Please note: We are at capacity for this pilgrimage at this time (June 17, 2026). Please email Canon Emily Bruner Doane, ebrunerdoane@dioet.org, for more information. Dear Merton’s Kentucky Pilgrims, Good day. I pray that the early days of this Easter season have been filled with signs of Resurrection in your midst. I am writing to let […]
The School for Contemplation & Discipleship invites you to the grounds of the Eugenia Williams House for a morning of contemplative walking, an unhurried practice of moving gently through the gardens and forest of this historic landscape. No experience is needed, only a willingness to slow down, notice the light through the trees, and the […]
Join us for a transformative 12-week journey through The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, based on Julia Cameron’s groundbreaking book. What is The Artist’s Way? Described as “a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential,” this course is more than just a guide to artistic expression–it’s a spiritual journey of “creative recovery.” Whether you’re a […]
Come hear one of the south’s leading literary voices and a favorite of our book series, Silas House, on his latest novel The Tulip Poplars in our latest book event on Thursday, October 22, beginning at 7:00 PM. Bishop Brian Cole will be interviewing Silas on the book and the Episcopal Church’s appearance in the […]
The Contemplative Practice Symposium is an invitation to those who have an established practice and are ready to take the next step— to become companions and facilitators that help introduce and support the practice in parish communities. Facilitator formation is how the School for Contemplation & Discipleship tends the long life of this work: not […]
Happening #89 is scheduled for November 20-22, 2026 at Grace Point Camp & Retreat Center. Registration for participants and applications for team and observing rector are now open. Learn more below. What is Happening? Happening is a spiritual awakening and renewal weekend where high school students (Grades 9-12) have a face-to-face encounter with the love […]
Save the date for Winter Camp 2027, which will take place January 15-18, 2027 at Grace Point Camp & Retreat Center. More information to come in the coming months.
The 43rd Annual Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee will take place on Friday and Saturday, February 19 & 20th, 2027 at the Episcopal School of Knoxville and other venues. More information on diocesan convention may be found at www.dioceseconvention.org.
Save the date! New Beginnings #10 is scheduled for April 9-11, 2027 at Grace Point Camp & Retreat Center. More information will be available in the coming months with registration and fee, scholarships, and more. Get excited to learn more about your theme and t-shirt design!