What is the future of the church? How can we create a sustainable future? How might a contemplative life support the future of the church? Where do we begin such work? These are all questions that face the 21st-century Christian. The contemplative life is open to all, lay and ordained, can be followed anywhere and […]
God willing, the Rt. Rev. Brian Cole, Bishop of East Tennessee, will ordain Zachary Thomas Settle to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11:00 am Eastern at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chattanooga. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy, please wear a cassock, surplice, and red stole.
High School students are invited to join us June 5-9, 2023, as we travel across East TN to learn about the Trail of Tears, indigenous culture, and how to reconcile with our past and live into our future as God's beloved community. The purpose of this trip is to understand East Tennessee's history surrounding the […]
God willing and the people consenting, the Rt. Rev. Frank Logue, Bishop of Georgia, will ordain Casey Andrew Perkins to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Monday, June 12, at 12:00 Central at the Chapel of the Apostles, Sewanee. Your prayers and presence are requested. Clergy, please wear cassock, surplice, and red stole.
The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee is excited to participate in the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade on Monday, June 19. Please fill out the form below to let us know that you wish to walk with us. Step-off is at 10:00 am. We will email those interested prior to the event with more information […]
A Reconciling Panel Discussion on the Rainbow Initiative and LGBTQ+ displaced persons will take place at 3:30 pm ahead of the Knoxville Pride Mass service featuring panelists from Episcopal Migration Ministries, the State Department, Bridge Refugee Services, and others. About Our Panelists Bishop Brian Cole (moderator) - Click here for bio. Stephanie Livigni holds a […]
The 2023 Knoxville Pride Mass will take place at Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville, on Sunday, June 25, at 5:00 pm and will feature the Rev. Kevin L. Strickland, Bishop of the Southeastern Synod ELCA, and music by The Rev. John Tirro and community members. Our donation campaign this year benefits Bridge Refugee Services. […]