by Andrew Morehead | Jul 8, 2026 | Featured Article, News
by Courtney Shea, Chair of the Carbon Neutral Task Force On a beautiful Friday afternoon in February, about 30 folks from Episcopal churches throughout East Tennessee gathered at the Diocesan House to learn about energy efficiency and to see the new solar...
by Andrew Morehead | Apr 5, 2026 | Featured Article, Message from the Bishop
Easter Sunday 2026 Resurrection, Loudon John 20:1-18 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole “…while it was still dark…” There is no such thing as Easter Black. When I think of Easter, the colors are soft pastels. Easter dresses and hats and flowers are white and pink,...
by Andrew Morehead | Mar 20, 2026 | Featured Article, Message from the Bishop
Diocesan Convention Address 2026 Episcopal School of Knoxville The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Before I begin my remarks this afternoon, let us pray. O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace...
by Andrew Morehead | Mar 5, 2026 | Featured Article, Message from the Bishop
Bishop Brian Cole invites you to join him and Canon Emily Bruner Doane as a group of pilgrims travel to the Sister of Loretto and visit the Abbey of Gethsemani the home of Thomas Merton. [fp-button]Learn More[/fp-button] Transcript Hi, I’m Bishop Brian. I want...
by Andrew Morehead | Jan 27, 2026 | Featured Article, Message from the Bishop
“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” 1 Corinthians 14:33 Dear People of East Tennessee, I am writing to you today because a spirit of confusion continues to be present on the streets of our country. In a short time, we have witnessed a situation devolving...
by Andrew Morehead | Jan 25, 2026 | Featured Article, Message from the Bishop
Below is a note of commendation from Bishop Cole on Bishop Loya’s recent message. Please hold the people of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota in your prayers. From Bishop Cole of East Tennessee “This is an important update from Minnesota. I commend Bishop...
