JOURNAL

OF THE

EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION

OF THE

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

IN THE

DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

PALMETTO EXPO CENTER GREENVILLE, SC

OCTOBER 22-24, 2004 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

“GOD THROUGH CHRIST HAS CALLED US AS A DIOCESAN COMMUNITY,

- UNITED, INSPIRED, EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT - ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE AND IN THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION - OFFERED AND MADE NEW IN HOLY EUCHARIST

TO BE CHRIST WHERE WE LIVE

- UNDERSTANDING - WITNESSING TO - CARING FOR

THE CHURCH, THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Organizational Chart of the 4

Diocesan Executive Council 5

Convocations of the Diocese 6

Convocation Map 8

Official Clergy List 9

Lay Delegates and Alternates to Convention 32

2004 Official Roll of Bishops & Clergy 40

List of Clergy in Order of Canonical Residence 42

List of Parishes and Missions 46

Journal of the Convention 47

Address by the Bishop 62

Official Acts of the Bishop 71

Letters Dimissory and Ordinations 72

Canonical Consents 73

Official Acts of Bishops Duvall & Harris 74

Bishop’s Journal 75

Report of the Clergy 106

Parishes and Missions, with Officers 107

Actions of Diocesan Executive Council 122

Financial Statements of the Diocese 127

Statistical Tables of Congregations 142

Constitution and Canons 147

Standing Resolutions 179

2003 Diocesan Executive Council The Diocese of Upper South Carolina

2005 Mrs. Betsy Biega The Rev’d Dr. Charles Foss Dr. Daniel Hartley The Rev’d Patricia Moore The Rev’d Sally Parrott Mr. Al Sloan

2004 The Rev’d Mark A. Bourlakas Mr. Malcolm G. Dade, Jr. (President) Mr. Jimmy Hartley Mr. Robert E. Holman, Jr. The Rev’d Lynne Jones The Rev’d J. Blaney Pridgen, III

2003 Mrs. Scooty Burch The Rev’d Peter W. Hawes The Rev’d Leon C. Mozeliak, Jr. The Rev’d Mary Moore Roberson Mr. Rogers Stinson Mr. Garfield Stuart

Ex-Officio The Rt. Rev’d Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. Mr. Arthur M. Bjontegard, Treasurer The Honorable Belton T. Zeigler, Chancellor The Honorable William McBee Smith, Vice-Chancellor Convocations 2003

MIDLANDS CONVOCATION The Rev'd David E Stewart Jr, Dean Brig Gen Olin E Smith, Lay Warden

Batesburg, St Paul's (unorganized) ∗ Camden, Grace ∗ Cayce, All Saints’ ∗ Chapin, St Francis of Assisi Columbia, All Souls’ (unorganized) Church of the Cross ∗ Church of the Good Shepherd ∗ St David’s ∗ St John’s ∗ St Simon & St Jude ∗ St Luke’s ∗ St Martin’s-in-the-Fields ∗ St Mary’s ∗ St Michael & All Angels ∗ St Timothy’s ∗ Trinity Cathedral Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Sill Hopes (unorganized) ∗ Congaree, St John’s Eastover, St Thomas Jenkinsville, St Barnabas ∗ Lexington, St Alban’s Ridgeway, St Stephen’s ∗ Winnsboro, St John’s * Newberry, St Luke's

PIEDMONT CONVOCATION The Rev’d Gordon Hamilton, Dean Dewey Michelin, Lay Warden

∗ Gaffney, Incarnation Glenn Springs, Calvary ∗ Spartanburg, Advent Epiphany ∗ St Christopher’s ∗ St Matthew’s Union, Nativity ∗ North Spartanburg, St Margaret’s

REEDY RIVER CONVOCATION The Rev’d Elizabeth W Ely, Dean Martha Venters, Lay Warden * Anderson, Grace Church * St Michael's, Easley ∗ Greenville, Christ Church ∗ Redeemer ∗ St Francis ∗ St Andrew’s ∗ St James ∗ St Peter’s St Philip’s Greer, Good Shepherd ∗ Simpsonville, Holy Cross * Laurens, Epiphany * Clinton, All Saints' * Clemson, Holy Trinity * Seneca, Ascension * Anderson, St George's

CATAWBA CONVOCATION The Rev’d Dr Charles Foss, Dean Ms Cherie Dalley, Lay Warden Chester, St Mark's * Fort Mill, St Paul's Great Falls, St Peter's * Lancaster, Christ Church * Rock Hill, Our Saviour * York, Good Shepherd Rock Hill, St Matthias

GRAVATT CONVOCATION The Rev'd Peter W Hawes, Dean Cathy Dennis, Lay Warden Abbeville, Trinity Church ∗ Aiken, St Thaddeus Aiken, St Augustine of Canterbury Beech Island, All Saints’ ∗ Graniteville, St Paul’s ∗ Greenwood, Resurrection ∗ North Augusta, St Bartholomew’s North Augusta, St. John’s CHURCH OF THE RIDGE: Edgefield, Trinity Ridge Spring, Grace Trenton, Our Saviour * Parishes Piedmont Reedy River Convocation Convocation Greer Boiling Springs Good Shepherd Gaffney St. Margaret's Incarnation GREENVILLE SPARTANBURG CHEROKEE YORK Greenville Spartanburg Fort Mill PICKENS Christ Church Advent York St. Paul's Catawba Easley Christ Church School Epiphany Good Shepherd Rock Hill St. Michael's Redeemer St. Christopher's York Place Our Saviour Convocation St. Andrew's St. Matthew's St. Matthias OCONEE Clemson St. Francis Holy Trinity St. James Glenn Springs CHESTER St. Peter's Calvary UNION Lancaster Seneca Chester Christ Church St. Philip's St. Mark's Ascension Simpsonville Union Nativity LANCASTER Holy Cross Laurens Great Falls ANDERSON Epiphany St. Peter's Anderson Grace LAURENS FAIRFIELD St. George's Winnsboro Clinton St. John's KERSHAW All Saints Ridgeway NEWBERRY St. Stephen's Jenkinsville Camden Newberry St. Barnabas Grace ABBEVILLE St. Luke's Abbeville GREENWOOD Midlands Trinity RICHLAND Greenwood Chapin Resurrection St. Francis of Assisi Columbia Convocation SALUDA Irmo All Souls St. Simon & St. Jude Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Still Hopes Church of the Cross MCCORMICK Lexington Good Shepherd Ridge Spring St. Alban's Heathwood Hall School Grace St. David's Batesburg Cayce Hopkins Eastover EDGEFIELD St. Paul's All Saints St. John's St. John's St. Thomas St. Luke's Edgefield St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Gravatt Trinity LEXINGTON St. Mary's Trenton AIKEN St. Michael and All Angels Convocation Our Saviour St. Timothy's Bishop Gravatt Center Trinity Cathedral Graniteville Aiken St. Paul's St. Augustine of Canterbury North Augusta St. Thaddeus St. Bartholomew's Mead Hall School Clearwater St. John's The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Beech Island The Alexander Diocesan House All Saints 1115 Marion Street • Columbia, SC 29201 • (803) 771-7800 • www.edusc.org The Rt. Rev'd Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr., Bishop September One Body... One Mission... Changing Lives 2003

CATAWBA CONVOCATION

DELEGATES ALTERNATES

Chester, St. Mark’s (2) *Frances Leitner *Leslie Platt

Fort Mill, St. Paul’s (4) *Dean Matheson *Lisa Price *Judy Thomas *Becky Traynor

Great Falls, St. Peter’s (2) *Gordon Thorsvold *Leslie Thorsvold

Lancaster, Christ Church (4) *Cathy Ingram *Caroline Oliver Aileen Lau-Dickison Joanne Sachs *Chris Smith

Rock Hill,Church of Our Saviour (4) *William Easley *David Stringer *O. High Rock *Mayson Ross Gardy Wilson

Rock Hill, St. Matthias (2) *George Booth *Monica Hearn

York, Church of the Good Shepherd (4) *Silva Davis *Kerry Davis *Pick Freeman Frank Van Leer *Meade Wilson

GRAVATT CONVOCATION

DELEGATES ALTERNATES

Abbeville, Trinity Church (2) *Jan Haldeman Lewis Ashley *Richard Van Orden

Aiken, St. Augustine of Canterbury (2) *Jo Cunningham *Richard Irons Cathy Dennis

Aiken, St. Thaddeus (4) *Johnetta George *Joan Donnelly *Steve Peterson *Norma Toner James Woeber

Beech Island, All Saints’ (2) *John Paul *Mary Thomoson

Clearwater, St. John’s (2) *Billie Zimmerman *Ron Zimmerman

Graniteville, St. Paul’s (4) *Donna Eidson *Ann Mayer *Dwain Mayer *Martha Melton

Greenwood, Church of the Resurrection (4) *Joe Fennell *John Cobb *Marty Cobb *George Rush

North Augusta, St. Bartholomew’s (4) *Dean Bouchard *Gene Helmich *Lisa Woodward *Joey Zeller

Church of the Ridge (6) *Ame Day (**Church of the Ridge is made up of 3 mission churches) *Sally Norris *Sarah Schwarz *Cindy Vann *Larry Vann Maynard Watson

MIDLANDS

DELEGATES ALTERNATES

Batesburg, St. Paul’s seat & voice *Kim Higgins (packets but NO ballots) *Ted Higgins

Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Still Hopes (unorganized)

Camden, Grace Church (4) *Gary Sahr *B.J. Wanlund *Bobby Smith *Warren Wanlund ______

Cayce, All Saints’ (4) *Robert Brooks *Mel Priester *Regina Ratterree *M.L.Tanner

Chapin, St. Francis of Assisi (4) *David Burke Martha Taylor *Lisa Cloyd *Cynthia Dickerson *John Stickney

Columbia, Church of the Cross (2) *Ray Burns *Bess Gayle

Columbia, Church of the Good Shepherd (4) *Suzanne Clawson *Hampton Saussy *Olin Smith *William Willoughby

Columbia, St. David’s (4) *Emmala Barnett Dan Neal *Margi Scotti *Calvin Yates *Kris Burns

Columbia, St. John’s (4) *Margaret Anne Dubose *Bill Todd *Tom Ward *David Williams

Columbia, St. Luke’s (4) *Rudy Canzater *Francis Goodwin Judy Fair *Gwen Meadows *Emmerson Hazzard La’Tonia Holloway

Columbia, St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields (4) *Bruce Carter Patty Johnson *Pat D’Anna Steve Morrison *Carlos Gibbons *Garfield Stuart

Columbia, St. Mary’s (4) *Eleanor Aliffi *Fred Gonzalez *Luisa Gonzalez *Bob Hayden

Columbia, St. Michael and All Angels’ (4) *Catherine Cook *Charles Cook *Paula Matthews *Faith Stephenson

Columbia, St. Timothy’s (4) *Sandra Bridgeforth *Cookie Grant *Amy Moore *Susan Prinz

Columbia, Trinity Cathedral (8) *Margaret Crawford Rox Pollard *Nancy M. Dunbar *Ann Gressette *Cantey Haile *Betty Humphreys *Frank B. Knowlton Roderick Macdonald *Jack Robertson

Congaree, St. John’s (4) *Judy Addison *Rita McCaskill *James Fowles Powell Morris Tom Rogan

Eastover, St. Thomas (2) ______

Irmo, Church of St. Simon and St. Jude (4) *David Hill Anne Burke Robert Parrott Larry Newton *Missy Rogers William Potts *Blount Shepard *Ernest Van Horn

Jenkinsville, St. Barnabas (2) *Sterleita Caldwell *Joan Green

Lexington, St. Alban’s (4) *Marie Barron Dianna Deaderick *Keith Frost *Mark FitzMaurice *Elizabeth Rhoad

Newberry, St. Luke’s (4) *Dorothy Bradley *Dennis Lowe James Schumpert ______

Ridgeway, St. Stephen’s (2) *Sara Faucett *Eleanor Milling

Winnsboro, St. John’s (4) *Eleanor Deierlein *Brenda Miller *Walter Deierlein Christine Soan *Rhett Miller Alice Rice

PIEDMONT

DELEGATES ALTERNATES

Boiling Springs, St. Margaret (4) *John Lively *Dewey Michelin *Karen Michelin *Jane Rhinehart

Gaffney, Church of the Incarnation (4) *Leslie Brown *John Gelok *Sudie Gelok *Jennifer Gray

Glenn Springs, Calvary (2) Claude S. Finney Shirley Peake Sidney Shands

Spartanburg, Church of the Advent (6) *Ekky Foss Hearon McCravy *Libby Lowndes Judy McCravy *Mike Parks *Shirley Smith Jim Seegars *Tom Smith *Sue Zoole

Spartanburg, Church of the Epiphany (2) *Marie Moore *Walters Wofford

Spartanburg, St. Christopher’s (4) *Lou Applebaum Rick Higgins *Peter Brown *York Feitel *Rand Peterson

Spartanburg, St. Matthew’s (4) *Will Boyd *Jim Guerrant *Marlys Guerrant *Sandra Lee Zahrn

Union, Church of the Nativity (2) *Donna Mayfield *Phillip Mayfield

REEDY RIVER

DELEGATES ALTERNATES

Anderson, Grace Church (4) Lawrence Campbell *Herschel Talbert John Heeney *Al Sloan *Sandy Sloan

Anderson, St. George (4) Andrew Massey *Jay Webster *V.V. Massey *Leo Smith *Lea Webster

Clemson, Holy Trinity (4) *Lucy Rollin *Alden Valentine *Harold Woodell *Scooty Burch

Clinton, All Saints’ (4) *Dale Rains *JoAnne Rains *Lisa Wicks *Lori Wicks

Easley, St. Michael’s (4) *Bob Loomis *Maridell Loomis ______

Greenville, Christ Church (8) *Milton Bates *Jean Dority *Perry Earle *Sarah Hey *Darrell Jervey *Lynn McColl *Gail Revis *Richard Roche

Greenville, Church of the Redeemer (4) *Julie Clark *Gloria Black *Carol Dobbins Bill Lee *Ben Urueta

Greenville, St. Andrew’s (4) *Bill Baxley *Debra Morse *Harry Bennett Jennie Gault *Jim Grunwell

Greenville, St. Francis (4) *Andrea Blake *Bon Powell *Scott Williams *Donna Jones

Greenville, St. James (4) *Martin Darby * Ben Freeman *Jim Ghrist *Gregory Tompkins

Greenville, St. Peter’s (4) *Meta Armstrong *Ron Shabel *Elizabeth Sullivan *Ginny Tate

Greenville, St. Philip’s (2) *Martha Ann Mial *Jemonde Taylor

Greer, Church of the Good Shepherd (2) *Tom Faulkner Ann Green *Karen Tucker

Laurens, Epiphany (4) Helen Atwood Hal Milam Marie Milam Lou Ann Wakeland

Seneca, Ascension (4) Robert Andrews *Catharine Touzot *Donnie E. Davenport *James Hanahan *Tracey Towe

Simpsonville, Holy Cross (4) *Dene Adams Peter Dority *Evelyn Pope *Louise Tajuddin *Ennis Whiddon

Convention Delegates: Members of Diocesan Executive Council (DEC) VOTING MEMBERS: LAY *Rudy Canzater *Betsy Biega *Malcolm G. Gade, Jr. *Angela Daniel *Duncan Ely *Daniel Hartley Robert E. Holman, Jr. *Al Sloan *Susie White

SEAT, VOICE, VOTE

*The Honorable Belton T. Zeigler – Chancellor *Mr. Arthur M. Bjontegard – Treasurer

Lay Deputies to General Convention: SEAT, VOICE, VOTE

*Art Bjontegard *Angela Daniel Jimmy Hartley *David Keller

SEAT AND VOICE The Honorable William McBee Smith – Vice Chancellor *The Honorable Robert Clawson - Chair, Constitution and Canons Committee *Wilmarose Davis – Secretary to Convention

Diocese of Upper South Carolina Clergy List October 2004 Convention

Andrews, Patricia Mary • Grimball Jr., Richard B. • Smith, Dennis L. • Baker, K. Drew Haley, Jules F. Smith, Frank A. • Barker, Leslie C. • Hamilton, Gordon • Stewart Jr., David E. Beasley, Nicholas M. • Hardaway IV, John B. • Sullivan, Michael R. • Beckham, William A. • Hardaway, Susan • Tarbox, Janet • Biega, Richard A. Harris, Herman Taylor, Robert C. • Blanton, James • Hartley, Robert M. • Thompson, David F. O. Boland, Charles A. • Hawes, Peter W. Thompson, Jr., William E. Bridgeforth, David E. • Hazel, Dorothy M. Tollison Jr., Henry E. Brown, John A. • Heath, Susan B. • Tracey, Edward J. • Brown, Robert L. • Henderson Jr., Dorsey F. Tucker, Kenneth M. Bryce, Christopher • Henry, Wayman Turner, Clay • Bullock, Michael Hickey, Mellie H. • Upton, David Hugh Butler-Nixon, Grahame • Holmes, Rilla Utley, Lathrop P. Byrd, Frederick C. • Horowitz, Robert A. • von Rautenkranz, L. Sue Cannon, Charles A. • Huntley Jr., Preston B. Waldrop, Charlotte E. • Cantrell, Joye • Ireland, Clyde Waldrop Jr., John Herbert Carr, William F. Walters, William H. • Kinyon, Wayne Werner, Mark T. • Carroll, Roland W. Lawhon, Harry E. West, Carolyn H. Carroll, Tracey F. LeBlanc, Fran Carson, Thomas H. Libby, Elizabeth • Weston, E. Hopkins Chapman, Donald E. Libby, Robert E. • Whitehead, Philip H. Chassey, George I. • Linder, Philip • Wight, Susan M. • Chiles, Robert L. • Long, Gail A. • Wight, William W. Clarke Jr., Philip G. • Long, Robert H. • Winters Jr., Rhett Y. Clements, C. Christopher Long, Robert E. • Workman, James K. Cobb, Terry R. • Lowery, Donald Cockrell, Richard • Lyon IV, James F. Cole, Allan NON-CANONICAL • Maltby, L. Howard • Cole, Roy W. Ampah, Rosina Marks Sr., W. Parker Cooling, David A. Andrew, Carol McCreary, E. Cannon Crozier, Richard L. Atkinson, Hershel R. • McDonald, Steven R. Crum Jr., G. Milton Batkin, Jeffery A. • Meadowcroft, Jeffery Cullipher, James R. Boyd, William O. • Meeks, Edward • Dannals, Robert • Conner. Martha Davis, Ann B. • Mill, John W. Conway, Nancy Davis Jr., Charles M. Mills, Joe D. • Duvall, Charles F. • Montgomery, J. Fletcher • Davis Sr., Charles M. • Dwyer, Thomas • Moore, Patricia C. Davis Jr., Thomas C. • Goodkind, Caroline Mosser, Kenneth I. Davis, Thomas P. Gray, Melvin Diggs, Thomas T. • Mozeliak Jr., Leon C. Hall, Sidney • Ditzenberger, Christopher S. • Need III, Prescott E. Harris, Rogers S. • Dombek, Timothy M. • Neill III, James R. • Hills, Jr., William L. Donald, Kenneth • Norman Jr., Richard H. Johnson, Herb Dorn III, James M. • Parlier, Susan T. Leonard, Alan • Dubose, Jerry D. • Parrott, Sally Lewis Jr., Giles F. Dunbar, Robert B. Pearson, Lennart Long, Paul R. • Earls, John Petit, Charles D. Murphy, Wendy • Edwards, Lloyd J. • Phillips, Deedie M. • Retzalaff, Georg • Ely, Elizabeth W. Phillips Jr., Raymond L. • Schnatterly, Michael • Ervolina, Timothy Porter, III, Fulton L. • Tiede-Hottinter, Kathryn • Ewing, Judith L. • Pridgen III, Blaney J. Veale, Edwin Fitch, Babcock W. • Puckett, Douglas A. Weaver, William • Flanagan, Michael P. • Purser, J. Philip Fort, David A. • Quinn, Carolee S. • Foss, Charles S. Ramage, Raymond C. Franklin, Sarah C. • Riegel, Robert G. Gilfillin, William • Roberson, Mary Moore • Gould, Glenn Rowe, Richard C. • Gray, George N. • Schnaufer, Eric D. • Griffin, Calvin R. Smith, Benjamin C. The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Clergy not Canonically Resident, Officiating with Permission

Bishops

The Rt. Rev’d Charles F. Duvall The Rt. Rev’d Rogers S. Harris

Clergy

Jeff Batkin+ Martha Conner+ Nancy Conway+ Thomas Dwyer+ Caroline Goodkind+ Melvin Gray+ Sidney Hall+ William Hills+ Herb Johnson Alan Leonard+ Giles Lewis+ Paul Long+ Wendy Murphy+ Georg Retzlaff+ Michael Schnatterly+ Kathryn Tiede-Hottinger Edwin Veale+ William Weaver+

List of Clergy in order of Canonical Residence - 2003

February 3, 1995 Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. 1977 Consecrated Seventh Bishop of Upper South Carolina

Canonical Residence Ordination to Priesthood June 28, 1953 E. Cannon McCreary, Retired 1954 June 18, 1954 William A. Beckham, Retired 1955 June 17, 1958 Harry E. Lawhon, Jr., Retired 1959 September 25, 1959 Robert G. Riegel, Retired 1955 February 15, 1960 G. Milton Crum, Jr., Retired 1952 July 25, 1962 Jules F. Haley, Retired 1963 December 15, 1962 Rhett Y. Winters, Jr., Retired 1950 April 1, 1964 Philip G. Clarke, Jr., Retired 1954 September 11, 1967 Ross A. Webb, Retired 1981 June 23, 1968 Frederick C. Byrd 1969 May 25, 1969 Raymond C. Ramage, Jr. 1972 June 29, 1969 David E. Bridgforth 1970 June 29, 1969 Henry E. Tollison, Jr. 1970 February 11, 1970 Thomas C. Davis, Jr., Retired 1958 13, 1970 David G. Bryce, Retired 1954 August 15, 1971 Robert E. Long 1962 February 1, 1972 Howard M. Hickey, Retired 1953 December 18, 1972 George W. Guy, Deacon, Retired August 15, 1973 Robert E. Libbey, Retired 1970 December 5,1973 Donald E. Chapman, Retired 1956 June 29, 1974 Charles A. Boland, Deacon July 15, 1974 Raymond L. Phillips, Jr., Retired 1963 June 1, 1977 Mellie H. Hickey, Retired 1978 December 2, 1977 David A. Fort, Retired 1962 August 1, 1978 E. Hopkins Weston, Retired 1944 September 1, 1978 Philip H. Whitehead 1961 June 18, 1979 David E. Landholt 1969 September 1, 1980 Kenneth Donald, Retired 1954 November 5,1980 Prescott E. Nead, III 1975 February 17, 1981 Lathrop P. Utley, Retired 1954 March 1, 1981 Clyde L. Ireland, Retired 1955 M arch 1, 1982 J. Lloyd Edwards 1975 January 1, 1983 Joe D. Mills, Retired 1960 March 10, 1983 George I. Chassey, Retired 1960 April 5, 1983 C. Benjamin Smith, Retired 1960 April 21, 1983 Daniel W. Carroll, Retired 1964 May 31, 1983 William W. Wight 1970 June 11, 1983 James F. Lyon, IV 1984 December 18, 1983 Susan B. Heath 1984 February 1, 1984 James R. Cullipher, III 1971 June 9, 1984 Elizabeth W. Libbey, Retired 1985 July 15, 1985 William H. Walters 1970 October 7, 1985 D. Eric Schnaufer 1971 October 7, 1985 David F. O. Thompson 1971 April 1, 1986 Grahame Butler-Nixon, Retired 1960 June 2, 1986 Terry R. Cobb 1973 June 7, 1986 John A. Brown, Jr. 1987 July 9, 1986 A. Charles Cannon, Retired 1964 June 16, 1987 David A. Cooling 1972 August 1, 1987 Richard Crozier 1985 September 30, 1987 Thomas P. Davis 1973 October 1, 1987 William M. Gilfillin 1973 June 11, 1988 Ann B. Davis 1989 September 1, 1988 J. Blaney Pridgen, III 1981 June 1, 1989 David E. Stewart 1972 September 1, 1989 Richard Cockrell, Retired 1958 December 1, 1989 C. Layne Smith 1979 December 5, 1989 Lennart Pearson, Retired 1990 March 1, 1990 C. Christopher Clements, Retired 1965 May 1, 1990 William F. Carr, Retired 1971 July 1, 1990 Forrest E. Anderson 1978 October 1, 1990 Clay H. Turner 1967 June 1, 1991 Kenneth I. Mosser, Retired 1986 July 1, 1991 Douglas A. Puckett 1981 September 13, 1991 W. Babcock Fitch, Retired 1970 September 28, 1991 Steven R. McDonald, Deacon December 1, 1991 Donald A. Lowery 1988 December 1, 1991 Richard A. Biega 1989 August 1, 1992 Michael P. Flanagan 1992 August 26, 1992 Dennis L. Smith, Retired 1967 March 1, 1993 William Parker Marks 1960 June 12, 1993 Sally F. Parrott 1994 April 8, 1994 Thomas H. Rutherford 1994 April 20, 1994 Robert H. Long 1979 September 1, 1994 Calvin R. Griffin 1978 September 6, 1994 Carolee E. S. Quinn, Deacon September 16, 1994 Kenneth M. Tucker, Retired 1969 January 1, 1995 Thomas T. Diggs 1960 January 1, 1995 Charles M. Davis, Sr. 1974 March 30, 1995 Robert B. Dunbar, Retired 1967 October 1, 1995 Jeffrey W. Meadowcroft 1968 October 1, 1995 James R. Neill, III 1970 October 18, 1995 Gordon W. Hamilton 1984 November 14, 1995 Herman Harris, Deacon November 15, 1995 Susan L. Hardaway 1993 February 16, 1996 Elizabeth W. Ely 1990 March 6, 1996 Charlotte E. Waldrop 1986 March 6, 1996 J. Herbert Waldrop, Retired 1986 May 14, 1996 Patricia C. Moore 1996 May 18, 1996 Robert Lee Brown 1996 May 21, 1996 John B. Hardaway, IV 1996 July 1, 1996 Joye Q. Cantrell 1993 July 23, 1996 Timothy M. Dombek 1992 August 5, 1996 Robert L. Chiles 1991 December 31, 1996 Charles M. Davis, Jr. 1986 January 28, 1997 Frances A. LeBlanc 1994 February 4, 1997 Daivd H. Upton 1974 April 13, 1997 Robert S. Dannals 1982 August 18, 1997 Preston B. Huntley, Jr. 1969 ,1997 Charles S. Foss 1979 May 1, 1998 Mark A. Bourlakas 1997 June 13, 1998 Mary Moore Roberson 1999 July 1, 1998 Tracey F. Carroll 1997 March 22, 1999 Christopher Bryce 1976 May 16, 1999 Michael A. Bullock 1979 June 12, 1999 Carol Ann M. Phillips, Deacon August 1, 1999 B. Wayne Kinyon 1962 August 10, 1999 J. Fletcher Montgomery 1995 September 1, 1999 Philip C. Linder 1985 July 27, 2000 Thomas Carson 1954 July 27, 2000 Leon C. Mozeliak 1997 August 11, 2000 Dena Bearl 1992 November 15, 2000 Henry Sabetti 1999 November 28, 2000 Lynne Jones 1993 September 27, 2001 Sue vonRautenkranz, Deacon December 11, 2001 Laura Dale White January 27, 2002 Richard Norman 1993 February 21, 2002 Howard Maltby 1987 February 28, 2002 Robert C. Taylor April 17, 2002 James C. Blanton, Jr. 1999 September 23, 2002 Carolyn H. West 1992 September 24, 2002 George N. Gray, Jr. 1989 October 2, 2002 Edward G. Meeks 1979 December 3, 2002 Robert Horowitz 2001 December 14, 2002 Roland William Carroll December 14, 2002 James M. Dorn,III December 14, 2002 Judith L. Ewing, Deacon December 14, 2002 Dorothy M. Hazel, Deacon December 14, 2002 John W. Mill, Deacon December 14, 2002 Susan T. Parlier, Deacon December 17, 2002 Patricia Mary Andrews 2001 January 9, 2003 Timothy M. Ervolina, Deacon February 5, 2003 Marilyn Sanders 2001 May 5, 2003 Anna Rilla Holmes 1999 May 13, 2003 Roy W. Cole 1974 June 14, 2003 Charles D. Petit June 14, 2003 Jerry D. DuBose July 18, 2003 Allan Cole 2001 September 1, 2003 J. Philip Purser 1974 September 8, 2003 Edward J. Tracey 2001 November 18, 2003 Leslie C. Barker 1980 December 16, 2003 Robert Hartley 2003 List of Parishes and Missions

Parishes and Missions in union with the 82nd Convention A.D. 2004 with dates of organization or incorporation:

(1812) Trinity Cathedral (1826) Christ Church, Greenville (1970) St. Paul’s, Fort Mill (1827) St. John’s, Winnsboro (1974) St. Mary’s, Columbia (1830) Grace Church, Camden (1974) St. Alban’s, Lexington (1836) Trinity Church, Edgefield (1977) St. Francis of Assisi, Chapin (1839) St. Stephen’s, Ridgeway (1982) St. David’s, Columbia (1842) Trinity Church, Abbeville (1985) St. Margaret’s, Boiling Springs (1844) St. Thaddeus, Aiken (1987) St. George’s, Anderson (1846) Church of the Epiphany, Laurens (1990) St. Augustine of Canterbury, Aiken (1846) St. Luke’s, Newberry (1997) St. Matthias, Rock Hill (1847) Church of the Advent, Spartanburg (1848) Calvary Church, Glenn Springs (1851) Grace Church, Anderson UNORGANIZED (1855) Good Shepherd, York (1820) St. Paul’s, Pendleton (1857) St. Mark’s, Chester (1908) St. Paul’s, Batesburg (1858) St. John’s, Hopkins (2003) All Souls’, Columbia (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 (1964) St. Simon and St. Jude, Irmo (1969) St. Peter’s, Greenville

EIGHTY SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA

PALMETTO EXPO CENTER GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA OCTOBER 24, 2004

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Registration 9:30 Morning Prayer, The Rev'd Mary Moore Roberson, Officiant

MINISTRY AND MISSION SESSION I

The Eighty Second Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina was called to order by The Right Reverend Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr., President of Convention. Bishop Henderson stated that it was a privilege and a blessing to be able to call this 82nd Family Reunion of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina to order and continued with opening prayers. Bishop Henderson then introduced those persons seated at the head table. Mr. Malcolm Dade, President of the Diocesan Executive Council, Ms. Leslie Buzzell, Mr. Art Bjontegard, Diocesan Treasurer, The Hon. Belton Zeigler, Chancellor of the Diocese, Ms. Wilmarose Davis, Secretary to Convention and Ms. Jane Goldsmith, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop.

CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Ms. Wilmarose Davis, secretary to convention, declared a quorum.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA AND DISPATCH OF BUSINESS The Rev’d Richard Norman moved the agenda found in the delegate packets to be the agenda for this convention. The motion was passed.

RECOGNITION OF RETIRED BISHOPS PRESENT, SPECIAL GUESTS, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, DEC PRESIDENT, AND ECW PRESIDENT Bishop Henderson recognized the retired bishops present and their spouses. Recognized were: The Rt. Rev’d William Beckham and Harriett, The Rt. Rev’d Charles Duvall and Nancy. Special guests were also introduced: The Rt. Rev’d Bob Johnson and Jeannie from the Diocese of West Tennessee, Mr. John Shiflet, CEO of York Place, Dr. Lee Monroe, President of Voorhees College, and Sister Teresa Irene, Episcopal Carmel of St. Teresa. The Youth and Young Adults present were recognized by Bishop Henderson and finally Mr. Malcolm Dade, President of the DEC, and Ms. Sue Perrin, Diocesan ECW President, were presented to convention.

RECOGNITION OF REPORTS FILED BY TITLE IN JOURNAL VOLUME I Bishop Henderson referred delegates to Journal Volume I in their packets containing reports from various diocesan organizations, commissions, committees and groups. He also indicated that additional information about diocesan groups could be found in the Statement of Mission booklet.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS The Rev’d Calvin Griffin certified the roll of convention and moved seat, voice, and vote to be granted to 69 clergy delegates and 198 lay delegates in attendance. This motion was passed. A motion was made to grant seat and voice to clergy not canonically resident and officiating with the Bishop’s permission: The Rt. Rev’d Charles Duvall, The Rt. Rev’d Rogers Harris, The Rev’d Jeff Batkin, The Rev’d Martha Conner, The Rev’d Nancy Conway, The Rev’d Thomas Dwyer, The Rev’d Caroline Goodkind, The Rev’d Melvin Gray, The Rev’d Sidney Hall, The Rev’d William Hills, The Rev’d Herb Johnson, The Rev’d Alan Leonard, The Rev’d Giles Lewis, The Rev’d Paul Long, The Rev’d Wendy Murphy, The Rev’d Georg Retzlaff, The Rev’d Michael Schnatterly, The Rev’d Edwin Veale, The Rev’d William Weaver, and The Rev’d Kathryn Tiede-Hottinger. The motion was passed. A

motion was also made to grant seat and voice to the Youth and Young Adults present. The motion passed.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY Ms. Wilmarose Davis was nominated by Ms. Angela Daniel. A motion was made and seconded to elect Ms. Davis and was passed.

ELECTION OF TREASURER The Rev’d Charles Foss nominated Mr. Art Bjontegard to serve as Treasurer. A motion was made and seconded to elect Mr. Bjontegard and was passed.

The Rev’d Charles Foss also nominated Ms. Leslie Buzzell to serve as Assistant Treasurer. Mr. Bjontegard will be leaving his post as Treasurer during the year and Ms. Buzzell will then assume the duties of Treasurer. A motion was made and seconded to elect Ms. Buzzell as Assistant Treasurer and was passed.

INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION AND CANONS The Honorable Robert Clawson presented two canon changes to be considered by convention. The first suggested change was as follows:

Proposed Amendment To Title I, Canon 1, Section 1, subpart 2 Granting Seat, Voice and Vote at Convention to Pastors of Churches in Full Communion with the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Who Are Providing Extended Service to Congregations in the Diocese

WHEREAS, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America have established a relationship of full communion between themselves; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to that relationship, Lutheran pastors may be called to extended service as rectors, vicars or assistants in congregations in this Diocese; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that such rectors, vicars or assistants be given seat, voice and vote at diocesan conventions, in spite of the fact that they may not be canonically resident under the canons of this diocese.

THEREFORE, be it resolved that Title I, Canon 1, Section 1, subpart 2 of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina (which designates those priests entitled to seat, voice and vote at diocesan convention) be amended to read:

(2) Each Priest canonically resident in the Diocese and in good standing, and all priests or pastors of churches in full communion who are providing extended service as rectors, vicars or assistants in congregations in this Diocese with the consent of the Bishop; and

(The additional text is underscored).

This canonical change to take effect immediately upon adoption by the Convention.

A motion was made and seconded and following discussion was passed by a two-thirds majority vote of convention.

The second change presented by Mr. Clawson was:

Proposed Amendment to Title VII, Canon 2, Section 1 Allowing the Bishop, with the Consent of the Diocesan Executive Council, to suspend the requirement of a three year cycle for the selection of members of Commissions

WHEREAS, Title VII, Canon 2, Section 1 of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina provides that “Each Commission within the Diocese shall be subject to a three year cycle for the selection of its members, and one-third of such membership shall be selected each year”, and

WHEREAS, experience since the enactment of said Canon has demonstrated that it is appropriate that the membership of some Commissions extend for terms longer than a three year cycle, and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Bishop, with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council, to determine when it is appropriate to suspend this requirement,

THEREFORE, it is resolved that, Title VII, Canon 2, Section 1 of the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina be amended, and is hereby amended, in its entirety to read as follows:

CANON 2 ELECTION OF COMMISSION AND TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. Each Commission within the Diocese shall be subject to a three year cycle for the selection of its members, and one-third of such membership shall be selected each year; however, the Bishop, with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council, may, for any Commission, suspend this requirement so that a three year cycle is not required. *

• The language underlined is the new language of the Canon

A motion was made and seconded to accept this change. Following discussion Bishop Henderson reminded the convention that the DEC acts as convention between conventions and that he and the DEC will make specific proposals regarding the concerns brought up during discussion and return them to the next convention. The change as presented was passed by a two-thirds majority vote of convention.

REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Rev’d Peter Hawes and Ms. Scooty Burch, Co-Chairs of the Nominating Committee, presented the following nominations, received in advance by the Nominating Committee. The floor was opened for nominations.

Election #1 Deputies and Alternates to General Convention 2006 – Clergy Order Nominated: The Rev’d Canon George I. Chassey The Rev’d Beth Wickenbery Ely The Rev’d Calvin R. Griffin The Rev’d Rilla Holmes The Very Rev’d Dr. Philip C. Linder The Rev’d L. Howard Maltby The Rev’d Deacon Susan Parlier The Rev’d David Thompson The following were nominated from the floor: The Rev’d Robert Brown The Rev’d Gail Long The Rev’d Blaney Pridgen

Election #2 Deputies and Alternates to General Convention 2006 – Lay Order Nominated: Ms. Scooty Burch Ms. Rudy S. Canzater The Hon. Robert Clawson

Mr. Malcolm Dade, Jr. Ms. Angela Daniel Mr. Richard C. Irons Mr. David Keller Mr. John Hampton Saussy Mr. Al Sloan Mr. James V. Stuart, Jr. The Hon. Belton T. Zeigler The following person was nominated from the floor: Mr. Art Bjontegard

Election #3 Diocesan Executive Council – Clergy Order Nominated: The Rev’d. Canon George I. Chassey The Rev’d. Chris S. Ditzenberger The Rev’d. Robert M. Hartley The Rev’d. Rilla Holmes The Rev’d. Dr. James (IV) Lyon IV The Rev’d. Deacon Susan T. Parlier

Election #4 Diocesan Executive Council – Lay Order Nominated: Mr. Richard C. Irons Mr. George (Buzz) O’Brien Mr. John Hampton Saussy Mr. James Glyn Smith Brig. Gen. Olin E. Smith Mr. James V. Stuart, Jr. Ms. Susie Dickerson White The following were nominated from the floor: Mr. Bill Todd Mr. Blount Sheperd

Election #5 Ecclesiastical Court – Clergy Order Nominated: The Rev’d Canon Robert Long The following were nominated from the floor: The Rev’d David Stewart The Rev’d Timothy Dombek

Election #6 Ecclesiastical Court – Lay Order Nominated: Mr. Lewis Fitch Mr. L. Layne Waters Mr. William Willoughby The following were nominated from the floor: Mr. Calvin Yates Mr. Stanley Case

Election #7 University of the South Trustee – Lay Order Nominated: Ms. Mildred Lee “M.L.” Tanner The following person was nominated from the floor: Ms. Serena Dubose

ELECTION #8 TRUSTEES – YORK PLACE The Episcopal Church Home for Children (York Place) Persons nominated by the Board of Directors, approved by the Bishop, and confirmed by Convention (New Term) Mr. Elliott Close, St. Paul’s, Fort Mill The Rev’d Don Lowery, Good Shepherd, York

(Second Term) The Rev’d Joye Cantrell, All Saints’, Clinton Mr. David Johnson, St. John’s, Columbia

A motion was made to confirm the above named persons. The motion was seconded and passed.

ELECTION #9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS – STILL HOPES Persons nominated by the Board of Directors, approved by the Bishop, and confirmed by Convention (First Three Year Term) The Rev’d David Stewart

(Second Three Year Term) Mr. Joel A. Smith, III

A motion was made to confirm the above named persons. The motion was seconded and passed.

Mr. Richard Dobbins, Head Teller for convention, was introduced and the first ballot for elections 1- 7 was taken.

THE BISHOP’S ADDRESS The text of the Bishop’s address is printed in Journal Volume II following the minutes of convention.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR REFERRAL The Rev’d Mary Moore Roberson, Chair of the Committee on Resolutions, presented the following resolutions for the consideration of convention.

Resolution #1 Resolution offered by: The and vestry of St. John’s, Winnsboro Whereas, the 81st and 82nd Conventions of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina have adopted a Saturday-Sunday schedule for these annual meetings and;

Whereas such a schedule results in creating difficulties for all parishes and missions to be in attendance to conduct diocesan business;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Diocese be strongly urged to return to a Friday-Saturday schedule for future conventions.

A Friendly Amendment was offered to Resolution #1 by the rector and vestry of St. John’s, Winnsboro and was approved. The amendment reads as follows: (add 3rd whereas) Whereas, a change could allow youth and others to have full participation: and continues: Now, therefore, be it resolved, that this convention directs the Diocesan Executive Council to plan convention designed to include youth and others with a schedule of Friday evening and Saturday for future conventions.

Resolution #2 Resolution offered by: The rector and vestry of St. John’s, Winnsboro Whereas the 74th General Convention of ECUSA voted in favor of the of a non-celibate, openly gay Priest to be the next Bishop of New Hampshire and;

Whereas the 74th General Convention of ECUSA by its adoption of local-option use, gave acceptance to blessing same-sex marriages as a part of the common life of ECUSA and;

Whereas the Presiding Bishop of ECUSA voted in favor of an openly gay Priest to be the next Bishop of New Hampshire;

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, meeting in its 82nd Convention, repudiate these actions and;

Be it further resolved that the 82nd Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina redirect its financial resources to those organizations and arms of the Church which uphold orthodox Anglicanism.

The previous Resolution #2 was withdrawn by St. John’s, Winnsboro and the following substitute resolution was offered. Whereas, the 74th General Convention of ECUSA voted in favor of the consecration of a non-celibate homosexual Priest to be the next Bishop of New Hampshire and;

Whereas, the 74th General Convention of ECUSA, by its adoption of local-option use, gave acceptance of blessing same-sex marriages as a part of the common life of ECUSA and;

Whereas, the Presiding Bishop of ECUSA voted in favor of a non-celibate homosexual Priest to be the next Bishop of New Hampshire and;

Whereas, the teaching of the Anglican Communion is that marriage “is between a man and a woman”, “abstinence is right for those who are not called to marriage”. And that homosexual practice is “incompatible with scripture”;

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, meeting in its 82nd Convention, repudiates these actions of the 74th General Convention and;

Be it further resolved that the 82nd Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina redirect the national church pledge away from the national church toward mission and ministry organizations which uphold the traditional teachings on sexuality of the Anglican Communion as described in the 1998 Lambeth Resolution on Human Sexuality [I.10] and recently affirmed in the Windsor Report.

Resolution #3 Resolution offered by The Diocese of Upper South Carolina Episcopal Peace Fellowship Following the examples of the Lambeth Conferences of 1930, 1948, 1958, 1968, 1978 and of the General Convention of 1982, we the delegates to the 82nd annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina do hereby resolve and affirm that “War as a method of settling international disputes is incompatible with the teaching and example of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Resolution #4 Resolution offered by the Race Relations Committee RESOLVED, that the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina and its members as children of God and followers of Jesus Christ does acknowledge its duty and responsibility to become more educated, at both the diocesan level and within every parish and mission, about the events occurring

in Orangeburg, South Carolina on February 8, 1968, which have subsequently come to be known as the Orangeburg Massacre.

RESOLVED, that as no official state investigation of the Orangeburg Massacre has ever taken place, no perpetrators identified and indicted, and no victims officially acknowledged, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina does hereby endorse such an investigation and call for an official Truth Commission to be established by the State of South Carolina and the of Orangeburg, which will acknowledge all those killed or injured and all those complicit in the killing and wounding, and which will provide for official channels of apology and reparations.

RESOLVED, that whether or not an official Truth Commission is established by state and local bodies, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, acting through the Committee on Race Relations and such other diocesan committees as seem appropriate, will itself examine the issue of the Orangeburg Massacre, in order to identify both victims and perpetrators and more especially to acknowledge the church’s complicity, both in the failure to prevent the tragedy and later in the failure to investigate and bring to justice those responsible.

RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON RACE RELATIONS

WHEREAS it has been 50 years since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Brown versus Board of Education and that inequalities still remain in funding and opportunity for an adequate public school education in South Carolina be it resolved that the Diocese of Upper South Carolina through each parish and mission undertake to educate its members on these inequalities and provide leadership and prayer to assist all people of South Carolina in finally bringing an end to the inequalities in educational funding and opportunity for the children of this state.

Resolution #5 was presented from the floor. A Resolution for Common Action on the Windsor Report Offered by St. Martin’s in the Field, Columbia Whereas the 82nd Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina has convened amidst great strife in our Diocese, in the American church, and throughout the Anglican Communion over the action surrounding the consecration of the Bishop of New Hampshire and the issues surrounding homosexuality within the life of the church;

Whereas the Windsor Report (issued on October 18, 2004) has identified a “part of a pilgrimage toward healing and reconciliation;”

Whereas this 82nd Diocesan Convention has gathered under the banner of “Unity & Mission: Resources for Discipleship,”

BE IT RESOLVED that the Diocese of Upper South Carolina commit itself to a spirit of persistence that will continually prepare our membership biblically and theologically to participate in the issues delineated by the Windsor Report in order to promote the mutual trust and engagement that will allow us to discern God’s will, as we also learn from one another;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Convention direct the Bishop and the Diocesan Executive Council [DEC] to construct forums for the ongoing biblical and theological learning required of us at this time and to establish schedules for said forums;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Convention direct the Bishop and the DEC to establish a committee to facilitate and oversee these forums;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 82nd Diocesan Convention encourage and support the ongoing dialogue among the IV Bishops in pursuing their model of mutual learning for Christian unity and discipleship;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Diocese of Upper South Carolina offer our work and our example to the Episcopal Church USA and to the Anglican Communion as one way to honor the Windsor Report and its request for a mutual moratorium in order to strive toward the maturity of Christ – together.

Resolution #6 was presented from the floor. Resolution offered by Peter Brown, St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg We, the 82nd Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, welcome the recent report (the “Windsor Report”) of the Lambeth Commission on Communion. We particularly welcome both the Report’s emphasis on Scripture as the supreme source of Anglican authority (paragraphs 53-62), and the Report’s recognition that our Anglican autonomy exists in a context of loving interdependence with our sister churches in the worldwide Anglican Communion (paragraphs 72-86). We recognize that interpretations of Scripture may differ among faithful Christians, but – in solidarity with traditions dating back to the early Church – we believe that the proper venue for the resolution of such differences in matters of concern to our whole Anglican Communion is at the level of the whole Communion, not at the level of individual national Churches or .

We believe that the recommendations of the Report lay out minimal requirements for the restoration of the trust that has been broken by the events of, and arising out of, the 74th General Convention of the Episcopal Church (USA), and we urge the bishops of the Episcopal Church (USA), and the Episcopal Church (USA) at large, to implement those recommendations without reservation, in a spirit of humility and reconciliation.

The Committee on Resolutions will review changes and the new resolutions presented from the floor and bring them back to convention in the afternoon session for discussion and action.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER, PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF THE STATEMENT OF MISSION Mr. Art Bjontegard, Diocesan Treasurer, thanked everyone for the standing ovation he received when he was introduced. He referred delegates to two sets of financial materials. First he discussed the Operating Statement of Mission noting that the expense side had been labored over for quite sometime and that the income side of the Statement of Mission is just now coming together. The income is contingent upon actual acceptances received from the parishes and missions, which are due on December 1st, after which the Diocesan Executive Council makes any necessary adjustments and then finalizes the Statement of Mission.

Mr. Bjontegard noted that since 1996 there has been a significant upward change in acceptances and payments from the churches in the diocese. At this point in the year, it is extremely difficult to forecast 2004 net receipts, especially since there is a major catch up by the congregations each year in December, but it is anticipated that net receipts for 2004 will be on the low end of our historical range.

Mr. Bjontegard then moved to the monthly narrative for September and gave a snapshot review of the financial standing month to month; stating that total income appears to have stabilized. A good December can take us over the top. The net income is positive. The balance sheet is solid as a rock. In the coming year a change will be noted because of a new loan to our new mission (All Soul’s) for a building and so will reflect a debt on the balance sheet for the first time in many years.

The list of outstanding audits is uncomfortably long and really needs to be attended to rapidly.

The Episcopal pledge is based on each churches real operating income. The Diocesan Executive Council has set the 2005 Episcopal Pledge at 17.5%, a reduction from the 18.5% of the past several years. This year’s Statement of Mission is based on 100% acceptance. We are off to a great start and if everybody accepts the higher asking much can be restored to the 2005 Statement of Mission. Mr.

Bjontegard recognized 6 of the churches who have already accepted their pledge and have gone above their asking (St. Martin’s in the Field, Columbia) or accepted the higher pledge (St. John’s, Congaree, Calvary Church, Glenn Springs, Holy Cross, Simpsonville, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, Church of the Epiphany, Spartanburg, and St. Matthew’s, Spartanburg).

1 in every 6 dollars, locally generated, to the diocese and then about 1 in every 5 of those dollars goes to the national church. Mr. Bjontegard addressed what happens if churches do not accept their pledge or ask the diocese to withhold money from the national church. He stated that important mission and ministry has to be cut both at the diocesan and national levels.

Mr. Bjontegard recognized the Diocesan Staff who work in finance, Julie Price and Cynthia Hendrix, and thanked them for their work.

Mr. Bjontegard discussed briefly the Diocesan Combined Portfolio and the Institutions which the diocese owns or supports.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the Statement of Mission for 2005. The motion passed.

Additional financial information and reports are included in another section of this Journal.

Mr. Richard Dobbins gave the initial report from the tellers. Bishop Henderson announced the following completed elections.

Election #1- Deputies and Alternates to General Convention – Clergy Order Elected Deputy: The Very Rev’d Dr. Philip C. Linder (1) Elected Alternate The Rev’d Howard Maltby (4)

There will be a run off between The Rev’d Beth Wickenbery Ely, The Rev’d Calvin Griffin, The Rev’d Deacon Susan Parlier, The Rev’d David Thompson, The Rev’d Blaney Pridgen and The Rev’d Robert Brown.

Election #2- Deputies and Alternates to General Convention – Lay Order Elected Deputy: Ms. Scooty Burch (1) Mr. Art Bjontegard (2) Ms. Angela Daniel (3) The Hon. Belton Zeigler (4)

Elected Alternate: The Hon. Robert Clawson (1) Mr. David Keller (2) Ms. Rudy S. Canzater (3) Mr. Malcolm Dade (4)

Mr. Malcolm Dade, President of the Diocesan Executive Council asked blessings on our food and Bishop Henderson declared the convention in recess for lunch.

LUNCH

MISSION AND MINISTRY SESSION II

Bishop Henderson called the afternoon session of the convention to order.

RECOGNITION OF POSTULANTS, CANDIDATES AND SEMINARIANS Bishop Henderson introduced the following:

Postulants for Carolyn Walker McColl (Diaconate) Adam Lee Dawkins (Youth Minister – Diocese of Nevada) Dale Jonathan Grieser (Special Studies/Priesthood)

Candidates for Holy Orders Teddy John Higgins (Special Studies/Priesthood) Ann Ferres Pilat (Diaconate) Susan Elizabeth Perrin (Diaconate) Elizabeth Peyton Wooldridge (Diaconate)

Seminarians Furman Lee Buchanan (School of Theology, Sewanee) Linda King Gosnell (Virginia Theological Seminary) Karen Flynt Humbert (General Theological Seminary) Joseph Kershaw Smith (School of Theology, Sewanee) Joseph Stewart Whitehurst (Seabury-Western Theological Seminary) Ann Clements Willett (School of Theology, Sewanee)

Diocesan Staff Bishop Henderson introduced the Diocesan Staff to convention, thanking them for all that they enable the diocese to accomplish.

The Venerable Frederick Byrd, Archdeacon- Bishop Henderson noted that Father Byrd is in Atlanta attending a conference for Young Adults. The Rev’d Canon Philip Purser, Canon for Christian Formation The Rev’d Canon Sue von Rautenkranz, Missioner of Youth Ministry Ms. Jane Goldsmith, Administrative Assistant to Bishop Henderson Canon Peggy Van Antwerp Hill, Director of Communications Ms. Cynthia Hendrix, Finance and Insurance Dora Jane Barwick, Assistant to Canon Peggy Hill and Canon Sue von Rautenkranz Julie Price, Canon for Administration and Finance Ms. Roz Hook, Assistant for Christian Formation Ms. Bonnie Blackburg, Assistant to Archdeacon Byrd Dr. Paul Price, Executive Director of The Bishop Gravatt Center

INTRODUCTION OF NEW CLERGY SINCE LAST CONVENTION The following clergy who have come into the diocese since the last convention were introduced and welcomed by Bishop Henderson. The Rev’d Dr. K. Drew Baker, Assisting, St Matthew’s, Spartanburg The Rev’d Dr. Jeffrey A. Batkin, Interim Rector, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg The Rev’d Martha H. Conner, Assistant, St Thaddeus, Aiken The Rev’d Thomas P. Dwyer, Vicar, St Stephen’s Church, Ridgeway The Rev’d John G. Earls, Transitional Deacon, St Bartholomew’s, North Augusta The Rev’d Caroline C. Goodkind, Rector, St George’s Church, Anderson The Rev’d Richard B. Grimball, Jr., Chaplain, Christ Church School, Greenville The Rev’d William L. Hills (Roy), Interim Assistant, Church of the Advent, Spartanburg The Rev’d Dr. Georg Retzlaff, Interim Rector, All Saints’, Cayce The Rev’d Michael D. Schnatterly, Non-parochial (living in Landrum SC) The Rev’d William C. Weaver, Assisting, Church of the Ridge The Rev’d James K. Workman, Rector, St Michael’s, Easley

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLERGY CHANGES SINCE LAST CONVENTION Those clergy who have made changes within the diocese since the last convention were also introduced: The Rev’d Richard A. Biega, Interim Rector, St Michael & All Angels’, Columbia The Rev’d Charles M. Davis, Sr. Interim Rector, St. Simon & St. Jude, Irmo The Rev’d John B. Hardaway, IV, Rector, Grace Church, Anderson The Rev’d Wayman W. Henry, Jr., Priest-in-Charge, St Mark’s, Chester The Rev’d Susan M. Wight, Priest-in-Charge, St Peter’s, Great Falls

Bishop Henderson announced additional results of the first ballot.

Election #3- Diocesan Executive Council – Clergy Order Elected: The Rev’d Robert M. Hartley The Rev’d Dr. James (IV) Lyon IV The Rev’d Deacon Susan T. Parlier

Election #4- Diocesan Executive Council – Lay Order Elected: Brig. Gen. Olin E. Smith Ms. Susie Dickerson White

There will be a run off between Mr. Richard C. Irons and Mr. George (Buzz) O’Brien

Election #5 – Ecclesiastical Court – Clergy Order Elected: The Rev’d Canon Robert Long

Election #6 – Ecclesiastical Court – Lay Order There will be a run off between Mr. Lewis Fitch and Mr. William Willoughby

Election #7- University of the South Trustee – Lay Order Elected: Ms. Mildred Lee “M.L.” Tanner

Second ballot was taken in Elections #1, #4, and #6

The Rector of St. Frances, Greenville, Kathryn Tiede-Hottinter, was introduced at this time. She was not introduced earlier with the other new clergy.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLERGY RETIRED SINCE LAST CONVENTION Bishop Henderson presented those clergy who have retired since last convention with a framed resolution and a gift from the diocese. Clergy honored upon their retirement were: The Rev’d Deacon Charles A. Boland The Rev’d Glenn H. Gould The Rev’d Wayman W. Henry, Jr. The Rev’d Dr Clay H. Turner The Rev’d Dr Philip H. Whitehead

Present were The Rev’d Glenn H. Gould and The Rev’d Dr. Philip H. Whitehead.

NECROLOGY Bishop Henderson led the convention in prayer for those clergy who have died since our last convention.

House of Bishops The Rt. Rev’d Lcopoldo Jesus Alard The Rt. Rev’d Charles E. Bennison The Rt. Rev’d David B. Birney, IV The Rt. Rev’d Charles J. Child, Jr. The Rt. Rev’d William Crittenden The Rt. Rev’d Robert L. DeWitt The Rt. Rev’d Furman C. Stough The Rt. Rev’d John L. Thompson The Rt. Rev’d John R. Wyatt

Diocese of Upper South Carolina The Rev’d David G. Bryce The Rev’d David Landholt

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS The Rev’d Mary Moore Roberson, Chair of the Committee on Resolutions, stated that there were 6 resolutions for consideration by convention. The Committee on Resolutions indicated it had found no conflict with Diocesan Constitution and Canons and then submitted the resolutions for discussion and vote.

The first resolution from the Rector and Vestry of Saint John Winnsboro was amended by a friendly amendment from St. John’s, Winnsboro. Discussion followed. The Bishop made a suggestion to The Rev’d Preston Huntley for an additional friendly change to the resolution. His suggestion was that at the end of the resolve portion of the resolution the following would be deleted (with a schedule of Friday evening and Saturday for future conventions) and then would be added: and which diminishes the impact on the worship of people not at convention. Bishop Henderson also explained what DEC is considering (a spring day of formation and a fall day for business). Following discussion the vote was called and the resolution, as amended, passed.

The amended resolution, which was passed, reads as follows: Whereas, the 81st and 82nd Conventions of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina have adopted a Saturday-Sunday schedule for these annual meetings and;

Whereas such a schedule results in creating difficulties for all parishes and missions to be in attendance to conduct diocesan business; and

Whereas, a change could allow youth and others to have full participation;

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that this convention directs the Diocesan Executive Council to plan convention designed to include youth and others and which diminishes the impact on the worship of people not at convention.

Resolution #2 is the substitute resolution offered by St. John’s, Winnsboro. Discussion followed. A motion to vote by orders was introduced with sufficient support consistent with our canons. A motion was made and seconded to vote by written ballot. The motion passed. The discussion on Resolution #2 continued. A motion was made and seconded to divide the resolution into two parts. The first, would include all of the whereas paragraphs and the first resolve, and the second part would be the last paragraph. The motion to divide failed. A motion was made and seconded to replace the word

repudiates with regrets. The motion failed. Discussion continued on the main resolution. A motion was made and seconded to table this resolution and was passed.

An election report was made to convention. Election #1- Deputy to General Convention – Clergy Order Elected Deputy: The Rev’d David Thompson (2) The Rev’d Calvin Griffin (3)

Elected Alternate: The Rev’d Robert Brown (2) The Rev’d Deacon Susan Parlier (3)

There will be a run off between: The Rev’d Beth Wickenbery Ely The Rev’d Blaney Pridgen

Election #4- Diocesan Executive Council – Lay Order Elected: Mr. George (Buzz) O’Brien

Election #6 – Ecclesiastical Court – Lay Order Elected: Mr. Lewis Fitch

Third ballot was taken.

Resolution #3 offered by the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Discussion on the resolution followed. All speakers urged passage of the resolution. The question was called. Resolution #3 passed.

Resolution #4 offered by the Race Relations Committee. The Resolutions Committee made a recommendation that this resolution be divided. The first three paragraphs being 4A and the last paragraph 4B. The convention passed the dividing of this resolution. Discussion then continued on Resolution 4A. A motion was made to amend the resolution by striking the last words (and reparations) in paragraph 2. The motion passed. The discussion continued. A motion was made and seconded to strike the second two paragraphs and add; designate the 1st Sunday of February as a day of prayer and education on the issue of race in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina with special attention to the events of February 8, 1968. A discussion followed on the amendment that was proposed. The question was called on the amendment and was passed.

Discussion followed on Resolution 4A as amended. The question was called and resolution 4A was passed.

Resolution 4A as passed reads: Resolution offered by: Race Relations Committee RESOLVED, that the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina and its members as children of God and followers of Jesus Christ does acknowledge its duty and responsibility to become more educated, at both the diocesan level and within every parish and mission, about the events occurring in Orangeburg, South Carolina on February 8, 1968, which have subsequently come to be known as the Orangeburg Massacre. Designate the 1st Sunday of February as a day of prayer and education on

the issue of race in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina with special attention to the events of February 8, 1968.

Discussion then took place on resolution 4B. The question was called and 4B was adopted.

Bishop Henderson announced the results of the third ballot.

Election #1- Deputy to General Convention – Clergy Order Elected Deputy: The Rev’d Beth Wickenbery Ely (4) Elected Alternate: The Rev’d Blaney Pridgen (1)

Resolution #5 was offered by St. Martin in the Field, Columbia. There was no discussion. The question was called and the resolution was adopted as proposed.

Resolution #6 was offered by Peter Brown, Saint Christopher’s, Spartanburg. A motion was made and seconded to table this resolution. The motion passed and resolution #6 was tabled.

APPROVAL OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR FOR 2004 Mr. Malcolm Dade, President of the Diocesan Executive Council, made the motion that the retiring members of the Diocesan Executive Council serve as the Nominating Committee for the 83rd Diocesan Convention (2005), with The Rev’d Blaney Pridgen and Mr. Malcolm Dade serving as the Co-Chairs. The convention voiced its approval of the Nominating Committee Co-Chairs.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COURTESY The Rev’d Rich Biega, Chair of the Committee on Courtesy, with his usual wit and good humor, gave the following thank you to those who made the convention a success.

The Committee on Courtesy expresses it’s thanks to Dr. Roberta Bondi for her keynote address in which she reminded us that the Word of God shapes us into who we are: a people who get up and go, just like Abraham. And, if we follow, just like Abraham, there will be blessing.

We also express our thanks to the other presenters: Bishop Johnson; Bishop Alexander; Bishop Duvall; and Dr. Swanson

A Thank You To Diocesan Convention in Haiku

Thanks be to God for life For the mission for ministry And keeping us from strife

Bishop staff D. E. C. Reedy River Convocation Humbly all we thank thee

Miracles expected Father Son Spirit all through grace Maintenance rejected

A body not strangers Boldly go we into the world On mission life changers

INVITATION TO 83rd DIOCESAN CONVENTION The Very Rev’d Dr. Philip Linder, on behalf of the vestry and people of Trinity Cathedral, invited the Diocese of Upper South Carolina to hold the 83rd Annual Diocesan Convention at Trinity Cathedral in Columbia.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA AND DISPATCH OF BUSINESS The Rev’d Richard Norman reported to convention that all items on the agenda had been completed.

Bishop Henderson stated that at the end of the closing Eucharist the 82nd Convention would stand adjourned.

Signed:

Wilmarose N. Davis Secretary to Convention

Bishop’s address to the 82nd Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina 24 October 2004

My greeting to you is borrowed from Peter, taken from Holy Scripture. “To those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Please stand.

The Lord be with you. (Reader, please pause for response: And also with you.) Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (You may be seated.)

Beloved, this is the tenth time I have been blessed to gather with you in convention. Each occasion has been a landmark in our prayer and labor to “persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of God’s name”, and to move from maintenance to mission. That goal was not new in 1995. It has been the good news in Upper South Carolina for centuries. Faithful lay people, deacons, priests and bishops have labored with incomparable diligence to leave us that legacy. I especially give thanks for the bold leadership of all six of my holy predecessors, and pray that they intercede constantly for their unworthy successor. But where we are today? What do we do about it? What do we do next?

Where we are as a diocese

For many of us—although not all—this has been the heaviest of our experiences in the Episcopal Church. And that is true for some who oppose the actions of General Convention 2003, as well as for some of those who support them. We have been—we are—in a time of trial: trial of the spirit, trial of the emotions, trial of the “ties that bind”. I, myself, have shed tears and paced the halls of sleeplessness. My spiritual rule of life, through which God maintains stability for me, was stretched beyond my experience—to the anathema of my spiritual director. . For me, this entire experience has given new meaning to our Lord’s call to “Take up your cross and follow me.” A cross it is.

The questions which have plagued you have also plagued me. “Why me? Why us? Why now?” Then, suddenly, during Holy Week, the words from the Lord’s Passion began the road to clarity: “Father, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.” “Why not me? Why not us? Why not now?” The gift of life to you and to me at this particular time in the history of God’s plan of salvation is not happenstance! Never! It is by God’s hand and in God’s plan that it is me—us—now.

Beloved, our struggle with faith is frequently puzzling and perplexing. God’s purpose in many things, like His peace, surpasses human understanding. Even Holy

Scripture occasionally leaves us baffled. But some things are crystal clear. God’s central purposes for us are in the category of certainty. It is without question. First, that we be saved: “…(H)e gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may…have eternal life”(Jn. 3.16). His second purpose is that, having been saved, we become ambassadors for Christ (II Cor. 5:20).

Yes, we do meet during a time of trial, but, Beloved, we meet at a time of hope— “sure and certain hope”. “And we shall never hope in vain”. Why “shall (we) never hope in vain”?

“Almighty God, you have revealed your glory among the nations….”

“We shall never hope in vain” because God kept his ancient promise to save us. Indeed, He has revealed his glory among the nations. How? You know how—this is meat and potatoes religion—through Jesus: his life, ministry, teaching and miracles—but primarily through his passion, crucifixion and death. Proof of God’s fidelity in promise- keeping is our Lord’s glorious resurrection. That glorious resurrection shouts to us the Good News of God in Christ—the holy truth, that for every death there is new life. New life even in the deaths we now experience, the crosses we now bear.

Christians are baptized into that death and resurrection. We—you and I—are, therefore, a people of the resurrection.

What do we do about it? “…that your Church…may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name”

1. We proclaim Christ to the world. Beloved, we do what God calls us to do, baptizes us to do, commands us to do. “Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;…”.

Immediately before “he ascended into heaven (to be) seated at the right hand of the Father”, Jesus gave his disciples—and us, his ambassadors—this commission, this commandment: “Go…make disciples of all nations, baptizing them…and teaching them….” Jesus said it. He said it. It was his very last commandment—his parting words—so it must have been essential to God’s purpose. Next to the Great Commandment—to love God, first, and to love our neighbors as ourselves—this is the number one priority Jesus gives us—a divine mission. Our response to Him, in our baptismal vow is to “proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ”.

So what do we do, providentially given life by God at this time in the history of salvation? We seek to be faithful to his gift of life, gift of salvation, and the charge to be disciples making disciples, ambassadors making ambassadors—undistracted and undeterred. We strive to persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of the Lord’s Name, not only in baptismal vows, but in planning and organizing our lives together as the One Body of Christ with One Mission: Changing Lives by proclaiming Christ.

2. We remain, together, as One Body. This, too, is the will of Christ. Unity is essential for mission, and for knowing God’s will through Holy Scripture, Tradition, and Reason.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus prayed to his Father, “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one…so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (Jn 17.21-2). He prayed, further, “The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one…so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me” (Jn 17.22-3) Nothing could be clearer: Jesus teaches that there is a direct connection between unity and mission. He said it. Jesus said it—he prayed it, repeatedly. According to one count, there are some 23,000 Christian denominations in the world. Imagine the power of the message to God’s world if we spoke with one united voice, if we acted in the world as one.

There is still another reason faithful people are called to remain united as One Body. This reason is critically important as we seek to know God’s will on significant issues such as the ones we now face. It is directly connected to the work of the Holy Spirit, whom God sent to lead us into all truth—and to empower us for mission. To discern the will of the Spirit on truth of any matter, the Church engages in prayer, study, deliberation and dialogue, and more prayer. Jesus said it: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth” We dare not ignore even those issues which seem repugnant to us, if we are to be steadfast in responding to Christ’s admonition. And we dare not withdraw into separate societies limited to like-minded people, for in doing so the process of discernment— prayer, study, deliberation, dialogue and more prayer—is limited, and to the detriment of the work of the Spirit.. We dare not reduce the community which is the Body of Christ to close out voices through which the Holy Spirit may be fulfilling our Lord’s statement that “I…have…things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” It was under the guidance of the Holy Spirit that the undivided Church decided which writings were inspired by God and therefore to be included in the Holy Bible. It was under the guidance of the Holy Spirit that the undivided Church developed the Creeds. We may not be able to reverse the divisions of previous times, but we can be steadfast in our efforts to avoid further schism in our time. History of the Church shows us that schism breeds multiplications of schisms.

But let’s face it. Some have left the Episcopal Church—some to other existing denominations, some to one of several alternative Anglican experiences. Still others have formed groups within our Church. I respect their decisions. For those remaining in the Episcopal Church, left, right, and center, I want to be clear: in my life and ministry I have been strengthened and sustained by mutual support groups. Such groups can be extraordinarily helpful in providing comfort, support, and objectivity. But whenever we become secretive—and whenever we require oaths beyond faith in Jesus Christ as Lord, the Baptismal Covenant and the Creeds—we divide rather than unite. And we deprive ourselves of voices that God may want us to hear in the discernment of the very truth we

seek. I commend those groups who are committed to faithfulness to God within the Episcopal Church and welcome their pledge to function only in accordance with our Constitution and Canons.

I have not affiliated with any such group; to do so would be inconsistent with my responsibility to be the bishop of all people . When I was elected bishop I withdrew from every issue-oriented organization to which I belonged, in order to be a bishop for all of the people committed to my charge, whatever their conviction. “The bishop belongs to all. Let no one be scandalized if I frequent those who are considered unworthy or sinful. Who is not a sinner? Let no one be alarmed if I am seen with compromised and dangerous people, on the left or the right. Let no one bind me to a group. My door, my heart must be open to everyone, absolutely everyone.” (The one-time Archbishop of Olinda and Recife, +Helder Pessoa Camara) Being bishop for all people can be difficult. Recently one of our priests called to say that he had lost two families—because of me: one because I am too conservative—the other because I am too liberal. (You see the problem.) But, Beloved, as God continually meets me where I am and then moves me to a better place, so I seek to meet God’s people where they are—seeking Christ in all persons—so that God can move us, together, to a better place.

As for me, God saved my soul in another branch of Christianity, but He saved my life and my integrity in this one. I shall not abandon this Church in her time of trial.

3. We remain committed to become, more and more, “One Body, (with) One Mission: Changing Lives”. As a diocesan family we have discerned that this is how God calls us specifically to live into the mission which he has given us, the vision that is his.

4. We strive to be faithful to the Lambeth Resolution of 1998—both parts! We adhere to the traditional teaching of the Church on sexuality issues. And, acknowledging the place of all people, regardless of sexual orientation, at the Lord’s Table, we commit to dialogue between gay and straight people regarding issues of sexual orientation and their life members of Christ’s Body.

5. We continue our commitment to the resolution adopted by last year’s convention to design and host a gathering of Episcopalians who feel disenfranchised by actions of General Convention. (The Bishops of Province IV had planned to act upon this proposal on September 17 in North Carolina. A hurricane rendered that impossible, and so we shall meet instead in mid-December to continue planning.)

6. We recommit ourselves to the “Holy Basics”—as part of the life-long process of Christian Formation, elements which are essential are the study of Holy Scripture, Tradition and Reason as resources for discipleship and discernment of the Will of the Spirit. Experiences at yesterday’s gathering have furthered our progress in this critical area of Christian living. During the past year I have been astounded at the lack of knowledge, among left and right, about Christian faith and practice within Anglicanism. We who teach—clergy and laity alike—must reclaim with great vigor the teaching office which is ours. To be equipped ourselves, and to equip our

children, for making doctrinal and ethical decisions, involves growth beyond elementary age Sunday School classes. For one thing, we need to know how others, also relying on Holy Scripture, can reach such startlingly difference conclusions. Some members of our clergy and lay people have said to me that they have never read anything putting forward a position differing from their own. To be unaware ourselves, or to leave our children and others for whom we are responsible unaware, is to be unprepared, and to leave them unprepared, to meet and live in the world around us.

7. We pledge ourselves to support one another in the spiritual journey we call life, “forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (St. Paul to the Ephesians 4.1). People of different convictions are all indispensable members of the Body of Christ. Holy Scripture is clear that our unity is in Christ, not in agreement on issues. Christ’s call to unity requires that in love and charity we forebear with one another even when we understand truth differently, trusting that God, in His time, will bring us to all truth in all things. Therefore our life as the Church in Upper South Carolina continues to be driven by mission, not by issues.

8. We receive the Windsor Report with gratitude. It is critically important. It warrants, and will receive, our prayerful and most careful study and reflection. We dare not rush to judgment; the recommendations are far too important to the mission of the Church in our diocese, the Episcopal Church and the entire Anglican Communion. It took a full year for this document, which exceeds 90 pages of print, to be produced and, for me, four days is insufficient time to gauge its far-reaching implications. Thus I implore all of us, regardless of our personal views and preferences, to commit together to receive it with grace, humility and patience, and to the quality of consideration the document and the Church warrants. Working with your clergy and lay leaders, and with our Standing Committee, I shall devise an effective way for us to do the work we need to do. Should there be a need for action by this convention, I shall issue a call for us to reconvene at an appropriate time in the months ahead.

“Preserve the works of your mercy”

For every death there is new life. And life in the resurrection abounds. Through the ministry of Episcopalians in our diocese, instruments in the works of God’s mercy, lives continue to be changed. Numerous sources of joy surround us.

1. There is a phenomenal increase in fascination with Holy Scripture—in its study, understanding, and as one authority for Christians. This is the “silver lining” of the cloud which followed General Convention. But interest is generated from other sources, too: by the movie “The Passion of the Christ”, and such popular novels as The DaVinci Code. As a result of increased study of the Bible, lives will be changed.

2. At Christ Church, Greenville, lives are being changed. At home, they are training former soup kitchen clients to become short order cooks—jobs for the jobless. In Haiti, they have developed and are financing a program for raising high-nutrient vegetables which can thrive in that land of difficult land and terrain—a project Fr. LaFontant describes as “beyond miraculous”.

3. Trinity Cathedral is changing lives. Through St. Lawrence Place 263 homeless families, including 552 children, have been provided housing and support services to enable them to transform the addicted, the abused and the unemployed.

4. The people of Holy Trinity, Clemson, continue medical missions to Cange, changing lives and being changed in the process. They have also joined with Grace Church, Anderson, and other local partners to adopt the of Bois Joli, near Cange. The entire Gravatt Convocation has banded together to adopt the village of Blanchard, where they are building an elementary school.

5. But if you think that it’s only the largest congregations that can change lives, look again. At. St. Andrew’s Parish, Greenville, “Michael’s Way” is obtaining higher—yes, higher—education and training former homeless people, addicts and prostitutes, and others who have lost the way. Those previously dead, without hope have new lives of resurrection.

6. All Saints’, Beech Island, is changing lives through its Dayspring Program— an on-going ministry to the mentally challenged.

7. At St. Luke’s, Newberry, hospitality is their gift not only to the larger church, but also to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, to the public school system, to the Humane Society, and to Disabled American Veterans. Through stewardship of their buildings, St. Luke’s is changing lives.

8. The people of St. Francis’, Greenville, are changing lives across ethnic and cultural lines, not only establishing ties to the Latino community, but incorporating Latinos into parish life and mission. Bi-lingualism is the word (the “bi-word”) of the day, in worship and out. English is being taught as a second language, and a Latino teenager is teaching Spanish to the Gringos. Recently I celebrated Holy Eucharist and Holy Baptism in Espanol for the first time—what a blessing. Ask them about their “Adoption Party”.

9. York Place is changing the lives of troubled youngsters and their parents. The Bishop Gravatt Center is “holy ground” whereby, annually, thousands of adults and young people grow in God’s wisdom and strength. Our Episcopal schools transform not only those who learn, but those who teach. Our Canterbury Communities provide the place and peers for adolescents and young adults on the life-long journey of Christian Formation.

I could go on and on. But I hope the point is obvious. People across this diocese, in congregations huge and diminutive, in inter-congregational cooperation, and united as convocations, are changing lives. Joy is in the doing of God’s work, the changing of lives through transformation of death-dealing circumstances into resurrection lives of hope. These are only a few of the examples of life in Upper South Carolina.

What do we do next?

Beloved, we have taken a firm stand. Through decisions a year ago, this convention resolved, in effect, to “persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of (God’s) Name”—steadfast in the vision of the mission we believe that God has set out for us. But God has not yet brought us to the fullness of the Kingdom. We continue to struggle. These are areas in which we need greater strength and resolve:

1. Our Vision Action Plan: “One Body, One Mission: Changing Lives” This long- range plan, which is a product of many of you, is truly remarkable in the goals it sets and the objectives and strategies by which we accomplish those goals. However, it does not include guidelines for measuring our progress, and in its present form it does not provide clear means—or meaning—into which our congregations, no matter how enthusiastic, can involve themselves. I applaud our Diocesan Council for its commitment to address this deficiency at its very next meeting. 2. Our Statement of Mission is recognized more and more as a description of our ministry and the resources we are committing to that ministry. As such, it is much, much more than a mere document of income and expenses. In my first convention address I recognized that we needed “a better way” of preparing it. I still envision the “better way” as one which is generated not from the top, but from the pew—so that the ministry it supports is viewed with ownership and enthusiasm. But that has not yet happened. Where are those Episcopalians who combine creativity with knowledge about resources, financial and otherwise, and can devise a process for producing a financial Statement of Mission which screams “commitment”! God is calling you. Where are you? Who are you? Talk to God. Then talk to me. 3. Stewardship. Stewardship, it seems, is always a struggle for us, especially so during this past year. Those struggles are characterized by integrity and a desire to be faithful with the gifts God has given us. My responsibility to God, as an ordained person, is to be faithful in teaching authentic principles of Christian stewardship. A primary principle is that we do not use our resources as instruments of power within the Church. When we want to be heard, when we want to send a message, we do so in community and consistent with Holy Scripture (there—that’s something else to study). The second principle is that we trust the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to utilize the gifts that he has given us in the right way—even though we may not agree. In light of our present situation, please hear this: when we decrease our stewardship to our parish, to our diocese, to the national church, we do not deprive the General Convention, the Presiding Bishop, the Bishop and Diocese of New Hampshire, or any other person or institution of the Church of anything. What we deprive are those very ministries which excite us the most. Who we deprive are those children, youth and young adults who need our guidance—and those already

deprived, deprived either of the Gospel or of their share of the food and drink and opportunities of the earth—those who, the Bible tells us, hold a special place in God's heart.

Beloved, we have reduced the percentage of the episcopal pledge by a full percentage point—and that, after slashing the financial Statement of Mission across the board, including the National Church. This is the lowest level in memory. But, the SOM anticipates 100% acceptance of that 17.5% pledge. For if we are to continue our move from maintenance to mission, if we are to do, even at a minimum level, what we believe God is calling us to do, we must all make that same commitment. I am pleased to note that several congregations have already responded by taking the higher of two options, and at least one has pledged a still higher figure.

4. Financial Stability. No capital funds drive has been popular—at least in my experience. It is never the right time, and especially when our energy and our resources seem stretched beyond capability. Nevertheless, I consider such a drive to be essential to our mission, our strength and our stability—and essential now, for our present and our future. Bishop Beckham addressed this matter in the last address he gave as Bishop of Upper South Carolina, in February, 1994. First, he observed, “we are a good diocese with many strengths…such as our efforts in world mission and the planting of congregations here at home”. “But”, he continued, “We are not a strong Diocese nor are we united in the vast majority of opportunities which come to us.” Beloved, many opportunities, many needs still come to us; they are for the benefit human beings, but they come from God and serve to spread God’s Kingdom, changing lives. Such a drive can help us plant new missions without bankrupting us, support young vocations to priesthood without bankrupting them, endow a continued ministry in Haiti, and enable us to survive during times of economic downsizing. Funds raised could enable us to reduce or entirely remove some expenses from our Statement of Mission. As this drive and the plans associated with it are announced, I implore you to study them prayerfully and carefully with a concern for personal and corporate involvement and responsibility. 5. Congregational Development—and a Congregational Development Officer. What would such a person do? Beloved, this would be your staff person, not mine—in this sense. First, he or she would have the responsibility to assist every congregation to reach its full potential in mission and in Christian nurture; (2) To assist parishes and mission in discerning God’s specific call to them, developing their own congregational long-range plans and working with them to accomplish their goals; (3) To aid each congregation in relating to the diocesan long-range plan in ways that are fruitful for everyone; (4) To drive our diocesan structure, utilizing the entire diocesan staff as resources and team, to empower all of us to accomplish the goals established in “One Body, One Mission: Changing Lives”; and to nurture growth in all factors of healthy Christian congregations. Why add a position at a time of trial? Again, this is not an exercise in empire-building. It is to nurture the spiritual health and mission of your congregation. And I consider it absolutely essential to our determination to “persevere in steadfast faith in the confession of (God’s) Name”. Today’s proposed Statement of Mission provides for such a position. If for whatever reason it becomes

difficult to support this position financially, I am prepared to make whatever adjustments are necessary in order to afford it. Everything else would be on the table. The question is not whether we can afford it. The question is whether we can afford not to do it.

6. The Bishop Gravatt Center. Our loss of Cullum Hall and our Chapel, by fire, has severely crippled the Center in its ability to exercise its ministry. Financial loss as a result of the inability to market Cullum to outside groups and organizations increases daily. But Gravatt is important to us, too, indispensable to our mission. Consider only its role in Christian formation for people of all ages. Accordingly, a new hall and a new center for worship are essential. I am personally committed to their replacement—improved to the degree necessary for needs present and future—as soon as practically possible. The Diocesan Council and I are presently working with Gravatt’s Board of in order to empower it to meet this crisis and for the operation and management of this blessed institution henceforth. I have already asked the renewal communities (Cursillo and Happening) to cooperate with Gravatt’s building fund and urge you to do likewise.

Why me? Why us? Why now? These are the challenges which God places before us, the opportunities which God lays out for us—together with that Holy Spirit which empowers us to respond to the Father’s Call. Yes, it can be a cross, it can seem death dealing. But we are a people of the resurrection, with sure and certain hope. Why not me? Why not us? Why not now?

We could ask to be excused. “Father, remove this cup from me.” What can be our response if we seek truly to persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of His Name? Nevertheless…nevertheless…

Official Acts of The Rt. Rev'd Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr. January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Lay Reader Licenses Issued (48) Lay Eucharistic Ministers (26), Chalice Bearer Licenses Issued (71) As of December 31, 2003 - (266) Confirmed and (46) Received

CHURCH CONFIRMED RECEIVED Aiken, St. Augustine of Canterbury 1 2 Aiken, St. Thaddeus 7 1 Anderson, St. George's 4 0 Batesburg, St. Paul's 2 1 Beech Island, All Saints' 2 2 Camden, Grace Church 7 0 Chester, St. Mark's 0 0 Clearwater, St. John's 4 2 Clemson, Holy Trinity 7 0 Columbia, Church of the Cross Columbia, Church of the Good Shepherd 7 0 Columbia, St. John's 19 1 Columbia, St. Luke's 7 0 Columbia, St. Mary's 1 1 Columbia, St. Michael and All Angels' 7 0 Columbia, Trinity Cathedral 6 0 Eastover, St. Thomas 0 0 Gaffney, Church of the Incarnation Graniteville, St. Paul's 3 2 Great Falls, St. Peter's 1 2 Greenville, Christ Church 84 17 Greenville, Redeemer 7 2 Greenville, St. Francis 2 0 Greenville, St. James 9 0 Greenville, St. Peter's 16 0 Greenville, St. Philip's 0 0 Greenwood, Resurrection 9 1 Greer, Church of the Good Shepherd 7 3 Hopkins, St. John's 4 0 Jenkinsville, St. Barnabas 0 0 Laurens, Epiphany 0 1 Newberry, St. Luke's 0 1 North Augusta, St. Bartholomew's 4 2 Rock Hill, St. Matthias 3 0 Spartanburg, Church of the Epiphany 0 0 Winnsboro, St. John's 5 0 Spartanburg, Church of the Advent 31 5 2003

LETTERS DIMISSORY - ACCEPTED

January 9, 2003 Timothy M. Ervolina Central Florida February 5, 2003 Marilyn Sanders Michigan May 5, 2003 Anna Rilla Holmes California May 13, 2003 Roy W. Cole West Virginia July 18, 2003 Allan Cole East Tennessee September 1, 2003 J. Philip Purser East Tennessee September 8, 2003 Edward J. Tracey West Virginia November 17, 2003 William E. Thompson, Jr. Maine November 18, 2003 Leslie C. Barker Ohio

LETTERS DIMISSORY - ISSUED February 10, 2003 Kathryn C. Mathewson East Tennessee February 19, 2003 Joseph Weatherly Tennessee March 26, 2003 S.F. James Abbott Western North Carolina April 10, 2003 Katherine B. Moorehead Kansas May 5, 2003 Elenor L. Anderson III ("Andy") Alabama August 25, 2003 David R. Ferner Indianapolis September 1, 2003 Raymond J. Waldon, Jr. Central Gulf Coast September 8, 2003 Michael Andrew Bunting Southeast Florida September 11, 2003 D. Wallace Adams-Riley Central Gulf Coast

ORDINATIONS - DIACONATE June 14, 2003 Charles D Petit June 14, 2003 Jerry D DuBose

ORDINATIONS - PRIESTHOOD December 16, 2003 Robert Hartley September 6, 2003 Michael Andrew Bunting December 19, 2003 James M Dorn, III

CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS Fulton J Porter III John G Earls

POSTULANTS Adam Dawkins Joseph Smith Joseph Whitehurst Ann Pilat Susan Perrin

NECROLOGY August 15, 2003 Eric M. Johnson Alan Avery CONSENTS AND APPROVALS

January 21, 2003 Canonical consent given to the Ordination and Consecration of Alan Scarfe to be Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa.

January 21, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd Alfred Clark Marble, Jr., Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi.

February 26, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd Theodore A. Daniels, Bishop of the Diocese of the Virgin .

March 26, 2003 Canonical consent given to the election of a Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of West Texas.

March 26, 2003 Canonical consent given to the election of a Bishop Suffragan for the Diocese of Texas.

April 8, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd Robert B. Hibbs, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas.

April 8, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd James E. Krotz, Bishop of the Diocese of Nebraska.

April 8, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd Robert H. Johnson, Bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina.

September 10, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd Robert L. Ladehoff, Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon.

September 10, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd Leopoldo J. Alard, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas.

September 18, 2003 Canonical consent given to the resignation of the Rt. Rev'd J. Clark Crew, Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio.

Official Acts of The Rt. Rev'd Charles Duvall and The Rt. Rev'd Rogers Harris January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE RT. REV'D CHARLES DUVALL

CHURCH CONFIRMED RECEIVED Cayce, All Saints' 2 0 Chapin, St. Francis 9 1 Columbia, St. David's 3 0 Columbia, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields 15 0 Columbia, St. Timothy's 3 0 Ft. Mill, St. Paul's 0 0 Glenn Springs, Calvary/Epiphany, Spartanburg 10 0 Irmo, St. Simon & St. Jude 2 1 Lancaster, Christ Church 0 0 Lexington, St. Alban's 4 0 Ridge Spring, Grace 1 0 Ridgeway, St. Stephen's 0 0 Rock Hill, Church of Our Saviour 11 0 60 2

OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE RT. REV'D ROGERS HARRIS

CHURCH CONFIRMED RECEIVED Abbeville, Trinity 1 0 Anderson, Grace 4 3 Boiling Spring, St. Margaret's 6 1 Clinton, All Saints' 2 1 Easley, St. Michael's 0 0 Greenville, St. Andrew's 0 0 Seneca, Church of the Ascension 1 1 Simpsonville, Holy Cross 11 1 Spartanburg, St. Christopher's 15 0 Spartanburg, St. Matthew's 13 0 Union, Church of the Nativity 0 0 York, Church of the Good Shepherd 4 2 57 9 Bishop’s Journal, 2003

Feast of the Holy Name (Wed, 1 Jan) – Diocesan House closed.

Ninth Day of Christmas (Thu, 2 Jan) – Responded to e-mail and postal correspondence. Considered and rendered decisions on 3 requests for marital judgments. Called Wendy Murphy+ upon learning of the death of her father. The relative quiet of the day made it possible to go through and dispatch numerous lingering projects, including thank-you notes.

Tenth Day of Christmas (Fri, 3 Jan) – T/Cs (1) to Roger Whitcomb, Senior Warden of Holy Trinity (Clemson); (2) Parker Marks+, Rector of St. Michael’s (Easley). Impromptu conversation with Blaney Pridgen+ re: St. Mary’s and various matters. Prepared nomination of priest in this diocese to be Bishop of Kansas.

Eleventh Day of Christmas (Sat, 4 Jan) – Prepared sermon.

Second Sunday after Christmas Day (5 Jan) – Visitation to St. Mark’s, Chester. At 11 AM, celebrated Holy Eucharist and preached. Ate dinner with the congregation in the Parish Hall, after which I met with the Mission Committee.

Feast of the Epiphany (Mon, 6 Jan) – Day off. Attended Holy Eucharist at Trinity Cathedral.

Tue, 7 Jan – Continued “catch-up” with e-mail, postal correspondence, and thank-you notes dating from the Great Gathering. Pastoral calls to several clergy and clergy spouses. Drafted letter to Tom Hayden, Senior Warden of St. Mary’s. Working lunch and staff meeting which always begins following Holy Eucharist in the Cathedral Chapel. Lasted until almost 5 PM.

Wed, 8 Jan – T/C with Roger Whitcomb, Senior Warden at Holy Trinity (Clemson) re: visit from Bishop following decision by the Vestry and Rector to dissolve the pastoral relationship. T/C with (1) Betty Ferner re: Holy Trinity (Clemson), in which she advises me to participate in an open meeting in the parish; (2) Florence Utley following Fr. Utley’s hospitalization; (3) Bp. Neil Alexander (Atlanta) re: aspirant to Holy Orders; (4) Eric Schnaufer+, Rector of St. Peter’s (Greenville), re: retreat with Parish Vestry. Edited order of service for liturgy to be used at St. Matthias’ during my visitation on Sunday. In my capacity as a judge of the House of Bishops Court of Review of the Trial of a Bishop, studied and consented to a proposed order in the matter of The Right Reverend Charles I. Jones, III, vs. The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America as to access to evaluation report. Working lunch w/Lynne Jones+, Rector of SS Simon & Jude. Appt. w/inquirer about Holy Orders. Impromptu visit with Bishop Beckham, Catherine & Laura Cole—what a delightful experience! T/C w/David Ferner+, Rector of Holy Trinity.

Thu, 9 Jan – Responded to e-mail and prepared comments for Finley House event. At 10, drove to Finley House to participate in its 30th anniversary/rededication. Working lunch with the Archdeacon and the Rev’d Leon Mozeliak, President of the Diocesan Council. Conference call with the members of DEC’s Executive Board. T/Cs with (1) Michael Bullock+, Rector of St. Martin’s; (2) inquirer for Holy Orders; (3) David Bridgforth+, Rector of St. Timothy’s. Consultation with Archdeacon Byrd re: various matters, including assignments of the newly ordained deacons.

Fri, 10 Jan – T/Cs w/(1) Bishop David Donges (Lutheran Synod of South Carolina) re: possibility of cooperative ministry in Chester; (2) Andy Anderson+, Grace Church (Anderson) re: staffing possibilities for deacon and transitional deacon; (3) Lynne Jones+, as follow-up inquiry to Vestry meeting. Issued invitations to confessor and conductor for the Clergy Pre-Lenten Retreat. Approved proposed liturgy for groundbreaking at St. Matthias’ on Sunday; reviewed liturgy for Martin Luther King Day observance to be held at Trinity Cathedral on January 19.

Sat, 11 Jan – Prepared sermon for Sunday, then drove to Rock Hill, where I met with the Jim+ and Bonnie Blanton, then with the Mission Committee of St. Matthias’, after which we all had dinner together. Overnight in Rock Hill.

Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (or Epiphany 1, Sun, 12 Jan) – Visitation to St. Matthias’, continued. Met with confirmands at 9:30. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached, baptized and confirmed one adult, confirmed 2 others and blessed another who reaffirmed his Baptismal Covenant. At 1:30, officiated at ground-breaking ceremony for a church building—at long last! Had lunch and discussion with Jim+ and Bonnie in their home, 2:30- 5:00. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 13 Jan – Day off. Responded to e-mail.

Tue, 14 Jan – Updated this journal. Meeting in the morning with program staff. Appt. w/Howard Hess+, assistant at St. Thaddeus’. T/C’s with (1) Edward Salmon, Bp. of South Carolina, and follow-up call to (2) Howard Hess+. (3) Tom Hayden, Senior Warden, St. Mary’s. Weekly staff meeting. T/Cs to (1) Bishop Baker, Diocese of Charleston; (2) Chuck Robertson+, re: his work as consultant with SS Simon & Jude, and Holy Trinity.

Wed, 15 Jan – Pontificated at Inaugural Prayer Service for -Elect Sanford and for Lieutenant Governor-Elect Bauer and other elected officials, held at Trinity Cathedral. Walk-in visit from Randolph Stafford, whom I confirmed at St. Andrew’s, but is now living in Charleston (here for inauguration). T/C w/(1) David Ferner+, Holy Trinity; (2) Clay Turner+, Advent (Spartanburg); (3&4) Susan and Christopher+ Bryce. Spent considerable part of the day playing “catch-up” with postal and e-correspondence.

Thu, 16 Jan – Monthly DEC meeting, conducted at All Saints’, Clinton.

Fri, 17 Jan – Perused commentaries preliminary to sermon preparation. Follow-up work related to yesterday’s DEC meeting. Responded to correspondence.

Sat, 18 Jan – Sermon preparation. Drove to All Saints’, Beech Island. Met with confirmands at 3 PM. At 4, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. Reception followed, after which I returned to Columbia.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany (19 Jan) – Drove to Aiken for visitation to St. Thaddeus’ Church. At 8 AM, preached. Met with confirmands at 9:30. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. At 1:30, met with Vestry and clergy. Returned to Columbia in order to pontificate at the Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial celebration.

Mon, 20 Jan – Day off.

Tue, 21 Jan - Meetings w/(1) Julie Price and Jane Goldsmith re: calendar, planning and preparation needs; (2) David Thompson+ in his role as Great Commission Commission Commissioner (!) and the pending meetings with respective Convocation Clericus Groups; (3) Archdeacon Byrd and d’Rue Hazel (newly ordained Deacon) re: her parish assignment. Attended Holy Eucharist at Cathedral. Spent afternoon in staff meeting. Consented to the ordination and consecration of the Rev’d Alan Scarfe to be a Bishop in the Church of God and Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa; and for the resignation of the Right Rev’d Alfred Clark Marble, Jr., as Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi. Responded to e-mail and postal correspondence. T/C from (1) Scooty Burch re: agenda for DEC meetings; (2) Kathryn Mathewson+, requesting permission to accept a call to a parish in the Diocese of East Tennessee; and, (3) from Bishop von Rosenberg (E. Tenn.).

Wed, 22 Jan – Invited the Right Rev’d Donald Johnson, Bishop of West Tennessee, to conduct the clergy pre-Lenten retreat. Appointed Frank Ballard, organist/choirmaster at St. Mary’s, to be the music director for annual clergy retreats and conferences. T/Cs w/(1) Mel Priester, All Saints’ (Cayce); (2) Chuck Robertson+, re: Holy Trinity, Clemson; (3) David Ferner+, Rector, Holy Trinity; (4) +Edward Salmon, re: Sewanee Board of Trustees; (5) David Upton+ regarding the possible assignment of a deacon to St. Andrew’s, G’ville. Signed personal “Partners for Mission” letter to Rectors and Vicars of all diocesan congregations (or to Senior Wardens of vacant congregations).

Thu, 23 Jan – Snow delayed my arrival at the office until 10 AM. Signed mail, responded to e-mail messages. T/C to Bishop Ihloff (Md.) re: Roy Cole+, under consideration for interim ministry in USC. Packed and departed for meeting with Vestry of Holy Trinity Parish 5:40 PM, dinner and open meeting with congregation beginning at 6 PM.

Fri, 24 Jan – Returned to Columbia, stopping in Easley to see the new church constructed for St. Michael’s Parish. Drafted “Crosswalk” letter. Evening: Attended the Magnetic Church Conference, sponsored by the Diocese and conducted by Andrew Weeks at St. Mary’s Parish, Irmo.

Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle (Sat, 25 Jan) – ECW Convention cancelled due to dangerous icy conditions. Prepared sermon, responded to e- and postal mail. Evening: dinner with Philip+ and Eleanor Whitehead in conjunction with parish visitation.

Third Sunday after Epiphany (26 Jan) – Visitation to St. Michael-and-All-Angels’, Columbia, continued. Pontificated at 8 AM liturgy, speaking at the announcement time. Breakfast in the parish hall, then a meeting with the Inquirers’ Class. At 10 AM, celebrated Holy Eucharist, confirmed and preached. Visited each Sunday School class. Lunch and meet with the Vestry at the Officers’ Club, Ft. Jackson.

Mon, 27 Jan – Day off.

Tue, 28 Jan – At 9:30, met with Jane Goldsmith (House Administrator) and Julie Price re: calendar and other matters. Departed 10:15 in order to consecrate the new building at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School; returned to the House following celebration and lunch. Staff meeting throughout the afternoon, at which I announced the resignation of Canon Chilton as Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation. T/Cs w/(1) Bishop Alexander (Atlanta) re: priest in his diocese under consideration in ours, and the present situation at St. Luke’s Seminary, Sewanee; (2) Eric Schnaufer+; (3) James Lyon+ re: parochial pastoral matter; (4) David Thompson+ re: Reedy River Clericus meeting.

Wed, 29 Jan – Drove to Christ Church, Greenville. (1) In the afternoon, met with the clergy of the Reedy River Convocation and David Thompson+ re: steps ahead for mission (new church planting and congregational development). Afterwards, signed 50-60 certificates for the evening’s liturgy. (2) At 5 PM, met with confirmands (from Christ Church, St. Andrew’s, and St. Peter’s, G’ville). (3) At 6 PM, celebrated Holy Eucharist and confirmed (Bob Dannals+, Rector of Christ Church, preached.) Overnight at the Phoenix Inn.

Thu, 30 Jan – At Christ Church, appointment w/Rector and aspirant, Patty Willett. Drove to St. Philip’s for liturgical “walk-through” with the Vicar, Beth Ely+. Lunch with Bob Dannals+. Returned to motel for sermon preparation and responded to correspondence. At 6 PM, presided at Holy Eucharist and consecrated the new church building of St. Philip’s. Reception followed; returned to motel. “Beverages” with Diocesan House staff—then a surreptitious trip to Krispy Kreme for bed-time snack(s).

Fri, 31 Jan – AM: appointments at Christ Church with (1) Two communicants of St. George’s, Anderson; and (2) Wayman+ Henry re: his retirement & related issues. Drove to Kanuga (Hendersonville, NC). T/C w/Blaney Pridgen+, Rector, re: upcoming visitation to St. Mary’s (Columbia). After dinner: began training of congregational development consultants with volunteers from our diocese (Mary MacGregor, Diocese of Texas, conductor).

Sat, 1 Feb – Training, continued. After H. E. and lunch, drove back to Columbia, going directly to St. Mary’s to meet with confirmands. Afterwards, had dinner at the home of Helen and Blaney+ Pridgen; other guests: Christopher Clements+, Assistant to the Rector, and the Rev’d Deacon d’Rue Hazel, Parish Administrator.

Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple (Sun, 2 Feb) – Visitation to St. Mary’s, continued. At 8 AM, preached. Had coffee with the congregation following the liturgy, and then met with the teenagers in the Journey to Adulthood program. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, confirmed and preached. Following a reception, met with the parish vestry until mid-afternoon. Returned home.

Mon, 3 Feb - Eighth anniversary of my consecration as bishop. Read e-mail from Canon Chilton and responded to it. Day off.

Tue, 4 Feb – Impromptu meeting with a priest on the cathedral staff. Impromptu meeting with Canon Chassey re: Still Hopes and the make-up of its Board. Met with Jane Goldsmith in preparation of Diocesan House staff meeting in the afternoon. Met with Canon Chilton, and we agreed on an effective date for her resignation. I requested that she submit recommendations to me related to the possible re-design of the position of Assistant for Christian Formation, and other DH staff positions. Regular staff meeting in the afternoon.

Wed, 5 Feb – Released prepared statement announcing the resignation of Canon Chilton. Drove to St. John’s (Congaree), where I celebrated and preached at a Mass of the Resurrection for Sally Hopkins, wife of Hop+. Returned to Diocesan House to have lunch with the staff. Meeting with Frank Ballard re: his duties as musician for clergy retreats and conferences. Responded to correspondence and updated this journal. Meeting with two communicants of Trinity Cathedral, then with aspirant for Holy Orders. T/C w/+Henry Parsley, Bp. of Ala., re: 2 priests with history in USC & who are under consideration for positions in his diocese.

Thu, 6 Feb – At 7:30, breakfast meeting with Michael Bullock+, re: 2003 diocesan convention to be hosted by St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields. Meeting with Angela Daniel and Steve Hickman, Headmaster, re: relationship of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School with the remainder of the diocese. Sermon preparation.

Fri, 7 Feb – Sermon preparation, continued. Drove to Greenville.

Sat, 8 Feb – Attended Magnetic Church Conference at St. James (Greenville). Evening: began visitation to St. Philip’s at dinner with the Vicar, Beth Ely+ and her family, Duncan and Penn.

Sun, 9 Feb – Visitation to St. Philip’s, continued. Celebrated Holy Eucharist, baptized, and preached. After the reception, met with the Mission Committee, focusing on “What’s next?” for the mission, having now completed construction of its new church building. Returned to Columbia, responded to e-mail. T/C w/Lloyd Edwards+ re: his hospitalization and recovery.

Mon, 10 Feb – Day off. T/C with Andy Anderson+ concerning his involvement in a calling process of a parish in the Dio. of Alabama.

Tue, 11 Feb – Returned telephone calls. Meeting with the Dio. House administrator, Jane Goldsmith, re: staff meeting and other matters. Dropped in for a few minutes on the staff of Trinity Cathedral, holding their weekly planning meeting. Responded to e-mail. Reviewed and rendered a decision on a Request for Marital Judgment (Redeemer, G’ville). After Holy Eucharist at Cathedral, weekly Dio. House staff meeting.

Wed, 12 Feb – At home, responded to e-mail. 10 AM-3 PM, met with clericus of the Midlands Convocation re: what’s needed from the Bishop and Staff & what can we do together in order to live more faithfully into the Long Range Plan to continue the nurture of Christian community while simultaneously moving with new conviction and new commitment into mission to the unchurched. At home following that meeting, drafted letter to the Mission Committee of St. Matthias’, Rock Hill, regarding the mutuality of ministry of clerical and lay leaders. Responded to e-mail and postal correspondence before praying the evening office and chasing off to the gym.

Thu, 13 Feb – Drove to Still Hopes to dedicate new office building. Celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached, and blessed a statue of the Risen Christ given by Canon and Mrs. Chassey to the Glory of God and in loving memory of two grandchildren. Lunch with the Mission Committee, followed by meeting discussing the shared mission of Still Hopes and the diocese, and how better to implement that mission. Upon return to D.H., (1) T/C w/Leon Mozeliak+, President of the Diocesan Council; (2) conference call with the Executive Board of the Council, to plan the agenda for the February meeting; (3) Jim Blanton+, Vicar of St. Matthias’, Rock Hill. Meeting with Wendy+ and Steven Murphy. After EP, updated this journal and responded to postal and e-mail, a task continued at home during the evening.

Fri, 14 Feb – T/C’s w/(1) +Robert Johnson, Western North Carolina; (2) +Robert Tharp, East Tennessee (retired); (3) Boo Wilson, Senior Warden, Holy Trinity (Clemson); (4) Clay Turner+, Rector, Advent S’burg, (re: graduating seminarian to consider for his staff). Impromptu visit and discussion w/Jim Blanton+, Vicar of St. Matthias; drafted letter to the Mission Committee. Celebrated Holy Eucharist and preached at the 12:15 liturgy at Trinity Cathedral. Updated this journal. Drafted remarks for tomorrow’s convention.

Sat, 15 Feb – Drove to York Place for Diocesan E.C.W. Convention. Celebrated Holy Eucharist (preacher was Don Lowery+). Addressed Convention, installed new officers and board. Convention concluded with program by youngsters of York Place. Returned to Columbia. Worked on sermon.

Sun, 16 Feb – Arose early to complete sermon. Drove to Batesburg for visitation to St. Paul’s. Met with confirmands prior to liturgy, then I celebrated Holy Eucharist, confirmed and preached. Drove to Bishop Gravatt Center for Happening Closing. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 17 Feb – Day off.

Tue, 18 Feb – Responded to e-mail. At 10 AM, met with program staff to begin conversations about Diocesan House staffing in lieu of the resignation of Carolyn Chilton, Canon for Christian Formation. Afterwards, met with Julie Price, Admin. Asst., & Jane Goldsmith, D.H. Administrator, re: calendar issues. T/C from (1) Blaney Pridgen+ and (2) Tom Stepp, both related to new staff planning. After Holy Eucharist at Cathedral, weekly meeting of entire staff, also spent largely on visioning about redesigning D.H. for more efficient ministry in living into the diocesan vision/Long-Range Plan. Drafted e-message to DEC re: convention planning & possible re-design.

Wed, 19 Feb – Drove to Rock Hill. Once there, T/C with Andy Anderson+, Rector of Grace Church (Anderson), in which he confirmed that he had received a call to a parish in Alabama, and I gave consent for him to accept it. Together with David Thompson+, Chair of the Great Commission Commission, met with the Clericus of the Catawba Convocation as part of the plan to meet with all clergy of the diocese to determine (1) what congregations need to be more effective in mission to the unchurched; and, (2) how the Diocesan House Staff could be redesigned in order to enhance the mission for congregational development and evangelism. In the evening, had dinner with the clergy and spouses of the Convocation, in the home of Charlie+ and Gwen Foss. Overnight in Rock Hill.

Thu, 20 Feb. Diocesan Council met at the Church of Our Savior, Rock Hill, throughout the day. Returned to Columbia.

Fri, 21 Feb – Responded to e-mail. Edited and approved a letter appealing for publicity about, and applications to fill, the position as head of the new diocesan School for Ministry. T/C with the two Wardens of Grace Church, Anderson, about Andy Anderson’s upcoming departure, and a process for the interim period between rectors. T/C with a person on a Search Committee in Cincinnati in re: priest of our diocese on their final calling list. Approved Interim Rector’s Letter of Agreement between the Rev’d Roy W. Cole, III, and St. Margaret’s. Considered and approved an Application for Marital Judgment (Redeemer). Granted Letters Dimissory, transferring Joseph Weatherly+ to the Diocese of Tennessee. T/C w/Tom Stepp re: study leading to reorganization of Diocesan House staff.

Sat, 22 Feb – Prepared sermon, then drove to Clemson. 2:30-4:30, met with Vestry of Holy Trinity. 5 PM, met with teen confirmands and their families. 6 PM, dinner with all confirmands, their families, Vestry and spouses, and the Rector. At the motel, completed sermon preparation.

Sun, 23 Feb – Visitation to Holy Trinity, Clemson, continued. At 8 AM, preached. At 9, met with confirmands. 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. After reception, discussion with David Ferner+, then departed for Columbia. Met Bishop Don Johnson at the airport and took him to dinner.

Mon, 24 Feb – Day off. Took Bishop Johnson to lunch. Met with David Thompson+, Michael Bullock+ and Jane Goldsmith re: 2003 diocesan convention. Drove to Bishop Gravatt Center for the beginning of the clergy Pre-Lenten Retreat, conducted by Bishop Johnson (Diocese of West Tennessee).

Tue-Wed, 25-26 Feb – Clergy Pre-Lenten Retreat continued, ended with lunch on Wednesday. During the retreat, met with several clergy individually regarding various matters. Returned to Columbia, delivering Bishop Johnson to the airport. At Diocesan House, returned telephone calls (including one with Tom Stepp re: restructuring the diocesan house staff) and responded to e-mail.

Thu, 27 Feb – Obtained materials and prepared for tonight’s meeting. 10 AM – 2 PM, attended meeting of the Board of Trustees of Voorhees College. Considered 5 applications for marital judgments, rendering decisions on 4 and requesting additional information on the fifth. T/C with Bob Dannals+, Christ Church (G’ville). Responded to postal correspondence. 6:30 – 8:30 – dinner and meeting with Vestry of Trinity Cathedral.

Fri, 28 Feb – In the morning, worked at home on sermon preparation and Crosswalk letter. Doctor’s appointment. In afternoon, drove to Easley where, beginning at 7 PM, consecrated new church building of St. Michael’s. Parker Marks+, retiring Rector, preached on this, his last occasion at St. Michael’s as Rector. Drove to Greenville for overnight.

Sat, 29 Feb – Completed sermon preparation. Met with Mary Moore Roberson+ in anticipation of her removal to St. John’s, Shandon. In afternoon, met with Vestry of St. James’, then had dinner with the clergy and spouses of the parish.

Last Sunday after the Epiphany (Sun, 2 Mar) – Visitation to St. James, G’ville., continued. At 8 AM preached and dedicated newly acquired Stations of the Cross. Met at 9:30 with the confirmands. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed; at the conclusion of the liturgy, dedicated and blessed the newly prepared meeting room for the youth groups. After reception, returned to Columbia.

Mon, 3 Mar – Day off. Completed Crosswalk letter.

Tue, 4 Mar (Shrove Tuesday) – Responded or otherwise dispatched e-messages. Calendar meeting with Jane Goldsmith and Julie Price. Updated this journal. Returned telephone calls. T/Cs to (1) Beth Ely+; (2) Michael Flanagan+; (3) Deacon Deedie Philips. After Holy Eucharist, lunch and weekly staff meeting. 5:15 – interviewed by Pier LaFarge, student at Heathwood Hall, for school project. 6 PM – ate Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Trinity Cathedral.

Ash Wednesday (5 Mar) – Participated in Ash Wednesday liturgies at the Cathedral (7:30 AM, 12:30 and 5:15 PM). Responded to correspondence (e-mail and postal). Approved proposal by Tom Stepp for evaluation of Diocesan House staffing needs. T/C w/Bishop Duvall.

Thu, 6 Mar – Appts. w/(1) Ann Pilat, aspirant for diaconate; (2) Susan Parlier, newly- ordained deacon; (3) working lunch with Harry Lawhon+ and Archdeacon Byrd. Obtained concurrence of Executive Committee to move DEC meeting from May 1 to May 8 and directed communication to DEC members. T/C w/David Thompson+ re: Diocesan Convention, and role of Great Commission Commission in planning & organization of same. At 5:30, met with Cursillo Council for re-vitalization, including the election of officers.

Fri, 7 Mar – Responded to correspondence, e-mail & postal. Considered and rendered decisions on two requests for marital judgments. Worked on Sunday’s sermon. Edited letter to Dean of Cathedral re: his service on Statement of Mission Committee. T/C with Archdeacon Byrd re: priest under consideration at St. George’s, and modified calling process for Grace Church (Anderson).

Sat, 8 Mar – Drove to Anderson where I met with the Wardens and Vestry of Grace Church regarding the resignation of the Rector and the interim period. Then to Greenwood, where I met with a priest on the calling list of St. George’s. At 4 PM, visitation to Church of the Resurrection began with meeting with parishioners re: “One Body, One Mission: Changing Lives” (also on their minds, the international tension in anticipation of a likely war with Iraq). At 5:30, met with Vestry and spouses for dinner and discussion. Sermon preparation at the motel.

Lent I (Sun, 9 Mar) – Visitation to Resurrection, Greenwood, continues. At 8:00 AM, preached. At 9:30, met with confirmation class. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. Following a reception, had lunch with Peter+ and Anna Caye Hawes. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 10 Mar – Day off. Dinner with the Rev’d Donald O. Wiseman (preacher for this week’s Lenten Series at Trinity Cathedral), the Rev’d and Mrs. Bob Riegel, and the Rev’d and Mrs. Michael Sullivan who hosted the meal.

Tue, 11 Mar – Arose early to drive to Bishop Gravatt Center to celebrate Holy Eucharist at 7 AM, and to breakfast, with the Board of Examining Chaplains and our graduating seminarians: Rob Hartley, Jerry DuBose, and Charles Petit. Returned to Columbia. Met with Jane Goldsmith and Julie Price to prepare agenda for the afternoon staff meeting, to decide calendar issues, and to respond to postal correspondence. After attending Lenten preaching series at Trinity, returned to Gravatt to receive results of the examinations from the Chair, Tom Davis+. Appointment while at Gravatt with Ray Waldon+, Rector of Grace Church, Camden. Returned to Columbia. Dinner with Fr. Wiseman.

Wed, 12 Mar – Appt. w/layman from St. Philip’s. Responded to e-mail. T/C w/priest in calling process at St. George’s. Attended Lenten preaching series at Cathedral. Met with (1) staff re: DEC request for staff reports; (2) Ray Waldon+ and three laymen from Grace Church (Camden) re: possible search for priest assistant and building proposal. After E.P., updated this Journal and attended Wednesday evening Lenten program at Trinity Cathedral.

Thu, 13 Mar – Morning staff meeting. Drove to St. Simon and St. Jude for meeting. Afternoon appointment with Gordon Hamilton+.

Fri-Wed, 14-19 Mar – Worked at home on Fri, catching up on paperwork, then drove to Kanuga for House of Bishops meeting. Drove to Greenville for overnight 19 Mar. During this period, had T/Cs with David Ferner+, Rector, and Boo Wilson, Senior Warden, both of Holy Trinity Church (Clemson) re: plans for termination of the pastoral relationship, utilization of consultant, etc.

Thu, 20 Mar – Drove to Spartanburg for monthly DEC meeting, held at the Church of the Advent. Returned to Columbia, for farewell dinner for Carolyn Chilton, Canon for Christian Formation.

Fri-Sat, 21-22 Mar - Played “catch-up” after absences from USC due to HOB meeting.

Lent III, 23 Mar – Installed the Rev’d George N. Gray as Rector of St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg.

Mon, 24 Mar – Day off.

Feast of the Annunciation (Tue, 25 Mar) – Attended Lenten Preaching Series at our Cathedral, polished off sermon and drove to Charleston. Lunch and planning meeting with staff. 6:30 – celebrated Solemn High Mass at the Church of the Holy Communion and preached; returned to Columbia.

Wed, 26 Mar – Meeting with Archdeacon Byrd, later with the Archdeacon and Belton Zeigler, Chancellor, re: designing process for deposed clergy seeking to be reinstated. Met with the School for Ministry Committee re: progress in plans for opening the school in the fall, including interviews for the position of SFM Dean. Evening: met with the Vestry and Rich Biega+, Rector, of All Saints’ Church, Cayce, in lieu of meeting during my last visitation; discussed health and future of the parish.

Thu, 27 Mar – Meetings: (1) Stewardship Committee (including representative of the National Church) re: Planned Giving; (2) Convention Committee, at which we decided to hold this year’s convention on Sat-Sun rather than Fri-Sat; (3) Personnel Committee re: devising Diocesan House personnel policies, annual performance evaluations, financial packages, etc.; (4) Furman Buchanan, postulant for Holy Orders.

Fri, 28 Mar – Worked at home, drafted Crosswalk letter and article re: plans for pastoral care for military, families, congregations, chaplains, and the larger communities around us during the hostilities with Iraq. Also began work on Sunday’s sermon.

Sat, 29 Mar – Dropped in on “Clear Thinking” (Christian Leadership) Workshop sponsored by the Midlands Convocation and held at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Columbia. Completed sermon preparation. Drove to North Augusta for meeting with David Thompson+, Rector, and the Vestry of St. Bartholomew’s. Returned to Columbia.

Lent IV (Sun, 30 Mar) – Visitation to St. Bartholomew’s, continued. Preached at 8 AM liturgy. Met with 25 confirmands at 9:00 AM. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. Lunch with the entire Thompson family. Drove to Bishop Gravatt Center, where I celebrated Holy Eucharist for the Closing of Happening #49. Unique experience: I confirmed one teenager from St. Bartholomew’s, whose participation on the Happening staff prevented him from being confirmed in his home parish earlier in the day. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 31 Mar – Day off.

Tue, 1 Apr – Meetings: (1) Tom Stepp and Jane Jameson to receive their report and recommendations regarding the restructuring of the Bishop’s staff; (2) Jeffrey Meadowcroft+ for bishop/priest pastoral visit; (3) weekly staff meeting, reviewing visitation to St. Bartholomew’s and previewing visitation to St. Francis’, G’ville. At 4 PM, celebrated Holy Eucharist for the Diocesan House staff marking the departure of Canon Chilton, after which some of us had dinner together. At home, T/C with Michael Bullock+, re: postulant for Holy Orders.

Wed, 2 Apr – T/C w/Boo Wilson, Senior Warden, re: letter to communicants of Holy Trinity, Clemson, re: work w/consultant. Developed list of names of persons to consult re: Stepp proposal.

Thu, 3 Apr – Lengthy conversation with David Ferner+, Holy Trinity. Appt. w/ (1) Jeanette Starnes, President of Diocesan Altar Guild; (2) Deacon Sue Von, Youth Missioner, re: (a) agenda for, and content of, the Bishop and Deacons’ Conference May 16-17; (b) same re: Clergy Day on May 22. Meeting with Blaney Pridgen+ re: recommendation for Dean of Diocesan School for Ministry (hereinafter, DSFM. T/C with +Kate Wynick, Bishop of Indianapolis, re: David Ferner+. Attended Lenten Preaching Series at Cathedral. Continued meeting with Blaney Pridgen+. Another T/C with D. Ferner+, Clemson; and, (2) w/Lee Clark, Church Reporting Company, in which he solicited suggestions for a proposed report for diocesan statistics, statistical history, etc. (what information about the diocese, for example, would be good for a new bishop).

Fri, 4 Apr – Once again continued the correspondence catch-up.

Sat, 5 Apr – Re-wrote sermon. Drove to Greenville. Appt. w/Michael Flanagan+ and aspirant for Holy Orders. AT 4:30, met with Vestry of St. Francis’, at which we decided to move forward in calling a part-time Rector. Dinner with Fr. Tom Davis, Interim Rector, members of the Vestry and their spouses. Overnight with members of St. Andrew’s.

Lent V (Sun, 6 Apr) – Visitation to St. Francis’, continued. Preached at the 8:30 liturgy. Met with two confirmands at 9:30. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. Following reception, had appointment with a communicant of St. Andrew’s prior to returning to Columbia. At 7 PM, met with parish priest for dinner, discussion.

Mon, 7 Apr – Day off. Met with Art Bjontegard to seek his counsel on funding possibilities for re-structuring of the Bishop’s Staff at Diocesan House.

Tue, 8 Apr - T/Cs w/(1) Bishop Beckham and Bishop Duvall for counsel; (2) David Upton+ re: decision to seek training for interim ministry; (3) Herb+ and Charlotte+ Waldrop re: Herb’s health. Appt. at 9:30 with staffers Jane Goldsmith and Julie Price re: staff matters and calendar. Discussion with J. Price re: re-staffing decision. Authorized check from discretionary account for lay person with legal problems. Appt. w/Dean Linder re: Statement of Mission Committee chairmanship & Daily Mass with a special intention for Peace and other matters related to the war with Iraq. Reached decision re: seminary choice for postulant and communicated same to him via e-mail. Attended Lenten Preaching Series at the Cathedral. Weekly staff meeting; subjects: results of Episcopal visitation to St. Francis’; information regarding D.H. re-staffing; computer database enhancement; recommendations from Communications Committee. Signed consents to the retirement of bishops (Diocesans of Nebraska and Western North Carolina, and the Suffragan of West Texas). Met with Canon Sullivan to review and approve liturgy for Monday in Holy Week. Responded to e-mail from a parent regarding choices for members of the Youth Council. Had dinner with Dean Linder and Dean Stoute (St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Toronto).

Wed, 9 Apr – Arose early to begin work on Holy Week sermons. Met with staffers Cynthia Hendrix and Peggy Hill, separately, to discuss their feelings about their work, how they feel their positions (job descriptions) could be improved to increase efficiency and effectiveness for mission. Met with Bishop Beckham to seek his counsel regarding a parochial situation. After attending Lenten Preaching Series, had working lunch with Bishop Duvall (Retired, Central Gulf Coast). For the remainder of the day (excluding time at the gym), continued work (at home) on Holy Week sermons.

Thu, 10 Apr – Continued work (at home) on next week’s sermons. Attended Lenten Preaching Series, then met. w/Roz Hook in on-going discussion about Diocesan House positions and mission. T/C with Bishop Harris, reporting on a parochial situation, and to inquire whether he would be available for a particular interim ministry. 3-5:30 PM, presided at meeting of Diocesan Convention Committee. Signed correspondence. T/C with Lee Clark, Church Reporting Company. T/C w/Betty Ferner. Updated this journal. Attended meeting at Heathwood Hall of USC’s deputies to General Convention beginning at 7 PM.

Fri, 11 Apr – At residence, worked on Holy Week sermons. Numerous T/Cs with David Ferner+ (Holy Trinity) and Jane McMillan (Sr. Warden, Grace-Anderson), and two Vestry members of Grace.

Sat, 12 Apr – Continued to work on Holy Week sermons. Drove to Anderson for 5 PM meeting with the Wardens and Vestry of Grace Church. Afterwards, drove to Clemson for overnight.

Sunday of the Passion (13 Apr) – At Holy Trinity, Clemson. Spoke to congregation at breakfast meeting. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist. Afterwards, had lunch and meeting with the Rector (David Ferner+) and the Vestry. Having presented a plan for the termination of the pastoral relationship previously to the Rector and the Senior Warden, I repeated it for the entire Vestry. Upon motion, the Vestry voted to accept the proposal. Drove to Greenville for overnight.

Holy Monday (14 Apr) – Celebrated the annual Chrism Mass for the clergy of the diocese, presided over the renewal of ordination vows, and blessed the holy oils for use in our congregations during the following year. Bishop Beckham preached. Returned to Columbia and worked briefly on Holy Week sermons.

Holy Tuesday (15 Apr) – Polished (?) sermon for today’s Lenten Series at Trinity Cathedral. Met with Jane Goldsmith and Julie Price on matters of administration and calendar. T/C w/David Ferner+ (Holy Trinity, Clemson) regarding his interview with the wardens of Grace Church (Anderson). Signed correspondence. T/C with Al Sloan (layman at Grace, Anderson, and DEC member), inviting him to serve as Chair of the Statement of Mission (Process Design and Oversight) Committee; he accepted. At 12:30, preached at the Cathedral. Lunch and meeting with staff followed. Worked on sermons. Responded to e- mail messages.

Holy Wednesday (16 Apr) – Completed sermon for today. T/C with Jane McMillan, Senior Warden at Grace Church (Anderson). At 12:30, preached at the Cathedral’s Lenten Series. Lunched with communicants in the cathedral dining hall. Began studying related to sermon for Easter Day. Discussion about Alexander House staffing with Archdeacon Byrd. Considered and rendered decision on Request for Marital Judgment from Fr. Hardaway (St. Paul’s, Ft. Mill). Signed correspondence. At 5:45, participated in Mass of Reconciliation at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields.

Maundy Thursday (17 Apr) – Completed preaching at Trinity Cathedral’s Lenten series. Pontificated at the Cathedral liturgy in the evening. During this week, continued conversations and other communications with the wardens of Grace Church, Holy Trinity, and David Ferner+ re: deployment.

Good Friday (18 Apr) – Participated in all three Cathedral liturgies: 7:30 AM, 12:30 & 5:15 PM.

Holy Saturday (19 Apr) – Prepared sermon for Easter Day.

FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION (20 Apr) – Pontificated at the Great Vigil (6 AM), pontificated and preached at 9:00 and 11:30 AM liturgies. After the banquet at Clarion Inn’s Restaurant, retired for a long afternoon nap. Evening: dinner with Cathedral communicants.

Monday in Easter Week (21 Apr) – Recovered at home. Took my two dogs to the veterinarian to be neutered.

Tuesday in Easter Week (22 Apr) – Took the day off, nursed the recovering canines and attended to several household chores.

Wednesday in Easter Week (23 Apr) – Responded to e-mail, went through postal correspondence with Julie Price. Reviewed materials provided by Bishop Salmon and, in accordance with the canons of the National Church, consented to the reinstatement of a priest who had been previously deposed. Considered and rendered decision on a marital judgment from Church of the Resurrection, Greenwood. Responded to postal correspondence. T/Cs: (1) Leon Mozeliak+; (2) Jane McMillan, Senior Warden of Grace (Anderson). At home in evening, 45 minute conversation with Larry Peers, consultant from Alban Institute, in re: work with Holy Trinity, Clemson.

Thursday in Easter Week (24 Apr) – Responded to e-mail and postal correspondence. Read commentaries in preparation for Sunday’s sermon. Appts. w/(1) Deacon Herman Harris; (2) Michael Sullivan+; (3) Deacon Deedie Philips; (4) youngster who had served as junior counselor at Camp Gravatt 2002; (5) the said youngster’s parent (separately). Prepared memo for record with notes about the latter two appointments. Auditors discovered that a bequest to the Diocese for the benefit of Holy Trinity, Clemson, had not been distributed; informed Boo Wilson, Senior Warden, accordingly (she reported that we had advised them of the bequest, but that they were not aware that the gift had actually been received). Continued preparation of Sunday’s sermon.

Friday in Easter Week (25 Apr) – Met with group of communicants from Holy Trinity, Clemson.

Saturday in Easter Week (26 Apr) – Drove to Gravatt to speak to the young people participating in the Spring Senior High Event. Returned to Columbia. Worked on sermon. At 4 PM, met with the confirmation class at St. John’s Parish. At 5:15, attended cook-out with confirmands, Vestry members and spouses. Dinner with the Rector and Mrs. Fletcher Montgomery and the assistant, Mary Moore Roberson+. Returned home to complete sermon. Lengthy T/C with Larry Peers, Alban Institute consultant, re: his work with Holy Trinity, Clemson.

Easter II, 27 Apr – Preached at 7:45. At 9:00, preached and officiated at baptism of eight candidates, confirmed one. At 11:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, confirmed and preached. After reception, returned home.

Mon, 28 Apr – Day off. Went to the office around 12:30 to prepare for meeting to follow. Drove to SS Simon & Jude for meeting with a group of clergy and lay people to assist me in evaluating the proposal for Alexander House staffing prepared by Tom Stepp and Jane Jameson. Returned home around 5 PM.

Tue, 29 Apr – At St John’s Shandon in the morning for Trinity Institute’s tele/web cast on Benedictine Spirituality, followed by the Major Chapter meeting for the Canterbury Way. Afternoon appointment with Dr. James Godbold and a DEC conference call.

Wed, 30 Apr – T/C w/Tom Stepp re: staff restructuring proposal; (2) Boo Wilson, Senior Warden, Holy Trinity (Clemson). Met w/Scott Nead+ re: health and vitality of St. Augustine’s (Aiken). E-mail to David Ferner+. Drove to Sewanee, Tennessee.

Thu-Fri (1-2 May) – Attended Board of Trustees meeting of the University of the South. Returned to Columbia, stopping at my sister’s in Decatur to congratulate my niece upon her acceptance by four graduate schools(!). Informed of the birth of a child to my foster son and his wife.

Sat, 3 May – Drove to Bishop Gravatt Center to celebrate Holy Eucharist for the participants in the Bishop’s Stewardship Conference.

Easter III (4 May) – Attended the 25th anniversary celebration at Still Hopes Episcopal Home. At 6 PM, pontificated at Solemn Evensong (the preacher was the Most Reverend Robert Baker, Bishop of the Roman Diocese of Charleston); officiated at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Church of the Good Shepherd (Columbia). Dinner with Bishop Baker and other guests of Robert and Suzie Clawson, communicants of Good Shepherd, Columbia.

Mon, 5 May – Day off.

Tue, 6 May – Appt. w/Marilyn Sanders+, Associate Rector of the Church of the Advent. Hosted “New Clergy” Day at Alexander House—an opportunity for the Bishop and staff and new clergy to become acquainted, and to familiarize new clergy with the diocesan vision and structure; they were also given a tour of Trinity Cathedral; concluded with lunch at the Summit Club. Presided at staff meeting, presenting to them for the first time the proposal for restructure of the Bishop’s staff. Met with Bonnie Blackberg, administrative assistant to the Archdeacon.

Wed, 7 May – Considered and rendered decisions on three requests for marital judgments. Met separately with Jane Goldsmith (preparation for DEC meeting); (2) Roz Hook regarding staff restructuring proposal; (3) Peggy Hill, same subject. Updated this journal. Departed for Greer. En route, studied commentaries for Sunday’s scripture readings. At 5 PM, met with Tom Davis+, Interim Rector of St. Francis’s Parish, Greenville. At 6:30 PM, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer, I installed the Rev’d Patti Mary Andrews as Rector. Returned to Columbia (the Archdeacon driving).

Thu, 8 May – Monthly DEC meeting held at St. Francis’ Parish, Chapin. Standing Committee, by unanimous resolution, concurred in the staff re-structuring proposal, including the financial element. Returned to Diocesan House where I met with the staff to share that information. Evening: attended meeting of the Vestry of St. John’s Parish (Shandon) in conjunction with my recent episcopal visitation.

Fri, 9 May – T/C w/David Stewart+ re: results of interviews for position of head of the Diocesan School for Ministry. Received formal notice from a priest that he had excommunicated a parishioner in accordance with the rubrics of the BCP. Wrote letter to Wardens and Vestry of Holy Trinity, Clemson, re: severance package for the rector; T/C with Boo Wilson, Senior Warden. Met with Chancellor Belton Zeigler. Meetings with two staff members re: restructuring proposal.

Sat, 10 May – Prepared sermon. Drove to Camden for visit and dinner with the Rev’d Ray and Lisa Waldon, and their son, Steven. Returned to Columbia.

Easter IV (11 May) – Preached at 8:30 AM liturgy. Met with present and recent wardens at 9. At 9:30, met with confirmands. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. Following a reception, returned to Columbia. T/C w/Blaney Pridgen+.

Mon, 12 May – Day off.

Tue, 13 May – Appt. w/Phil Purser+ re: (1) Christian formation/education proposals to be considered at General Convention; (2) Christian Formation vacancy on my staff. Met with Julie Price re: calendar issues and mail. Met w/Archdeacon Byrd re: several issues, mostly related to vacant parishes/missions and Holy Trinity, Clemson, and his retirement plans. T/C with Chuck Robertson+, consultant, re: his ministry with the Rector and Vestry of SS Simon & Jude. Staff meeting at which, among other things, I announced the Archdeacon’s plans. Drove to Spartanburg. Met with the Rector and his wife in their home, and then, at 6:30, with the vestry of St. Christopher’s. Overnight in Spartanburg.

Wed, 14 May – (Still in Spartanburg.) Edited letter of “Crosswalk”. Breakfast w/Dennis Smith+, who has accepted my appointment as Interim Diocesan Administrator, in order to discuss his ministry in that position. At the Church of the Advent, I met with (1) Roy Cole+, Interim Rector of St. Margaret’s; and (2) the Clericus of the Piedmont Convocation. Returned to Columbia in time to keep appointment with personal trainer.

Thu, 15 May – Drove to Clinton to meet with those interested in integrating Episcopal Schools more fully into the life of the Church—and vice versa; present were Angela Daniel, development officer, and Steve Hickman, Head of Schools (both from Heathwood Hall); Lee Davis, Head of Christ Church Episcopal Schools; Deacon Sue von Rautenkranz (Diocesan Youth Missioner); Mark Bourlakas+. Drove to Newberry: (1) working lunch w/David Stewart+, Rector of St. Luke’s and member of the Diocesan School for Ministry Committee; (2) met with entire DSM Committee re: search for Dean and related matters; (3) Peter Trenholm, re: calling process for the new mission to be planted in NE Columbia. Returned to Columbia.

Fri, 16 May – Worked on sermon at home. Appt. w/personal trainer. T/Cs w/(1) Charles Duvall+; (2) Richard Cornish Martin+ re: preacher at ordination. At the Diocesan House, updated this Journal; accomplished further editing of “Crosswalk” letter. Drove to Irmo for lunch meting with the Vicar of St. Barnabas’, Glenn Gould+. Drove to Bishop Gravatt Center for Deacons’ retreat, which began at 5 PM.

Sat, 17 May – Deacons’ continued through lunch. After lunch, joined the “Congregational Roll-out”—a group of representatives from various congregations, meeting with the newly- trained congregational development consultants and Mary MacGregor (also at Gravatt Center). Returned to Columbia. At home, prepared sermon for Sunday.

Easter V (18 May) – Drove to Graniteville for visitation to St. Paul’s. Preached at 8 AM. At 10, met with confirmands. At 11 AM liturgy, celebrated, confirmed and preached. Lunch followed. At 1:30, met with the Vestry. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 19 May – Day off.

Tue, 20 May – After MP, met with Julie Price and Jane Goldsmith; signed contract for air conditioning unit replacement and made calendar decisions. T/C w/(1) +Leo Alard, Suffragan of Texas; (2) David Ferner+ (Holy Trinity, Clemson); (3) David Thompson+, re: fee schedule for congregational consults; (4) Deacon Lee Quinn re: request for marital judgment (left message); (5) Richard Norman+ (Redeemer) re: 2 marital judgment requests. H.E. in Cathedral Chapel. Lunch and meeting with D.H. staff. Considered four requests for marital judgments, rendered decisions on two and requested additional information on the other two.

Wed, 21 May – Spent most of the morning on the telephone: (1) Bishop Rogers Harris re: interim Rector’s position at Holy Trinity, Clemson; (2) Boo Wilson, Sr. Warden, Holy Trinity; (3) Bishop Bill Skilton (Dio. SC) re: the Rev’d Roy Hills, for possible use as interim in USC; (4) Bill Wight+; (5) Jane McMillan, Sr. Warden, Grace (Anderson); (6) David Upton+, St. Andrew’s; (7) Bud McCaskill, Sr. Warden, St. John’s (Congaree) re: Letter of Agreement w/new rector (later edited and signed said letter); (8) Richard Elliott+ (Dio. of NC) to invite him to preach at ordination of transitional deacons 14 Jun. Met with Deacon Sue von, Youth Missioner. Prepared for Clergy Day. We surprised Deacon Sue von with a cake for her #%&*!th birthday.

Thu, 22 May – Clergy Day at All Saints Parish, Clinton. Major topics addressed: Work of the Great Commission Commission; Re-structuring of Diocesan House staff; new format for diocesan convention; provisions of medical insurance. Returned to Columbia. Richard Elliott+ accepted invitation to preach at ordination of three candidates for the transitional diaconate on June 14, next. Dinner with Carolyn Chilton, resigned Canon for Christian Formation.

Fri, 23 May – worked at home (primarily to catch up on domestic matters). Responded to e- mail from Lynne Jones+ re: Vestry meeting of Parish of SS Simon & Jude. Lunch w/transitional Deacon Drew Bunting, canonically resident in USC, but in ministry at St. Stephen’s Parish (Coconut Grove, Miami). T/C w/Lynne Jones+.

Sat, 24 May – Prepared sermon for Sunday. Responded to e-mail.

Easter VI (Sun, 25 May) Drove to Eastover for visitation to St. Thomas’ Church. Met with family of child to be baptized at 9:30. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, officiated at Holy Baptism, and preached; one lady formally reaffirmed her baptismal vows. Lunched with the congregation. Met with the Wardens and Mission Committee at 12:30. At 1:30, met with Clyde Ireland+, priest in charge, and Deacon Judy Ewing. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 26 May – Day off.

Tue, 27 May – Met with Julie Price and Jane Goldsmith re: calendar, mail, and other matters, including diocesan convention. Responded to e-mail and written correspondence. Accepted letters dimissory of Anna Rilla Holmes+ (from Diocese of California) and Roy W. Cole+ (from Diocese of West Virginia). Following Holy Eucharist, working lunch and staff meeting, at which we welcomed for the first time the Interim Diocesan Administrator, +Dennis Smith, who will facilitate the process for adjusting to the new structure for the Bishop’s staff at Alexander House. Met afterwards with +Dennis to establish immediate goals—especially the determination of available money to provide financial packages for a permanent Diocesan Administrator and a Congregational Development specialist. T/C with Art Bjontegard, same subject. Appointment with Jim Gasque (an annual event) in preparation for participation in this year’s Heathwood Hall graduation ceremonies. In the evening, appt. w/+Rich Biega.

Wed, 28 May – Attended a one-day seminar , “How to Supervise People”.

The Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Thu, 29 May) - Appts. w/Furman Buchanan, postulant for Holy Orders, to sign the Oath of Conformity. Lunch with Charles Davis, Sr.+, re: Stewardship and the Board of Directors of the Bishop Gravatt Center. T/C with Rob Brown+, assistant at Church of the Advent, in which he accepted the call to be Rector of St. Matthew’s Parish (Spartanburg). Appt. w/Sue Perrin, President of Diocesan Episcopal Church Women, regarding ECW plans for the next year, ECW Triennial, etc., in which I informed her of the bequest to ECW of $26,500. Responded to lengthy e-mail from priest protesting the choice of Ft. Jackson as the site of this year’s diocesan convention, as well as other “snail” and e-mail correspondence. At 5:45, attended Ascension Day Mass at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields. At 8:30 PM, appointment with Lynne Jones+ re: pastoral relationship with SS Simon & Jude (Irmo).

Fri, 30 May – Spent the morning participating in the commencement exercises of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, including the annual bishop’s “Charge to the Graduates”. Updated this journal. Met with Deacon Sue regarding my presence at Camp Gravatt sessions during the summer, and Camp Gravatt and the Conference Center in general. Worked on Sunday’s sermon. Responded to e-mail, written communications.

Sat, 31 May – Drove to Greenville and met with the vestry of Church of the Redeemer, followed by dinner with Richard Norman and his family, Adrienne and Hudson.

Sunday after the Ascension (Easter VI; 1 Jun) – Visitation at Church of the Redeemer. Celebrated Eucharist at 8, met with confirmands at 9:15, and celebrated Eucharist at 10:30.

Mon, 2 Jun – Day off

Tue-Wed, 3-4 Jun – Drove to Kanuga for meeting of the bishops of Province IV. Informed of the death of the mother of Rob Brown+; telephoned and spoke to Sandra and Rob. Agenda for meeting included, among other things, study, modification and unanimous endorsement of resolution on sexuality, drafted by Stacey Sauls, Bishop of Lexington, to be presented to General Convention in Minneapolis this summer.

Wed-Fri, 4-6 Jun – Remained at Kanuga for the meeting of the Province IV Synod. Agenda. Returned to Columbia Fri afternoon. Responded to accumulated e-mails. Lengthy T/C with Boo Wilson, Senior Warden of re: vestry questions about the severance package for David Ferner+ and prospects for purchasing the property adjacent to Holy Trinity (Clemson), presently on the market by the Methodists.

Sat, 7 Jun – Worked on sermon, packed for week end. Drove to Gaffney, but arrived too late to attend the graveside memorial service for the mother of Rob Brown+. Continued to Greenville. At motel, concluded work on sermon. At 6 PM, dinner with the clergy and Vestry of Christ Church.

Feast of Pentecost (8 Jun) – At 8:45, met with forty teenage confirmands. At 9:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed. After the reception, had lunch with Chris Ditzenberger+, Dena+ and Paul Bearl-Smith. At 4 PM, met with approximately forty adult candidates and at 5, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached, confirmed, received, and blessed those reaffirming their baptismal vows. After reception, returned to Columbia.

Mon, 9 Jun – Day off; spent half of the day developing a statement for public release regarding the election on Saturday last of a priest, in a committed same-sex relationship, to be the next bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire.

Tue, 10 Jun – Packed at home. In the office, handled routine matters in the morning, including a meeting with Dennis Smith+ re: progress in the restructuring of the Diocesan House staff. Staff lunch/meeting 1:30 – 3 PM. Drove to Bp. Gravatt Center. Dinner and Holy Eucharist with the members of BACAM and three aspirants for ordination to the diaconate. After social time, worshipped with that group using Compline; then repeated Compline with the campers attending the Senior High Week at Gravatt.

Wed, 11 Jun – Drove to Atlanta to meet with 15 other bishops taking counsel together on maintaining the unity of the Church in the face of dramatically diverse convictions on the issues of human sexuality. Overnight with my sister and brother-in-law.

Thu, 12 Jun – Returned to Columbia by way of (1) T/Cs at two stops to discuss w/Philip Purser+ the position of Canon Assistant for Christian Formation; (2) meeting in North Augusta w/David Thompson+ on several subjects: job description for the Canon Assistant for Congregational Development; fee schedule for congregational development consultants; future of the Great Commission Commission, its structure and his role as Chair; various other matters. At Diocesan House, met with an aspirant for Holy Orders (Joseph Whitehurst). Exchanged e-mails and engaged in additional T/Cs with Purser+, during which he accepted my call to fill the Christian Formation position. Met w/Archdeacon Byrd re: several matters of deployment and vocational discernment, including recommendations from BACAM-D resulting from their interviews at Gravatt earlier in the week. Concurred with those recommendations and decided on follow-up. T/Cs w/(1) Dean Don Krickbaum (Trinity Cathedral, Miami) re: Deacon Drew Bunting’s progress since his ordination; (2) Deacon Lee Quinn consenting to the details of a marriage, and the blessing thereof, subsequent to a marital judgment request; (3) Lynne Jones+, Rector of SS Simon & Jude. Conference call with the Executive Board of DEC regarding agenda at the next meeting; w/one of my mentors re: preparing for General Convention. At 6 PM, rehearsed in Trinity Cathedral, with Deacon Sue von and the three candidates for transitional diaconate.

Fri, 13 Jun – Prayed with two groups of youngsters participating in the Cathedral’s Vacation Bible School. T/Cs w/(1) +Kate Waynick, Bp. of Indianapolis, re: call extended to David Ferner+ and her continuing search for congregational development staff member; (2) David Stewart+ re: various matters related to the Diocesan School for Ministry (grading, interim administrative assistance, status of search for a dean) and discussions of the Midlands Clericus related to the Bishop’s annual residency; (3) Deacon Drew Bunting, informing him that, at the request of Bishop Frade (SE Fla), I will request consent of the Standing Committee to shorten the standard period between ordination to the diaconate and ordination to the priesthood, and advising him of the conditions precedent; (4) Chuck Robertson+, re: status of his consultation with SS Simon & Jude; (5) +Don Johnson, West Tennessee, re: discussions around the matter of the New Hampshire election. Considered and rendered decisions on 4 applications for marital judgments (St. Timothy’s and St. Martin’s, Christ Church-G’ville, and Church of the Cross). Worked on sermon for Trinity Sunday. Dinner with Richard Elliott+ (preacher at tomorrow’s ordinations), Giles Singleton & daughter, Alex.

Sat, 14 Jun – Completed sermon.

TRINITY SUNDAY (15 Jun) – Visitation to Trinity Cathedral. Met with Inquirers’ Class at 8:30. At 10 AM, celebrated Holy Eucharist, confirmed, and preached. Having met recently with the Cathedral Vestry, it was a fairly brief visitation. In afternoon, drove to Bishop Gravatt Center and ate supper with the campers attending the first Junior High Session of the summer. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 16 Jun – Day off.

Tue, 17 Jun – Informed of the death of Peggy Hill’s mother; telephoned her. Met with D.H. Administrator and my admin. Asst. on matters of calendar and in preparation for the weekly staff meeting. T/Cs w/(1) Cravens Ravenel re: Still Hope plans for money raising; (2) Ernest Van Horn, Sr. Warden of SS Simon & Jude; (3) Belton Zeigler, Chancellor; (4) Hop Weston+ re: candidate for Holy Confirmation. Appt. w/David Stewart+ re: convocation plans, St. Luke’s & c. Brief conversation/meeting with Dennis Smith+ and Art Bjontegard re: Statement of Mission and new staff positions. Working dinner with the Chancellor. 7-10 PM, meeting with the Rector, Wardens and Vestry of SS Simon & Jude.

Wed, 18 Jun – Responded (only partially, as always) to postal correspondence. Appts w/(1) couple from All Saints’ (Cayce) w/concerns about the Episcopal Church (sexuality issues), diocese and parish; (2) Paul Price, Exec. Dir. of the Bishop Gravatt Center; (3) David Slaght, Episcopalian with apparent orders in a Church in Apostolic Succession in Brazil; (4) transitional Deacon Rob Hartley, re: St. John’s Mission, Clearwater. T/C with Deacon Herb Johnson; (2) Ernest Van Horn (Sr. Warden, SS Simon & Jude); (3) Chuck Robertson+ (re: SSSJ); (4) Howard Hess+, re: withdrawing from Board of Examining Chaplains.

Thu, 19 Jun – Drove to St. Philip’s (Greenville) for the regular monthly DEC meeting, beginning, as usual with Holy Eucharist, at which I served as celebrant and preacher. Meeting adjourned at approximately 2:30 PM, after which I met with Will Thompson+, Interim Rector of St. Michael’s (Easley) re: several matters, including the possibility of a suit between communicants of the parish. Then I met with Richard Gallagher (St. James’, G’ville) re: BACAM recommendations. Returned to Columbia to prepare for departure for Charleston the next morning.

Fri, 20 Jun – Drove to Charleston for the “Planning for Tomorrow” conference, conducted for clergy of the two SC by the Church Pension Fund and Medical Trust. T/C w/Ethan Garduno, communicant of St. Michael’s (Easley) and prepared a memo for record on the same. Read commentaries in preparation for Sunday’s sermon.

Sat, 21 Jun – Completed conference in Charleston. Officiated at Noonday Prayers and returned to Columbia. Completed sermon for tomorrow.

Second Sunday after Pentecost (22 Jun) – Drove to Congaree for visitation to St. John’s. Met the new Rector, who celebrated Holy Eucharist at 8:30; I preached. At 9:30, met with a baptismal/confirmation candidate and five confirmation candidates and their sponsors. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached, officiated at Holy Baptism and administered Holy Confirmation. After parish luncheon, returned to Columbia.

Mon, 23 Jun – Day off. Departed at 2 PM for Charleston, to be present for the Lay Professionals “Planning for Tomorrow” Conference, sponsored by the Church Pension Fund and the Medical Trust. T/C w/Belton Zeigler re: potential suit involving communicants of St. Michael’s (Easley), fees to be paid for congregational consultant’s services, etc.

Tue, 24 Jun – Breakfast w/Bishop Salmon (Dio. of SC), Archdeacon Byrd, and representatives of the Pension Fund and Medical Trust regarding lay professional issues. Responded to postal correspondence & e-mail. Conversation w/Bp. Salmon re: sexuality issues, the New Hampshire election, and General Convention. Officiated at Noonday Prayers for conference participants, returned to Columbia. T/C with Bp. Beckham re: his surgical procedure scheduled for tomorrow.

Wed, 25 Jun – Dispatched Archdeacon Byrd to be with Bishop and Harriett Beckham at Baptist Hospital, where the Bishop is undergoing a surgical procedure. Attended H.E. at Trinity Cathedral. Signed confirmation certificates for those confirmed on Trinity Sunday. T/C’s w/(1) Boo Wilson, Sr. Warden of Holy Trinity; (2) Dean Jim Fenhagen, College of Preachers; (3) David Upton+ re: continuing education and future ministry; (4) Mary Moore Roberson+ re: interview of Transitional Deacon Drew Bunting at the next meeting of the Standing Committee. Interviewed Michael Jones+, prospective missioner for NE Columbia. Drafted message to the Standing Committee, regarding my recommendation to shorten the 12-month period of the transitional diaconate to 9 months, subsequent to the request from +Leo Frade, Bishop of Southeast Florida (where Bunting is serving). T/C w/Belton Zeigler, Chancellor, re: possible suit at St. Michael’s (Easley). Approved (w/advice of the Chancellor) mortgage agreement for St. Matthias’ (Rock Hill). Appt. w/Charles Davis, Sr.+, re: Gravatt Board, Camp Director, need for swimming pool, etc. Left to visit Bp. Beckham & Harriett at hospital. Attempted to reach St. Michael’s (Easley) communicant in afternoon (busy signals) and in the evening (left message).

Thu, 26 Jun – T/C (1) w/Mike Jones+, who had received feedback from a member of the team interviewing him for the new mission in NE Columbia; (2) communicant of St. Michael’s, Easley, after which I prepared a memo for record. Met with Jane Goldsmith re: parking arrangements during Cathedral construction period.

Fri, 27 Jun- Interviewed candidates for the Northeast Columbia Mission. Drove to Gravatt to celebrate Holy Eucharist with staff and campers.

Sat, 28 Jun- Catch-up on correspondence, both electronic and written.

Sun, 29 Jun – Visitation at St. Barnabas, Jenkinsville.

Mon, 30 Jun- Day off.

Tues, 1 Jul- In the morning, meeting with individual staff members. Holy Eucharist in Keenan Chapel, then an afternoon staff meeting.

Wed, 2 Jul- Morning appointment with Sue Perrin. Afternoon workout, then drove to Gravatt for supper with campers and staff.

Thu, 3 Jul- Day spent returning T/Cs. Met with Julie Price to go over recent correspondence.

Fri, 4 Jul (Independence Day) – Sun, 6 Jul. Diocesan House closed. Entertained house guests for the week end. Worshiped at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia. Met with Deacon Sue von re: Camp Gravatt and her meeting with the Christian Formation Commission re: Statement of Mission development process.

Mon, 7 Jul – Day off. Responded to e-mail.

Tue, 8 Jul – Met with J. Goldsmith, D.H. Administrator, re: several matters, then with Dennis Smith+, Interim Diocesan Administrator, re: re-structuring of Diocesan House staff, results of the meetings of the Diocesan Commissions considering the first draft of the Statement of Mission for 2004. Met briefly with the Search Committee charged with the responsibility of conducting the calling process for the new missioner for northeast Columbia, following their interview of one of the candidates. T/C with the Senior Warden of Holy Cross Church, Pensacola, Florida, re: diocesan priest under consideration in their calling process. Left message for a communicant of St. Michael’s (Easley). T/C with Bishop Frade (SE Fla) re: ordination of Deacon Drew Bunting to the priesthood. Accepted appointment by the Presiding Bishop to serve on the Title IV Review Committee. T/C w/Leon Mozeliak+ re: relationship of Episcopal Schools and the diocese, and also affirmed policy regarding marital judgment requests; (2) Boo Wilson, Senior Warden, Holy Trinity, re: interim calling process and property adjacent to the parish church, now owned by Methodists but offered for sale; (3) Mellie Hickey+. Appt. w/Deacon Judy Ewing and Bob Chiles+. A Cathedral communicant dropped by for a blessing on the eve of a personal spiritual pilgrimage. After EP, discussion with Michael Sullivan+ regarding liturgy at this fall’s annual diocesan convention.

Wed, 9 Jul – T/C with SLED agent; prepared memo for record. Appointment with a priest under consideration as mission planter in NE Columbia. T/C w/parishioner of St. Michael’s, Easley. Lunch w/Blaney Pridgen+ and Dennis Smith+. Appts. (1) Lewis Burke, Chair of the Race Relations Committee, re: training for clergy and lay leaders; (2) Ed Tracey+, new Rector of St. John’s, Congaree; (3) Bill Wight+ re: future ministry opportunities. T/C with St. Michael’s parishioner, declining offer.

Thu, 10 Jul – Prepared for interview by reviewing CDO (Clergy Deployment Office) profile. Interviewed a priest (the 3rd so far) under consideration for founding the mission in NE Columbia. T/Cs w/Will Thompson+ (Interim Rector, St. Michael’s-Easley) and the Chancellor re: St. Michael’s, Easley. Discussion with staff member re: SOM, Diocesan House re-structuring process, etc. T/C w/communicant at St. Michael’s, Easley; and follow- up to the Chancellor. Informed by Michael Sullivan+, Canon for Outreach Ministry at Trinity Cathedral, that he had received a telephone call from a pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Columbia. They had received an e-mail from AMiA (Anglican Mission in America) requesting permission to use their church facilities to introduce their organization to Episcopalians in this diocese. Met with Ray Waldon+, Rector of Grace Church (Camden), seeking permission to accept a call to Church of the Holy Cross, Pensacola, Florida. T/C w/Bp. Salmon re: AMiA appeal to First Presbyterian.

Fri, 11 Jul – Sermon preparation. Responded to e-mail and postal correspondence. T/Cs: (1) the Chancellor and St. Michael’s communicant re: the latter’s claims; made memo for record of the latter conversation and forwarded it to the Chancellor; (2) Charles Davis, Jr., re: information from First Presbyterian re: AmiA request for use of space for worship. Celebrated Holy Eucharist (Feast Day of St. Benedict of Nursia) in the Cathedral Chapel. Worked on Sunday’s sermon. Drove to Camp Gravatt where I ate dinner and celebrated Holy Eucharist with the campers, counselors and staff.

Sat, 12 Jul – Spent the morning and early afternoon with the Rev’d Blaney Pridgen and communicants of St. Mary’s (Irmo), observing the election of the next bishop of the Diocese of Kansas (Blaney+ being one of the nominees). Drove to Greer. At 6 PM, met with Patti Mary Andrews+ and Deacon John Mill. At 6:30, met with the Vestry of the Good Shepherd, followed by dinner.

5th Pentecost (Sun, 13 Jul ) – Visitation to Good Shepherd (Greer), continued. Preached at 8 AM liturgy. Visited with communicants afterward, and VBS participants sang music they had learned during the previous week. At 9:30, met with Inquirers’ Class, numbering 15. At 10:30, celebrated Holy Eucharist, confirmed and preached. Following a reception, I drove to Greenville to have lunch with David+ and Betty Ferner prior to their removal to a new cure in the Diocese of Indianapolis. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 14 Jul – In the morning, at Baptist Hospital with Harriet Beckham and other family members during surgery (for Bishop Beckham’s carotid arteries surgery); departed, but returned early afternoon for the surgeon’s report. Took the remainder of the day off.

Tue, 15 Jul – T/Cs w/(1) Belton Zeigler re: St. Michael’s, Easley, and (2) communicant of St. Michael’s in continuing efforts to satisfy claims; Met w/ (1) Charles Davis, Jr.+, re: AMiA related information obtained last Thursday; (2) Julie Price and Jane Goldsmith re: calendar and other matters; (3) Dennis Smith+ regarding progress on Statement of Mission and its implications for the restructuring of D.H. staff; (4) communicant of SS Simon and Jude. After Holy Eucharist, working lunch and meeting with the staff. Afternoon meeting with the Danny Sanford, Executive Director of Still Hopes, and Robin Gorman, its director of development, and Cravens Ravenel, President of the Board, re: fund-raising for a wellness center. Considered and gave consent to two requests for marital judgments (Christ Church, Greenville, and Holy Trinity, Clemson).

Wed, 16 Jul – Holy Eucharist and breakfast with communicants of Trinity Cathedral. T/C w/(1) Belton Zeigler, Chancellor, re: St. Michael’s, Easley; (2) left message for St. M’s parish secretary; (3) Boo Wilson, Sr. Warden, Holy Trinity (Clemson) re: (a) interim calling process; (b) marital judgment notifications during interim; (c) status of efforts to purchase adjacent property presently occupied by Clemson United Methodist Church. T/C with Peter Trenholm, Chair of the Mission Planting Committee, in which I concurred with the Committee’s recommendation of the priest to be called to plant the mission in northeast Columbia. T/C w/secretary of St. Michael’s, Easley. Drove to St. Thaddeus’ (Aiken): (1) met w/Kitty Gordon, new head of Mead Hall Episcopal School; (2) celebrated Holy Eucharist and preached; (3) dinner and meeting w/clergy and vestry; (4) brief meeting with Leon Mozeliak+ (rector) and Howard Hess+ (assistant). Overnight at Bishop Gravatt Center.

Thu, 17 Jul – DEC and Standing Committee meeting at St. Thaddeus’ Parish Church (Aiken). Returned to Columbia by way of Camp Gravatt for visit with staff, counselors and campers of Jr. High Camp (Session 6).

Fri, 18 Jul – Arrived in office early in order to “catch up” (impossible!). Drafted letter to congregations having failed to provide parochial reports. Responded to e-mail. Left message for Daniel Burbage, having called to inform him of his election to unfulfilled term on DEC. Met with Christine Koutrakos re: proposed annual fund drive for Bishop Gravatt Center & other Center related matters. T/C w/(1) +Henry Louttit, Bishop of Georgia; conversation focused on issues facing the General Convention, including the election of Gene Robinson+ as Bishop of New Hampshire.(2) Dennis Smith+, re: DEC meeting, Holy Trinity (Clemson), staff re-structuring; (3) former organist/choirmaster at St. Margaret’s. At special request, met with the wardens of All Saints’, Cayce, after which I prepared a Memo for Record and shared it with the Chancellor. Finalized letter to Rector, Wardens, and Vestry of SS Simon & Jude (sent individually). Drafted letter to Gene Robinson+, Bishop-Elect of New Hampshire. T/C w/communicant of St. Michael’s (Easley).

Sat, 19 Jul – Drove to St. Mary’s (Columbia) to celebrate Holy Eucharist and preach, and then to dialogue with the Cursillo Committee and the members of two weekend Cursillo teams. Subject of dialogue: relationship between the Cursillo community and the Diocesan Vision Plan (One Body, One Mission: Changing Lives); and the spiritual status of the renewal movement and the diocese. At noon, departed for the Cathedral, where I rehearsed with the choir (59-60 youngsters from 11 states) completing its training with the Royal School of Music. At home, prepared sermon for tomorrow.

6th Pentecost (Sun, 20 Jul) – Drove to Winnsboro for visitation to St. John’s. At 10 AM, met with 5 confirmands. At 11, celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed 5, and blessed one who reaffirmed his baptismal vows. Picnic luncheon in the parish hall was followed by a meeting with the Rector and Vestry. Returned to Columbia for last-minute rehearsal at 3:15. At 4 PM, officiated at Solemn Evensong at the Cathedral with the aforementioned choir (see yesterday’s entry).

Mon, 21 Jul – Day off.

Tue, 22 Jul – Dennis Smith+, Interim Dio. Admin., and Blaney Pridgen+ arrived at my home for Morning Prayer, followed by discussions regarding re-structuring of D. H. staff. Discussion concluded at @ 1 PM, after which I drove to the Diocesan House for staff meeting (following separate meetings with Julie Price and Jane Goldsmith). T/C w/Chancellor Zeigler re: St. Michael’s, Easley.

Wed, 23 Jul – Arrived early at D.H. in effort to catch up on some loose ends prior to departure for General Convention. Responded to e-mail; signed correspondence previously drafted. Notified the Church Pension fund of the death of Eric Johnson+ and the ordination of Charles Petit+ and Jerry DuBose+. T/C w/(1) +Gerry Wolf, Bishop of Rhode Island. Met with Dennis Smith+ and Julie Price for briefing on Statement of Mission provisions for re- staffing the D.H. Studied proposal from Canon Chassey for submission to General Convention. Did preliminary work on Sunday’s sermon. Appt. w/the Rector of SS Simon & Jude.

Thu, 24 Jul – Extended call to the Rev’d Leslie Barker to be the missioner for NE Columbia; he accepted the call and anticipates beginning on 1 Sept next. T/C with United Methodist Bishop Lawrence McCleskey to express my hope that the property owned by Clemson United Methodist Church will be bought by Holy Trinity Parish; Bp. McCleskey indicated that he would convey our interest to the lay leader of the congregation. T/C w/Boo Wilson, Senior Warden of Holy Trinity, to report that conversation and to discuss Holy Trinity’s process for calling an interim rector. Met w/staff member concerned about restructuring. T/C w/(1) Charlotte Waldrop+ in re her spouse, Herb+, who is in hospital; (2) Sally Parrott+ re: request for private baptism; (3) Chuck Robertson+, coming tonight for consultant work with the Rector and Vestry of SS Simon & Jude.

St. James the Apostle (Fri, 25 Jul) – Attempting to clear desk (especially of back-logged correspondence) prior to departure for Gen’l Convention. T/C to (1) Jane McMillan, Sr. Warden, Grace (Anderson); left message; (2) Lawrence Campbell, Jr. Warden (same), re: status of calling process. Responded to e-mail, including preliminary report from Charles Robertson+ on work with SS Simon & Jude last night. T/C to (1) Bp. Neil Alexander (Atlanta) to ask views/support for resolution at Gen’l Convention; (2) Chancellor re: St. Michael’s (Easley) and SS Simon & Jude. Departed for Aiken to take the Sacrament to Herb Waldrop+, in hospital, and to anoint him for healing. Then to Camp Gravatt for dinner with the young people in this week’s session, and to celebrate Holy Eucharist with them. Returned to Columbia.

Sat, 26 Jul – Prepared sermon for Sunday and packed for General Convention. In the evening, began my visitation to Church of the Cross (Columbia), with dinner and meeting with Lloyd+ and Curry Edwards, and the Wardens and Mission Committee of the mission.

7th Pentecost (Sun, 27 Jul) – At 9 AM, met with confirmands. At 10, concelebrated Holy Eucharist with the Vicar, preached and confirmed. Luncheon followed. Mid-afternoon, drove to the airport; after several attempts to depart, flight was cancelled; returned home and slept in my own bed—always a treat!

Mon, 28 Jul – Arose early for second attempt to fly to Minneapolis for General Convention—it worked this time!

Tue, 29 Jul – Fri, 8 Aug – In Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 75th General Convention of the Episcopal Church USA.

Sat, 9 Aug – Flew to Milwaukee, where, at St. Paul’s Parish Church, I officiated at the wedding of a young man I had helped “raise:” while Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin). Reception followed. Stayed at the famous Astor Hotel—for its early elegance, hardly in competition with today’s versions.

Mon, 11 Aug – T/Cs with the Heads of the Episcopal Schools in the diocese in order to determine what effect, if any, the actions of the General Convention is having on our schools. T/C w/Bob Dannals+, Rector of Christ Church, and Edward Meeks+, Vicar of Church of the Nativity. Met with Dennis Smith+ and Blaney Pridgen+ re: re-structure of the Bishop’s staff. Planned for tomorrow’s meeting with the clergy of the diocese at All Saints’, Clinton. Worked out at the gym. Updated this Journal. Responded to e-correspondence.

Tue, 12 Aug- Sat, 23 Aug – Attempted to have a vacation while responding to reactions to General Convention.

11th Pentecost (Sun, 24 Aug ) – Attended Holy Eucharist at St. Anne’s Church, Keystone Heights, Florida, after which I packed my BCP, my dogs, my rod and reel, and the remainder of some scotch into the car and returned to Columbia.

Mon, 25 Aug – Met with Belton Zeigler, Dennis Smith+, Leon Mozeliak and Archdeacon Byrd at 3 PM. From 4 until after 7 PM, met with the newly formed General Convention Response Group.

Tue, 26 Aug – Responded to e-mail and written communications which had accumulated at the Diocesan House in my absence.

Wed, 27 Aug – T/C w/Charlotte Waldrop+. At Diocesan House, met successively with Dean Linder (of Trinity Cathedral), Dennis Smith+, and Rob (regarding possible vocation in Holy Orders). Returned home to prepare for interview. 2:30 PM, began half-hour interview conducted by Dr. Walter Edgar, Public Radio, regarding impact of General Convention on the diocese. Drove to Camden to meet with the Vestry of Grace Church re: departure of Ray Waldon+ as Rector, and to discuss the process for calling a new Rector, and the life of the congregation in the interim.

Thu, 28 Aug – Still working at home, in order to keep at least the “flavor” of vacation. T/C w/Clay Turner+ re: resignation of Senior Warden-elect. Responded to e-mail communications. Considered and rendered decisions on two applications for marital judgments, both from the Cathedral. Authorized the issuance of letters dimissory of Wallace Adams-Riley+ to the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Responded to postal correspondence. T/C w/Bob Dannals+, re: Men’s Retreat conductor at Christ Church, and consequences of General Convention action re: consent to the consecration of Canon Robinson.

Fri, 29 Aug – Unable to sleep—that is a daily problem lately—arose around 3 AM to complete letter to bishops of Province IV re: turmoil following General Convention—a futile exercise, but better than fidgeting.

12th Pentecost (Sun, 31 Aug) – Celebrated Holy Eucharist at Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbia, on unscheduled visit.

Mon, 1 Sep (Labor Day) – Diocesan House closed.

Tue, 2 Sep – Morning meetings with individual staff members. Afternoon staff meeting.

Wed, 3 Sep – Re-recorded portion of interview for public radio in re: General Convention 2003.

Thu, 4 Sep – Met with Julie Price to review correspondence. Afternoon spent on correspondence, then home to pack for Miami.

Fri, 5 Sep – Flew to Miami. At 5:30 PM, participated in rehearsal at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Coconut Grove, and shared in pot luck supper afterwards.

Sat, 6 Sep – Ordained the Rev’d Drew Bunting to the sacred order of priests. Drove from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale, for dinner with former parishioners of St. Benedict’s Church. Overnight in Plantation.

13th Pentecost (Sun, 7 Sep) – Attended Holy Eucharist at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Pompano Beach, Florida. Drove to Miami for flight back to Columbia.

Mon, 8 Sep – Responded to e-mail. T/C with Bob Dannals+ re: action of Vestry of Christ Church regarding stewardship of the parish in light of General Convention 2003.

Tue, 9 Sep – T/C with (1) Leon Mozeliak+, President of DEC, and Belton Zeigler (Diocesan Chancellor) re: policy for parishes considering withholding of funds designated for the national church; (2) Doug Puckett+, Rector of St. Paul’s (Graniteville), re: parish’s reaction to General Convention. Lunch with the Chancellor.

Wed, 10 Sep- New Clergy Day at the Cathedral. Afternoon appointments with Archdeacon Byrd and Julie Price. Dinner appointment with Canon George Chassey.

Thu, 11 Sep- Morning appointment with Michael Sullivan+. Meeting with Charles Davis Jr+ regarding the General Convention Response Committee. Work on Crosswalk article, then meeting with Archdeacon Byrd and Deacon Sue von re: alcohol policy. Drove to St. John’s, Congaree for Ed Tracey+’s installation.

Fri, 12 Sep- Morning work on correspondence-- it never ends! Afternoon conference call with DEC, followed by evening workout.

Sat, 13 Sep – Began preparation of sermon. T/C w/Boo Wilson (Sr. Warden, Holy Trinity- Clemson) re: (1) role of interim rector; (2) status of effort to purchase next-door property presently belonging to the Methodist church.

14th Pentecost (14 Sep) – Arose early to complete sermon. Drove to All Saints’, Beech Island to meet with confirmands at 9 A.M. Celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed at 10. After reception, drove to Greenwood for first of five convocation meetings during which the General Convention deputation and I give reports and respond to questions.

Mon, 15 Sep- Day off.

Tue, 16 Sep- Morning reception at Kanuga, then lunch with Martha Hall, the Dean of Episcopal Divinity School.

Wed, 17 Sep- Morning appointments with Maxine Williams and David Upton+. In the afternoon, an appointment with Preston Huntley+ and a meeting of the General Convention Response Committee.

Thu, 18 Sep – DEC meeting at Diocesan House.

Fri, 19 Sep – Worked on sermon for Sunday’s visitation. Responded to e-mail and written correspondence.

15th Pentecost (21 Sep)- Visitation at Incarnation, Gaffney. Drove to St. Matthias, Rock Hill for a convocation meeting at 3:00, where the Statement of Mission and General Convention were discussed.

Mon, 22 Sep- Daughters of the Holy Cross meeting at the Cathedral.

Tue, 23 Sep- Morning appointment with Deacon Susan Parlier and Archdeacon Byrd, followed by Holy Eucharist at Keenan Chapel. Afternoon staff meeting.

Wed, 24 Sep- Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Convocation. Afternoon appointment with Lucy Chadwick.

Thu, 25 Sep- Day off. Morning meeting with Chuck Robertson+, Deacon Sue von, Phil Purser+, Archdeacon Byrd, and Regina Ratteree.

Fri, 26 Sep- In office. Work on correspondence and sermon.

16th Pentecost 28 Sep- Worshipped at Trinity Cathedral. Drove to Greenville for a 3:00 meeting with the Reedy River convocation, continuing the discussion about the Statement of Mission and the General Convention.

Mon, 29 Sep- Meeting with Jonathan Grieser. Drove to Kanuga for Fall Clergy Conference.

Tue, 30 Sep- Fall Clergy Conference at Kanuga.

Wed, 1 Oct- Province IV Bishops meeting at Kanuga.

Thu, 2 Oct- Sat, 4 Oct- Bishops and Chancellors Conference at Kanuga

Sat, 4 Oct – Met with Vestry of St. Peter’s, Greenville.

17th Pentecost 5 Oct- Visitation at St. Peter’s, Greenville. Celebrated Eucharist at 8:30, met with confirmands at 9:30, and celebrated Eucharist at 10:30. Drove to Columbia for Evensong and discussion of the General Convention actions at Trinity Cathedral.

Mon, 6 Oct- Day off.

Tue, 7 Oct- Morning spent in the office on correspondence. Afternoon staff meeting, then a conference call with the Voorhees Church Relations Committee.

Wed, 8 Oct- Morning appointment with a priest, then work on address for Convention.

Thu, 9 Oct- Morning appointments with Steve Johnson and Patsy Moore+, in the afternoon a meeting with the vestry of St. Michael and All Angels’, Columbia.

Fri, 10 Oct- T/C w/Paul Price, DEC Conference call in the afternoon.

Sat, 11 Oct – Continued work on Convention address.

18th Pentecost 12 Oct- Visitation at St. Peter’s, Great Falls. Celebrated Holy Eucharist, then had lunch and met with the congregation.

Mon, 13 Oct- Day off.

Tue, 14 Oct- T/C with Chuck Robertson+ and meeting with the Episcopal Schools in the morning. Afternoon staff meeting.

Wed, 15 Oct- Work on Convention address, lunch with Jay McKay.

Thu, 16 Oct- DEC meeting at St. Michael’s, Easley. Afternoon appointments with Kathryn Tiede-Hottinger+ and Christopher Bryce+.

Fri, 17 Oct- Began work on Sunday’s sermon. Afternoon workout followed by dinner at Seawell’s with St. Luke’s, Columbia.

Sat. 18 Oct – Completed Sunday’s sermon. Drove to Bishop Gravatt Center to meet with Leon Mozeliak+, Howard Hess+ and Steve Peterson to hear report from the latter two about the recent gathering in Dallas, sponsored by the American Anglican Council, which they had attended. Continued to Aiken to begin my visitation to St. Augustine of Canterbury Mission Church. Met with Mission Committee at 4:30, after which we had dinner together. Returned to Columbia.

19th Pentecost (19 Oct) – Returned to St. Augustine’s, Aiken, to continue visitation. At 9:15, met with two adults to be received from the Roman Church, and one adult to be confirmed. Celebrated Holy Eucharist, preached and confirmed at 10. Lunch followed, after which I attended the annual meeting of the congregation. Drove to Gravatt to celebrate the Closing Eucharist for Cursillo Nr. 97. Returned to Columbia.

Mon, 20 Oct – drafted preliminary outline of convention address and forwarded it to program staff members for comment. Took the remainder of the day off.

Tue, 21 Oct – Spent the day at home. After doing the morning office, I updated this journal, and for the remainder of the day worked on the convention address.

Wed, 22 Oct – At home, completed the first draft of the bishop’s convention address. In the Diocesan House, I met at 1 PM with the Chancellor, Charles Davis, Jr.+, and Dennis Smith+ regarding procedure at convention for considering sexuality resolutions, etc. Appt. w/David Thompson+, re: Great Commission Commission, including future organization and policies re: planting new missions, including All Souls’, Columbia. Met with staff for critique of address.

Thu, 23 Oct – At home, completed second draft of convention address. T/C w/George Gray+, Rector of St. Christopher’s (Spartanburg).

Fri, 24 Oct- Diocesan Convention

Sat, 25 Oct- Diocesan Convention

20th Pentecost, 26 Oct- Diocesan Convention

Mon, 27 Oct- Day off. Diocesan House closed.

Tue, 28 Oct- Morning work on correspondence. Afternoon staff meeting, then appointments with Molly Dougall and David Stewart+.

Wed, 29 Oct- Appointments with Jack and Jean Holcombe, Rilla Holmes+, Blaney Pridgen+ and an aspirant, Christopher Bryce+, Tim Brackett+, and Richard Norman+. In the evening, a meeting with the vestry of Grace Church, Anderson.

Thu, 30 Oct-Sat, 1 Nov- Jacksonville.

21st Pentecost, 2 Nov- Visitation at Epiphany, Laurens.

Mon, 3 Nov- Day off.

Tue, 4 Nov- Wed, 5 Nov- BACAM at Gravatt

Thu, 6 Nov- BACAM, then vestry meeting with Preston Huntley+

Fri, 7 Nov- Installation of Dr. Lee Monroe at Voorhees College

Sat, 8 Nov- Vestry meeting in the afternoon at St. Luke’s, Columbia

22nd Pentecost, 9 Nov- Visitation at St, Luke’s Columbia. 8:45 meeting with the confirmands, then 10:00 celebration of Holy Eucharist. Drove to Gravatt for Happening closing.

Mon, 10 Nov- Day off.

Tue, 11 Nov- ECW Board meeting. Celebrated Holy Eucharist for the gathering. Afternoon staff meeting, then meeting with IV Lyon+.

Wed, 12 Nov- Lunch with clergy widows at my residence, orchestrated by Wilmarose Davis and Rita McCaskill

Thu, 13 Nov- Morning appointments with Lou Applebaum, Karen McLeod, and Art Bjontegard.

Fri, 14 Nov-Sun, 16 Nov South Carolina State Day trip to Washington DC. Traveled with the youth pilgrimage by bus – a great opportunity to be with diocesan youth and share in their spiritual journey.

Mon, 17 Nov – Day off. Consented to the call of a new Rector for St. Francis’ Parish G’ville.

Tue, 18 Nov- Morning appointment with Dennis Smith+. Staff meeting in the afternoon, then T/C with Bishop Daniel.

Wed, 19 Nov- Most of the day spent dealing with correspondence. Drove to Spartanburg in the afternoon for the Celebration of A New Ministry and the consecration of worship space as Rob Brown+ begins at St. Matthew’s.

Thu, 20 Nov- Morning appointment with some parishioners concerned about events at General Convention.

Fri, 21 Nov- DEC at Diocesan House.

24th Pentecost 23 Nov- Visitation at St. John’s, Clearwater. Then to St. Martin’s for an afternoon AIDS healing service.

Mon, 24 Nov- Day off.

Tue, 25 Nov- Morning spent returning T/Cs. Attended Holy Eucharist at Keenan Chapel, then staff meeting.

Wed, 26 Nov- In the office; worked on correspondence. Began sermon for visitation.

Thu, 27 Nov- Thanksgiving Day. Diocesan House closed.

Fri, 28 Nov- Diocesan House closed.

Sat, 29 Nov- Drove to Spartanburg for visitation to Church of the Advent. Appointment with Marilyn Sanders+, meeting and dinner with the clergy of the parish.

Advent I (Sun 30 Nov)- Visitation at Church of the Advent. Celebrated Eucharist at 7:45, 9:00, and 11:15 with confirmation at the last service. After services, met during lunch with the vestry. Remained in Spartanburg for an evening meeting at St. Christopher’s.

Mon, 30 Nov- Mon, 8 Dec- CREDO conference.

Tue, 9 Dec- Morning spent in the office working on correspondence. Holy Eucharist at Keenan Chapel, followed by staff meeting. Flew to New Orleans for Province IV House of Bishops.

Wed, 10 Dec-Fri, 12 Dec- Province IV Bishops in New Orleans

Sat, 13 Dec- Flew back to Columbia. Drove to Anderson for appointments with Bob Dannals+ and then Matthew Magone. Evensong at 6:00, followed by supper.

Advent III – Visitation at St. George’s, Anderson. Evensong at St. Andrew’s, Greenville.

Mon, 15 Dec- Day off, with workout and a doctor’s appointment.

Tue, 16 Dec- Morning appointment with Clyde Ireland+ and Judy Ewing. Afternoon staff meeting, then to North Augusta for Rob Hartley’s ordination at St. John’s.

Wed, 17 Dec- Breakfast with the vestry of Good Shepherd, Columbia. Afternoon work on article for the next issue of Crosswalk. Area-wide confirmation service at Trinity Cathedral.

Thu, 18 Dec- DEC meeting in Greenville, followed by an afternoon appointment with an aspirant.

Fri, 19 Dec- Several morning appointments in the office; then an afternoon spent catching up on correspondence. Evening meeting with the Mission Committee of St. Matthias, Rock Hill.

Sat, 20 Dec- Supper with IV Lyon+.

Advent IV- Visitation to Good Shepherd, Columbia. Celebrated Holy Eucharist at 9:30 am.

Mon, 22 Dec- Day off. Morning workout, then work on Christmas sermon

Tue, 23 Dec- Morning appointment with an aspirant.

EVE of (and) the FEAST OF THE INCARNATION – arose early to complete Christmas sermon. At 4 PM, presided at Holy Eucharist (and Children’s Pageant); preached at 7 & 11 PM celebrations. Dinner with the McKays.

Second day of Christmas (Fri, 26 Dec) – Diocesan House closed. T/C w/Senior Warden, Grace Church, Anderson.

Third Day of Christmas (Sat, 27 Dec) – Responded to e-mail.

1st Sunday after Christmas Day (28 Dec) Celebrated Holy Eucharist at Trinity Cathedral.

Fifth Day of Christmas (Mon, 29 Dec) – Diocesan House closed. Drove to Camden to visit Revolutionary War Museum, etc.

Sixth Day of Christmas (Tue, 30 Dec) – Met with postulants for priesthood, seminarians, and Board of Examining Chaplains. Considered and rendered decisions on two requests for marital judgment (from St. James’, Greenville, and Ascension, Seneca). Responded to e- mail.

Seventh Day of Christmas (Wed, 31 Dec)- Diocesan House closed.

REPORT OF THE CLERGY

The Rev'd Dr. Jeffrey A. Batkin Celebrated Holy Eucharist 16 Assisted - Holy Eucharist 1 Preached 2 Taught Sunday School 1

The Rev'd Grahame Butler-Nixon Celebrated Holy Eucharist 29 Preached 27

The Rev'd Canon George I. Chassey Celebrated Holy Eucharist 66 Preached 60 Other Services 3 Burial Office & Requiem Eucharist 1 Pastoral Calls 18

The Rev'd Ann B. Davis Celebrated Holy Eucharist 7 Assisted - Holy Eucharist 18 Funerals 1 Baptism 1 Spiritual Direction appointments 45-50 Retreats/Quiet Days led 5

The Rev'd Kenneth M. Tucker Celebrated Holy Eucharist 49 Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

ABBEVILLE, TRINITY P.O. Box 911, Abbeville SC 29620 864-459-5186 [email protected] PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: The Rev’d Anna Rilla Holmes SENIOR WARDEN: : John Pullin, 402 Orange St Abbeville SC 29620 JUNIOR WARDEN: Van Orden, 638 Anderson St, Calhoun Falls SC, 29628 CLERK: Susan Motley, 82 Proud Hope Lane Due West SC 29639 TREASURER: Ruth Freeman, 605 N. Main St, Abbeville SC, 29620 ADMINISTRATION: The Rev’d Rilla Holmes COMMUNICATIONS: Richard Haldeman CHRISTIAN ED: Janice Haldeman, P.O. Box 103, Due West SC, 29639 FINANCE: Ruth Freeman MUSIC: John Pullin STEWARDSHIP: Richard Haldeman YOUTH: Joyce and Fred Guyette, PO Box 725 Due West SC 29639 ORGANIST: Clairli Thrower, 107 Oakwood Lane, Abbeville SC 29620

AIKEN, ST AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY VICAR: The Rev’d Prescott Nead

AIKEN, ST. THADDEUS 125 Pendleton St, SW, Aiken SC 29801 803-648-2991 www.stthaddeus.aiken.org; [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Leon C. Mozeliak, Jr. ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev’d Howard J. Hess SR WARDEN: Dr. Steve Peterson, 807 Valley View St Aiken SC 29801 JR WARDEN: Joan Donelly, PO Box 69 Montmorenci SC 29839 CLERK: Hank Elder, 226 Ray Lane, Aiken SC 29801 TREASURER: Bill Townsend Jr, 521 Palmetto Lane Aiken SC 29801 ADMINISTRATION: Carol B. Hurst, 815 Laurel Drive SW, Aiken SC 29801 COMMUNICATIONS: Sue Ellis, 3303 Colonial Dr, Aiken SC 29801 CHRISTIAN ED: Shirley Roberts, 3015 Bachman Rd, Gaston SC 29053 SR/JR HIGH: Shirley Roberts FINANCE: Mary G. Bunch MUSIC: Don Dupee, 200 Gregg Avenue, Aiken SC 29801 STEWARDSHIP: Ab Allen, 2 Burgundy Rd Aiken SC 29801 DAY SCHOOL HEADMASTER: Timothy Spurrier DAY SCHOOL SECRETARY: Sarah Langford

ANDERSON, GRACE 711 S. McDuffie St., Anderson SC, 29624 864-225-8011 http://members.tripod.com/gracech, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Elenor L. “Andy” Anderson ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR: The Rev’d Gail Long SR WARDEN: Jane McMillan, 1103 Pine Knoll Pendleton SC 29670 JR WARDEN: Lawrence Campbell, 4210 Highway 81 South Anderson SC 29624 CLERK: Gina Hellstrom, 2331 Shackleburg Anderson SC 29621 TREASURER: John Summers, 104 Waterbury Way, Pendleton SC 29670 ADMINISTRATION: Phyllis Dickey MUSIC: Billy Fallaw SEXTON: Norman Klabuhn NURSERY: Kathleen Reifenberger NURSERY: Beverly Barnett Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

ANDERSON, ST. GEORGE’S PO Box 2492, Anderson SC 29622 864-224-1104 http://mypeoplepc.com/members/stgeorgee/stgeorgessepiscopalchurch, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Waymon Henry SR WARDEN: Todd McCormick, 107 Pinetree Lane, Anderson SC 29625 JR WARDEN: Andrew Massey, 4208 Six and Twenty Rd Williamston SC 29697 CLERK: Wanda Hicks, 510 Brown Avenue, Belton SC 29627 TREASURER: Leo A. Smith, 400 Heyward Rd, Anderson SC 29621 ADMINISTRAION: Wanda Hicks CHRISTIAN ED: Peter Kaniaris MUSICIAN: Christine Miller YOUTH: Jane Vaughn PARISH LIFE: Bill Johnson, Byron Brooks

BATESBURG, ST. PAUL’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

BOILING SPRINGS, ST. MARGARET’S PO Box 160024 Boiling Springs SC 29316 864-578-3238 www.sstmargaretsonline.org, [email protected] INTERIM RECTOR: The Rev’d Roy Cole, III SENIOR WARDEN: Dewey Michelin, 302 Shady Dr Spartanburg SC 29316 JUNIOR WARDEN: John Lively, 5134 Hwy 9 Inman SC 29316 CLERK: Sara Hamilton, 307 Bentley Ct Spartanburg SC 29303 TREASURER: Al Martin, 503 Windridge Cr Inman SC 29349 ADMINISTRATION: Angela Hutchins COMMUNICATIONS: Morris Williams CHRISTIAN ED: Heather Ailstock FINANCE: Lisa Ashton MUSIC: Starr Bogan YOUTH: Cheryl Neff

CAMDEN, GRACE 1315 Lyttleton Street, Camden SC 29020 803-432-7622 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Dr. Ray Waldon, OSB SR WARDEN: Gary Schulz, 473 Cantey Lane Rembert SC 29128 JR WARDEN: Dwight DeLoach, 1008 Kirkwood Cr Camden SC 29020 CLERK: Barbara Goodman, 205 Poplar Lane Camden SC 29020 TREASURER: Anne Trice, 1403 Lyttleton St Camden CS 29020 ADMINISTRATION: The Rev’d Ray Waldon COMMUNICATIONS: Carla Harris CHRISTIAN ED: Cathy Finch FINANCE: Anne Trice MUSIC: Louise Burns STEWARDSHIP: Warren Wanlund YOUTH: Warren Wanlund OFFICE SECRETARY: Molly Hayes RECTOR’S SECRETARY: Carla Harris

CAYCE, ALL SAINTS’ 1001 Twelfth St, Cayce SC 29033 803-796-5735 Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Richard A . Biega SR WARDEN: Julie Onos, 228 Falcon Dr, Lexington SC 29073 JR WARDEN: Melton Priester, 109 Wayside Dr West Columbia SC 29170 CLERK: Theresa Johnson, 1240 Guignard Ave, West Columbia SC 29169 TREASURER: Mara Ballard, 370 Sturkie Ln Gaston SC 29053 COMMUNICATIONS: Pattie Mikell, 11 Chicorana Rd, West Columbia SC 29169 CHRISTIAN ED: Cheryl Banks, 1020 Indian Mound Rd., Lexington SC 29072 FINANCE: David Mikell, 11 Chicorana Rd, West Columbia SC 29169 MUSIC: Judy Priester STEWARDSHIP: Ananda Simpson YOUTH: Maria Robinson ASSISTANT TREASURER: Lillian Butler, 3148 Woodsen Circle, West Columbia SC 29170

CHAPIN, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PO Box 265 Chapin SC 29036 803-345-1550 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Mark A. Bourlakas TRANSITIONAL DEACON: The Rev’d R. William Carroll SR WARDEN: John Stickney, 252 St. Thomas Church Rd Chapin SC 29036 JR WARDEN: Lisa Cloyd, 731 Peace Haven Rd., Chapin SC 29036 TREASURER: Bill Fergusson, 310 Lake Estate Dr Chapin SC 29036 ADMINISTRATION: Cindy Derrick COMMUNICATIONS: Art Hutchinson CHRISTIAN ED: The Rev’d Bill Carroll FINANCE: Art Jayroe MUSIC: Kaye T. Callicut, PO Box 936 Newberry SC 29108

CHESTER, ST. MARK’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

CLEMSON, HOLY TRINITY 193 Old Greenville Hwy, Clemson SC 29631 864-654-5071 www.holytrinityclemson.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d David R. Ferner ASSISTANT FOR PASTORAL CARE: The Rev’d Nancy Conway RECTOR EMERITUS: The Rev’d Thomas C. Davis, Jr. ASSISTING PRIEST: The Rev’d Sidney J Hall SR WARDEN: Boo Wilson, 193 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson SC 29631 JR WARDEN: Tommye Hurst 193 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson SC 29631 CLERK: Kathy Sparks, 193 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson SC 29631 ADMINISTRATION: Sheri Sanders COMMUNICATIONS: Mellie Warner CHRISTIAN ED: Carolyn Wheeler FINANCE: Phil Maiberger SR HIGH: Carolyn Wheeler MUSIC: Wanda Campbell, Jane Dill DAY SCHOOL: Karen Keinath

CLINTON, ALL SAINTS’ 505 Calvert Ave, Clinton SC 29325 864-833-1388 [email protected], www.allsaintsclinton.org RECTOR: The Rev’d Laura Q. “Joye” Cantrell Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

SR WARDEN: Dr. Neal Prater, 801 Musgrove St, Clinton SC 29325 JR WARDEN: Al Dalrymple, 355 James Davis Rd. CLERK: Mrs. Harriet Hart, 201 E Walnut St Clinton SC 29325 TREASURER: Ms. Meredith Holden, 600 Calvert Ave., Clinton SC 29325 MUSICIAN: Cindy Perry, 166 Devon Rd., Clinton SC 29325

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COLUMBIA, CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 1512 Blanding St, Columbia SC 29201 803-779-2960 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d James Fraser Lyon, IV SR WARDEN: William Willoughby, 506 Killington Ct Columbia SC 29212 JR WARDEN: Stephen Amodio, 105 Kestrel Lane, Columbia SC 29063 CLERK: Layne Waters, PO Box 8714, Columbia SC 29202 TREASURER: Robert Muir, 1643 Willow Creek Dr, Columbia SC 29212 ADMINISTRATION: Lynne Muir CHRISTIAN ED: Marty Martin, 1428 Alpine Dr, West Columbia SC 29169 MUSIC: Janet Kile, Dr. David Lowry STEWARDSHIP: Lt. Col J Glyn Smith, 113 Quail Creek Dr, Hopkins SC 29061 YOUTH: Mark and Stephanie Niemeyer, 169 Hickory Meadow Rd, Lexington SC 29072

COLUMBIA, ST. DAVID’S 605 Polo Road, Columbia SC 29223-2905 803-739-9783 [email protected] , http://www.stdavidscolumbia.com RECTOR: The Rev’d Robert Chiles SR WARDEN: Margi Scotti, 1015 Majestic Cr Columbia SC 29223 JR WARDEN: Richard Miller, 35 Wood Lake Dr, Lugoff SC 29078 CLERK: Ann McDiuitt, 306 Belle Grove Cr Columbia SC 29229 TREASURER: John T. Wedeking, 420 Hogan’s Run Columbia SC 29229 ADMINISTRATION: John T Wedeking CHRISTIAN ED: Jacalyn Moore, 319 Brook Hollow Drive, Columbia SC 29229 MUSICIAN: Sarah Fletcher, 632 Bridegcreek Dr, Columbia SC 29229 MUSICIAN: Sara Yates, 2816 Hickory Nut Lane, Columbia SC 29223 STEWARDSHIP: Ron Moore, 319 Brook Hollow Drive, Columbia SC 29229 YOUTH: Jacalyn Moore, 319 Brook Hollow Drive, Columbia SC 29229 SECRETARY: Karen Arthur NURSERY: Robin August PAYROLL: Kristin Burns

COLUMBIA, ST. JOHN’S 2827 Wheat Street Columbia SC 29205 803-799-4767 www.stjohnscolumbia.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d J. Fletcher Montgomery ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev’d Mary Moore Roberson DEACON: Sandy Rowe SR WARDEN: Benton Williamson, 4030 Claremont Drive, Columbia SC 29205 JR WARDEN: David Williams, 604 Spring Lake Rd Columbia SC 29206 CLERK: Theodore DuBose, 4417 Erskine St, Columbia SC 29206 TREASURER: Rodger Stroup, 3401 Wilmont Ave., Columbia SC 29205 ADMINISTRATOR: Rachel Bussinah CHRISTIAN ED: Sharon Smith Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

FINANCE: Barbara Catoe MUSIC: Karen Harmon, Celia Bane YOUTH: Joseph Smith

COLUMBIA, ST. LUKE’S 1300 Pine St, Columbia SC 29204 803-254-2327 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Calvin R. Griffin SR WARDEN: Rudy Canzater, 2371 Center St Columbia SC 29204 JR WARDEN: Emerson Hazzard, 7 Woodwind Ct Columbia SC 29209 CLERK: La’Tonia Holloway, 104 Stockport Rd, Columbia SC 29229 TREASURER: Thomas Felder, 310 Old Course Loop, Blythewood SC 292016 ADMINISTRATION: Shereyl Belcher COMMUNICATIONS: Malcolm Dade, 316 Long Bow Ct, Columbia SC 29212 CHRISTIAN ED: Barbarel Blakely, 4100 Coronado Dr, Columbia SC 29203 FINANCE: Patricia Corkley, 4606 Sylvan Drive, Columbia SC 29206 MUSICIAN: Leonard Gordon, 215 Ashley Place, Columbia SC 29229 STEWARDSHIP: Jacqueline and Abram Coles, 550 Colonial Dr Columbia SC 29203

COLUMBIA, ST. MARTIN’S IN THE FIELDS 5220 Clemson Ave Columbia SC 29206 803-787-0392 [email protected], www.stmartinsinthefields.com RECTOR: The Rev’d Michael A. Bullock ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR: The Rev’d William W Wight SR WARDEN: Mrs. Anne Rhine, 12 Lehigh Ct, Columbia SC 29223 JR WARDEN: Mr. Pat D’Anna, 100 Quinton Lanes, Columbia SC 29220 CLERK: Mr. Neil Rashley, 1501 Forest Trace Dr Columbia SC 29204 TREASURER: Brian Jowers, 1823 W Buchanan Drive, Columbia SC 29206 ADMINISTRATOR: Maria Flake CHRISTIAN ED: Adam Dawkins FINANCE: Cathy Kelley MUSIC: English Morris STEWARDSHIP: Canon George Chassey YOUTH: Adam Dawkins SECRETARY: Trina Johnson DROP-IN NURSERY: Kathy Lentz PARISH NURSERY: Taylor Gepper COMMUNITY LIFE: Frank Schmeiding

COLUMBIA, ST. MARY’S 115 Tram Rd, Columbia SC 29210 803-798-2776 [email protected], www.saintmarysepiscopalchurch.org RECTOR: The Rev’d J Blaney Pridgen III ASSISTING PRIEST: The Rev’d C. Christopher Clements DEACON: The Rev’d Dorothy Hazel SR WARDEN: Tom Hayden, 1600 Blackbird Dr, West Columbia SC 29169 JR WARDEN: Ed Skeen, 100 Nottingham, Columbia SC 29210 CLERK: Marlise Guillerault, 177 Willow Creek Drive Columbia SC 29212 TREASURER: John Ritner, 212 Tolson Lane Columbia SC 29212 ADMINISTRATOR: Dorothy Hazel COMMUNICATIONS: Marlis Guillerault CHRISTIAN ED: Daniel Burbage FINANCE: Cathy Kelley Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

MUSIC: Frank Ballard STEWARDSHIP: Bill Head, 260 Danby Rd; Columbia SC 29212 YOUTH: Daniel Burbage AFTER-SCHOOL CENTER DIRECTOR: Karen Lumpkin

COLUMBIA, ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS’ 6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia SC 29206-2198 803-782-8080 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Dr. Philip H. Whitehead : The Rev’d Susan Moore Wight SR WARDEN: Robert E. Holman, 179 Emerald Lake Rd, Columbia SC 29209 JR WARDEN: Jack Evans, 3 Coronet Drive, Columbia SC 29206 CLERK: Barbara Buckley, 7928 Exeter Lane, Columbia SC 29223 TREASURER: Robert Adams, 3708 Oakleaf Rd, Columbia SC 29206 ADMINISTRATION: Bennie Coleman Daughtry CHRISTIAN ED: Jean White FINANCE: Laura Smith MUSIC: Laura Rosier, Pamela Hair STEWARDSHIP: Cynthia Gilliam, 828 Woodrow St, Columbia SC 29205 YOUTH: Laura Rosier CIHLD DEVELOPMENT: Jean White

COLUMBIA, ST. TIMOTHY’S 900 Calhoun St, Columbia SC 29201 803-765-1519 www.st-tims.com RECTOR: The Rev’d David E Bridgforth SR WARDEN: Michael Spicer, 140 Land of the Lakes Circle, Lexington SC 29073 JR WARDEN: Moore, 1413 Waterwood Drive Columbia SC 29212 CLERK: Nancy Hines, 4306 Trenholm Rd Columbia SC 29206 TREASURER: Dorothy Spicer, 140 Land of the Lakes Circle, Lexington SC 29073 MUSICIAN: Elaine Sandberg

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EASLEY, ST. MICHAEL’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

EASTOVER, ST. THOMAS PO Box 614 Eastover SC 29044 PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: The Rev’d Clyde L. Ireland DEACON: The Rev’d Judy Ewing SR WARDEN: Ralph House, 105 Sonoma Drive, Hopkins SC 29061 JR WARDEN: Calvin Woodard Sr, 3180 McCord Ferry Rd, Eastover SC 29044 TREASURER: Helen Duckett, 4005 Webb Court, Columbia SC 29204

EDGEFIELD, TRENTON, RIDGE SPRING; CHURCH OF THE RIDGE 313 Simkins St Edgefield SC 29824 [email protected] VICAR: The Rev’d Janet E. Tarbox SR WARDEN: Jerrold Watson, PO Box 423 Ridge Spring SC 29129 JR WARDEN: Cynthia Vann, 224 Vann Rd Trenton SC 29847 CLERK: Carol Rhoads 301 Columbia Rd, Edgefield SC 29824 TREASURER: Frank M. Feltham, 456 Buncombe St, Edgefield SC 29824 Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

CHRISTIAN ED: Jan Gruber MUSIC: Peggy Ann Moss

FORT MILL, ST . PAUL’S PO Box 753 Fort Mill SC 29716 803-547-5968 www.stpaulsepiscopalchurch.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Jack Hardaway SR WARDEN: Steve McGuirt, 2853 Harlinsdale Rd, Rock Hill SC 29732 JR WARDEN: Luke Holland, 139 Creekside Rd, Fort Mill SC 29715 TREASURER: Nanette Allman, 11037 Seven Coves Dr Tega Cay SC 29708 ADMINISTRATION: Kim Munday COMMUNICATIONS: Helen Carpenter-Gonzaloff CHRISTIAN ED: Leah Abraham FINANCE: Ed Reiulle MUSIC: Judy Tolbert, Lisa Shanklin STEWARDSHIP: Bill Goodwin YOUTH: Linda Shaw, Cathie Thomas

GAFFNEY, CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Po Box 694 Gaffney SC 29342 864-488-0146 [email protected], http://church_incarnation.tripod.com RECTOR: The Rev’d Gordon W.H. Hamilton SR WARDEN: Cindy Love, 121 Abernathy Dr Gaffney SC 29341 JR WARDEN: Ron Farley, 222 S Petty Street Gaffney SC 29430 CLERK: LaDonna White, 220 Byars Farm Rdm Gaffney SC 29341 TREASURER: John Gelok, 453 Quarry Rd, Blacksburg SC 29702 ADMINISTRATION: Myra Whitmire COMMUNICATIONS: Sudie Gelok, 453 Quarry Rd, Blacksburg SC 29702 CHRISTIAN ED: Jennifer Gray, 220 Byars Farm Rd Gaffney SC 29341 MUSIC: Hal Tyson STEWARDSHIP: Scott Glidden, 130 Medlin Ct, Grover NC 28073

GRANITEVILLE, ST PAUL’S PO Box 276, Graniteville SC 29829 803-663-3407 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Douglas A. Puckett SR WARDEN: William Whittle, 3206 Yemassee St., Aiken Sc 29801 JR WARDEN: Dwain Mayer, 99 Canal St Graniteville SC 29829 CLERK: Martha Melton, 117 Sugar Hill Drive Graniteville SC 29829 TREASURER: Steve Petersen, 10 Burkett Drive, Graniteville SC 29824 COMMUNICATIONS: Linda Puckett FINANCE: Steven Peterson MUSICIAN: Earl Melton

GREAT FALLS, ST. PETER’S PO Box 521 Great Falls SC 29053 PRIEST IN CHARGE: The Rev’d Charles Davis SR WARDEN: HC Starnes PO Box 332 Great Falls SC 29055 JR WARDEN: Hank Starnes 107 Edgewood Rd Great Falls SC 29055 CLERK: Jeannette Starnes PO Box 332 Great Falls Sc 29055 TREASURER: Frank Johnson, 253 Cedar Pt Rd Winnsboro SC CHRISTIAN ED: Jeannette Starnes

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GREENVILLE, CHRIST 10 N Church St Greenville SC 29601-2864 864-271-8773 www.christchurchgreenville.org RECTOR: The Rev’d Dr. Robert S. Dannals ASSOCIATE FOR DISCIPLESHIP: The Rev’d Christopher S. Ditzenberger ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE: The Rev’d Robert A. Horowitz CHAPLAIN AND ASSOCIATE FO PASTORAL CARE: The Rev’d Dena B. Smith ASSISTANT FOR MISSION AND OUTEACH: The Rev’d Carolyn West SR WARDEN: O. Perry Earle III, 1405 Coachman Dr, Fountain Inn SC 29644 JR WARDEN: Milton Bates, 133 Sun Meadow Rd., Greer SC 29650 CLERK: Ashley Reynolds, 100 Wilderness Lane Greenville SC 29607 TREASURER: Richard Ingram, 142 Marshall Bridge Dr, Greenville SC 29605 ADMINISTRATOR: James M Wood II COMMUNICATIONS: Christina Laurel CHRISTIAN ED: The Rev’d Christopher Ditzenberger FINANCE: Matt Bostick MUSICIAN: John Gilbert, Joy Hughes STEWARDSHIP: Lou O’ Brien YOUTH: Robert G Hame III SECRETARY: Jeannette Orr HEADMASTER: Dr. Leland Cox, 245 Cavalier Drive Greenville SC 29607 DIRECTOR, LOWER SCHOOL: Denise Pearsall DIRECTOR, CCES PRESCHOOL: Heather Meadors

GREENVILLE, CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER PO Box 9398 Greenville SC 29604 864-277-4562 rnorman@churchoftheredeemer,com, www.churchoftheredeemer.com RECTOR: The Rev’d Richard Norman DEACON: Carolee S. Quinn SR WARDEN: Bill Heizer, 105 Fishbrook Way, Simpsonville SC 29681 JR WARDEN: Julie Clark, 4 Bergamot Court Taylors SC 29687 CLERK: Billy Witbeck, 7 Gray Hawk Way, Simpsonville SC 29681 TREASURER: Bill Johnson, 220 East Shallowstone Rd, Greer SC 29650 ADMINISTATION: Sue Lockwood COMMUNICATIONS: Billy Witbeck FINANCE: John Bailey MUSIC: Dr. Linda Dzuris 5 Crystal Springs Rd #316 Greenville SC 29615 STEWARDSHIP: Jim Blakely YOUTH: Kellie Wilson, 311 Ikes Rd, Taylors SC 29687

GREENVILLE, ST. ANDREW’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

GREENVILLE, ST. FRANCIS 506 Edwards Rd Greenville SC 29615 864-244-4552 www.stfrancischurch.net, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Thomas A. Davis Sr. SR WARDEN: Bill Wright, 1497 Geer Highway, Travelers Rest SC 29690 JR WARDEN: Scott Talley, 119 Chipwood Lane Greenville SC 29615 CLERK: Scott Williams 206 Stapleford Rd Greenville SC 29607 TREASURER: Donna Jones, 100 Idonia Ave, Taylors SC 29687 BOOKKEEPER: Marilyn Herman Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

COMMUNICATIONS: Scott Williams CHRISTIAN ED: Laurie Glass, 221 Hedgewood Terrace Greer SC 29650 FINANCE: Marilyn Herman MUSIC: Ron Hendrix STEWARDSHIP: Marge Hill YOUTH: Mike and Kim Martinez SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Lane Black

GREENVILLE, ST. JAMES 301 Piney Mountain Rd Greenville SC 29609-3035 864-244-6358 RECTOR: The Rev’d Timothy Dombek ASSISTANT: The Rev’d Sally Parrott SR WARDEN: J Mack Woods, 1 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 JR WARDEN: Susan Schacht, 1210 Half Mile Way Greenville SC 29609 CLERK: Dena Veazey, 23 Starsdale Cr Greenville SC 29609 TREASURER: Alfred Engelmann, 301 Wilmington Rd Greenville SC 29615 ADMINIISTRATION: Dena Veazey COMMUNICATIONS: Juli Woods CHRISTIAN ED: The Rev’d Sally Parrott FINANCE: Kathy Walsh MUSIC: Karen Eshelman, Albert Blackwell STEWARDSHIP: Frank O’ Brien, 106 Hiawatha Dr Greenville SC 29615 YOUTH: Laura Lipscomb

GREENVILLE, ST. PETER’S PO Box 25817 Greenville SC 29616 8644-268-7280 [email protected], www.stpetersgreenville.com RECTOR: The Rev’d D. Eric Schnaufer SR WARDEN: Meta Armstrong, 10 Tranquil Ave Greenville SC 29615 JR WARDEN: Ken Shabel, 124 Fairbrook Drive Greer SC 29650 CLERK: David Leaphart, 106 Trenton Lane Greer SC 29650 TREASURER: Frank Walker, 22 Windmill Way Greenville SC 29615 COMMUNICATIONS: Rob Shabel, 305 Wood River Way Taylors SC 29687 CHRISTIAN ED: Kim Kauffman, 100 Turner Forest Lane, Simpsonville SC 29681 FINANCE: Bill Hemphil, 14 Misty Oaks Dr Greer SC 29650 MUSIC: Craig Piepho STEWARDSHIP: Lisa Cummings, 3 Del Norte Blvd Greenville SC 29615 YOUTH: Rob Pierce

GREENVILLE, ST. PHILIP’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

GREENWOOD, RESURRECTION PO Box 3283 Greenwood SC 29648 864-223-3296 www.episcopalgreenwood.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Peter W. Hawes DEACON: The Rev’d Timothy Ervolina SR WARDEN: Joe Fennell, 139 Highland Dr Greenwood SC 29649 JR WARDEN: John Cobb, 103 Northgate St Greenwood SC 29649 CLERK: Libby Bartley 222 Butler Rd Hodges SC 29653 TREASURER: Allen Hughes 606 Watford Ave Greenwood SC 29649 ADMINISTRATOR: Linda Converse, 1502 Morgan Rd, Hodges SC 29653 COMUNCIATIONS: Linda Converse Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

CHRISTIAN ED: Donna Brooks 104 Woodcrest Greenwood SC 29649 FINANCE: Linda Converse MUSICIAN: Donna Brooks STEWARDSHIP: Joe Jenkins YOUTH: Norm and Roxy Fawcett, 106 Windjammer Greenwood SC 29646 SECRETARY: Linda Converse

GREER, GOOD SHEPHERD PO Box 1408 Greer SC 29652 864-877-2330 www.goodshepherdgreeg.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Pati Mary Andrews DEACON: The Rev’d John Mill SR WARDEN: Heather Smith, 306 E Celestial Drive Greer SC 29651 JR WARDEN: Alice Hill, 100 Gateway Blvd #104 Greenville SC 29607 CLERK: Heather Smith TREASURER: Kenneth Tucker, 250 Sheffield Rd Greer SC 29251 COMMUNICATIONS: Paul Green CHRISTIAN ED: Grayson Marpes FINANCE: Heather Smith MUSIC: David Phillips STEWARDSHIP: Heather Smith NURSERY: Melanie Pinckney, Billie Ann Powell

HOPKINS, ST. JOHN’S 1100 Elm Savannah Rd Hopkins SC 29061 803-776-9292 [email protected], www.stjohnscongaree.org SR WARDEN: Bud McCaskill 124 Toms Creek Ct Hopkins SC 29061 JR WARDEN: John Davis 200 Adams Haynes Rd Eastover SC 29044 CLERK: Judy Addison 505 Britton Lane Columbia SC 29209 TREASURER: Anne Lott 6017 Hampton Leas Lane Columbia SC 29209 COMMUNICATIONS: John Clarkson CHRISTIAN ED: Betsy Neal

IRMO, ST. SIMON AND ST. JUDE NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

JENKINSVILLE, ST. BARNABAS NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

LANCASTER, CHRIST CHURCH PO Box 488 Lancaster SC 29721-0488 www.christchurchlancaster.com, [email protected] (Stuart Sachs) RECTOR: The Rev’d William H. Walters ASSISTANT RECTOR: The Rev’d Ross Webb SR WARDEN: Stuart Sachs, 699 Bailey Rd Lancaster SC 29720 JR WARDEN: James Huffstickle, 5715 Lakeview Dr Ft Lawn SC 29714 CLERK: Denise Elliott, 2668 Clyde Stogner Dr Lancaster SC 29720 TREASURER: Terry Campbell, 1946 Havenwood Dr Lancaster SC 29720 COMMUNICATIONS: Amanda Ford CHRISTIAN ED: Robert Richards MUSIC: Dana Lee Walters STEWARDSHIP: Stuart Sachs

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LAURENS, CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 225 West Main St Laurens SC 29360 864-984-7000 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Jeffrey Meadowcroft SR WARDEN: Dick Barksdale, 148 Hegman Rd Laurens SC 29360 JR WARDEN: Steve Wakeland PO Box 294 Laurens SC 29360 CLERK: Kath Harvery, 1103 Fairview Rd Simpsonville SC 29680 TREASURER: Gerge Love, 713 West Main Street Laurens SC 29360 MUSIC: Randy Traynham

LEXINGTON, ST. ALBAN’S PO Box 882 Lexington SC 29071 803-359-2444 www.stalbanschurch.net, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Howard L Maltby SR WARDEN: Jody Hunter, 112 Water Crest Drive Lexington SC 29072 JR WARDEN: Lewis Brunson, 105 Cobden Court Lexington SC 29072 CLERK: Ann FitzMaurice, 426 Greentree Lane Lexington SC 29072 TREASURER: Melanie Dunnagan, 517 Queens Court Lexington CS 29072 ADMINISTRATION: Jean Testruth MUSIC: Dennis O’Connell

NEWBERRY, ST.LUKE’S 1605 Main St Newberry SC 29108 803-276-4891 www.stlukesnewberry.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d David E Stewart SR WARDEN: John Wagner, 905 Amelia St Newberry SC 29108 JR WARDEN: Dave Cavey 1248 Hunt Street Newberry SC 29108 CLERK: Joanna Innes 2104 Bachman St Newberry SC 29108 TREASURER: David Wiseman, 2104 Woodland Way Newberry SC 29108 COMMUNICATIONS: Leila Caldwell CHRISTIAN ED: Stephanie Senn FINANCE: David Wiseman MUSICS: John Wagner STEWARDSHIP: David Wiseman YOUTH: Sandy Steffen WEBMASTER: Dennis Lowe

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NORTH AUGUSTA, ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S 471 West Martintown Rd North Augusta SC 29841 803-279-4622 www.saintbart.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d David F.O. Thompson SR WARDEN: Tom Thirkell, 277 Osprey Cr North Augusta SC 29841 JR WARDEN: Tom Kotti, 216 Old Mill Rd Martinez GA 30907 CLERK: Georgia Jopling, 1917 Bunting Dr North Augusta SC 29841 TREASURER: Helen Scott, 1814 Robinson Dr Ct B North Augusta SC 29841 ADMINISTRATION: Marianna Simmons CHRISTIAN ED: Terrie Lehi FINANCE: Theresa Thirkell MUSIC: David Neches, Mark Dickens Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

STEWARDSHIP: Jim Hilliard YOUTH: Jimmy Hartley NURSERY: Denise Thompson

NORTH AUGUSTA, ST. JOHN’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

PAULINE, CALVARY PO Box 369 Pauline SC 29374 864-585-3952 [email protected] VICAR: The Rev’d Robert H Long SR WARDEN: Claude Finney, Jr, 305 Quinn Rd Pauline SC 29374 JR WARDEN: Shirley & Jerry Peake, 4060 Glenn Springs Rd Pauline SC 29374 CLERK: Teresa Shands, 5408 Hwy 215 Pauline SC 29374 TREASURER: Beth Finney, 305 Quinn Rd Pauline SC 29374 CHRISTIAN ED: Shirley Peake FINANCE: Claude Finney MUSIC: Diane Pickens STEWARDSHIP: The Rev’d Robert Long

RIDGE SPRING, GRACE CHURCH SEE EDGEFIELD, CHURCH OF THE RIDGE

RIDGEWAY, ST.STEPHENS PO Box 26 Ridgeway SC 29130 803-337-2905 [email protected] INTERIM VICAR: The Rev’d Patricia C. Moore SR WARDEN: John Holmberg, 1123 Bayview Dr Lugoff SC 29078 JR WARDEN: Mack Upchurch, 86 Wildwood Lane Lugoff SC 29078 CLERK: Carter Siegling, 160 N Palmer St Ridgeway SC 29130 TREASURER: Jonathan Silliman, 915 Davis Drive, Chester SS 29706

ROCK HILL, CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR 144 Caldwell St Rock Hill SC 29730 803-327-1131 [email protected], www.oursaviourrockhill.org RECTOR: The Rev’d Dr. Charles S. Foss PRIEST ASSISTANT: The Rev’d Robert B. Dunbar HONORARY PRIEST ASSISTANT: The Rev’d Dr. Joe Dan Mills DEACON: The Rev’d C. Al Boland SR WARDEN: Michael Climan, 22646 Carolwood Dr Rock Hill SC 29732 JR WARDEN: Tony Ratteree, 342 Sherwood Circle Rock Hill SC 29730 CLERK: John Holden, 833 Lucas Street #H Rock Hill SC 29730 TREASURER: Charles Redfern III, 208 College Ave Rock Hill SC 29730 STEWARDSHIP: Hulie B. Ratterree, 3247 Indian Rock Rd Rock Hill SC 29732 ADMINISTRATION: Karen Rogers COMMUNICATIONS: Kati Stringer, 1520 Riverview Rd Rock Hill SC 29732 CHRISTIAN ED: Elaine Cryderman FINANCE: Arleen Babinski MUSIC: Virginia Moe DAY SCHOOL DIRECTOR: Diane Baker

Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

ROCK HILL, ST. MATTHIAS PO Box 4740 Rock Hill SC 29732 803-981-5334 [email protected], www.st-matthias-episcopal-church.org VICAR: The Rev’d Jim Blanton SR WARDEN: Robert Dalley, 2164 Lookout Ridge Rock Hill SC 29732 JR WARDEN: Tim Stallard, 1545 McConnells Hwy Rock Hill SC 29732 CLERK: Beth Johns, 224 Greenbay Dr Rock Hill SC 29732 TREASURER: Frances Jermyn, 4279 Erby Rd Rock Hill SC 29732 MUSIC: Beth Johns

SENECA, CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION 214 Northampton Rd Seneca SC 29672 864-882-2006 [email protected], www.ascension-seneca.org RECTOR: The Rev’d James R. Neill III SR WARDEN: Audrey Trinder, 4807 Bayshore Dr Seneca SC 29670 JR WARDEN: Robert Wilson, PO Box 30, 112 Wildwood Trail Tomassee SC 29686 CLERK: Donna Hawkins, 109 Hunters Trail Walhalla SC 29691 TREASURER: Peter Cooke, 8 Marina Village Way Salem SC 29676 ADMINISTRATOR: Meg Christopher CHRISTIAN ED: Robert Andrews FINANCE: Peter Cooke MUSIC: Miriam Taylor STEWARDSHIP: Pete Worthington YOUTH: Tracey Towe

SIMPSONVILLE, HOLY CROSS PO Box 187 Simpsonville SC 29681 864-967-7470 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Michael P. Flanagan DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Dr Cam Holzer SR WARDEN: Bonnie McDonald, 112 Mustangs Cr Simpsonville SC 29681 JR WARDEN: Rich Houtz, 12 Leighton Ct Simpsonville SC 29681 CLERK: Pam Keown, 101 Ashleybrook Ct Mauldin SC 29662 TREASURER: Gail Randall, 110 Chessington Lane Simpsonville SC 29681 ADMINISTRATION: Susan Doris COMMUNICATIONS: Toi Eubanks, 6 Planters Row Mauldin SC 29662 CHRISTIAN ED: Cam Holzer MUSIC: Stephen Griner STEWARDSHIP: Matt Devine DIRECTOR, HOLY CROSS ACADEMY: Ann Scholfield

SPARTANBURG, CHURCH OF THE ADVENT 141 Advent St Spartanburg SC 29302 864-585-2268 www.churchofadvent.org , [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Dr Clay H Turner ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev’d Marilyn Sanders ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev’d Robert L Brown PARISH MISSIONER: The Rev’d Donald E Chapman SR WARDEN: Lemuel Walker, 1036 Glendalyn Cr Spartanburg SC 29302 JR WARDEN: Bow Still, 195 Westminster Dr Spartanburg SC 29302 CLERK: Ekky Foss, 571 Boyd St Spartanburg SC 29302 TREASURER: Bruce Schwartz, 275 Fairlane Dr, Spartanburg SC 29307 Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

ADMINISTRATION: Ann Harken CHRISTIAN ED: Christine Wood Lynn FINANCE: Laura Koman MUSIC: John Turnbull STEWARDSHIP: Robert Flandry, 1001 Four Mile Branch Rd Spartanburg SC 29302 YOUTH: Abi White

SPARTANBURG, CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY PO Box 726 Spartanburg SC 29304 864-585-3952 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Robert H Long SR WARDEN: Charles Ragin, 231 Indian Wells Dr Spartanburg SC 29306 JR WARDEN: Thomas Middleton, 170 Leawood Dr Spartanburg SC 29302 TREASURER: Lorraine Norman, 201 Sheffield Dr Spartanburg CS 29301 ADMINSTRATION: Jane Spann MUSICIAN: Diane Pickens

SPARTANBURG, ST. CHRISTOPHER’S 400 Dupre Dr Spartanburg SC 29307 864-585-2858 www.stchrisonline.org, [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d George N Gray SR WARDEN: Steve Stansell, 619 Pleasant Pointe Spartanburg SC 29301 JR WARDEN: Gus Met, 108 Lockwood St Spartanburg SC 29307 CLERK: Mitch Slade, 200 Heywood Rd Apt 1903 Spartanburg SC 29307 TREASURER: Jennifer Evans, 98 Maxton St Spartanburg SC 29302 ADMINISTRATION: Jeanette Shafer COMMUNICATIONS: Betty Coan CHRISTIAN ED: Judy Stansell MUSIC: Pat Hibbard YOUTH: Judy Stansell

SPARTANBURG, ST. MATTHW’S NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED

TRENTON, CHURCH OF THE RIDGE SEE EDGEFIELD, CHURCH OF THE RIDGE

UNION, CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY PO Box 456 Union SC 29379 864-427-8610 [email protected] PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: The Rev’d Edward Meeks SR WARDEN: Phillip Mayfield, 1306 S Pinckney St Union SC 29379 JR WARDEN: Earle Ralph, 106 Beechtree Place Union SC 29739 CLERK: Caroline Barger, 2654 Cross Keys Way Union SC 29379 TREASURER: John Baarcke, 110 Sunset Drive Union SC 29379 MUSIC: Jack Kelly

WINNSBORO, ST JOHN’S 301 West Liberty St Winnsboro SC 29180 803-635-4398 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Preston B. Huntley, Jr. SR WARDEN: Rhett Miller, 114 East College Street Winnsboro SC 29180 Parishes and Missions With Officers - 2003

JR WARDEN: Harold Jones, 102 Locust Circle Winnsboro SC 29180 CLERK: Susan Young 934 US Hwy 321 N Winnsboro SC 29180 TREASURER: Stephen Brakefield, 214 West High St Winnsboro SC 29180 COMMUNICATIONS: Hope Rowe CHRISTIAN ED: Brenda Miller FINANCE: Stephen Brakefield MUSIC: Ellen Nicholson STEWARDSHIP: Walter Deierlein YOUTH: Brenda Miller

YORK, CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PO Box 437 York SC 29745 803-684-4021 [email protected] RECTOR: The Rev’d Donald A. Lowery PRIEST ASSOCIATE: The Rev’d Edward Meeks SR WARDEN: Jill Neff, 465 Bratton Avenue York SC 29745 JR WARDEN: Meade Wilson, 22 Hummingbird Ct Lake Wylie SC 29745 CLERK: EB Springs, 11 Hillcrest Dr York SC 29745 TREASURER: Randy Neff, 405 Bratton Ave York SC 29745 ADMINISTRATION: Sherry Ramsey COMMUNICATIONS: Sherry Ramsey CHRISTIAN ED: Jane Caldwell FINANCE: Tom Burton, 2204 Duck Cove Lane York SC 29745 MUSIC: Steven Aycock STEWARDSHIP: Henry McMaster YOUTH: Jane Caldwell Diocesan Executive Council 2003

January 16, 2003 Motions passed:

On the recommendation from insurance committee to revise the DUSC policy on insurance premium benefit for retired clergy & spouses;

To accept the DUSC 2003 Statement of Mission;

To accept Chancellor’s recommendation to settle Diocesan House stucco litigation in the amount of $57,000 for the windows and $11,000 for testing;

Unused funds from Committee for Hispanic Ministries in the SOM for 2002 be carried over to the SOM for 2003;

To freeze the balance of the fund for Epiphany, Spartanburg ($9,800) pending further conversations with the vicar and mission committee.

February 20, 2003 Motions passed:

(3 part re: St. Matthias) 1. Approval of $75,000 coming from Builders for Mission for construction at St. Matthias; 2. Approval of expenditures of up to $150,000 coming from Builders for Mission for grading purposes; 3. St. Matthias will come back to the Committee on Planning, Architecture and Construction with updated construction plans for reconsideration, and there will be an independent consulting manager for the construction project;

To approve the application from St. Matthew’s for construction to increase their current seating capacity;

March 20, 2003 Motions passed:

To approve request from St. Matthew’s to encumber their property by issuing a mortgage to secure a loan from Arthur State bank for $189,000;

To allow Matthew 25 Committee to support and monitor the outreach effort of the Church of the Epiphany (Spartanburg) and to provide a written report to be given at the DEC retreat November 20-22, 2003;

To designate Rogation Sunday as the Diocesan Outreach Sunday;

To require mission congregations that receive monetary assistance from the diocese to attend the Coordinating Commission for Mission meetings when the Statement of Mission funds are discussed.

May 8, 2003 Motions passed:

To accept Christ Church, Greenville’s request to a) transfer title of 7.8 acres to Christ Church Episcopal School and b) sell the land;

To allocate $45,356 to St. Matthias for paving the parking lot and obtaining a sewage pumping station.

June 19, 2003 Motions passed:

To (1) accept the Clergy Compensation Report and the methodology used in preparation and (2) instruct the Total Ministry Committee to draft a resolution to be presented first to DEC for approval and ultimately to Convention for adoption;

To add the Sabbatical Leave Policy to the July agenda;

July 17, 2003 Motions passed:

To hold race relations training at the DEC retreat at Camp Gravatt, November 20- 22, 2003;

To adopt the resolution concerning Clergy Compensation and to send it to convention for approval;

To table until August 21, the discussion of the Sabbatical Policy for DUSC developed by The Commission on Ministry;

To refer the request from St. Thomas Church for $6,000 for furnace replacement to Builders for Mission;

To set the Episcopal Pledge for 2004 at 18.5%.

Resolution passed regarding The Bishop Gravatt Center: 1. The DEC wholeheartedly supports the initiative by the Board of the Bishop Gravatt Center to create an annual fund campaign for the Center as discussed in the proposal to DEC; 2. Fundraising for this annual appeal should be specifically targeted towards former campers, counselors, and others who have been directly involved with the Bishop Gravatt Center and Camp. It should be coordinated with the Diocesan Stewardship Committee to ensure that overlap is minimized with target audiences, and in the timing of appeal, and to ensure clear differentiation between the efforts. 3. Requests for funding or initiatives such as the present request should be made as part of the Annual Statement of Mission process for the Diocese. DEC does not have funds available at this time to meet this request (for seed money). The Board is encouraged to seek the seed money it needs from private donors contacted in the initial stages of its fundraising effort.

August 21, 2003 Motions passed:

To adopt LRP Goal IV (Communications) revision as presented;

To accept the Clergy Sabbatical Policy;

To approve request of interest-free loan of $6,000 for heating/AC unit at St. Thomas. Loan is to be repaid over the next two years. Funds are to come from Trustees’ Unrestricted Funds;

To allocate up to $10,000 to replace the Diocesan House server;

To empower Bishop Henderson, President Leon Mozeliak and the Rev’d Mark Bourlakas to issue, on behalf of DEC, an Op-Ed piece that would go to all newspapers in the state. (note: It is reflected in the September DEC minutes that The State and The Greenville News would not print an op-ed piece signed by more than one person.)

Resolution passed: “THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Diocesan Executive Council: That all persons having proposals for resolutions concerning the Church’s teaching about human sexuality or concerning church polity are directed to submit them to the Bishop and Chairman of the General Convention Response Committee; That any resolutions emerging from the work of the General Convention Response Committee shall be given special consideration by the Committee on Resolutions of the Convention as reflecting the considered judgment of a broad based and representative group of clergy and laity of the diocese; That the Committee on Resolutions be directed to present to the Convention no more than three alternative resolutions related to human sexuality and church polity which fairly reflect the diversity of views presented to the committee on these issues; That the Convention be urged to adopt a special rule to give first consideration to resolutions emerging from the work of the General Convention Response Committee and to adopt a special order limiting debate on resolutions related to issues concerning human sexuality and church polity which are not considered approved by the Committee on Resolutions; That this action be communicated immediately to all clergy and wardens of the Diocese.

September 18, 2003 Motions passed:

To accept a statement of the General Convention Response Committee presented by Belton Zeigler as information;

To direct the General Convention Response Committee to enlarge their committee to include gays, lesbians, people of color, more women and more young people;

To extend the deadline for submitting resolutions concerning human sexuality until October 15;

To allow seat and voice for the youth of the Diocese who will be present at the 81st Convention, under the provision of Title I, Canon 1, Section 4(f) of the Diocesan Canons;

To allow Archdeacon Byrd to inspect the Canterbury House in Rock Hill to identify repair needs.

October 16, 2003 – Motion passed: Requesting that Bishop Henderson take two weeks of vacation following Convention (note: The November DEC minutes reflect “Many DEC members raised concerns that Bishop Henderson had not taken the two weeks vacation that was recommended last month. DEC strongly urged Bishop Henderson to comply.”

Resolution passed: “We, the Diocesan Executive Council of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, covenant with each other to live out our Baptismal promises by recognizing the Great Commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ: to love god with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength; and to love our neighbors as ourselves. In the midst of this time of painful challenge and opportunity, we stand behind the leadership of our Bishop, intending to move forward with him in mission and faithfulness to God and to one another. With reference to the Bishop’s statement on human sexuality (16th Pentecost 2003), we stand with him and support his direction and sense of charity.”

2004 Proposed SOM passed.

Motions passed:

In the event of a shortfall in pledges, all parishes would have a second opportunity to accept or increase their pledge amounts after Convention;

Monies from diocesan pledges designated to not go to the national church budget be used to achieve stated goals in our 2004 DUSC statement of mission.

November 21, 2003 Motion passed:

To allocate $100,000 for St. Margaret’s to purchase the property on Highway 9 and authorize up to $15,000 for land improvements – to be funded by Trustee Fund.

Motion tabled regarding request from St. Augustine of Canterbury in Aiken for funds.

DEC members elected for office: President – Mr. Malcolm Dade; Vice President – The Rev’d Dr. Charles Foss+; Secretary – The Rev’d Canon Michael Sullivan and Mr. Duncan Ely. The Very Rev’d Phil Linder was elected to replace the Rev’d Mark Bourlakas, who received a call outside Upper SC.

December 18, 2003 Motions passed:

To refer the decision of whether the Canterbury House in Rock Hill is consistent with the vision of Canterbury to the Commission on Mission for consideration and report to the Council;

To increase the allocation of funds for replacing the Diocesan House server by $3,400.00 – to be taken directly from the Statement of Mission;

To refer the funding request by St. Augustine of Canterbury in Aiken to the Great Commission Commission;

To authorize the President of the Diocesan Executive council, with the advice and consent of the Chancellor, to execute documents granting utility and other easements on property held by the Diocese, and that this shall be a standing resolution of the Standing Committee;

To allow the line item in the 2003 Statement of Mission for Mission Development and Support, specifically for All Souls’, Columbia, be carried forward to the 2004 Statement of Mission ($73,495.85);

To re-designate funds for Project Discovery and Project Discovery Home, totaling $21,738.00, to York Place ($15,000) and Youth Ministry ($6,738).

Constitution ARTICLE I JURISDICTION AND ACCESSION The Clergy and Laity of that portion of the Episcopal Church located in the State of South Carolina lying north and west of the of Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee, Sumter, Calhoun, Orangeburg and Barnwell, known as the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, for the purpose of establishing orderly government of the Episcopal Church within these boundaries, and to avail themselves of the advantages of the Word and Sacraments of God's Holy Church, do establish this CONSTITUTION. The Diocese of Upper South Carolina is within the jurisdiction of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, otherwise known as The Episcopal Church, which is a constituent member of the Anglican Communion, a Fellowship within the One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, of those duly constituted Dioceses, Provinces, and regional Churches in communion with the See of Canterbury, upholding and propagating the historic Faith and Order as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer. This Diocese accedes to and adopts the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and acknowledges its authority. ARTICLE II DIOCESAN CONVENTION The legislative authority of the Diocese shall be vested in a Convention selected from the membership of the Diocese and convened annually or by special call, as set forth in the Canons of the Diocese, to exercise its authority as granted by this Constitution and the Canons promulgated hereunder. ARTICLE III OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE The Bishop of the Diocese shall be President of the Convention, and the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese. If the Bishop is absent or unable to serve, the Bishop Coadjutor, or the Suffragan Bishop, if there is one, shall administer the duties of President of Convention and Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese. Should none of them be present, the Presiding Officer of the Diocesan Executive Council shall be the President of the Convention and if the Presiding Officer of the Diocesan Executive Council is not present, a presiding officer shall be elected by the Convention. The Diocesan Executive Council, in performance of its duties as The Standing Committee, shall be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese in the absence of an Episcopal officer as described above. Whenever in this Constitution or the Canons promulgated hereunder the term "Bishop" is used without the adjectives "Coadjutor", "Suffragan", or "Assistant", the term shall refer to the Diocesan Bishop. The other officers of the Diocese shall be a Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor if needed, a Secretary, a Treasurer and a Registrar, who shall also perform the duties of Historiographer, and such other officers as the Bishop and the Diocesan Executive Council deem necessary. ARTICLE IV DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The affairs of the Diocese are to be managed by the Bishop of the Diocese, The Standing Committee, which shall consist as provided for in the Canons of the Diocese, and by such other officers and committees as may be provided for from time to time by the Canons. The Standing Committee shall also assume the responsibilities of the Diocesan Executive Council as defined in the Canons of the Diocese. The Canons and such By-Laws as shall be enacted shall provide for the time and manner in which the Diocesan Executive Council and other officers and committees are elected or appointed. ARTICLE V STATEMENT OF MISSION AND MINISTRY The Diocese recognizes that the Diocesan budget and other financial resources of the Diocese exemplifies the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese. In furtherance of the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese, the Diocesan Executive Council, in conjunction with the Bishop, shall be responsible for requesting the Episcopal Pledge from each congregation of the Diocese. After a complete review of the needs for the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese for the coming year, the Episcopal Pledge shall be established by the Diocesan Executive Council in the most cost effective method for achieving that part of the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese which cannot be accomplished by individual congregations. The process for development of the budget, along with the total balances of all assets and liabilities of the Diocese which are necessary for the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese, shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the Canons promulgated hereunder. ARTICLE VI AMENDMENT This Constitution may be amended by concurrence of a majority at one Annual Convention, and by two-thirds of each order present at the next Annual Convention. The amendment shall become effective immediately upon the successful vote.

Canons TITLE I - DIOCESAN CONVENTION CANON 1 - MEMBERS OF CONVENTION SECTION 1. PRIESTS AND BISHOPS. (a) The following Priests and Bishops shall be members of the Convention and shall be accorded seat, voice and vote: (1) The Bishop, the Bishop Coadjutor, and the Bishop(s) Suffragan, and the Assistant Bishop(s), if there is one or more; and (2) Each Priest canonically resident in the Diocese and in good standing; and (3) Retired or resigned Bishops of the Episcopal Church shall be accorded seat, voice, and in some instances vote, as provided by the National Canons. SECTION 2. DEACONS. (a) All Deacons who are canonically resident and in good standing shall be afforded seat, voice and vote at the convention. SECTION 3: CLERGY LIST. (a) 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 Diocesan Executive Council, and shall be available at Convention. SECTION 4. LAY MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION. (a) The Lay members of the Convention who are accorded seat, voice and vote shall be from each organized congregation of the Diocese. There shall be two delegates from each Mission, and four delegates from each Parish. Each parish with more than 1,000 confirmed communicants in good standing shall have an additional two delegates, and each parish with more than 2,000 confirmed communicants in good standing shall have an additional four delegates, but no parish shall have more than eight Lay delegates. Lay delegates from any congregation with greater than four delegates which has failed to pay its total requested Episcopal Pledge for the preceding fiscal year shall not be entitled to greater than four votes at Convention. (b) Delegates shall be confirmed communicants in good standing and members of the congregation from which elected. (c) Delegates to Annual or Special Conventions shall be chosen in such manner as the Mission or Parish By-Laws or the Canons of the Diocese may prescribe. (d) Lay members of the Diocesan Executive Council are accorded seat, voice and vote at Convention. (e) Lay Deputies to General Convention. (f) Such other Lay persons as may be nominated by the Bishop and approved by the Diocesan Executive Council may be accorded seat and voice but not vote at Convention. (g) Delegates, their alternates, and other Lay members entitled to seat, voice, and vote, shall present signed credentials to participate in the Convention, according to the Canons. No Delegate shall represent more than one Parish or Mission in the Convention. The list of Lay members 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 members may be called therefrom, and the same shall be taken as presumptive evidence of their privilege in the Convention; provided that if a question is made, the right of any Delegate shall be determined according to the provisions of the Canons by the Convention itself. CANON 2 - CONVENING CONVENTION SECTION 1. ANNUAL CONVENTION. (a) A Diocesan Convention shall be held annually, at such time and place as shall have been determined upon by the preceding Convention, or upon failure of the Convention to so determine, at such time and place as the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint. SECTION 2. SPECIAL CONVENTION. (a) The Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese 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. Lay Delegates from the Parishes and organized Missions in union with the Convention shall be selected by said Parishes and organized Missions. SECTION 3. CHANGE IN TIME AND PLACE OF CONVENTION. (a) For sufficient cause such as disease, epidemic or other major catastrophe, the Ecclesiastical Authority upon consultation with the Diocesan Executive Council may change 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) Notice of the meeting of any Convention shall be given by the Secretary in a letter transmitted by mail, to all Clergy, and to every Parish and Mission in the Diocese in union with the Convention. These letters shall contain a notice of the time and place of the Convention and, if it is a special Convention called as provided in the Canons for a particular purpose, the letters shall specify that purpose. The letters to Rectors, Vicars, or Priests-in-Charge responsible for the administration of a parish or mission shall also contain the form of parochial reports and the form of certificate for Deputies, and such extracts from the Constitution, Canons and Standing Resolutions as relate to the election of Delegates. The form of certificate for Delegates shall be filed with the Secretary of the Convention not later than six months prior to the Annual Convention date, or thirty days prior to a Special Convention date. (b) The Convention shall be preceded by such services as the Ecclesiastical Authority may direct, and if the Ecclesiastical Authority desires a sermon preached by someone else the Ecclesiastical Authority shall appoint the preacher. (c) Each Parish or Mission shall send its annual Parochial Report to the Secretary of the Diocese not later than the date required by the Diocesan Executive Council, and failure to do so shall preclude such Parish or Congregation, both as to Clergy and to Laity, from representation in said Convention; provided that representation may be extended to such Parish or Congregation failing to comply upon a two-thirds vote of the Convention. The Clerical and Lay Delegates from any Parish or Congregation which has been precluded, under these Canons, from representation in the Convention shall not be denied seat, voice and vote in the election of a Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor or Suffragan Bishop. (d) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Convention of this Diocese to forward to the Secretary of the House of Deputies immediately upon publication the Journal of the 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, and forward forthwith to the Secretary of the House of Deputies upon the blank 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. (e) The Diocese shall operate on a calendar year basis. (f) All reports shall be in the form of a schedule, prepared by the Secretary, in accordance with the provisions of this Canon. And the failure of any person to make out a Parochial Report according to this form shall be deemed sufficient cause for the exclusion of such report from the pages of the Journal. CANON 4 - NOMINATING, DELIBERATING, AND VOTING IN CONVENTION SECTION 1. DELIBERATING AND VOTING (a) On all questions, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution and Canons, the members shall deliberate and vote as one body; except that three Clergy entitled to vote 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. (b) A vote of not less than a two-thirds majority of Lay and Clergy voting at convention shall be required to adopt the budget and Episcopal Pledge. (c) 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, of each elected Lay officer of the Diocese entitled to vote and of each Clerical member of the Convention entitled to vote shall be counted as one vote. A concurrent majority of the two orders 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 two-thirds of all Clergy entitled to vote and Lay representation from two-thirds of the congregations entitled to representation shall be present. CANON 5 - DEPUTIES TO GENERAL CONVENTION AND PROVINCIAL SYNOD SECTION 1. ELECTION (a) At every Annual Convention the year next preceding a meeting of the General Convention, four Clergy and four confirmed Lay adult communicants in good standing shall be elected by ballot as Deputies of this Diocese and four of each order shall be elected as Alternates to the General Convention. 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) If any of those elected decline election, or are unable to attend, that person shall inform the Ecclesiastical Authority, and the Ecclesiastical Authority shall submit to the General Convention one of the Alternates in the order of election. If none of the Alternates elected shall accept such appointment, the Ecclesiastical Authority may appoint a Deputy of like qualifications as the Deputy who resigned. (c) Clerical and Lay Deputies to the Provincial Synod shall be in such numbers as the Bishop and the Diocesan Executive Council shall determine. In the absence of a Bishop the Diocesan Executive Council shall appoint such Clerical and Lay Deputies.

TITLE II - OFFICERS OF THE DIOCESE CANON 1 - ASSISTANT BISHOP SECTION 1. When in the opinion of the Bishop of the Diocese, additional episcopal services are required, the Bishop may, with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council, 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 Bishop to such position, with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council, and under such conditions as the Bishop may determine. SECTION 2. An Assistant Bishop so appointed shall serve at the discretion of, and be under the control and direction of, the Bishop having jurisdiction, 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 SECTION 1. The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor shall be nominated by the Bishop from among the confirmed communicants in good standing. 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 the Convention. Each shall serve for three years, or until a successor is elected. Their duties shall be to act as the legal advisers to the Bishop. CANON 3 - REGISTRAR SECTION 1. The Registrar shall be appointed by the Bishop to serve for three years, or 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 Congregations. It shall also be the duty of the Registrar to collect and keep for reference a set of Journals of the Diocese, and of the General Convention, and to report annually to the Diocesan Convention. CANON 4 - SECRETARY SECTION 1. The Secretary shall be elected at each Annual Convention and shall continue in office until a successor is elected and shall have such duties as are prescribed from time to time by the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of the Convention, and the Constitution, Canons, Resolutions and Rules of Order of the General Convention. SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a correct Journal of the proceedings of the 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. SECTION 3. The Secretary shall also give notice, at least six weeks beforehand, to all Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and each Vestry or Mission Committee, of the time and place of any stated or special meeting of the Convention. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall transmit to the Secretary of the General Convention a certified list of the Clerical and Lay Deputies elected by this Diocese to the General Convention, together with all other documents required of the Canons and Regulations of that body and shall perform all other duties required of that body and shall perform all other duties required of the Secretary by said Canons and Regulations. SECTION 5. Whenever there is a vacancy in the Office of the Secretary, its duties shall devolve upon the Secretary of the Diocesan Executive Council. CANON 5 - TREASURER SECTION 1. The Treasurer shall be elected at each Annual Convention upon nomination by the Bishop with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council. The duties of the Treasurer shall be as prescribed by the Canons, and the Treasurer shall continue in office until a successor is elected and qualified. SECTION 2. It shall be the Treasurer's duty to collect and disburse all monies collected under the authority of the Convention, and of which the collection and distribution is not otherwise regulated. The Treasurer shall keep regular accounts of all transactions to be annually laid before the Convention, and shall faithfully deliver into the hands of a successor all books, papers and funds relative or belonging to the Convention, which may be the Treasurer's charge. SECTION 3. The Treasurer of the Diocese shall forward to the Treasurer of General Convention those funds required of this Diocese toward defraying the expenses of that body. SECTION 4. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Treasurer, the Bishop with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council shall appoint a Treasurer to serve until the Convention shall elect a successor. CANON 6 - DEATH, DISABILITY, OR RESIGNATION SECTION 1. In the event of the death, disability or resignation of any officer of the Diocese, the Bishop with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council shall have the right to appoint a successor as interim, except as otherwise provided herein.

TITLE III - THE STANDING COMMITTEE (DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL) CANON 1 - MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICERS SECTION 1. The Diocesan Executive Council shall consist of eighteen members elected by the Diocesan Convention to include nine Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and nine Lay confirmed communicants in good standing in the Diocese. The Bishop, Chancellor, and the Treasurer shall serve ex-officio with seat and voice, but no vote. Ex-officio members shall have no seat, voice, or vote when the Diocesan Executive Council is acting as a Standing Committee in the performance of its responsibilities as required by the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church. SECTION 2. The Diocesan Executive Council members shall serve staggered three year terms. 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. Unexpired terms created by vacancies occurring between Diocesan Conventions may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Diocesan Executive Council members, subject to maintaining an equal numerical balance between Clergy and Lay members. SECTION 3. The Diocesan Executive Council shall elect its own officers and define their duties. Its Presiding Officer shall be designated President and shall serve a term of one year and shall be eligible for reelection for another one year term. The Presidency shall rotate between a Clergy and a Lay member. CANON 2 - RESPONSIBILITIES The Diocesan Executive Council shall: SECTION 1. Act as the Standing Committee of the Diocese in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, the Constitution of this Diocese, and these Canons. SECTION 2. Act as a Council of Advice to the Bishop. SECTION 3. Function as an interim legislative authority of Convention, performing such specific functions as are delegated to it by the Convention, the Constitution, and these Canons. Such duties shall include administering the budget and financial resources of the Diocese as described within the Statement of Mission and Ministry below. SECTION 4. Act as a Long Range Planning Committee for the Diocese and be responsible for the creation of a rolling five year strategic plan. The plan shall be updated annually with input from the Deaneries, Diocesan officers, commissions, and individual parishioners, and said plan shall be presented to and approved annually by the Diocesan Convention. SECTION 5. Establish a Department of Finance in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, the Diocesan Constitution, and these Canons. SECTION 6. Establish a Commission on Ministry in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, the Diocesan Constitution, and these Canons. The Commission members shall serve a three year term, and the term of one-third of the membership shall end each year. The Commission shall consist of Clergy and Lay persons and shall perform its duties in such manner as may be prescribed by the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, and as further prescribed by the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese, and by the By-Laws of the Diocesan Executive Council. SECTION 7. Establish an Ecclesiastical Trial Court in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, the Diocesan Constitution, and these Canons. SECTION 8. Establish such Leadership and Program Groups, in consultation with the Bishop, as shall be desirable from time to time. The Diocesan Executive Council shall also promulgate guidelines which shall regulate the operation of all Leadership and Program Groups. Each Leadership and Program Group shall have a three year cycle of membership, and the term of one-third of the membership shall end each year. The membership shall be appointed by the Bishop, in consultation with the Diocesan Executive Council. The Bishop may, in his discretion, appoint Diocesan Officers and charge such officers with responsibility for specific tasks which can be handled expeditiously by one person rather than a Leadership and Program group. SECTION 9. Establish a Nominations Committee, approved by the Diocesan Convention, whose task it will be to obtain nominations for the various Diocesan offices, including vacancies on the Diocesan Executive Council. Such nominations shall be obtained from Parishes, Missions, Deaneries, other Diocesan agencies, and individuals as the Nominating Committee deems appropriate. SECTION 10. Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Diocesan Convention or required by the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church and the laws of the State of South Carolina. SECTION 11. Create its own By-Laws to carry out the provisions herein. CANON 3 - RECORDS SECTION 1. The Diocesan Executive Council shall keep records of its proceedings and shall provide an annual report of its activities to the Diocesan Convention, except (a) such activities as pertain to the exercise of its responsibility as a Council of Advice to the Bishop, or (b) other confidential matters pertaining to the business and operation of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court. CANON 4 - MEETINGS SECTION 1. The Diocesan Executive Council shall hold regular meetings, not less than four times each year, at such time and place as it may select, and at such other times as it may be called into session by the President, by the Bishop, or by any three of its members. CANON 5 - QUORUM SECTION 1. A majority of the Diocesan Executive Council members, exclusive of ex-officio members, shall constitute a quorum, but a majority of the total voting members of the Diocesan Executive Council must vote in favor of any action taken. CANON 6 - ORGANIZATION SECTION 1. The Diocesan Executive Council shall be organized into the following disciplines or aepartments: (i) Mission and Ministry; (ii) Christian Formation; (iii) Finance and Administration; and (iv) the work of the Standing Committee and Ecclesiastical Trial Court as required by the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, and further in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese. The President, with the consent of the Council, shall make appointments of the members to said disciplines or departments as may be necessary and appropriate to fulfill the various duties and responsibilities of the Standing Committee (Diocesan Executive Council); provided each discipline or department shall have at least two members.

TITLE IV - MISSION AND MINISTRY CANON 1 - STATEMENT OF MISSION AND MINISTRY SECTION 1. PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT. (a) To assure orderly development of the Leadership and Program of the Diocese in furtherance of its Mission and Ministry, the Diocesan Executive Council shall request submission of proposed budgets based on the mission statement by the Bishop for all personnel, program, and financial needs of the Diocese. The Diocesan Executive Council shall then prepare a preliminary budget which shall be submitted with the proposed Episcopal Pledges to congregations and to Deaneries for comments and recommendations. (b) After sufficient time has been made for comment and recommendations, the final budget shall be completed by the Diocesan Executive Council and presented to the Diocesan Convention for approval along with a statement of mission by the Bishop. This budget shall include 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. (c) In conjunction with the submission of the budget to the Diocesan Convention, the Diocesan Executive Council shall submit a rolling five year strategic plan of all of the needs of all Leadership and Program of the Diocese to assist in development of Mission and Ministry for the future. SECTION 2. DIVISION AND JUSTIFICATION. (a) Episcopate and Support Staff: The Episcopate and Support Staff shall include the Bishop, his 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 shall provide the Diocesan Executive Council with a statement of needs for the funds it has requested from the Diocese, together with a Report of the Institution which describes the accomplishments of the Institution which have been made as a result of the 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 Program shall include all programs and missions supported directly by the Diocese whose affairs are under the direct control of the Diocese. Each annual budget request by Leadership and Program shall be considered a new request not related to any previous budget. Each such request shall provide a statement which describes: (1) How, why, and when the program was established, and how it furthers the Mission and Ministry of the Diocese. (2) The accomplishments of the program which have been made as a result of the funds provided by the Diocese within the previous budget year. (3) An explanation of the goals of the program for the budget year which justifies to the Diocesan Convention the continuation of the program at the Diocesan level, and why such goals cannot be accomplished at the Deanery level, the congregational level, or by other reasonable means. (4) If the budget request involves paid staff or paid services, such request shall include a statement that the program is unable to make such services available on a voluntary basis. (5) Such other information as may be required from time to time by the Diocesan Executive Council. CANON 2 - BUSINESS METHODS IN CHURCH AFFAIRS SECTION 1. 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 such body as may be approved in writing by the Diocesan Executive Council, 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: (1) Source and date. (2) Terms governing the use of principal and income. (3) To whom and how often reports of condition are to be made. (4) 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 shall be audited annually by an independent Certified Public Accountant, or independent Licensed Public Accountant, or such audit committee as shall be authorized by the Diocesan Executive Council. 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 days following the date of such report, and in no event, not later that September 1 of each year, covering the financial reports of the previous calendar year, and failure to do so shall preclude such Parish or Congregation, both as to Clergy and to Laity, from representation in said Diocesan Convention; provided that representation may be extended to such Parish or Congregation failing to comply upon a two-thirds vote of the Convention. (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 Diocesan Executive Council may require copies of any or all accounts described in this SECTION to be filed with it and shall report annually to the Convention of the Diocese upon its administration of this canon. (h) The fiscal year shall begin January 1. SECTION 2. 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, shall encumber or alienate the same or any part thereof without the written consent of the Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council, 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 this Diocese. (b) The refinancing of the current balance of an existing loan. (c) A short term loan (a loan to be repaid, within twelve months of its date) 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. (e) A loan approved and made by the Diocesan Executive Council which loan is not secured by mortgage on real estate. SECTION 3. All real and personal property held by or for the benefit of any Parish, Mission or Congregation is held in trust for this Church 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 Congregation otherwise existing over such property so long as the particular Parish, Mission or Congregation remains a part of, and subject to, this Church and its Constitution and Canons. CANON 3 - PENSION FUND SECTION 1. In conformity with the legislation adopted by the General Convention setting forth the principles upon which a pension system for the Clergy of the Church and their dependents should be constructed pursuant to which the corporation, the Church Pension Fund, has been created to carry these principles into effect, the Diocese of Upper South Carolina adopts the system of the Church Pension Fund. SECTION 2. The Treasurer of the Diocese shall remit all premiums payable on behalf of the Bishop, and also on the Bishop Coadjutor, Bishop Suffragan, and Assistant Bishop, if there be such, and Diocesan Clergy staff, to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund. SECTION 3. The Treasurer of each Parish shall remit directly to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund the amount due upon the annual premiums of the Rector, Vicar, or any other stipendiary Clergy of the Parish. The Treasurer of each Mission shall remit direct to the Treasurer of the Church Pension Fund the amount due on the annual premiums on that part of the stipend of the Clergy paid by the Mission. SECTION 4. 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.

TITLE V - ECCLESIASTICAL DISCIPLINE CANON 1 - JURISDICTION SECTION 1. All proceedings in this Diocese for canonical discipline of members of the clergy shall be governed by Title IV of the Canons of the General Convention as supplemented by this Title. CANON 2 - ECCLESIASTICAL TRIAL COURT SECTION 1. There shall be an Ecclesiastical Trial Court for THE DIOCESE OF UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA to try such charges as may be preferred against any member of the Clergy canonically resident in this Diocese. It shall be comprised of four members of the Clergy canonically resident in this Diocese and three confirmed adult Lay communicants in good standing who are members entitled to vote in congregations of this Diocese. Clergy and Lay members shall not be members of the Diocesan Executive Council, and shall be elected at the Annual Convention of this Diocese according to SECTION 2 below. The Ecclesiastical Trial Court may make, by majority vote, such rules as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of its business, consistent with Canon Law. SECTION 2. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. (a) Election of Clergy members. At the first Annual Convention after January 1, 1996 there shall be elected one Clergy member for a term of four years, one Clergy member for a term of three years, one Clergy member for a term of two years, and one Clergy member for a term of one year. Thereafter, at each Annual Convention, one Clergy member shall be elected for a term of four years. (b) Election of Lay members. At the first Annual Convention after January 1, 1996 there shall be elected one Lay member for a term of three years, one Lay member for a term of two years, and one Lay member for a term of one year. Thereafter, at each Annual Convention, one Lay member shall be elected for a term of three years. (c) Vacancies. The Diocesan Executive Council may fill vacancies on the Court, other than for cause in the conduct of a presentment, occurring in the interval between Conventions; however, any member of the Court appointed by the Diocesan Executive Council shall serve only until the next Annual Convention at which time the Convention shall elect a member to serve the unexpired term. SECTION 3. PRESIDING JUDGE. Within two months following the Annual Convention the members shall elect from among themselves by majority vote one person to serve as Presiding Judge for a one year term. The Presiding Judge shall preside at all meetings of Ecclesiastical Trial Court, and shall be responsible for the conduct of the administration and business of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court. SECTION 4. Challenge as to members of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court. When a presentment is made, the Diocesan Executive Council shall promptly transmit a copy of it to each member of the Court and serve a copy upon the accused. (a) Voluntary Recusal. Any member of the Court who is a party to or is personally interested in a particular case shall recuse himself or herself within five days after the Court's receipt of the presentment by notifying the Presiding Judge, or all other members of the Court in the case of voluntary recusal of the Presiding Judge. In the event these recusals result in less than three Clerical and two Lay members of the Court remaining as members, the remaining members who have not recused themselves shall appoint by majority vote another person of the same order to serve as a temporary member of the Court in place of the recused members. If the Presiding Judge has recused himself, the Court, after appointment of temporary members, shall appoint a Temporary Presiding Judge. (b) Challenge for Cause. After due opportunity for recusal has been given the members of the Court, and, if necessary, additional appointments have been made, the Presiding Judge shall serve on the accused and the Church Attorney a list of the names of the members of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court as constituted after recusal and temporary appointment. The parties shall, within thirty days after service of the list, notify the Presiding Judge in writing of any challenge to a member or members of the Court for cause. The Court shall determine the merits of challenges for cause by majority vote. The member challenged shall not be allowed to vote on his own qualification or exclusion. In the event members disqualified for cause result in less than three Clerical and two Lay members of the Court remaining as members, the remaining members who have not been disqualified for cause shall fill such vacancies by appointing by majority vote a person of the same order to serve as a temporary member of the Court in place of any disqualified member removed for cause. If the Presiding Judge has been disqualified for cause, the Court, after appointment of temporary members, shall appoint a Temporary Presiding Judge. (c) Selection of the Hearing Panel. After recusal, disqualification, and appointment of temporary members, three Clerical and two Lay members of the Court shall be selected by lot, and they shall constitute the Hearing Panel for the trial of the accused. The Hearing Panel, as originally constituted, shall retain jurisdiction over the trial of the accused until issuance of a final non-appealable order by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction, at which time the members of the Hearing Panel shall be dismissed. The Hearing Panel shall initially meet at such time and place as it shall determine, and shall have the authority to adjourn from time to time and from place to place within the Diocese, as it shall determine necessary by majority vote. If the Presiding Judge is a member of the Hearing Panel, he shall be the Chief Judge of the Hearing Panel. If the Presiding Judge is not a member of the Hearing Panel, then upon its initial meeting, the Hearing Panel shall select one of its members Chief Judge of the Hearing Panel and one Secretary of the Hearing Panel. The Chief Judge shall preside at all meetings of the Hearing Panel, and shall be responsible for the conduct of the administration and business of the Hearing Panel. The Hearing Panel shall then appoint a Clerk and such assistant clerks and officers as it shall determine necessary for the conduct of the business of the Hearing Panel, all of whom shall be duly sworn by the Chief Judge of the Hearing Panel to well and truly perform the duties of their respective offices. The Hearing Panel may also make, by majority vote, such rules as may be necessary for the orderly trial of the case, consistent with Canon Law and the rules of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court. (d) After selection of the Hearing Panel for a presentment, all temporary members of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court who have not become members of the Hearing Panel shall be dismissed, and the Ecclesiastical Trial Court shall be comprised of its duly elected or appointed members as constituted prior to commencement of the presentment. SECTION 5. NOTICE OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE HEARING PANEL. A written notice of the time and place of the first meeting of the Hearing Panel shall be served at least thirty days before that meeting on the accused and on the Church Attorney. This period may be shortened with the prior written consent of the accused and the Church Attorney. CANON 3 - DIOCESAN REVIEW COMMITTEE SECTION 1. The Diocesan Review Committee shall be comprised of five members appointed by the Bishop with the consent of the Diocesan Executive Council. Of the five members of the Committee, three shall be clergy and two lay. Terms of members shall be three years with all members eligible to be reappointed to a second three year term. The members of the Committee shall elect a President from among their number each year. In cases where members recuse themselves from consideration of particular matters, the Bishop may appoint acting members to serve for consideration of that matter with consent of the Diocesan Executive Council. Acting members shall be the same order as the recused member they replace. CANON 4 - CHURCH ATTORNEY AND LAY ASSESSORS SECTION 1. CHURCH ATTORNEY AND LAY ASSESSORS. The members of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court shall elect by majrotiy vote at least one but no more than three Lay Assessors and the members of the Diocesan Review Committee shall by majority vote select a Church Attorney. The Church Attorney and all Lay Assessors must be persons who are not members of the Diocesan Executive Council, and who are licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction of the United States of America, and must be either a member of the Clergy canonically resident in this Diocese or a confirmed adult lay communicant in good standing who is entitled to vote in a congregation of this Diocese. The Church Attorney and the Lay Assessors shall be elected to terms of one year and shall serve at the pleasure of the Diocesan Review Committee or Ecclesiastical Court respectively. SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CHURCH ATTORNEYS. By majority vote, the Diocesan Review Committee may authorize the appointment of one or more Assistant Church Attorneys, who shall then be appointed by and serve 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 and all Lay Assessors in SECTION 1 above. SECTION 3. EXPENSES OF THE TRIAL COURT. The expenses of the Trial Court, including but not limited to those of the Church Attorney and Lay Assessors, shall be presented to the Diocesan Executive Council for payment.

TITLE VI - CONVOCATIONS SECTION 1. By action of the Bishop and the Diocesan Executive Council, the Diocese shall be divided into geographical , hereafter known as Convocations. Bishop and Executive Council shall establish the number of such Convocations, their boundaries and names. SECTION 2. 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 Warden selected from the Laity of the Convocation by the voting members of the Convocation. Upon the approval of the Dean and Convocation Warden by the Bishop, they shall be appointed and installed in their respective offices at the Annual Diocesan Convention. The term of the office of the Dean and Convocation 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 Diocesan Convention, and vacancy in the office of the Convocation 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 Warden shall be elected to serve the unexpired term. SECTION 3. The voting members of each Convocation shall be clergy resident within that Convocation who are qualified to vote at Diocesan Convention, delegates to Diocesan Convention resident within that Convocation, and two representatives appointed by each mission committee and vestry of each mission and parish located in that Convocation. SECTION 4. Each Convocation shall study the local needs of the Diocese within its boundaries, and shall develop Programs to address those needs. SECTION 5. Each Convocation shall receive from the Diocesan Executive Council copies of the preliminary Statement of Mission and proposed Episcopal Pledge. Each Convocation shall review the preliminary Statement of Mission and Episcopal Pledge, and shall make comments and recommendations to the Diocesan Executive Council. SECTION 6. Each Convocation shall nominate no more than two Clergy canonically resident in the Diocese and two Lay confirmed communicants in good standing in the Diocese as candidates for election to the Diocesan Executive Council. Such Convocation nominees shall be included in the roster of all nominees for Diocesan Executive Council, and shall be voted upon on the same basis as all other nominees. SECTION 7. The Deans, the Bishop, the Convocation Wardens, the President of the Diocesan EXecutive Council, and the staff liaison shall meet no less than quarterly. The Deans shall be ex-officio members of the Diocesan Executive Council, and shall meet with the Diocesan Executive Council at least twice a year.

TITLE VII - LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM CANON 1 - DEFINITIONS SECTION 1. A Commission is a group that performs functions required by the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, or a group established by the Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council or Diocesan Convention to perform continuing functions within the Diocesan structure. SECTION 2. A Task Force is a group established to accomplish a specific task at the request of the Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council, and which will complete its work during a specific period of time. SECTION 3. A Committee is a subordinate group of a Commission, Task Force or the Diocesan Convention. CANON 2 - ELECTION OF COMMISSION AND TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Each Commission within the Diocese shall be subject to a three year cycle for the selection of its members, and one-third of such membership shall be selected each year. SECTION 2. Members of Commissions and Task Forces shall be appointed by the Bishop with the concurrence of the Diocesan Executive Council. CANON 3 - DIVERSITY OF MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Appointments and elections to Commissions and Task Forces 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 VIII - PARISHES AND MISSIONS CANON 1 - ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS SECTION 1. There shall be an annual meeting of the qualified members of every Parish or Mission in this Diocese on the Monday after the First Sunday in Advent, or some other day legally appointed, for the purpose of electing Wardens and Vestry members, and of transacting such other business as may come before said meetings, one week's notice of the meeting shall be given by the Minister or Vestry. SECTION 2. At these meetings the Rector shall preside; but if there is no Rector, or if the Rector is absent, the Senior Warden shall preside; if there is not a Senior Warden, then a presiding office shall be chosen and a Secretary shall be appointed, and ratified by the members present. SECTION 3. The election of the Wardens and Vestry members shall be by written ballot, and the qualifications of those who may vote shall be prescribed by the By-Laws of the Parish or Mission. SECTION 4. The Vestry shall make to this meeting an annual report of their official acts during the year. CANON 2 - VESTRIES SECTION 1. The By-Laws of every Parish shall contain specific provisions establishing a Vestry, the number of members constituting the Vestry, and the manner by which the members of the Vestry shall be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting. SECTION 2. The Church Wardens and other members of the Vestry shall be elected from among the adult confirmed communicants in good standing of the Parish, as prescribed by its By-Laws. SECTION 3. In every Parish there shall be a system of rotation of the Vestry, the details of which shall be regulated by the Articles of Association or By-Laws, or in the absence of the same, by a Congregational Meeting; provided, that no persons shall serve as a Warden or Vestry member for more than three years in either capacity or a combination of the two offices continuously for more than five years, after which time that person shall not be eligible for election for one year; provided further, that the preceding provision shall not apply to any Parish of less than forty adult confirmed communicants in good standing, nor to any individual elected by the Vestry to fill an unexpired term of less than one year. SECTION 4. The Senior Warden and Junior Warden shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of the congregation. The term of each shall not exceed three years, and vacancies in either office or in the office of Vestry member may be filled by the Vestry for the unexpired term. SECTION 5. At the first meeting of the Vestry following the Annual Parish Meeting, the Vestry shall elect, though not necessarily from their own number, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The terms of the Secretary and the Treasurer shall be for a one year period. Both of these offices may be filled by the same individual. SECTION 6. The election shall always be by written ballot, and its details shall be regulated by the Article of Association, or By-Laws of the Parish. Within one month after their election, Church Wardens and Vestry members may be duly installed into their respective offices with an appropriate service authorized by the Bishop. SECTION 7. The Church Wardens and Vestry members thus elected, together with the Rector, if there be one, shall constitute the Vestry, and shall be the official representatives of the Parish. The meetings of the Vestry shall be held regularly at stated intervals or upon call of the Rector after due notice has been given to all members; provided that on a call signed by one Warden and two Vestry members and after due notice to the Rector in charge of the Parish, the Vestry may meet and transact such business as may seem proper. The By-Laws of each Congregation shall establish procedures to ensure that the Vestry Meetings are open to members of the Congregation. SECTION 8. The Vestry shall have charge of the temporalities of the Church, and it shall be their duty to provide for all repairs, salaries and current expenses, and take all necessary steps to raise the funds required, and to keep a proper account of the same. They shall also execute all duties which are now, or may hereafter be, imposed upon them by any General Convention or Convention of the Diocese. SECTION 9. It shall be the special duty of the Wardens to provide whatever may be necessary for the due celebration of divine worship (as books, vestments, etc.); also for the decency and comfort of the church buildings and furniture, books for church records, and the elements of The Holy Eucharist, and to put down all disorder during public worship. They shall be ready to collect "the alms and other devotions of the people," and in case the Congregation is without Clergy, shall disburse them; and also provide for public worship by occasional Clerical services, or by lay reading, as circumstances will permit. They shall also, during such vacancy, take charge of the Church plate, records, etc. and shall present to the Bishop at each Annual Convention, a report of the Parish. It shall also be their further duty to aid the Rector or Clergy in all agencies and efforts for the advancement of the Church, such as Sunday Schools and other related matters, and they may report to the Bishop any irregularities in the mode of conducting public worship, and all offenses by their Clergy, or by any other officiating in behalf of their Clergy, against Rubrics or Canons, faith or morals. SECTION 10. The pastoral connections shall not be dissolved except as provided for by the Canons of the General Convention. SECTION 11. When a 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 Rector, but not without due regard to the ascertained wishes of the congregation, and the opinion and advice of the Bishop. SECTION 12. When a Parish is vacant, 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 Vestry shall then take place at the next regular Annual Meeting of the Parish. CANON 3 - CLERGY AND THEIR DUTIES SECTION 1.The Rector of a Parish shall have the exclusive charge of all things affecting the spiritual interests of the Parish, subject to the Constitution and Canons of the General Convention of this Church. It shall be the duty of the Rector to take order concerning the worship of the Church, together with all that appertains thereunto. The Rector shall be at all times entitled to access to the Church, 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, educational endeavors and outreach ministries connected with the parish, and shall preside at all Vestry meetings. In case of the Rector's absence, the Senior Warden shall preside or the Junior Warden in the absence of both Rector and Senior Warden. Provided, however, that the 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 Diocesan Executive Council 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 Diocesan Executive Council 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 institutuion 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 Diocesan Executive Council. CANON 4 - INTERIM MINISTRY SECTION 1. The Interim Ministry is the collective ministry of the Diocese with the Parish through the Bishop, staff, interim Clergy, interim consultant, and Lay leaders, when the parish is between rectors. SECTION 2. The Interim Priest, 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 Priest shall have the same authorities as a Rector unless the Bishop and Vestry agree otherwise. The interim Priest shall not be a candidate for the permanent position. SECTION 3. Each Vestry shall negotiate and execute a written Letter of Agreement with the Interim Priest. The Letter of Agreement shall be approved by the Bishop, and shall include the duties and tenure of the Interim Priest, and the Letter of Agreement shall be consistent with these Canons. CANON 5 - PARISH REGISTER AND REPORTS SECTION 1. Each Clergy shall keep a register of all baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials solemnized by said Clergy or Ministries in that Clergy's Parish performed by another Clergy, and if the Clergy has a cure of souls, a list of baptized and confirmed persons in the cure. SECTION 2. The Register so kept 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 Clergy. SECTION 3. In every Parish these entries shall be made by the Clergy in a book provided by the Church Wardens for that purpose. If there is no Clergy, the Wardens themselves shall see that such registry is made. The registry shall be known as the Parish Register, and it shall be preserved as a part of the records of the Church. It shall also be the duty of every Clergy, in case of removal from a Parish, to deposit this Register with the Church Wardens. SECTION 4. It shall be the duty of every Clergy of this Diocese in charge of a Parish or Mission, or if there be no Clergy-in-Charge, of the Church Wardens, or other proper officer, to prepare upon the blank form adopted by the General Convention, a report for the year ending December 31st preceding, and to deliver the same to the Secretary of the Convention not later than February 1st following the calendar year which the report covers. This report shall include the following information: (1) the number of baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials during the year; the total number of baptized persons and confirmed communicants at the time of the report; (2) a summary of the receipts and expenditures from whatever source derived, and for whatever purpose used; and (3) a statement of the property held by the Parish, whether real or personal, with an appraisal of its current replacement value, together with a statement of the indebtedness of the Parish or Congregation if any, and of the amount of insurance carried. Every Clergy not in charge of any Parish or Congregation, shall also report occasional services, and if there have been none, the cause or reasons which have prevented the same. These reports or such part of them as the Bishop may deem proper, shall be entered in the Journal. SECTION 5. For the purpose of this Canon the word "Communicants" shall be held to include all confirmed persons, residents within the Cure of any Clergy, who have not been suspended, or excommunicated or renounced their privilege by joining another body of Christians not in communion with this Diocese. SECTION 6. No Clergy shall remove the name of any confirmed person from the Register of Communicants unless such person be known to the said Clergy as having been transferred, by proper letter of transfer, to another congregation. SECTION 7. It shall be the duty of all Clergy 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. CANON 6 - THE ORGANIZATION OF MISSIONS SECTION 1. 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 National Church; provided, that they shall conform to the requirements of CANON 6, SECTIONS 2 and 3 when applicable. SECTION 2. If the Ecclesiastical Authority determines such organization expedient and upon the approval of the Diocesan Executive Council, the Ecclesiastical Authority, or a Priest under the direction of the Ecclesiastical Authority, shall appoint from among the members of the Mission, a Warden, who shall always be an adult confirmed communicant in good standing. The Ecclesiastical Authority or Priest shall also appoint a Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be necessary, and such officers shall be elected annually thereafter, on the Monday after the First Sunday in Advent, or some other day to be designated, upon two weeks notice given by the Priest-in-Charge. Such officers shall hold office until their successors are elected. SECTION 3. 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. 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. Missions so organized shall report to the Bishop through the Priest-in-Charge, 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 Priest and dissolving the organization. SECTION 6. 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 Diocesan Executive Council, 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 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 Deanery shall assist in the nurture and growth of the Mission into Parish status. SECTION 7. 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 Diocesan Executive Council to establish, evaluate, and if need be dissolve a Mission. SECTION 8. No congregation shall be dissolved without the concurrence of the Diocesan Convention. SECTION 9. Diocesan support of Missions will be a line item in each Diocesan budget with delineation of the funds allocated to each Mission by name. CANON 7 - THE ORGANIZATION OF PARISHES SECTION 1. Any organized Mission which contains seventy-five adult confirmed communicants in good standing may make application in writing to the Ecclesiastical Authority giving a statement of its condition and prospect for maintaining such organization after the following requirements have been met: (a) It can provide in whole for the support of full-time Clergy or Lay leader(s) at or greater than the minimum Diocesan remuneration approved annually by the Diocesan Council, (b) It is able to provide its proportionate share of the support of the Diocese and National Church and has maintained financial self-sufficiency for a minimum of two years and, (c) It has, during those two years, undergone evaluation and consultation of its life and ministry by the Ecclesiastical Authority or Designee, (d) It desires to become an organized Parish, and (e) having obtained its consent, it shall adopt Articles of Association 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 ______Church ______and such 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 same Church in 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 ______Church; to continue in office until others be chosen in their places.

"Witness our hands, this ______day ______, of the year of our Lord ______"

A certified copy of these Articles of Association shall be laid before the Ecclesiastical Authority, by every congregation desiring to be recognized as part of the Church in this Diocese, and subject to the Ecclesiastical jurisdiction thereof. Any Parish so organized and recognized shall be an integral part of the Church in the Diocese, whether admitted into union with the Convention or not. SECTION 2. In forwarding to the Ecclesiastical Authority their application for permission to organize a new Parish, the petitioners shall enclose the written approval or disapproval of the Clergy or Lay Leader(s), the Vestry or the Vestries aforesaid, and if the Clergy or Lay Leaders(s) fail to give either, a certificate of that fact shall be forwarded to the Ecclesiastical Authority. SECTION 3. Whenever such organization is proposed within the bounds of existing congregation(s), they shall give due notice to the Clergy or Lay leaders thereof, or, if the congregation(s) be without Clergy or Lay leaders, to the Vestry(ies) or Mission Committee(s) of the same. CANON 8 - PARISHES AND MISSIONS IN UNION WITH CONVENTION SECTION 1. A Parish shall be defined as a Congregation or Congregations that maintain all of the requirements as stated in Canon 6, SECTION 1 for the organization as a Parish, and as provided by Canon 8, SECTION 1. SECTION 2. An organized Mission shall be defined as a congregation which maintains the qualifications, as stated in Canon 9, SECTION 1. SECTION 3. Whenever any Parish or Mission shall apply to be admitted into union with the Convention, in addition to the constitutional requirements they shall present a certified copy of their Articles of Association, together with their application for admission. SECTION 4. It shall be the duty of every Parish or Mission in union with the Convention to send Delegates to every Convention. Such Delegates shall present a certificate, signed by either the Rector, the Secretary of the Vestry, or one of the Wardens, in the following form: Diocese of Upper South Carolina

Parish of ______

This is to certify that, at a meeting of the Congregation or Vestry of ______held on ______day of ______A.D. ______the following named confirmed communicants of the church 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, Secretary, Warden. SECTION 5. It shall be the duty of every Vestry to forward to the Secretary of the Convention, not later than six months prior to the Convention date, a certified list of the Delegates elected to represent their Church, in order to aid in preparing a list of members of the Convention. CANON 9 - CHANGING OF STATUS OF PARISHES, MISSIONS, AND CHURCHES SECTION 1. Failure on the part of a Parish to maintain the conditions for becoming 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 Priest-in- Charge. SECTION 2. If any Parish or Mission shall have failed for three successive years to elect a Vestry (if a Parish) or to send Delegates to the 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. SECTION 3. Parishes or Missions may be restored to union with the 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 4. 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 10 - MISSIONARY WORK AND THE ARCHDEACON OF THE DIOCESE SECTION 1. The Bishop, who is responsible for the supervision and control of the Missionary Work of the Diocese, shall appoint all missionaries and may suspend or remove them. SECTION 2. 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. The Bishop may also delegate to any appropriate Diocesan organization such supervision of the Missionary Work of the Diocese as the Bishop determines. SECTION 4. All Diocesan Missionaries and Wardens of Mission churches shall make a report on June 15 of each year to the Bishop or to the Archdeacon, if there is one and if the Bishop so elects, concerning the condition of each Mission Church and the progress of their work during the preceding twelve months. Treasurers of Mission Churches shall report to the same person on dates prescribed by that Authority, reporting the financial condition and state of the Mission Churches during the preceding period since the last such report. All reports herein required shall be on forms and in the manner approved by the Bishop.

TITLE IX - TRINITY CATHEDRAL PARISH CANON 1 - CONCEPT OF A CATHEDRAL CHURCH SECTION 1. The Bishop and Convention of this Diocese adopt 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 the Convention empowers the Bishop to designate Trinity Parish, Columbia, South Carolina, of this Diocese to be constituted a Cathedral Parish, in accordance with the provisions and requirements as set forth in this Canon. Upon such designation, said Parish Church shall become the Cathedral Church of the Diocese in accordance herewith. SECTION 2. Trinity Parish, when designated by the Bishop and constituted the Cathedral Church, shall be known as the "Trinity Cathedral Parish." CANON 2 - TRINITY CATHEDRAL PARISH SECTION 1. Trinity Church, Columbia, herein designated as the Cathedral Parish wherein shall be located the Cathedral Church, shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges as provided by the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese, of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, and under the charter and By-Laws 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 therefore, and as a 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. 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 Episcopal Church in the United States of America, 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. 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 By-Laws of Trinity Church but not without due regard to the opinion and advice of the Bishop. CANON 3 - THE DIOCESE AND THE CATHEDRAL SECTION 1. Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council, 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. Bishop and Diocesan Executive Council shall not have any power or jurisdiction over the administration of Trinity Cathedral Parish. SECTION 3. The Diocese shall be responsible for the expenses in connection with Diocesan functions, and for those portions of Diocesan or Cathedral 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 Church without Cathedral status. CANON 4 - SERVICES IN THE CATHEDRAL SECTION 1. The Bishop, upon due notice to and in consultation with the Dean, 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. The number of Canons Residentiary on the Staff of Trinity Cathedral Parish may be determined by the Vestry. Their titular designation may be determined by the Bishop after consultation with the Dean. SECTION 2. Honorary Canons may be appointed at the discretion of the Bishop. CANON 6 - TERMINATION OF CATHEDRAL DESIGNATION SECTION 1. 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 SECTION 1. This Canon 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 General 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 CANON 1 - THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOME FOR CHILDREN SECTION 1. The institution known as "The Episcopal Church Home for Children" (York Place) is hereby recognized and adopted as the Institution of this Diocese for the purpose of caring for children and families in need of its services. SECTION 2. The Episcopal Church Home for Children shall be managed and controlled by a Board consisting of twelve trustees, and the Bishops of the Episcopal Church of the Diocese of South Carolina and the Diocese of Upper South Carolina shall be ex-officio members of said board with full privileges. The twelve shall be elected as follows: (a) Four persons: one Lay member, one Clergy member, and two members who may be Clergy or Lay, for a three year term shall be elected each year by the Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina upon nomination by the Board of Trustees of the Episcopal Church Home for Children. (b) No person who has served two successive terms of three years shall be eligible for re-election as a trustee, until the expiration of one year after the completion of such service; provided, however, the service of an unexpired term of office of two years shall be deemed, for purposes of eligibility, a full three year term. (c) Vacancies in the Board caused by death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled by the Board until the next Convention. The Board shall nominate to the next Convention a person to any unexpired term. CANON 2 - THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SECTION 1. The institution known as The University of the South, situated at Sewanee, Tennessee, is hereby recognized and adopted as an educational institution of the Diocese. SECTION 2. The Trustees of the said University shall consist of one Clergy and two Lay members. The vacancies shall be filled annually for a three year term. SECTION 3. The Diocesan Executive Council, upon nomination by the Bishop, shall fill any unexpired term or terms until the next Convention of the Diocese at which time a successor or successors shall be elected by the Convention to fill the unexpired term or terms. CANON 3 - ST. MARY'S SCHOOL SECTION 1. The institution known as St. Mary's School situated at Raleigh, North Carolina, is hereby recognized and adopted as an educational institution of this Diocese. SECTION 2. The Bishop shall nominate to St. Mary's Board of Trustees one person, Clerical or Lay, to serve a five year term as a trustee from this Diocese to the said school. SECTION 3. The Diocesan Executive Council, upon nomination by the Bishop, shall fill any unexpired term until the next Convention of the Diocese at which time a successor shall be elected by the Convention to fill the unexpired term. CANON 4 - KANUGA CONFERENCES INCORPORATED SECTION 1. The camp and conference center located at Kanuga near Hendersonville, North Carolina is hereby recognized and adopted as a camp and conference center related to this Diocese. SECTION 2. Membership on the Board of Directors shall be determined by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Kanuga Corporation. The Bishop of the Diocese shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. SECTION 3. The Board of Directors shall make an annual report to each Diocesan Convention through the Executive Director. CANON 5 - VOORHEES COLLEGE SECTION 1. Voorhees College situated in Denmark, South Carolina is hereby recognized and adopted as an institution of this Diocese as provided by the Resolution adopted by the Convention of the Diocese on January 21, 1925. SECTION 2. Voorhees College shall be managed and controlled by a Board of Trustees, the number which shall be determined by the By-Laws of Voorhees College. SECTION 3. The Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina shall be an ex- officio member of said Board with full privileges. SECTION 4. Two persons, Clergy or Lay, shall be elected to the Board of Trustees for a term of three years by the Convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina upon the nomination of the Trustees of Voorhees College. SECTION 5. No person who has served two successive terms of three years shall be eligible for re-election as a trustee until the expiration of one year after the completion of such service; provided, however, the service of an unexpired term of office of two years shall be deemed for purposes of eligibility a full three year term. SECTION 6. Vacancies in the Board of Trustees caused by death, resignation, or otherwise as related to the positions on the Board of Trustees held by this Diocese shall be filled by Board of Trustees until the next Convention, at which time the Board shall nominate to the Convention of the Diocese a person to fill such unexpired term. CANON 6 - HEATHWOOD HALL SCHOOL SECTION 1. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School was created as an eleemosynary corporation under the laws of the State of South Carolina by charter issued by the Secretary of State under date of March 31, 1951 and amended October 21, 1971 and is an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina by virtue of the action of the special Diocesan Convention of September 15, 1950. SECTION 2. The school shall be under the management of a board composed of not more than twenty-five members, a majority of whom shall be Episcopalians and shall include three Episcopal Clergy and the Bishop of the Diocese, who shall be a member ex-officio. SECTION 3. The Board shall elect its own members whose election shall be ratified by the Bishop and the Diocesan Executive Council, which shall have the power to take any action on behalf of the Diocese on any matter relating to Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. SECTION 4. The Board of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School as provided for herein shall adopt its own By-Laws and elect its own officers to accomplish the orderly transaction of its duties. CANON 7 - STILL HOPES EPISCOPAL HOME SECTION 1. The institution known as "The South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes" is hereby recognized and adopted as an institution of this Diocese in conjunction with the Diocese of South Carolina. Six Directors to its Board of Directors shall be nominated by the Board of Directors of Still Hopes yearly for a three year term to be approved by the Bishop and confirmed by the Convention. CANON 8 - THE BISHOP GRAVATT CENTER SECTION 1. The Bishop Gravatt Center is recognized as the camp and conference center of which the Diocese has ownership. Oversight of the Center is under the direction of the Board of Managers. The Board shall have responsibility for the management and direction of all areas for the operation of the Center and shall be accountable to the Diocesan Executive Council and the Bishop. SECTION 2. The Board of Managers shall consist of no more than twelve nor less than seven persons, adult confirmed communicants in good standing of the Church in this Diocese, appointed by the Bishop from nominations of at least two and not more than three. SECTION 3. Persons for each vacancy, submitted by the Diocesan Executive Council. One person shall be appointed by the Bishop to Chair the Board. SECTION 4. The Bishop shall be ex-officio member of the Board SECTION 5. An Executive Director shall be appointed by the Bishop in consultation with the Board of Managers and such person will be a member of the staff of the Diocese. SECTION 6. The Board shall promulgate its own rules and guidelines for the efficient carrying out of its responsibilities and shall report on its work to the Bishop of the Diocese and the Diocesan Executive Council as may be required.

ARTICLE XI - GENERAL PROVISIONS ENACTMENT, ALTERATION AND REPEAL OF CANONS CANON 1 - AMENDMENT SECTION 1. These Canons shall not be altered or amended, nor shall any new Canon be enacted, except at a stated Convention in the manner here provided. All proposals for new, altered or amended Canons shall be: (a) Submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Convention no less than thirty days prior to the commencement of the Convention for reference by the Secretary to the Committee on Constitution and Canons: (b) Read to the Convention prior to action by the Convention thereon; and (c) Approved by a two-thirds vote of those present at the Convention at which it is first presented or by a majority vote of those present 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 voted to approve the proposal. SECTION 2. All proposed Canons or amendments thereto receiving less than a two-thirds but at least a majority vote of those present at the Convention at which they are first presented shall automatically lie over for consideration and final action at the next Annual Convention.