Take a good look at the building before you: welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, one of the spiritual nerve centers of the region. Imagine the bustle back in 1922-after almost two years of careful planning and a few heated discussions, this diocese officially branched out from its sibling, the Diocese of South Carolina. Here in Columbia, the diocese grew wings, watching over around 60 congregations across the Upstate and Midlands with names like Midlands, Catawba, Foothills, Gravatt, and Piedmont-almost sounds like a superhero team, right?
Their leader today is Bishop Daniel P. Richards, who donned the bishop’s robes in a ceremony at Trinity Cathedral in 2022. But the diocese isn’t just about grand titles; it’s a hub of energy and activities, from faith retreats to summer camps. In fact, since 1949, many young folks have traded their phones for sleeping bags at the Bishop Gravatt Center-a tradition full of laughter, bonfires, and new friendships. So whether you imagine choirs singing or kids racing through fields, you’ll find a place woven with both history and heart right here.
