The Episcopal Church Women of East Tennessee are excited to announce the recipient of the 2022 Mollie Tucker Scholarship. Angelina Delgado of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Seymour, Tennessee is this year’s recipient. My name is Angelina Delgado and I am a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Seymour, Tennessee. I am a Seymour High School graduate and a community volunteer. I share my time between Live-It and the Williams Family Seymour Branch Library. Live-it ministries is a non-profit
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The Episcopal Church Women of East Tennessee invites all communities and households in East Tennessee to participate in this year’s United Thank Offering (UTO) in-gathering. Gayle LaMariana, East Tennessee UTO Coordinator, has mailed the following invitation to all communities. You can learn more about UTO, find resources, and material ordering information by visiting their website. July 7, 2022 Dear Friends across East Tennessee, “Practicing gratitude invites joy to our life.” – Brene Brown The United Thank Offering (UTO) ministry of
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Did you know olive oil could make a difference? Your church can help support the Palestinian people by coordinating an olive oil sale this fall. Extra virgin, organic, fair trade Palestinian olive oil from the Holy Land is now available to all the churches in the diocese of East Tennessee. The oil, imported from Equal Exchange (one of the largest fair trade organizations in the US, is a delicious, health-enhancing, and positive way to support the Palestinian people. Olive Branch
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Alvin Blount, Diocesan Archivist and Becoming Beloved Community Initiatives Coordinator, interviews the Rev. Paige Buchholz about her journey through discernment, ordination, and ministry as an LGBTQ+ priest. In addition, Alvin has expanded the Becoming Beloved Community resources. Both the adult resources and the children’s resources have additional listings. Check out the Becoming Beloved Community page.
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Anti-racism, Social Justice, and Peace Resources for Adults Diocese of East Tennessee Prepared by Alvin Blount for July 2022 Costs may vary depending on where purchases are made. The Matter of Black Lives: Writing from The New Yorker -Jelani Cobb and David Remnick -hardcover, $18.97 -paperback, $19.99 -Kindle, $16.99 -864 pages -Ecco -2021 -description: This anthology from the pages of The New Yorker provides the reader with stories of triumphs and tragedies regarding Black life in America. According to Cobb,
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Anti-racism, Social Justice, and Peace Resources for Children Diocese of East Tennessee Prepared by Alvin R. Blount for July 2022 Costs may vary depending on where purchases are made. The Rainbow Parade -Emily Neilson, author, and illustrator -hardcover, $17.99 -Kindle, $10.99 -32 pages -ages 2-5 -Dial Book -2022 -description: You will find this to be a sweet story in the form of a picture book about a family’s first Pride parade experience. Neilson joyfully teaches the reader that there’s
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Our General Convention Deputies and Bishop Brian Cole are arriving in Baltimore, Maryland today. The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church will take place from Friday, July 8th through Monday, July 11th. The schedule is an intense series of legislative sessions from 10:00 am to as last as 9:30 pm as needed. Our deputies will be posting materials on social media throughout their time there. In the following months, we will be posting information following General Convention with reflection
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Statement on Supreme Court Dobbs decision by Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry Today the Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The court has overturned the constitutional right to abortion that was recognized in the seminal 1973 case Roe v. Wade. While I, like many, anticipated this decision, I am deeply grieved by it. I have been ordained more than 40 years, and I have served as a pastor in poor communities;
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In his latest Reconciling Thought, Bishop Brian Cole introduces us to the newest addition to the diocesan staff, Emily Kirk, who will be joining us as the new Parish Support Specialist beginning August 15. Whether you’re visiting our building or calling us with a question, Emily will more than likely be the first person to greet you. Welcome, Emily! Transcript Hi. I’m Bishop Brian. I want to give you an important update on your diocesan staff. Emily Kirk, on August
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June 17, 2022 On the shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal, Vestavia Hills, Alabama Dear East Tennessee Friends, I am writing to you on the morning after the shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. At present, reports are indicating that two people were killed and one was wounded. This is the latest in mass shootings across our country which have targeted persons of color in a grocery store, children in an elementary school, medical workers in a
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