Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Youth, February 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee Maya Angelou: Diversity Makes for a Rich Tapestry -Donna Brown Agins -library binding, $4.94 -128 pages -ages 10 years and up -Enslow Pub Inc -2006 -description: This biography series features contemporary African Americans who are important role models for young people. Agins, D. B. (2006). Maya Angelou: Diversity Makes for a Rich Tapestry. Enslow Pub Inc. A Narrative of the Proceedings
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Adults, February 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee Costs of items may vary depending on where they are purchased. Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism -Derrick Bell -Kindle, $12.99 -hardcover, $33.00 -paperback, $17.99 -304 pages -Basic Books -2018 -description: Bell, a noted civil rights activist presents a radical vision of persistence of racism in America. These essays, with a new foreword by Michelle Alexander,
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Transcript Hi. I’m Caroline Wood, Missioner for Youth and Young Adults. And I’m Alvin Blount, Diocesan Archivist and Head of Becoming Beloved Community initiatives. We want to express our deepest gratitude for those who contributed to the offering at the diocesan convention Eucharist held at St John’s Church, Johnson City, which was designated to the Trail of Tears pilgrimage. Thanks to your generosity, we are now able to offer the pilgrimage for $350 per participant, which is $100 less
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February 4, 2023 The Bishop’s Address St. John’s Johnson City The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Before I begin my address to you today, I would like for us to begin with prayer. The prayer I wish to offer is also a poem. So, consider it a prayer poem or a poem prayer. It was written by Madeleine L’Engle, noted writer and faithful Episcopal layperson, and is entitled, “Word.” Let us pray. I, who live by words, am wordless
Read MoreWho is the greatest? A Sermon by Bishop Brian Cole for the Annual Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of Tennessee
Diocese of Tennessee Convention January 21, 2023 Matthew 18:1-6 St. David’s Church, Nashville The Right Rev Brian L Cole Who is the greatest? The disciples are asking Jesus this question as it relates to the Kingdom of Heaven. In asking him the question, we are left with the impression that they believe Jesus can give them the answer. In the Kingdom of Heaven, they believe Jesus will be in the know. Tell us, then, Jesus, who is the greatest? The
Read MoreChurch-wide Sunday Dedicated to Religious Life
Sister Hannah, Prioress of the Sisters of Saint Mary at Sewanee, recently wrote the diocese of East Tennessee highlighting the recently approved Sunday for Religious Life. Dear East TN Episcopal Family, Greetings from Sister Hannah, prioress-elect of the Sisters of St. Mary in Sewanee, TN. I am writing to share some exciting news – that General Convention approved establishing Religious Life Sunday on the third Sunday of Epiphany. This year that falls on Sunday, January 22nd. Monastics have a long history
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“After all, are the ordinary mystics so rare, so unthinkable, that we must attribute this moment to an otherworldly being?” – from “Waffle House Mystic”, The Rev. Claire Brown The Rev. Claire Brown, Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal in Athens, TN, reflects on the nature of mystics in this piece inspired by an interaction with a strange in the south’s favorite breakfast spot, Waffle House. Read more…
Read MoreBecoming Beloved Community Adult Book List January 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Adults, January 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee Costs may vary depending on where items are purchased. The Little Book of LGBTQ+: An A-Z of Gender and Sexual Identities -Harriet Dyer -paperback, $10.97 -123 pages -Summersdale -2022 -description: Language is central to awareness and understanding the communities that make up the world. Evolving terminology makes it a little tricky to keep up with correct terminology. Dyer has provided
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Children, January 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee Costs may vary depending on where items are purchased. Also, check with the Children’s Diversity & Justice Library at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church on 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN for books that circulate. The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border -Stephen Briseno -Magdalena Mora, illustrator -Kindle, $10.99 -hardcover, $14.87 -41 pages -ages 4-8 -Random House Studio
Read MoreBecoming Beloved Community Youth Book List January 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Youth, January 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee Costs may vary depending on where items are purchased. Also, check with the Children’s Diversity and Justice Library at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church at 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN for books that circulate. The Little Book of LGBTQ+: An A-Z of Gender and Sexual Identities -Harriet Dyer -paperback, $19.95 -Kindle, $15.99 -136 pages -MIT Press -2022 -description: Language is
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