Living a Theology of Welcome
What does it mean to truly welcome someone into the life of the church?That question was at the heart of a recent conversation among clergy and lay leaders who gathered…
The Calm Behind the Curtain: Verger Ministry in West Tennessee
Have you ever experienced a liturgy that feels seamless? Where readers arrive at the lectern at just the right moment, processions move with quiet confidence, and even the unexpected unfolds…
A group gathers in the Barth House Commons for the opening reception of a spring art exhibit.
Barth House seeks collaboration with congregations
The human need to belong is timeless and priceless, and the privilege of serving students, faculty, and staff at the University of Memphis and surrounding places of learning finds fertile…
St. Columba Earns Project Green Fork Certification
Last year, St. Columba Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center earned certification with Project Green Fork (PGF). The designation means they champion sustainability in all processes of service. From recycling and…
Scott Blake (left) and Andy Pouncey stand at the Bishops’ Gate at St. Mary’s Cathedral, where new gates and a commemorative plaque now mark a threshold shaped by generations of episcopal leadership and lived faith in West Tennessee. Image courtesy of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
The Bishops’ Gate: A Threshold Marked by Memory and Meaning
In Fall 2025, a new plaque was installed beside the Bishops’ Gate at St. Mary’s Cathedral, quietly anchoring centuries of episcopal leadership and lived faith in West Tennessee.The plaque does…
2025 Diocesan Convention Report
The 44th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee convened November 14–15, 2025, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, gathering clergy and lay leaders from across the Diocese…