Diocesan Prayer Calendar/Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Historically, the Diocese of South Carolina publishes the Bishop’s visitation schedule combined with the Diocesan Prayer Calendar. As a symbol of our unity in Christ within this diocese, churches are listed on the prayer calendar on the dates when the Bishop visits (those congregations are listed with “visitation” noted). On other Sundays we pray for other congregations of the diocese, diocesan institutions, and other ministries. Unlike previous years, there will not be a visitation on each Sunday a congregation is listed, only if it is noted with “visitation.”
As a diocese within the Anglican Communion, we also include the Anglican Cycle of Prayer (this links to the most recent version), a way for Anglicans around the world to pray together for all the provinces, churches and dioceses of the Communion, including The Diocese of South Carolina. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer from 2023 to 2026 is now available to download in a format that can be imported into calendars. Learn more at this link.
Download Prayer Calendar/Cycle of Prayer
View or download printable PDFs of the Diocesan Prayer Calendar and the Cycle of Prayer for The Diocese of South Carolina and the Anglican Communion.
The 2026 Diocesan Prayer Calendar is available through the end of the bishop’s 16-month visitation schedule, ending in September 2026. The full calendar will be added later this year.
Grants for Congregations
Parish and Mission Support Grants – Applications ongoing
This grant program draws from the existing Parishes and Missions Support budget line item, which is funded at $175,000 in 2025. This money is available to churches in need of emergency or temporary funding. Requests of more than $5,000 will be reviewed by the Diocesan Finance Committee and then approved by Diocesan Council. These grants can be used for expenses including, but not limited to, clergy or lay salaries, rent, and other initiatives to enhance parish life.
Parish and Mission Support Grants Application – PDF Word
TENS: The Episcopal Network for Stewardship
Congregations are invited to access valuable resources for their annual giving campaigns through The Episcopal Network for Stewardship
The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina is a member of TENS, The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. TENS is an association of church leaders who understand, practice, and proclaim God’s call to generosity. TENS’ vision is to provide training and resources for stewardship leaders across The Episcopal Church and beyond.
A primary benefit to membership is that all the congregations in The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina have access to the annual giving campaign that TENS designs as a way of inviting the wider church to explore how the choices we make with our money and giving reflect our faith and values.
The materials includes bulletin inserts, introductory letters, pledge cards and other materials. For the password, congregations are asked to call Betsy Pritchard in the diocesan office at 843-259-2016 or email her at bpritchard@episcopalchurchsc.org.
Administrative Resources
Alcohol Use Policy
Alcohol Use Policy – PDF
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
Bylaws
Each congregation should adopt and enforce their own set of parish/mission bylaws. Please contact the Rev. Canon Philip Linder, Canon to the Ordinary, if you need assistance or examples that might be helpful in establishing a set of bylaws for your congregation.
Constitution & Canons
Please visit the Constitution & Canons page.
Safe Church
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.
Supply Clergy
Priests available for supply – PDF
Please contact the Diocesan Office if contact information is needed.