by Andrew Morehead | Jul 2, 2025 | News
By Caroline Schow The author has redacted certain identifying or sensitive information out of consideration for privacy and confidentiality. The Episcopal Church has long been committed to racial reconciliation dating back to at least the Civil Rights Movement when...
by Andrew Morehead | Jun 20, 2025 | News
The 2025-2026 Bishop’s Visitation Schedule is now available on our website both in PDF form and on the diocesan calendar. Please note, any updates to the original schedule will be made on the diocesan Google calendar. PDF:...
by Andrew Morehead | Jun 18, 2025 | News
The Diocesan Office will be closed all day, Thursday, June 19th, for the Juneteenth Holiday. We will be open Friday, June 20th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Call us at 865-966-2110 to reach our voicemail inboxes, or visit www.dioet.org/office-of-the-bishop-staff for staff...
by Andrew Morehead | Jun 6, 2025 | Featured Article, News
In December of 2024, three East Tennessee seminarians, Reverends Mark Colbert, Ryan Lockwood, and Rebecca Paluzzi were ordained to the diaconate as part of their ongoing discernment and formation as priests. The Rev. Mark Colbert, originally from St. Peter’s Episcopal...
by Andrew Morehead | May 30, 2025 | News
Beginning June 1, Bishop Brian Cole will go on a long-deserved sabbatical and will be out of office, resting, relaxing, and renewing before returning in the fall. While away, the diocesan staff will be busy with the next phases of our visioning process. Should you...
