DioET News & Events
Welcome to New and Events from around East Tennessee.
Here you may find the latest statements from Bishop Brian,
upcoming events, book reviews, and more.
Featured News
Upcoming Events
Messages from the Bishop
Out of Silence: Silence Is All There Is
The writer, Annie Dillard, died in mid-September. As is the case now, when a writer of note dies, one way we mark their death is by recalling their most quoted words, sharing them through social media platforms, where we may also add our own words about what the writer’s words had meant to us. So, words upon words, world without end.
Bishop Cole’s Comments at “Deepening Our Moral Witness” Press Conference
The Episcopal Church stands with the Catholic Church in support of dignity and Christian hospitality and welcome to migrants. In our biblical story, we see again and again that the Spirit of God moves with people when they have to leave home and find refuge in a...
Bishops of Tennessee Issue Letter to Governor Lee on Attempted Christa Pike Execution
October 1, 2026 The Honorable Bill LeeGovernor of TennesseeNashville, TennesseeDear Governor Lee:Grace and peace to you.We write as bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, and the Roman Catholic Church, serving Christians and...
Latest News
Latest News
Out of Silence: Silence Is All There Is
The writer, Annie Dillard, died in mid-September. As is the case now, when a writer of note dies, one way we mark their death is by recalling their most quoted words, sharing them through social media platforms, where we may also add our own words about what the writer’s words had meant to us. So, words upon words, world without end.
Bishop Cole’s Comments at “Deepening Our Moral Witness” Press Conference
The Episcopal Church stands with the Catholic Church in support of dignity and Christian hospitality and welcome to migrants. In our biblical story, we see again and again that the Spirit of God moves with people when they have to leave home and find refuge in a...
Bishops of Tennessee Issue Letter to Governor Lee on Attempted Christa Pike Execution
October 1, 2026 The Honorable Bill LeeGovernor of TennesseeNashville, TennesseeDear Governor Lee:Grace and peace to you.We write as bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, and the Roman Catholic Church, serving Christians and...
Upcoming Events