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February 2019
Ordination of David Burman to the Deaconate
God willing, the Right Reverend Brian L. Cole, Bishop of East Tennessee, will ordain David Burman to the Sacred Order of Deacons at seven o'clock in the evening at St. John's Cathedral. Your prayers and presence invited!
Find out more »2019 DioET Convention
The Convention of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee meets annually to conduct the business of the diocese. It elects diocesan leaders; ratifies a budget; accepts resolutions; hears the bishop’s annual address, handles business related to diocesan entities, and in the year before a General Convention, it elects a deputation to General Convention. It is also a family gathering of folks across our diocese. Clergy and elected delegates participate in our convention - visitors and exhibitors are welcome!. The 35th…
Find out more »NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND
Join us Friday, February 8 for a music-filled evening with Nashville Songwriters in the Round: John Tirro, Sam Gay, Templeton Thompson, and Sally Barris! Prior to becoming campus pastor at Tyson House (UT-Knoxville), John Tirro had a first career as a songwriter with radio hits and songs on Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum albums. February 8, John will be joined by three friends from Nashville, to give an intimate concert of songs. Tirro says, “Sam is my oldest friend from Nashville, and…
Find out more »Junior Winter Session 2019
Hey middle schoolers! Beat the winter blues and join us for Winter Session! All middle school students grades 6-8 are welcome to attend. Registration will be available soon on Grace Point's website, gracepointcamp.org.
Find out more »March 2019
Eucharistic Visitor Workshop
This four-hour workshop is for members of Knoxville-area Episcopal churches who are: New in their ministry as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor (EV) Veteran/experienced in their ministry as an EV for their parish Clergy who provide training and/or oversight for EVs for their parish Whether you require initial training, want to supplement the training in your parish, or just want to sharpen your understanding and personal tool box, come join us. Prior to the workshop participants are asked to: Discuss a…
Find out more »Cursillo
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.
Find out more »April 2019
Aloha Stewardship
The DioET Stewardship Commission is excited to sponsor the Reverend Dr. Ben Nelson as the guest speaker for our annual Stewardship Conference on April 6, 2019 in Knoxville. Ben currently serves as Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Marcos, Texas and has served congregations in Hawaii and East Tennessee. Ben grew up in the Mississippi Delta and attended Millsaps College and University of the South at Sewanee, having served twice on the University’s board of trustees. “ALOHA STEWARDSHIP”…
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