The Body of Christ: A Sermon by The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole
June 14, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole offered this sermon at Church of the Ascension, Knoxville, on Sunday, June 9, during his annual visitation to the parish. The Third Sunday after Pentecost 2024 The […]
A Conversation with Bishop Given Gaula
May 17, 2024
As part of Bishop Given Gaula’s travels across the United States, he and Bishop Brian Cole sat down for a brief conversation about the unity of the global church, communion […]
Modeling a New Way of Being the Body of Christ: Sermon from Province IV Synod, The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf
May 13, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole commends the following sermon by the Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf, Bishop of West Tennessee, from the Province IV synod gathering at Kanuga this year. Remarks at 2024 […]
Bishop Cole Preaches at California Ordination of Bishop Coadjutor
May 9, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, Bishop Brian Cole preached at the ordination of the Rev. Austin Rios as the bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of California. You may watch the service […]
While We Were Still Far Off, Bishop Cole Preaches Maundy Thursday Service at St. John’s Cathedral
April 1, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole was the preacher for the Maundy Thursday service at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Knoxville. He took inspiration from a choral composition by George Arthur “One in Christ” […]
Bishop Cole Preaches on Saying Yes Again at Renewal of Vows for East Tennessee Clergy
March 26, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole and the clergy of East Tennessee gathered at Church of the Resurrection, Loudon, to celebrate the annual Renewal of Vows and blessing of Chrism Oil. Kae […]
Announcing the Next Missioner for Youth and Young Adults
March 14, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole announces Jesse Adkins as the new Missioner for Youth and Young Adults. Jesse comes to us from his recent work at Duncan Park, Colorado. Before that, Jesse […]
2024 Convention Bishop’s Address
March 1, 2024
Bishop Brian Cole addressed the 40th annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee on the theme of “Here We Are: Heeding God’s Call Again and Again.” Please note, […]
Bishop Brian Cole addresses Association of Anglican Musicians in First Article as Chaplain
February 5, 2024
In the latest issue of the Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Bishop Brian Cole reflects on his relationship with music in ministry in his first chaplain’s article. If […]
And God Is Little, Too: A Christmas Message
December 21, 2023
Bishop Brian Cole reminds us that God comes to us in littleness with inspiration from Sr. Chrysostom Koppes’ poem A Christmas Song. Bishop Brian Cole and the diocesan staff wish you […]