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The 230th Annual Diocesan Convention 
of The Diocese of South Carolina
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​Call to Convention

“Walking Humbly With Our God”
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November 20-21, 2020

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina will be held on November 20-21, 2020. Our theme will be “Walking Humbly With Our God.”  Given the challenges surrounding the ongoing pandemic, this year’s Convention will be conducted virtually. 
 
We are delighted that the Most Reverend Michael Curry, the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will be joining us this year.  Bishop Curry served as preacher at our Diocesan Convention in February 2014 when he was serving as the Bishop of North Carolina.   

While Diocesan Convention will look different this year, we have a marvelous opportunity to gather together in a creative fashion to do the work of our diocese.

Three Deanery Meetings are being held prior to Convention, and include all clergy, delegates, and alternates for the Convention.  These meetings are opportunities to discuss proposed resolutions and the 2021 budget, as well as introductions of nominees for diocesan offices.

This year, all pre-convention deanery meetings will also be held online. You are welcome to attend the one that is most convenient for you.
Saturday, September 26 at 11 am
Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm
Sunday, October 11 at 2 pm 
 
Elections at Convention
The Convention will hold elections for the following positions: 
  • Standing Committee:  
    • 2 lay members and 2 clergy members, 3 year terms;                  
  • Diocesan Council:       
    • 2 lay members and 2 clergy members, 3 year terms; 
    • 1 clergy member, 2 year term
  • Diocesan Trustee:       
    • 1 lay member and 1 clergy member, 6 year terms
  • University of the South Board of Trustees:
    • 1 lay member, 3 year term 
All nominations must have the approval of the person being nominated, and be received by the Secretary of Convention by Monday, September 14, 2020, in order to be included in pre-convention materials. Nominators must be members of the Convention (lay delegates or members of the clergy). A Notice of Elections and Nomination Form are located with other Call to Convention materials at the top of this page.

Resolutions
Members of the Diocese are invited to submit resolutions for consideration at the Convention. Please follow the format and guidelines described in the Notice of Submittal of Resolutions. All resolutions are to be received by the Secretary of Convention no later than Monday, September 14, 2020, in order to be included in pre-convention materials. 

Registration Procedures
Each Parish and Mission is asked to register online, and register all their lay and clergy delegates and alternates at the same time. Clergy who are not directly affiliated with a delegation and visitors may register individually. Registration will be available on the Diocesan website starting September 1.

Registration cost is $15 per lay/clergy delegate and $5 per visitor. Payment may be made online or sent to the Diocesan Office by mail. Convention components that include Presiding Bishop Michael Curry including worship will be open to all and streamed on YouTube and do not require registration.

Registration will be open for delegates from September 1 - October 15 and for all visitors from September 1 - November 15. 

We look forward to seeing you online for Convention in November. 
​

Faithfully yours,



​

​

​The Venerable Calhoun Walpole, Archdeacon
Secretary of Convention 


Individual Forms:
Call to Convention
Notice of Elections
Nomination Form (online, pdf)
Resolution Submissions


Registration Resources
Online Registration

Convention Documents
(will be added as they become available)

Delegate Packet to Download
​Agenda
​Map and Schedule
2021 Proposed Diocesan Budget 

Convention Committee Appointments
Constitution & Canons Report 
Nominations Report 

Resolutions
Reports of Institutions of the Diocese
Journal of the 229th Diocesan Convention



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VISITORS
Everyone is welcome to register as a visitor at our Convention! You do not have to be a member of one of our churches. If you'd like to come hear our speakers, share in worship and fellowship, or just learn more about us, we welcome you. The link for registration will be added here once it is live.


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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our History
    • Our Vision
    • Find a Church
    • Deaneries
    • The Bishop >
      • Messages from Bishop Woodliff-Stanley
    • 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
        • 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
    • 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 >
      • Racial Justice & Reconciliation
      • 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
    • 80th General Convention 2022 >
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