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ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES

Prevention of Harassment & Abuse

Staff and volunteers are required to have up-to-date training in the prevention of harassment and abuse. The diocesan policies are linked below. 

Harassment Prevention Policy  PDF   Word document
Child Abuse Prevention Policy  PDF  Word document
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Online Training

Safeguarding Online is online training provided through the Church Pension Group. Safeguarding Online provides training in short, focused courses that can normally be completed in 30-45 minutes. These courses can be taken from any location where a high-speed Internet connection is available. The training is provided at no cost to participants.

If you completed this training in the last few years through a parish that is not part of The Diocese of South Carolina, please contact Lauren Kinard in the Diocesan Office (843.259-2016). We will be able to access your information through CPG and update your diocesan records accordingly.

If your training is not up to date and you would like to enroll in online training, click here for further instructions.

Alcohol Policy

The Diocese of South Carolina has an Alcohol Use Policy as adopted by Diocesan Convention in 2016. Find a copy of the policy here.

Resources for Worshiping Communities

Here are documents and information that Worshiping Communities may find useful in organizing and conducting their business. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Kinard, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, at lkinard@episcopalchurchsc.org.
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Constitution & Canons

Find the Constitution and Canons of The Diocese of South Carolina here.
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Bylaws

An example of Parish Bylaws (from Grace Church, Charleston) in Microsoft Word (download and edit). Please read this note about these bylaws.
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Clergy Compensation Guidelines

The 2016 Compensation Guidelines with 2019 CPG updates in PDF format.
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Business Resources

The Manual of Business Methods
A comprehensive, user-friendly manual which supports the increasingly complex work of all treasurers and parish administrators. Includes forms, such as the Parochial Report Form, with instructions. (This document is maintained and frequently updated by The Episcopal Church. Please follow this link to download the latest version.) http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/manual-business-methods
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our History
    • Our Vision
    • Find a Church
    • The Bishop
    • Clergy & Staff >
      • Clergy in Good Standing
      • Clergy and Transition Ministries
    • Governance >
      • Constitution & Canons
      • Convention
      • Boards and Committees >
        • Standing Committee
        • Diocesan Council
        • Trustees of the Diocese
        • Deputies to General Convention
        • Commission on Ministry
        • Deaneries
        • Liturgical Commission
        • Visioning Committee
        • University of the South Trustees
        • Other Boards and Committees
    • Historical Timeline
    • FAQ
  • Ministry
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Diocesan Meditations
    • Outreach
    • Grants for Congregations
    • Administrative Resources >
      • Safety & Prevention
      • Manual of Business Methods
    • Clergy Resources
    • Liturgy & Worship >
      • Liturgical Commission >
        • Bishop Guerry
      • Marriage
      • The Lectionary
      • The Book of Common Prayer
      • Brother, Give Us A Word (SSJE)
      • Daily Prayer: Forward Movement
    • Education & Formation >
      • Adults
      • College Ministry
      • Youth
      • Children
    • Church Connections >
      • The Episcopal Church >
        • Province IV
      • The Anglican Communion
      • Anglicans Online >
        • The Society of Archbishop Justus
      • Daughters of the King
      • Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
      • Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross
      • Order of St. Helena
    • Ecumenical & Interfaith >
      • Fellowship of SC Bishops/Public Education Initiative
      • Charleston Area Justice Ministry
      • Christian Jewish Council
      • Gun Violence Prevention
    • Communication and Evangelism >
      • Carolina Grace
      • Social Media Sunday
      • Mission Matters Videos
  • News
    • News Blog
    • Events Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Advent & Christmas 2020
    • Responding to COVID-19
    • Email Newsletter
    • Episcopal News Service
    • Anglican Communion News
  • Giving
  • Convention
    • 230th Diocesan Convention
    • Call to Convention 2020
  • Contact Us
    • Get in touch
    • Make a donation
    • Sign up for the newsletter
    • News Submission
  • BISHOP SEARCH
    • Search for the XV Bishop