Introducing our New Canon for Formation and Lay Ministry
March 17, 2025
Dear East Tennessee Diocesan Friends, Greetings to you on this St. Patrick’s Day. I am writing to announce Emily Bruner Doane has accepted my call to become the Canon for […]
For the Stranger in Our Midst: A Message from Bishop Brian Cole
March 6, 2025
Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. For Lent 2025, I would like to invite you and the whole people of the Diocese of East Tennessee to support Bridge Refugee Services. Bridge Refugee […]
2025 Diocesan Convention Bishop’s Address
February 14, 2025
Convention Address February 8, 2025 Episcopal School of Knoxville The Right. Rev. Brian L. Cole From the 13th chapter of Matthew– “That same day Jesus went out of the house and […]
We Pray to See the World Rightly, A Reconciling Thought from Bishop Brian Cole
January 16, 2025
Bishop Brian Cole reflects on his recent retreat to Schuyler, Nebraska, where he was joined by other bishops and Brother James Dowd to explore contemplation and action in the midst […]
God Is With Us: A Christmas Message from Bishop Brian Cole
December 23, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole reminds us that God is with us at all times, especially in this Christmas season. Merry Christmas from Bishop Cole and the East Tennessee diocesan staff. Filming […]
Bishop Cole Calls New Canon for Administration
December 19, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole calls Cheryl Bullis as the new Canon for Administration. Both Bishop Cole and Cheryl have written letters to the diocese. Let’s welcome Cheryl to the East Tennessee […]
Call for Volunteers for the 41st Annual Convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee
November 20, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole invites you to consider volunteering for diocesan convention. We need YOUR help to make this diocesan convention a success. Never been to convention? Want to see what […]
Love God. Love neighbor. Love self. Bishop Brian Cole preaches at Yale Berkeley School of Divinity
November 7, 2024
November 6, 2024 Berkeley at Yale Eucharist Mark 12:28-34 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole About three weeks, ago, I was at a Crossroads. To be more specific, I was […]
Bishop Cole Preaches at St. John’s Cathedral, “My Teacher, Let Me See Again”
November 4, 2024
23rd Sunday after Pentecost 2024 St. John’s Cathedral Knoxville Mark 10:46-52 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole “My teacher, let me see again.” What a difference a Sunday can […]
To Serve the Common Good: A Reconciling Thought
October 31, 2024
“Continue to consider how you’ll pray, how you’ll vote, and to live in the aftermath as folks, as citizens seeking the common good.” Bishop Brian Cole encourages us to reflect […]