Make/Equip/Send: The Stories that Shape EDUSC

We recently held the 98th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina. In his address, Bishop Waldo shared with us how followers of Jesus must bring light to the darkness, hope to the hopeless, and healing to the broken.

Resources from the 98th Diocesan Convention can be found here.

This week we're joined by the Rev. Jenny Getty's, rector of Church of the Incarnation in Gaffney, S.C. She shares how her congregations has adapted its worship, fellowship, and outreach to our new pandemic realities.

In our continuing exploration of ministry during COVID, we talk with Maggie Mallette, the Director of Family Ministries at St. John's, Columbia. She shares how her community is adapting formation, connection, and ministry during the pandemic.

What does campus ministry look like in a time of virtual school and social distancing? We sat down with Olga-Maria Cruz, Campus Minister at WELCM (Winthrop Episcopal-Lutheran Campus Ministry) to talk about her work, her community, and resilience.

Resources mentioned in this episcopde:

Jesus and John Wayne

OASIS Young Adult and Campus Ministry Conference

Chaplaincy Innovation Lap

SkillPop

Newbigin Fellowship

BAND - The app for groups

What does Church look like in this time of pandemic? In this season of the podcast, we'll be looking at the ways we are worshiping, learning, and serving as the Body of Christ.

"Overwhelm us, and transform us, with the power of your loving, merciful, and just Holy Spirit."

Take a few minutes and listen to Bishop Waldo's sermon from yesterday, preached with the people of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Rock Hill.

To view the video series created during Bishop Waldo's trip to Ghana, click here.

To learn more about the work of EDUSC's Race & Reconciliation Committee, click here.

Raphiell Ashford, Rector of St. Luke's, Columbia, reflects on where he sees signs of new life in his congregation and community.

Hannah Flack, Director Of Youth Ministry at Christ Church, Greenville, offers our latest reflection on signs of new life this Easter season.

Kris Neely, a parishioner at St. Christopher's, Spartanburg, reflects on where he sees signs of new life in his community.

Click here to view more of Kris' artwork.

The Rev. Janey Wilson, rector of Our Saviour, Rock Hill, reflects on where she sees signs of new life in her community.

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