The Diocese of East Tennessee seeks to be a healthy system of Christ-centered communities marked by prayerful practices, spiritual maturity, faithful action, and joyful worship.
Our mission is to equip disciples of Jesus Christ to grow and be grounded in the reconciling witness of the Gopsel, for the love of our neighbors and all of God’s creation.
The Diocese of East Tennessee seeks to be a healthy system of Christ-centered communities marked by prayerful practices, spiritual maturity, faithful action, and joyful worship.
Our mission is to equip disciples of Jesus Christ to grow and be grounded in the reconciling witness of the Gopsel, for the love of our neighbors and all of God’s creation.
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Bishops of Tennessee Issue Letter to Governor Lee on Attempted Pike Execution
October 1, 2026 The Honorable Bill LeeGovernor of TennesseeNashville, TennesseeDear Governor Lee:Grace and peace to you.We write as bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, and the Roman Catholic Church, serving Christians and…
East Tennessee Clergy Sign Letter on Knoxville Immigration
Bishop Cole along with the Revs. Brian Austin, Claire Brown, Richard Carter, Mark Colbert, Bailey Norman, RJ Powell, Bo Townsend, and John Mark Wiggers signed the letter addressing the standing Knox County policies on immigrant detention. We encourage you to read…
Bishop Cole on the Death of Dolly Parton
Dear People of East Tennessee, It is with great sadness that we enter a time of mourning for the death of Dolly Parton, one of our greatest regional figures. I celebrate and honor the impact she has had on East Tennessee and the world, whether from her music or her…
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