“Vocare” (pronounced "voh-car-ee") is a form of a Latin word meaning “to call.” The Vocare weekend is a renewal weekend addressed to young adults (ages 20-30) in the time when they face many serious decisions that set the direction for much of their adult life. Shall my life be self-centered, work and career centered, pleasure […]
Every baptized Christian is called to ministry. Sometimes God's call to us is clear; other times we need help to figure it out. On Saturday, May 21, the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee will host its annual Here I Am Day. This program is intended for anyone who is discerning a call to licensed lay ministry, […]
God willing, on Friday, May 27, at 7:00 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge (212 N Tulane Ave. Oak Ridge, TN) Bishop Brian Cole will ordain The Rev. Ashton Lane-Ross Sims to the sacred order of priests. All are invited to attend. Clergy are invited to wear cassock, surplice, and white stole.
The Episcopal Church in East Tennessee is excited to announce this year's Pride Mass. We're returning to St. James Episcopal Church, Knoxville on Broadway to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ siblings. All are welcome to attend. This year's guest preacher is The Rev. Kim Jackson, Episcopal Priest and Georgia State Senator. In addition to serving in her […]
All are invited to attend a service in memory of The Rt. Rev. William Sanders, first Bishop of East Tennessee, on Saturday, June 4, at 1:00 pm at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Knoxville, TN.