Bishop Cole on the Death of Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026
Dear People of East Tennessee, It is with great sadness that we enter a time of mourning for the death of Dolly Parton, one of our greatest regional figures. I […]
God, The Consuming Fire: A Sermon by The Rt. Rev. Brian L. Cole July 15, 2026
July 27, 2026
One of the rare liturgies in the Episcopal Church is the “burning of the note”, a service that highlights a parish’s or community’s retirement of significant debt. This debt can […]
Bishop Cole Visits Grace Episcopal Church, Chattanooga
June 18, 2026
3rd Sunday after Pentecost 2026 Matthew 9:35-10:8 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Compassion. Jesus has compassion when he sees the crowds, in cities and villages, with the hurt […]
Bishop Cole Preaches at Opening Eucharist of Association of Anglican Musicians Annual Conference
June 18, 2026
Sermon for Opening Eucharist at AAM 2026 St. Luke’s Atlanta, GA First Chronicles 16:7-13, 23-34 Psalm 98 Revelation 5:11-14 Everything that God has created can sing. Which might be […]
A Six-Word Poem: A Sermon for Ascension Sunday
May 20, 2026
Ascension Day 2026 The Church of the Ascension, Knoxville Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Two weeks ago, in Asheville, North Carolina, I was one of […]
Joint Statement Regarding Tennessee Redistricting by the Episcopal Bishops of Tennessee
May 8, 2026
During a special session of the Tennessee State Legislature on May 7, 2026, state representatives approved new boundaries for some of Tennessee’s congressional districts. The redrawn map will divide Tennessee’s […]
When A Stranger Shows Up: Sermon on the Emmaus Road
April 24, 2026
When A Stranger Shows Up by Bishop Brian Cole Sunday, April 19, 2026 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Athens, & Tyson House Campus Ministry, Knoxville My friend’s name is not […]
Why are you weeping? An Easter Message from Bishop Brian Cole
April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday 2026 Resurrection, Loudon John 20:1-18 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole “…while it was still dark…” There is no such thing as Easter Black. When I think […]
2026 Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Convention
March 20, 2026
Diocesan Convention Address 2026 Episcopal School of Knoxville The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Before I begin my remarks this afternoon, let us pray. O God, you have […]
An Invitation to Merton’s Kentucky
March 5, 2026
Bishop Brian Cole invites you to join him and Canon Emily Bruner Doane as a group of pilgrims travel to the Sister of Loretto and visit the Abbey of Gethsemani […]