Episcopal Forum of South Carolina (EFSC) was organized in December 2003 to focus on fostering conversation and understanding among all Episcopalians. Its mission is to preserve unity and diversity in the Diocese of South Carolina and within The Episcopal Church through the inclusion of a broad range of scriptural understandings and by upholding the democratic actions of its Constitution and Canons, conventions, and elected leadership. Among its activities, EFSC sponsors meetings and conferences in its diocese through which Episcopalians find common ground in their shared mission and ministry.

Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh (PEP) was formally organized in March 2003 in response to actions taken at the 2002 diocesan convention. The initial goal of PEP was to work toward a more generous and inclusive Diocese of Pittsburgh, but PEP began working to preserve both the integrity of its diocese and of The Episcopal Church itself when diocesan leaders came to the forefront of conservatives opposed to the election and consecration of V. Gene Robinson as a bishop in 2003. PEP’s membership has always included both clergy and laity, but most of its leaders have been lay. PEP is known for its thoughtful and well researched publications. As it became increasingly clear that many of the diocesan leaders were leaving The Episcopal Church, PEP worked to build understanding among those who would remain, and it is returning to its original focus and a more educational role. PEP is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, Pennsylvania corporation that has been granted 501(c)(3) status .