The Rt. Rev. Prince Singh, Ph.D., provisional bishop of Eastern and Western Michigan, preached at the Renewal of Ministry at Church of the Ascension as they celebrated the installation of the Rev. Billy Daniel, Ph.D. as the rector of Church of the Ascension. Sermon Text I am grateful to your good bishop, Bishop Brian Cole, for his invitation to me. I thank Sylvia and Jan Peters for their genuine hospitality and radiant witness to beauty and love! “Joy is jumping
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Bishop Brian Cole reflects on his time at Lambeth and the one missing piece during his time there, you! Join Bishop Brian on Thursday, August 18, beginning at 6:30 pm for a conversation about the Lambeth Conference and what it means for East Tennessee Episcopalians. Transcript Hi. I’m Bishop Brian. Susan and I have just returned from the Lambeth Conference. The Lambeth Conference takes place every ten years, roughly, and gathers Anglican bishops from across the communion. This was the
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Back from Lambeth: A Conversation with Bishop Brian Cole Hear Bishop Brian Cole in conversation about his time at the Lambeth Conference. This once-in-a-decade meeting is a rare opportunity for bishops in the Anglican Communion from across the globe to come together and enter into deep conversation with each other. Reflection for Monday, August 8, 2022 “The deepest level of communication is not communication, but communion. It is wordless. It is beyond words. It is beyond speech. It is beyond
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The latest edition of the East Tennessee Becoming Beloved Community newsletter is here. You will find an interview with the Rev. Gayle Browne, additional books for adults, youth, and children, and a link to information on the Beck Cultural Exchange Center’s Jubilee events this coming weekend. Click here to read the newsletter and to sing-up for future editions: https://conta.cc/3bwwnoO
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We ask for your help in supporting those who have been impacted by one of the most devastating flooding events in Kentucky history and in the Diocese of Lexington, a neighboring diocese. Please support flood relief by clicking the donate button below and selecting “Eastern KY Flood Relief” from the dropdown menu. 100% of the funds donated will go directly to relief in the Diocese of Lexington. And please pray for all those suffering and struggling through this traumatic and destructive
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Bishop Brian Cole invites you to Grace Point Day, Saturday, August 13, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, a day of fun and food when you can explore the trails, swim, kayak, canoe, and see progress on the Retreat Village. Bishop Brian also invites you to help us finish raising the 1.1 million remaining to complete the Retreat Village. Three-Year Pledges Do you want your gift to make a lasting impact on the work of the Retreat Village? You can
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Welcome to the East Tennessee General Convention updates page. Here you will find information on news, resolutions, sermons, resources, and posts from our deputies. The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is exploring new ways in holding pre-convention meetings to allow for greater feedback and participation whilst maintaining the integrity of their meetings. We are continually monitoring updates from General Convention publications. We’ve highlighted the concurred resolutions below for ease of access. Below you will find recordings of sermons,
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The Episcopal Church Women of East Tennessee are excited to announce the recipient of the 2022 Mollie Tucker Scholarship. Angelina Delgado of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Seymour, Tennessee is this year’s recipient. My name is Angelina Delgado and I am a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Seymour, Tennessee. I am a Seymour High School graduate and a community volunteer. I share my time between Live-It and the Williams Family Seymour Branch Library. Live-it ministries is a non-profit
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The Episcopal Church Women of East Tennessee invites all communities and households in East Tennessee to participate in this year’s United Thank Offering (UTO) in-gathering. Gayle LaMariana, East Tennessee UTO Coordinator, has mailed the following invitation to all communities. You can learn more about UTO, find resources, and material ordering information by visiting their website. July 7, 2022 Dear Friends across East Tennessee, “Practicing gratitude invites joy to our life.” – Brene Brown The United Thank Offering (UTO) ministry of
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Did you know olive oil could make a difference? Your church can help support the Palestinian people by coordinating an olive oil sale this fall. Extra virgin, organic, fair trade Palestinian olive oil from the Holy Land is now available to all the churches in the diocese of East Tennessee. The oil, imported from Equal Exchange (one of the largest fair trade organizations in the US, is a delicious, health-enhancing, and positive way to support the Palestinian people. Olive Branch
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