The St. Nicholas Fund was established to honor the work and ministry of Rev. Canon Michelle Bolt. This fund will be dedicated to providing care for children and dependents of those wishing to attend diocesan convention, clergy conference, and other leadership events hosted by the diocese.
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On the weekend of November 11th, four East Tennesseans traveled to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for the Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s Lay Preacher Training Initiative commissioning. Pictured are Courtney Shea, Canon Beverly Hurley Hill, Ed Hochnedel, and Freida Herron. Kimberly Kilgore, who was also commissioned, could not attend and is not pictured. This culminates their time in the initial trial of the Lay Preacher Training Initiative, in which the Diocese of East Tennessee was chosen to participate. The Initiative
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About The Comfort of Crows From the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a “howling love letter to the world” (Ann Patchett): a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, personal and natural. In The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons–from a crow spied on New Year’s Day, its resourcefulness
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We sat down with Ms. Betsy Ellis to hear about her experience of the work and ministry of Bishop and Council. As she prepares to finish her time on Bishop and Council, Ms. Ellis reflects on what drew her to serving and what she found engaging in the work of this essential body of governance. Nominations for diocesan leadership open December 6, 2023. More information on open positions is available here. Music by Bensound.com License code: 0X6S4CBI4SZPD5VV Transcript Ms. Betsy Ellis
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On Saturday, November 4, our Grace Point community lost a beloved member, Jonah Massey. After battling glioblastoma, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Jonah was a member of the 2021 summer staff and could always be found on the four square court during GMA. The Grace Point community is thankful and lucky to have been touched by his kind spirit and big heart. Our prayers are with the Massey family and the Grace Point Camp & Retreat Center community
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Bishop Brian Cole reflects on the importance of Happening, not only for our youth, but for the impact it has on the life of our diocese. Happening #84 will take place December 8-10, 2023 at Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center. You can find our more information about Happening here: https://www.etnyouth.org/happening Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: SFSLPA9G0U3LOXXC Transcript Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I want to speak to you today about a way to support our youth here in the
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We sat down with the Rev. Lou Parsons to hear about her experience of the work and ministry of Bishop and Council. As she prepares to finish her latest round of service on that leadership body, Rev. Parsons reflects on the challenges of the pandemic, the relationships formed through decision-making, and the joys of representing East Tennessee. Nominations for diocesan leadership open November 15 December 6, 2023. More information on open positions is available here. Music I use: Bensound.com License
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diocese of East Tennessee Announces St. Timothy’s, St. Christopher’s Unite As St. Michael’s Episcopal Church KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE – The Diocese of East Tennessee has announced that St. Timothy’s and St. Christopher’s Episcopal churches in Kingsport will unite to form a new community, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. The new community will bring an expanded ministry base to the Episcopal community, enabling them to better serve the area. The wider community is invited to attend the special celebrations marking the occasion. The new St. Michael’s
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Whether you are an individual seeking to learn more or a leader of adult or youth Christian education, the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee continues to support your efforts. We partner with educational organizations/institutions to bring you valuable, accessible content for Christian learning. While the toll of the pandemic, adaptation, recovery, and other environmental challenges have worn at our capacity to absorb new information and ideas, your diocesan leadership is determined to continue offering resources for continual Christian learning and
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At its October 3, 2023, meeting, Bishop and Council set a Saturday, February 10, 2024, deadline for all parochial clergy and paid staff to complete their Safe Church, Safe Communities training and update any expired background checks. For information regarding Safe Church, Safe Communities or background checks, contact your church office, Safe Church, Safe Communities coordinator, or click here. For further questions, please email Emily Kirk, ekirk@dioet.org.
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