On Sunday, May 5, Bishop Given Gaula and his wife, Mother Lilian, visited Church of the Good Samaritan on their tour of East Tennessee, part of a larger, sweeping visit to dioceses throughout the United States. A presentation, which will also be presented this coming Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain, was made during the Sunday School hour featuring slides and videos about Kondoa ending with a broad invitation for all to visit. The service that followed
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On Saturday, May 4, Bishop Brian Cole preached at the ordination of the Rev. Austin Rios as the bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of California. You may watch the service here. Included on that page is the video, bulletin, and transcription into Spanish. The reading of the Gospel and the Sermon begin at 1:29:43. Sermon Text Diocese of California Bishop Consecration of Austin K. Rios Grace Cathedral, San Francisco May 4th, 2024 First Corinthians 12:12-31 John 21:1-19
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Photo: Bishop Brian Cole (top center) stands surrounded by recent ordinands (from left to right) Rev. William Simerly, Rev. Sean McEwen, Rev. Sarah Hess, and Rev. Brian Austin, PhD On the crisp Saturday morning of January 13th at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Signal Mountain, the Rt. Rev. Brian Cole and four East Tennessee seminarians gathered with members of their communities to celebrate their ordination to the transitional diaconate, the next step in their formation as priests. In the intervening
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On Saturday, April 13, Bishop Brian Cole and the people of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, celebrated the long-awaited calling of the Rev. Bailey Norman as their rector. Rev. Norman served as priest-in-charge at St. Stephen’s prior to this culminating call to be their rector. The Rev. Claire Makins, a colleague and friend of Rev. Norman was the guest preacher. See more photos below!
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The 2024 edition of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee have been ratified and published. Click here for a PDF copy of the Constitution and Canons. The 2024 Convention Journal has been published. Click here for a PDF copy of the Convention Journal. The 2025 Annual Diocesan Convention of East Tennessee will take place on February 7 & 8, 2025 at the Episcopal School of Knoxville.
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Bishop Given Gaula and his wife, Mother Lilian, will visit East Tennessee Sunday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 15. Throughout their stay, they will visit with parishes in Knoxville and Chattanooga, appear on Rev. Brett Backus’ podcast, and take part in a few social events. Below is a schedule of their time at public events in East Tennessee. Should you wish to visit Bishop Given and Mother Lilian, please contact Elizabeth Colonna at elizabethacolonna@gmail.com to set up a visitation time.
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“A spiritual discipline sets us free to pray or, to say it better, allows the Spirit of God to pray in us.” – Henri Nouwen During our recent diocesan annual convention, a few of you were able to listen as three East TN Episcopalians’ described their experience of going on pilgrimage. We can’t wait to hear how some of you embark on your own pilgrimage to a holy site or path. However, this is not affordable or accessible to all
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Join Sherri Bishop, member of the diocesan evangelism working group and member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Signal Mountain, as she interviews Sharon Maby and Jan Jensen, two members of St. Timothy’s who also live at Alexian Village, as well as administrative staff member, Melissa Rief. We’re exploring Episcopal life across East Tennessee and hope you enjoy Sharon and Jan’s stories of life on the mountain.
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The Rev. Amy Morehous offered this touching sermon and Good Friday practice at Church of the Resurrection this past Good Friday. In reflecting on the draping of the cross, she had this to say: “On this Holy Saturday, thinking about the tender ways people wrapped the cross in fragrant strips of cloth last night. You never know, when you get an idea, how it will actually work in practice. Draping the fabric on my deck, scenting it with oils, tearing the
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Bishop Brian Cole was the preacher for the Maundy Thursday service at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Knoxville. He took inspiration from a choral composition by George Arthur “One in Christ” that the cathedral choir sang during their March Evensong. Maundy Thursday 2024 St. John’s Cathedral John 13:1-17, 31b-35 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole I have never been good at judging distances. My grandparents lived in northeast Arkansas, in a small town called Marmaduke. As a child, I thought it
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