the Constitution or Canons submitted to it by Secretary of Convention;

• To determine whether to recommend adoption of each proposed amendment to the Constitution or Canons to Convention;

• To report to Convention on each proposed amendment to the Constitution or Canons that is not withdrawn prior to Convention by the proponent thereof, and to make a recommendation to Convention whether to vote to adopt the proposed amendment or to reject the proposed amendment; and

• From time to time, as requested by the Bishop or the Standing Committee, to undertake a review of the Constitution and Canons to determine whether amendments

DM: 4014468 v.21 43 thereto are appropriate, and, if so, to propose such amendments to Convention in accordance with the procedural requirements of these Canons.

(b) Responsibilities with respect to Standing Resolutions of Convention. From time to time, Convention adopts Standing Resolutions to address matters relating to the mission and ministry or the governance of the Diocese that are not otherwise addressed by the Constitution or Canons. Although these Standing Resolutions do not have the same governance effect as the Constitution or Canons, they are generally accorded deference as reflecting the will of Convention. To assure that Standing Resolutions of Convention continue to be relevant to the mission and ministry of the Diocese, continue to reflect the will of Convention, are enforced as appropriate, and are accorded proper deference, the Committee on Constitution and Canons shall:

• Review each Standing Resolution adopted by Convention between the second and third anniversaries of adoption;

• Review whether each such Standing Resolution appears to continue to be relevant to the mission and ministry of the Diocese;

• Review whether each such Standing Resolution relates to a governance matter that should properly be addressed in the Canons;

• If such Standing Resolution appears to continue to be relevant to the mission and ministry of the Diocese, and relates to a governance matter that should properly be addressed in the Canons, to propose to Convention an amendment to the Canons relating thereto; and

• If such Standing Resolution does not appear to continue to be relevant to the mission and ministry or governance of the Diocese, to request that the Committee on Resolutions submit the Standing Resolution to another vote of Convention to determine whether it continues to reflect the will of Convention.

TITLE XII

DEFINITIONS

As used in these Canons, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

(1) Annual Meeting shall have the definition set forth in Title VIII, Canon 2, Section 1 of these Canons.

(2) Bishop shall refer to the duly elected, consecrated and serving diocesan bishop of the Diocese. Bishop Coadjutor and Suffragan Bishop shall refer to persons duly elected, consecrated and serving in the Diocese as such. Assistant Bishop shall refer to a bishop duly appointed as such pursuant to Title H, Canon 1, Section 1 of these Canons.

DM: 4014468 v.21 44 (3) Canons shall mean these Canons of the Diocese.

(4) Cathedral Parish shall refer to Trinity Cathedral Parish.

(5) Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, respectively, shall refer to the duly elected and acting Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the Diocese.

(6) Clergy shall refer, as applicable, to bishops, Priests and Deacons consecrated and/or ordained as such in The Episcopal Church, or recognized as such by The Episcopal Church.

(7) Commission shall refer to a group that performs functions required by the Constitution and Canons of TEC, or a group established by the Bishop and Standing Committee or Diocesan Convention to perform continuing functions within the Diocesan structure.

(8) Committee shall refer to a subordinate group of a Commission, Task Force or the Diocesan Convention."

(9) Communicant shall refer to a confirmed person, resident within the cure of any Priest or vicar of the Diocese, who has not been suspended, or excommunicated or renounced his or her privilege by joining another body of Christians not in communion with this Diocese.

(10) Constitution shall mean the Constitution of the Diocese.

(11) Convention shall mean Convention of the Diocese as convened from time to time in regular annual or special session (an "Annual Convention" or a "Special Convention"), as further provided in Title I of these Canons.

(12) Convocation shall have the meaning set forth in Title VII of these Canons.

(13) Deacon shall refer to persons ordained as such in The Episcopal Church, or recognized as such by The Episcopal Church.

(14) Dean shall refer to a dean of a Convocation, except as used in Title IX of these Canons in which the term shall refer to the Dean of Trinity Cathedral Parish.

(15) Deputies shall refer to persons duly elected by Convention to serve as such to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church, and Alternates shall refer to persons duly elected by Convention to serve as alternate Deputies to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.

(16) Diocesan Executive Council shall have the meaning, be comprised of the members, and have the responsibilities set forth in Title III of these Canons.

(17) Diocese shall mean The Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

(18) Disciplinary Board shall refer to the Ecclesiastical Disciplinary Board established in accordance with Title VI of these Canons.

DM: 4014468 v.21 45 (19) Ecclesiastical Authority shall refer to the Bishop or, in the absence of a Bishop, as provided in the Canons, the Standing Committee.

(20) General Convention shall mean the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.

(21) in Good Standing with respect to Clergy or Laity shall refer to such a person who is baptized, has been confirmed or received in The Episcopal Church, who regularly participates in the life of his or her Parish or Mission, who regularly receives the Eucharist, and who regularly pledges and provides financial support to his or her Parish or Mission. With respect to Clergy, in Good Standing shall further mean that such person shall not be subject to any ecclesiastical inhibition.

(22) Institution of the Diocese shall refer to each entity set forth in Title X of these Canons that, as of the date of these Canons, shall have previously been recognized and adopted by the Diocese as an "Institution of the Diocese," as well as any entity that may subsequently be recognized and adopted by Convention as an "Institution of the Diocese" as set forth in Title X of these Canons.

(23) Lay or Laity shall refer to persons other than Clergy who are Communicants in Good Standing in their respective Parish or Mission and who have been confirmed or received in The Episcopal Church.

(24) Mission shall refer to each body of Clergy and Laity recognized as a Mission by the Diocese pursuant to Title VIII, Canons 7 and 9 hereof.

(25) Nominating Committee shall have the meaning set forth in Title III, Canon 1, Section 4 of these Canons.

(26) Parish shall refer to each body of Clergy and Laity recognized as a Parish by the Diocese pursuant to Title VIII, Canons 8 and 9 hereof.

(27) Parish Register or Mission Register shall have the meanings set forth in Title VIII, Canon 6, Section 1 hereof.

(28) Parochial Report shall mean the annual report required to be submitted by each Parish and Mission to the Secretary on the form, and setting forth such information, as shall from time to time be required by the General Convention of TEC.

(29) President shall refer to the duly elected and acting President of the Standing Committee and Diocesan Executive Council.

(30) Priest shall refer to persons ordained as such in The Episcopal Church, or recognized as such by The Episcopal Church.

(31) Secretary and Assistant Secretary, unless the context otherwise requires, shall refer to the duly elected and acting Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Convention.

DM: 4014468 v.21 46 (32) Standing Committee shall have the meaning, be comprised of the members, and have the responsibilities set forth in Title III of these Canons.

(33) Statement of Mission shall mean the annual budget adopted by the Diocese at each Annual Convention in furtherance of, and to support, the mission and ministry of the Diocese, as more fully described in Title V of these Canons.

(34) Statement of Mission Committee shall mean the committee charged by the Standing Committee with development of the preliminary Statement of Mission, as more fully described in Title V of these Canons.

(35) Task Force shall refer to a group established by the Diocesan Convention, General Convention, the Bishop and/or the Standing Committee to accomplish a specific task, and which will complete its work during a specific period of time.

(36) TEC Canons and TEC Constitution shall mean the Canons and Constitution, respectively, of The Episcopal Church.

(37) The Episcopal Church or TEC shall refer to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, otherwise known as The Episcopal Church (which name is also recognized as designating the Church).

(38) Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, unless the context otherwise requires, shall refer to the duly elected and acting Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer of the Diocese.

(39) A Parish or Mission that meets the requirements of Title VIII, Canon 9 of these Canons shall be deemed to be in union with Convention.

(40) Vestry, as used in Title VIII of these Canons, shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of Title VIII.

TITLE XIII

CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS

The captions and headings in these Canons are intended for ease of reference only, and do not create any legal rights or obligations.

DM: 4014468 v.21 47 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA) CERTIFICATION OF CANONS COUNTY OF RICHLAND )

I certify that the foregoing CANONS OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA are a true and accurate copy of such Canons as adopted by the 95th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA on November 4, 2017.

THOMAS L. STEPP, CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND CANONS EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

DM: 4014468 v.21 48 Standing Resolutions of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

1. RESOLVED, that when any clergy of the Diocese shall depart this life, the Minister’s record shall be inscribed on a Memorial Page of the Journal of the Convention. 2. RESOLVED, that one copy of the Journal be mailed to each Deputy separately by the Secretary as soon as it is printed and ready for distribution. 3. RESOLVED, that the stated offerings be as follows: The Episcopal Church Home for Children - Thanksgiving Day, The Bishop’s Discretionary Fund - Bishop’s Visitation, Finlay House and Still Hopes - the second Sunday in May. 4. RESOLVED, that unless otherwise designated by the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese, all voting or balloting at the Diocesan Convention shall be as follows: (a) any person or persons receiving a majority of the votes cast on the first ballot shall be declared elected; and (b) if all of the places being voted on are not filled on the first ballot, then the number of candidates on the second and subsequent ballots, shall not exceed double the number of places remaining to be filled, the names on the second and subsequent ballots to be made up of those candidates receiving the highest number of votes short of a majority on the preceding ballot or ballots. 5. RESOLVED, that all Resolutions or motions pertaining to Special Assessments or the raising of funds for any purpose which would affect individual Parishes and Missions be reduced to writing and placed in the hands of the Secretary in time for distribution among the delegates and Clergy prior to the Convention, and that all such Resolutions and motions be made separately and not a part of any other motion; provided, that two- thirds vote of each order voting separately, may override the requirements of this Resolution. 6. RESOLVED, that any person or persons proposing an addition to the Diocesan Budget at Convention shall be required to state the source of the additional funds or shall propose a decrease of an amount equal to the proposed addition from another item or items within the Diocesan Budget. 7. RESOLVED, that the biblical tithe is commended to the members of the Episcopal Church, and be it further understood that the duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work and pray for the spread of the kingdom of God in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina as the minimum standard on which Christians ought to base the return of their material possessions to God through the Church. 8. RESOLVED, that Robert’s Rules of Order shall be the Standard of Procedure for the transaction of business at each Diocesan Convention. 9. RESOLVED, that the Episcopal university and college students of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina be represented by a seat and voice at this and future Diocesan Conventions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the representation of the Episcopal university and college students of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina be determined as follows: (A) Each organized Episcopal college group shall be entitled to one representative. (B) In the absence of such group, the Episcopal chaplain may nominate the campus representative. 10. RESOLVED, that the Sixty-third Annual Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina discourage the serving of alcoholic beverages at church-sponsored social functions on church property. 11. RESOLVED, that reflecting the concern expressed by the 1985 General Convention for the medical needs of retired clergy and spouses, and continuing the practice the Diocese of Upper South Carolina has been carrying out, medical/hospitalization insurance will be provided, as resources permit, the clergy and their spouses who have carried out a ministry in this Diocese and retired while Canonically resident in the Diocese. 12. RESOLVED, that any person serving in an elective or appointed position which may cause that person to be an adult before the laws of the State of South Carolina while acting on behalf of the Church shall be a confirmed communicant in good standing and shall have reached his/her age of majority as defined by the laws of the State. 13. RESOLVED: that the Diocese of Upper South Carolina dedicate the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday and that congregations and individuals be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief & Development's life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world. 14. RESOLVED: that the first Sunday in February be designated “Gravatt Sunday” and that Diocesan congregations celebrate by educating individuals about Gravatt’s ministry and encouraging individuals to support Gravatt’s ministry through prayer and special offering.

Standing Resolution #14 was passed at the 87th Diocesan Convention in 2009. This is the last Standing Resolution passed at this time 12/31/17