by Allie Levanway A Lady Chapel is a small worship space within a church that’s dedicated to Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus’s mother. At my Anglo-Catholic church, Christ Church Episcopal in Chattanooga, our Lady Chapel is mostly used for intimate spoken services, private prayer, or children’s church. I spend a lot of time there on Sunday mornings while my young children get their wiggles out during their priest-dad’s sermon. I sit in the colorful shadows of the stained
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On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the Rev. Zachary Settle, PhD was ordained to the sacred order of priests at Grace Episcopal Church in Chattanooga. Many were in attendance from across East Tennessee and out of state. You can find a copy of the sermon by The Rev. Claire Brown below and photos taken by Mr. Jon Humber below that. Sermon by The Rev. Claire Brown Oh Zac, you’ve been looking for your path of authentic service in the world, as
Read Moreby Georgiana Vines for the Knoxville News Sentinel (republished with permission) December 25, 2023 When Jerry Askew, who has been in higher education, health care and nonprofit work as well as being a community and civic volunteer, leaves one area of responsibility, he doesn’t get more sleep at night. He gets another job. With a three-page resume listing most of what he’s done in small type, he makes light of his situation. “Looks like I can’t keep a job,” he laughs.
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Bishop Brian Cole reminds us that God comes to us in littleness with inspiration from Sr. Chrysostom Koppes’ poem A Christmas Song. Bishop Brian Cole and the diocesan staff wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and Happy Holiday celebrations. A Christmas Song by Sister Chrysostom Koppes, O.S.B. O little stars, shine out, shine out And little winds blow still, And all you smallest angels rout High seraphs from the hill That looks upon a little town And holds
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Dear East Tennessee Friends, “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.
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Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center has announced their 2024 Summer Camp Dates. Registration will be opened the first week of January. Family Camp – May 24-27 – Families and kids of all ages! Junior Camp – May 30-June 4 – Rising 4th-Rising 6th Intermediate Camp – June 7-12 – Rising 7th-Rising 9th Junior Summer Session – June 15-20 – Rising 4th-Rising 6th Youth Camp – June 27-July 2 – Rising 10th-Just Graduated Intermediate Summer Session – July 7-12 –
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Bishop Brian Cole updates the diocese on our new Secretary of Convention, the Rev. Christopher Hogin, and the opening of nominations and resolutions to the 40th annual diocesan convention. The latest convention newsletter can be viewed here. More information is available at www.dioceseconvention.org Music by: https://www.bensound.com License code: Q92XQVYQLFSXVOE2 Transcript Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I have a couple of announcements I want to make regarding our upcoming diocesan convention, which will take place February 9th and 10th here in Knoxville,
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On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Bishop Brian Cole visited the historically Black parish of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Knoxville, Tennessee for their annual visitation. His sermon was captured by Tim Miller, a parishioner who has worked on modernizing some of St. Luke’s digital ministry, notably the new St. Luke’s website. Bishop Cole’s sermon is available here:
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Sacristy Sense, a publication by the Province IV Altar Guild, has been published along with details about the 2025 Altar Guild conference.
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Through its ongoing relationship with the people of Kondoa, Church of the Good Samaritan is again hosting its annual Alternative Gift Market on Sunday, December 10, between services. Elizabeth Colonna has brought goods ranging from tote bags, headbands, and fabrics to jewelry, carvings, and bowls. Funds raised from the sale of these items will go to support the people of Kondoa and will fund various local ministries. For more information or to shop on any other day, email Elizabeth Colonna at elizabethcolonna@gmail.com.
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