Bishop Brian Cole reflects on the story of the flood in Genesis and how its meaning is different in light of the recent flooding in the Southeast. For more information on how you can help, visit www.dioet.org/2024-flooding Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: UOETMGBYGFIWT7TN Transcript Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I’d like to read to you today from the end of the flood story in the book of Genesis from the translation, The Message. Then God spoke to Noah and his
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On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and continued unleashing devastation there and then in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Over 200 people have died and many remain lost. As search and rescue continues, many are without power, food, water, and homes. Anxiety and grief are palpable. The church is called to respond. Both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Southeastern Synod and the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee are committed to working together to
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Bishop Brian Cole updates the Diocese of East Tennessee on the assessment of church property in East Tennessee as well as offering new ways to give to directly impact the communities in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Donate to East Tennessee: https://onrealm.org/dioet/-/form/give/2024flood To donate to the Diocese of East TN relief efforts, complete the Realm online giving portal. For questions, please call 865-966-2110. Donate to Western North Carolina: https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=148858&f=4 Please read before clicking: To donate to the Diocese
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Due to the incoming intense weather from Hurricane Helene, and in keeping with our policy of following the public school closures, the diocesan office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 27. Please remain safe during this severe weather event and continue to pray for those in the path of this storm. Your diocesan staff will be available via email and phone tomorrow. For email addresses of staff, click here. Please call 865-966-2110 and a staff member will endeavor to answer
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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee is excited to announce the presence of a new Franciscan Friar, Brother Dustin Odom, in the diocese. The celebration took place at St. John’s Church in Johnson City, TN with the Rev. Dr. Laura Bryant (Rector at St. John’s) and Brother Andrew Morehead (Ecumenical Order of Charity and Diocesan Missioner for Communications and Evangelism) leading the celebration. Br. John Huebner (Order of St. Francis) and Br. Jesse Stinnett (Ecumenical Order of Charity) also participated.
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We are excited to announce our newest deacon, the Rev. Beth Janney. The people of St. Peter’s and East Tennessee gathered with Bishop Brian Cole to celebrate her ordination on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga. The Rev. Janney will head to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, to serve as their deacon. Please keep her and both parish communities in your prayers. Below is Bishop Brian Cole’s sermon from the celebration. A recording may be viewed
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Bishop Brian Cole recently interviewed New York Times best-selling author and East Tennessee Episcopalian, Jamie Quatro, at our latest book event at Church of the Ascension. Quatro’s latest book, Two-Step Devil, a story of religious prophecy, adventure, and the meeting of estranged souls. Check out the video above and head to Union Ave Books to order your copy of Two-Step Devil.
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By GEORGIANA VINES The Venerable Jerry Askew, PhD, archdeacon and small congregation consultant for the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee, will be presented the Bruce McCarty Community Impact Award by the East Tennessee Community Design Center at a celebration on Oct. 16 at Historic Ramsey House. Askew, who also serves as deacon at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Knoxville, is being recognized as a community leader who has enhanced the lives of others in education, business, community service and ministry,
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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee is excited to announce the presence of a new Franciscan Friar in the diocese. Brother Dustin Odom completed his year of postulancy and officially became a Franciscan friar in the Order of St. Francis (OSF) on July 21, 2024. The blessing and installation of Br. Dustin into the Order of St. Francis took place at the DeKoven Episcopal Center in Racine, Wisconsin during the communities annual convocation. The Order of St. Francis is a
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Bishop Brian Cole reflects on the upcoming season of strategic visioning for the Diocese of East Tennessee, commencing with the Leadership Summit at Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center. Transcript Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I want to give you an update on the next chapter ahead for us as bishop and people in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Over seven years ago is when we began this work together and a part of what got us to that moment
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