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Welcome

Our Diocese is a collaborative community of engaged members with a "can-do" spirit who are creative, energetic, and generous followers of Jesus. We are rooted in Christ and open to the world. You are welcome here and we look forward to seeing you.

About

About the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee

Meet Bishop Brian Cole

Find My Church

Visiting an Episcopal Church

Find My Child's School

Contact Us

History

History of the Diocese

Who We Are

The word "episcopal" is a Greek word for bishop. Bishops, along with other elected leaders, oversee the Church in particular geographic areas, known as dioceses.

Bishop's Staff

Diocesan Staff

Beliefs

What We Believe

The Episcopal Church in the World

The Episcopal Church

The Anglican Communion

Governance

Bishop and Council

Standing Committee

Annual Diocesan Convention

Elected and Appointed Leadership

The General Convention of the
Episcopal Church

DioET General Convention Deputies

Intake Officers

Governance

Brotherhood of Saint Andrew

Campus Ministries

Companion Diocese-South Dakota

ETNyouth

Grace Point Camp & Retreat Center

Kondoa Companions

Tennessee Churchmen

What We Do

Actions speak louder than words. We practice loving our neighbors as ourselves and upholding the dignity of every human being through our work.

Spiritual Practices

Centering Prayer

Daily Office

Labyrinths

School for Contemplation & Discipleship

Spiritual Formation

Adult Formation Resources

Education for Ministry

Licensed Lay Ministry

School for Contemplation & Discipleship

Spiritual Directors

Work in the World

Carbon Neutrality

Episcopal Relief & Development

Metropolitan Ministries

Refugee Resettlement

Connect With Us

We're making it easy for you to stay up to date on all that's happening with The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee.

Who to Contact

Bishop & Canon's Office

Communications, IT & Archives

ETNyouth

Finance & Administration

Formation & Lay Ministry

Grace Point

Parish Support

Communications

DioET News and Events Hub

DioET Swag - Redbubble

Join our Newsletters

Anglican News Service

Episcopal News Service

The Living Church

Media

Branding

Calendar

Events

News and Events Hub

Photos

Videos

Resources

We strive to provide resources and support our churches and people need to share the Way of Love in the world. If there's something you can't find, please contact us.

General Resources

Clergy Resources in Circle

Parish Resources in Circle

Vestry Resources in Circle

Constitution & Canons (DioET)

Constitution & Canons (TEC)

Continuing Education

Emergency Preparedness

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)

Health and Dental

Intake Officers

Parochial Report

Policies and Forms Hub

Safe Church, Safe Communities

Safe Church Coordinator Network

Study Your Congregation

Supply Clergy

Clergy Nurture & Support

Retired Clergy

Small Church Equity Report

Upper East Clericus

Middle East Clericus

South East Clericus

Grants/Funds/Scholarships

Innovative Community Ministry Fund

Lily Endowment Renewal for Pastors

Opportunity Fund

Duke Reflective Leadership Grants

Sustainable Development Goals Grants

Sanders Scholarship for Minorities

Tucker Scholarship for Women

Clergy & Lay Job Postings

Ministry Transition Opportunities

Job & Internship Openings

Discernment Process

Discern a Call to Lay Ministry

Discern a Call to Ordained Ministry

Give

Giving—whether of funds, skills, or time—is a way for us to show gratitude to God for the gift of community and companionship, of the blessings we receive along the journey. We invite you to first consider giving to your local parish or to one of these initiatives.

How to Give

Three Ways of Giving

Give to the Bishop's Discretionary Fund

Give to the Grace Point Fund

Give to the ETNyouth Fund

Office of the Bishop and Canon

The Office of the Bishop and Canon consists primarily of the Bishop, Bishop Brian Cole, the Canon to the Ordinary, Rev. Canon Joseph Woodfin, and their assistant, Jon Humber, Episcopal Engagement Specialist.

Message the Office of the Bishop and Canon

Please use the form below to message the office of the Bishop and Canon. These messages will go to Jon Humber, Episcopal Engagement Specialist, who will then direct your message. Please do not send confidential information with this form.

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