Alvin Blount, Diocesan Archivist and Becoming Beloved Communities Coordinator, has a roundup of his favorite children’s resources focusing on racial equality and social justice. Antiracism and Social Justice Sources for Children Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee Ruth and the Green Book -Calvin Alexander Ramsey -Gwen Strauss -Floyd Cooper, illustrator -hardcover, $18.99 -paperback, $18.64 -32 pages -Carolrhoda -2010 -ages 6-11 -ALA Association Notable Children’s Book -Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor Book -picture book inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film The
Read MoreWelcoming East Tennessee’s Newest Priest
On Friday, May 27, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, TN, Bishop Brian Cole, along with clergy and people of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee, ordained The Rev. Ashton Lane-Ross Sims to the sacred order of priests. You can view the service here. Photos from the service are available below.
Read MoreAscension launches Spiritus Knox
Bro. Andrew recently interviewed The Rev. Caroline Vogel, Associate Rector at Church of the Ascension, Knoxville, and Director of Spiritus Knox, a new center for spiritual practice and learning in Knoxville. You can find out more about SpiritusKnox at www.spiritusknox.com or by emailing Rev. Caroline directly at caroline@knoxvilleascension.org. Upcoming Events For information and registration, visit www.spiritusknox.com. Practice Together: Breathing Under the Oak Tree – Wednesday, June 8, 7-8 PM, Lakeshore Park, Knoxville Retreat Day: Breathing with the Holy Spirit
Read MoreReconciling Thought: That Resurrection Will Grow in Our Land
Bishop Brian Cole reflects on the recent shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX in light of the Easter season Gospel. Below the transcript are two other recommended publications. First, a video from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with a prayer for Uvalde, TX. Second, a link to a letter from the Bishop of West Texas, The Rt. Rev. David Reed. Transcript Hi. I’m Bishop Brian speaking to you from the Rosslyn Retreat Center in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, May
Read MoreGrace Point Retreat Village Sees Progress
The Grace Point Retreat Village has seen much progress since the diocesan staff visited last month. Only two more foundations are left. The remaining structures have been framed and work continues on each throughout each day of work. Learn more about Grace Point at www.gracepointcamp.org.
Read MoreA Tyson House Celebration, A Reconciling Thought from Bishop Brian Cole
Bishop Brian Cole invites you to attend a Tyson House Celebration at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN on Sunday, May 22, at 6:04 pm to celebrate the work and ministry of Pastor John Tirro, Chaplain of UTK Tyson House campus ministry. Transcription Hi, Bishop. Brian, I want to update you on ministry here in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Tyson House is our campus ministry center, located on the campus of UT Knoxville. For the last several
Read MoreBishop Brian Cole COVID-19 Positive, Schedule Changes
Dear Episcopal Community in East Tennessee, Today, Thursday, May 5, we became aware that Bishop Brian Cole tested positive for COVID-19. Based on his schedule and the onset of minor symptoms, the timeframe for contact tracing is from Monday, May 2, through today, May 5. We have contacted all those who may have come in contact with him. If you were in contact with Bishop Brian during this timeframe, we encourage you to monitor any possible symptoms and test for
Read MoreRev. Maribeth Manoff ordained to the Priesthood
Bishop Brian Cole along with the clergy and people of East Tennessee ordained The Rev. Maribeth Manoff to the sacred order of priests on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Mr. Brad Hood, UT Medical Center Chaplain, was the guest preacher.
Read MoreBecoming Beloved Community Launches Newsletter
Mr. Alvin Blount, Diocesan Archivist and Becoming Beloved Community Initiatives Coordinator, has compiled the first Becoming Beloved Community (BBC) newsletter. The newsletter, scheduled to be released monthly, offers a video interview with The Rev. Ron Morton, Deacon in Charge of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Knoxville, TN, featured BBC events (Ascension’s May Day community garden planting event and this year’s Pride Mass), and curated resource for children. You can access the newsletter here. If you would like to receive the monthly
Read MoreA Witness to Resurrection, A Reconciling Thought from Bishop Brian Cole
Bishop Brian Cole invites us to reflect on the witnesses who have told us the resurrection news and who have gone before us. All are welcome to attend a service in memory of The Rt. Rev. William E. Sanders on Saturday, June 4, at 1:00 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Knoxville, TN. Transcript Hi. I’m Bishop Brian. The Easter season is a season of several days where we’re allowed to give thanks for the resurrection event, for the
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