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...
by Andrew Morehead | Jul 27, 2026 | Message from the Bishop
One of the rare liturgies in the Episcopal Church is the "burning of the note", a service that highlights a parish's or community's retirement of significant debt. This debt can be from construction expenses, renovation, mechanical improvements,...
by Andrew Morehead | Jun 18, 2026 | Message from the Bishop
3rd Sunday after Pentecost 2026 Matthew 9:35-10:8 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Compassion. Jesus has compassion when he sees the crowds, in cities and villages, with the hurt and need and illness each person brings with them. We expect Jesus to be compassionate....
by Andrew Morehead | Jun 18, 2026 | Message from the Bishop
Sermon for Opening Eucharist at AAM 2026 St. Luke’s Atlanta, GA First Chronicles 16:7-13, 23-34 Psalm 98 Revelation 5:11-14 Everything that God has created can sing. Which might be surprising news for those persons who often go out of their way to tell you, the...
by Andrew Morehead | May 20, 2026 | Message from the Bishop
Ascension Day 2026 The Church of the Ascension, Knoxville Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 The Right Rev. Brian L. Cole Two weeks ago, in Asheville, North Carolina, I was one of twelve students attending a workshop on prayer poems, led by the poet, Marie Howe. We met each...
by Andrew Morehead | May 8, 2026 | Message from the Bishop, News
During a special session of the Tennessee State Legislature on May 7, 2026, state representatives approved new boundaries for some of Tennessee’s congressional districts. The redrawn map will divide Tennessee’s 9th congressional district into three districts. Two of...
