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Welcome

Our Diocese is a collaborative community of engaged members with a "can-do" spirit who are creative, energetic, and generous followers of Jesus. We are rooted in Christ and open to the world. You are welcome here and we look forward to seeing you.

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The word "episcopal" is a Greek word for bishop. Bishops, along with other elected leaders, oversee the Church in particular geographic areas, known as dioceses.

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Actions speak louder than words. We practice loving our neighbors as ourselves and upholding the dignity of every human being through our work.

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We strive to provide resources and support our churches and people need to share the Way of Love in the world. If there's something you can't find, please contact us.

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Give

Giving—whether of funds, skills, or time—is a way for us to show gratitude to God for the gift of community and companionship, of the blessings we receive along the journey. We invite you to first consider giving to your local parish or to one of these initiatives.

Special Causes

Flooding in Copperhill and McCaysville

How to Give

Three Ways of Giving

Give to the Bishop's Discretionary Fund

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Selma Pilgrimage Rescheduled

by | Aug 31, 2021 | News

 Those who have already signed up for the pilgrimage will be given first priority for the rescheduled trip on March 8-11, 2022. Whether indicating your wish to participate in the rescheduled pilgrimage or requesting a refund, please email Nichole Seiferth at...

Responding to Deep Hurt and Harm in Our World

by | Aug 26, 2021 | News

 A transcript of this Reconciling Thought is available at the bottom of this post. Haiti: Episcopal Relief and Development Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti and other partners in response to the devastating earthquake...

COVID-19 Update: We’re in this Together

by | Aug 13, 2021 | News

 Transcript – Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I want to speak to you today, an update related to COVID, particular, the delta variant. I know in the spring, as many of us had access to the COVID-19 vaccine, there was a great sense of joy, of possibility, of...
Reconciling Thought: Diocese House Staff Update

Reconciling Thought: Diocese House Staff Update

by | Jun 30, 2021 | News

Transcript – Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. Couple of significant staff transitions are headed for us as a diocesan staff. I wanted to make you aware of those today. July 6, we will be welcoming Jon Humber to our diocesan staff as a parish support specialist....
Sermon from the Ordination of David Goodpaster

Sermon from the Ordination of David Goodpaster

by | Jun 23, 2021 | News

Photo credit: Cameron Adams The Ordination of David Goodpaster to the Priesthood All Saints’ Chapel, Sewanee June 19, 2021 Philippians 4:4-9 Matthew 9:35-38 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole     David Goodpaster.   David, when you came to see me at Good...