Join us in a community-wide service celebrating the life and work of the Blessed Absalom Jones, trail-blazing African-American priest. The Rev. Absalom Jones, was an early 19th century pastor who is known as the first ordained African American priest of The Episcopal Church. Jones was born a slave in Delaware and went on to help […]
The Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows Service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Loudon. Attire for the service is Cassock and Surplice with Red Stoles. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Laura Nichols, lnichols@dioet.org or 865-966-2110, ext. 13.
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, March 9, the Diocese of East Tennessee will host its first annual Here I Am Retreat Day. This program is intended for anyone who is discerning a call to licensed lay ministry, the […]
Cursillo 3-day weekend retreats deepen understanding of how to live one’s Christian faith. Through a lively experience of spiritual renewal – worship, song, and play – the retreat inspires participants to new practices of prayer and leadership in their faith communities. Applications and more information about Cursillo here.