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Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau, the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee is a group of contemplative, generous, and engaged followers of Jesus Christ seeking to reconcile the world to Christ.
We're offering a 30-day Centering Prayer practice called The Sacred Ordinary. Beginning Jan. 11, we'll gather weekly at 7:00 for 20 minutes of silence together. Each day, you will receive an invitation to sit in the presence of God, along with some words of encouragement. dioet.org/events/the-s...
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We are saddened to share the news of the death of three East Tennessee Episcopal community members: Nancy Mott (of St. Luke's, Knoxville), James Moore (father of the Rev. Michele Simmons), and Jane Scott (of Resurrection, Loudon, mother of the Rev. Marshall Scott). dioet.org/blog/diocesa...
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Five women from East Tennessee ventured to Kondoa, Tanzania, to be present with and share in the Christian life of East Africa. Margaret Slattery has written about their time in Kondoa and invites you to see what good work is being done their with your support. Read more: dioet.org/blog/strong-...
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An Advent for Appalachia: Bishop Cole interviews Michael Hensley of Appalachia Service Project about their current and upcoming work for our Advent Appeal.
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The three Episcopal Bishops of the State of Tennessee have issued a Joint Statement on the death penalty ahead of the December 11th scheduled execution of Harold Wayne Nichols.
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We're calling on East Tennesseans to use their Volunteer spirit to help our neighbors during the SNAP gap.
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Bishop Cole visited St. Mark's in Copperhill, TN, a lively parish in the mountains of East Tennessee. Read more about his visit: dioet.org/blog/a-thriv...
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We made Episcopal New Service with our Small Church Energy Efficiency Fund: episcopalnewsservice.org/2025/10/16/e...
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Breathe is a day-retreat for anyone feeling that pull to slow down, rest, and reconnect with God without the rush. Come explore different ways of being present with the Divine, try new spiritual practices, sit in quiet reflection, or simply breathe.
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Bishop Brian Cole commends the message from the House of Bishops on their recent gathering in the Dominican Republic.
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David Paulsen, Episcopal News Service senior reporter and editor, did a "deep dive" into the canoe-charist capsizing. Queue "Eternal Father, Strong to Save". All puns are committed with full intention and in the spirit of Bishop Brian Cole's dad joke humor.
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We're proud of our lay preachers in East Tennessee! Congratulations to the latest group to graduate from the Lay Preaching Training Initiative.
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The Diocesan Strategic Visioning Team has published "A Vision and Mission for East Tennessee: A Study and Reflection Guide" a new resource for individuals, groups, and congregations to use to explore the new vision and mission statements published this spring. dioet.org/blog/strateg...
24.07.2025 17:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The latest DioET News & Events is here and it includes: a write-up on the 2025 Kondoa Pilgrimage, an article from our summer archives intern, Hitting the Greens for Grace Point winners, new job openings, and events. Read the newsletter in your browser:
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The ETNyouth will head to Lake Logan in Western NC to help with the restoration of campsites and trails damaged by flooding. This is a great opportunity to invest in an enriching experience for our youth while also lending aid to our neighbors in Western North Carolina. dioet.org/blog/etnyout...
09.07.2025 19:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Mission - To equip disciples of Jesus Christ to grow and be grounded in the reconciling witness of the Gospel, for the love of our neighbors and all of God's creation.
24.05.2025 16:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Vision - We seek to be a healthy system of Christ-centered communities marked by prayerful practices, spiritual maturity, faithful action, and joyful worship.
24.05.2025 16:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0After months of engaging the work of diocesan convention, clergy, and parish leadership, the visioning team, comprised of the Rev. April Berends, Rev. Amy Morehous, Rev. Zac Settle, PhD, Canon Beverly Hurley Hill, Emily Kirk, and Bishop Brian Cole, has composed the following:
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After a year of discernment, exploration, analysis, and conversation, a vision and mission statement for the Diocese of East Tennessee has been published!
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We are also excited to announce that the Rev. Rebecca Paluzzi will be headed to St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnson City, for her curacy. Rev. Paluzzi recently finished studies at the School of Theology, Sewanee. Congratulations and prayers for a successful time, Rev. Paluzzi!
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We are excited to announce that the Rev. Mark Colbert will be going to the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville, for his curacy. Rev. Colbert, originally from St. Peter's, Chattanooga, recently finished studies at Virginia Theological Seminary. Welcome to Knoxville, Rev. Colbert!
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Image Description: The background of the image is an interior shot of worshippers in the nave at Grace Traverse City. They're standing and facing the chancel which is out of frame to the left. There is plenteous natural light and even a shaft of sunlight visible. Over that image, there is an inset image of Fr. Ryan Lockwood and his spouse, Aubrey. They're both smiling widely to camera and wearing glasses. Aubrey is wearing a cozy cream colored sweater and Fr. Ryan is wearing his clericals. A banner on the bottom of the image reads, "Congratulations Fr. Ryan Lockwood & Grace, Traverse City." The upper left corner of the image includes the shield of the diocese, featuring a two-sailed ship cutting boldly across waves against a sky with big fluffy clouds and three stars in the diocesan colors of Deep Well (dark blue), Golden Hour (warm orange), and Sun Washed (bold yellow). The shield includes a yellow cross in the water.
We're thrilled to share that @grace-episcopal.bsky.social has called the Rev. Ryan Lockwood as curate! Fr. Ryan & his wife, Aubrey, come to us from Sewanee & @dioet.bsky.social. Fr. Ryan was ordained a transitional deacon in Dec & will be ordained to the priesthood in June. Congrats!
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Whether you're an avid golfer or just looking for a fun summer outing, "Hit the Greens for Grace Point" is a great time to meet area Episcopalians and support our camp and retreat center. Learn more at www.knoxvilleascesion.org/golf.
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We're thankful for the work of Canon Beverly Hurley Hill and Rev. Christopher Hogin and grateful for the Rev. Elizabeth Farr and Emily Kirk accepting the invitation to serve in these roles:
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St. Paul's, Chattanooga, is looking for their next rector who is relational and compassionate, values the beauty of music and liturgy, is an engaging preacher and teacher, is a visionary leader, and is welcoming and unifying.
Learn more at www.stpaulschatt.org/rector-search
Dr. Hannah Matis, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the School of Theology, Sewanee, delivered this year's convention eucharist sermon on the parable of the mustard seed. We were so privileged to have her preach: vimeo.com/1056506876?s...
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Our latest News & Events diocesan newsletter is out! Read it here: dioet.activehosted.com/social/06905...
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"When we keep looking, when we keep growing good soil, then we come to believe that the Real is not only in front of us, but also in us. God is with us." from Bishop Brian Cole's address to the 41st Annual Convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee.
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Bishop Brian Cole, DioET, and Bishop Kevin Strickland, Southeast ELCA, write Op-Ed for The Tennessean.
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Bishop Brian Cole has commended Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon from the Service of Prayer for the Nation held on Tuesday, January 21, to our East Tennessee Episcopal community. Read the sermon here:
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