Racism was a major focus of the convention of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, which met Feb. 7-8 at St. Thaddeus Church, Aiken.

"Community in Unity and Diversity" was the theme of the convention, which included a video presentation, "A Class Divided," followed by small-group discussion.

The Rt. Rev. Dorsey Henderson, diocesan bishop, addressed convention during the opening Eucharist. He called for the diocese and all individuals to be committed to "having the mind of Christ that we might be the instruments of God for reconciliation and healing harmony in the world."

The only resolution adopted of the four presented to convention calls for every parish and mission to take steps toward promoting better race relations.

The Rt. Rev. Mark Dyer, former Bishop of Bethlehem (Pa.), addressed convention and spoke of the Concordat of Agreement, to be proposed at General Convention in July.

The newest mission of the diocese, St. Matthias, Rock Hill, was admitted to convention.

A budget of $2.3 million was adopted without discussion or questions.