by Andrew Morehead | Nov 5, 2026 | Diocesan News
Walking With The Word is a year-long journey through the Bible with Episcopalians, Lutherans, and Methodists in East Tennessee and Georgia. By enrolling in our course through the diocesan circle, you will receive a small daily email with the scripture passages to read...
by Andrew Morehead | Oct 28, 2026 | Diocesan News
Bishop Brian Cole has announced the appointment of the Rev. Gordon Brewer as the next Archdeacon. The Ven. Gordon Brewer currently serves at St. Paul’s, Kingsport, and has been an active member of parish and diocesan ministry. We’re excited for his joining the...
by dioetdev_atawgy | Oct 1, 2026 | Diocesan News, Featured Article, Message from the Bishop
October 1, 2026 The Honorable Bill LeeGovernor of TennesseeNashville, TennesseeDear Governor Lee:Grace and peace to you.We write as bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, and the Roman Catholic Church, serving Christians and...
by Andrew Morehead | Sep 17, 2026 | Diocesan News, Featured News
Bishop Cole along with the Revs. Brian Austin, Claire Brown, Richard Carter, Mark Colbert, Bailey Norman, RJ Powell, Bo Townsend, and John Mark Wiggers signed the letter addressing the standing Knox County policies on immigrant detention. We encourage you to read the...
by Andrew Morehead | Aug 25, 2026 | Diocesan News, Message from the Bishop
Dear People of East Tennessee, It is with great sadness that we enter a time of mourning for the death of Dolly Parton, one of our greatest regional figures. I celebrate and honor the impact she has had on East Tennessee and the world, whether from her music or her...