Dear East Tennessee Friends, On Friday, December 9th, Willis Duke Weatherford III, who went by Will, died in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Will is Susan’s only brother. Susan, her three sisters, and all our extended families are grieving this death. On Sunday, several members of the Weatherford family gathered in Black Mountain on the family property at Far Horizons, the home which Susan’s grandfather built in the 1940’s. We made and shared a big meal, told stories about Will, and
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Adults for December 2022 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee Costs of items may vary depending on where they are purchased. Against the Hounds of Hell: A Life of Howard Thurman -Peter Eisenstadt -Kindle, $19.22 -hardcover, $30.22 -544 pages -University of Virginia Press -2021 -description: An inspiration and mentor to civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard Thurman was an important figure to African Americans and activists.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Youth for December 2022 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 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church at 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, for materials that circulate. New Kid: A Graphic Novel -Jerry Craft -Kindle, $11.49 -hardcover, $11.89 -paperback, $8.64 -256 pages -ages 9-12; grades 3-7 -Quill Tree Books -2019 -description: A winner
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Mr. Alvin Blount returns this month with a great list of resources for children on topics of indigenous, immigrant, and racial justice issues. Click here to see all past listings. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Children for December 2022 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee Costs of items may vary depending on where they are purchased. Also, check the Children’s Diversity & Justice Library at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, for
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Bishop Brian Cole invites us to reframe Advent as a waiting and making space for the second coming of Christ in addition to preparation for the coming of the Christ child at Christmas. Transcript Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I want to offer a few thoughts today on Advent, particularly Advent Season 2022. I recently read an article from a friend in Kentucky that reminded us that the Advent season is as much about the second coming of Jesus as
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Updated: Additional photo gallery of Rev. Davis’s first service as a deacon is below the ordination photo album. KNOXVILLE, Church of the Good Shepherd – Bishop Brian Cole ordained James “Bo” Davis to the diaconate with an overfilled church, joyous singing, and a great reception afterwards. Rev. Davis, a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, served at Church of the Resurrection, Loudon for his field ed and will serve at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Farragut. Please pray for Rev.
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Bishop Brian Cole and the Rev. Laurie Brock discussed Rev. Brock’s newest book, God, Grace, and Horses: Life Lessons from the Saddle as part of the Spiritus Knox series at Church of the Ascension on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Rev. Brock’s passion for all things equestrian resonated well with the agrarian ethos of East Tennesseans as they explored the spirituality of mucking stalls to riding. Many thanks to Church of the Ascension for hosting the event and to Union Ave Books
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The Diocese of East Tennessee is being represented by both Canon Beverly Hurley Hill and Ms. Sinead Doherty at the meeting of the Standing Commission on Formation and Ministry Development, and interim body of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Canon Beverly Hurley Hill has been assigned to the sub-committee on the Commission on Ministry and Ms. Doherty has been assigned to the sub-committee on Mental Health and Curriculum Development. Other members of the SCFMD include: Jess Efring-Roberts, Deacon,
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Bishop Brian Cole recently interviewed the Rev. Laurie Brock, author of God, Grace, and Horses and the popular Horses Speak of God. Learn more about the upcoming event featuring Bishop Brian Cole and the Rev. Laurie Brock at www.dioet.org/horses.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Adults, November 2022 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee Costs may vary depending on where items are purchased. Nobody Wants to Talk About It: Race, Identity, and The Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations -Michael Sidney Fosberg -paperback, $2.61 -164 pages -Incognito, Inc. -2020 -description: Michael Frosberg has performed an autobiographical one-man play for intermediate and secondary schools, colleges, and community groups throughout the country. He grew up White and
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