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 […]
Reconciling Thoughts: Appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem
December 15, 2023
Dear East Tennessee Friends, “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him […]
Bishop Brian Cole Announces Secretary of Convention and Opening of Nominations and Resolutions
December 6, 2023
Bishop Brian Cole updates the diocese on our new Secretary of Convention, the Rev. Christopher Hogin, and the opening of nominations and resolutions to the 40th annual diocesan convention. The […]
The Importance of Happening
November 3, 2023
Bishop Brian Cole reflects on the importance of Happening, not only for our youth, but for the impact it has on the life of our diocese. Happening #84 will take […]
Update from the Bishop: On the Office of the Canon to the Ordinary
October 11, 2023
Bishop Brian Cole updates the people of the Diocese of East Tennessee on the next steps with regards to the Office of the Canon to the Ordinary as well as […]
How do you take up your cross? A Reconciling Thought
September 14, 2023
Bishop Brian Cole reflects on a recent visit to St. Paul Episcopal Church, Seymour, where the readings for the day and a particular bulletin insert spoke to him about taking […]