Alcohol Use Policy

Alcohol Use Policy – PDF

Background Checks/Safe Church

Form for Background Check – PDF Word
Model Policy For The Protection Of Children And Youth – PDF
Model Policy For The Protection Of Vulnerable Adults – PDF

More information about Safe Church in the Diocese of South Carolina may be found on the Safe Church page.

Clergy Compensation/Clergy Departure

Clergy Compensation Guidelines – PDF 
Covenant of Understanding Upon the Departure of Clergy – PDF

Eucharistic Ministers/Eucharistic Visitors

Guidelines: Eucharistic Ministers and Eucharistic Visitors – PDF Word
Eucharistic Minister/Eucharistic Visitor Application – PDF Word

Marriage

If you have questions about approved liturgies for marriage, please contact the Rev. Philip Linder, Canon to the Ordinary, in the Office of the Bishop. Some of the diocesan forms regarding marriage are listed below. If you need additional assistance, please contact Canon Linder.

Liturgical Resources as Approved by General Convention – PDF Word
Guidelines for Application for Remarriage – PDF
Application for Consent to Remarriage – PDF Word

Officiating

Clergy seeking permission to officiate in the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina should reach out to the Canon to the Ordinary, the Rev. Canon Philip Linder for appropriate forms and procedures. You may call the Diocesan Office and/or email Canon Linder at plinder@episcopalchurchsc.org.