2024 Do Good & Share Ministry Grant Recipients Named
Fourteen Do Good & Share Outreach Ministry Grants supporting outreach and community engagement have been awarded by the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. The grants total $36,772.00. The purpose of the Do Good & Share Ministry Grants program is […]
The Rev. Rob Courtney Appointed as Canon to the Ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Rob Courtney as its next Canon to the Ordinary. Father Rob’s service will begin on […]
2024 Laymen’s Conference
SAVE THE DATE 78th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of TennesseeAugust 9-11, 2024St. Mary’s Conference Center in Sewanee, TN “Brothers Dwelling Together in Unity” http://tnchurchmen.org The Episcopal […]
A Case For Love
A Case for Love Film Screening Tuesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. | Malco Paradiso (Memphis) Join friends from our local Episcopal community for an evening of film and fellowship! On Tuesday, […]
Diocesan Convention 2023 Report
Convention attendees assemble care packages that will be distributed to unhoused people in Memphis by Community Alliance For the Homeless. On Friday, November 17, 2023, delegates and guests from across […]
A Message from Bishop Phoebe regarding the conflict in the Middle East
This is Bishop Phoebe Roaf of the Diocese of West Tennessee here with a message about the situation in the Middle East. My heart has been broken at the tragedy […]
Lent Guide 2023
The 2023 Diocese of West Tennessee Lent Guide is here. In addition to information on Lenten program offerings around our Diocese, this year’s guide includes poetry and reflections from Episcopalians in West Tennessee. Click below to […]
2023 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal
Dear Friends in Christ, For a moment, pretend it’s 2033. How do you see your church thriving? Perhaps thriving means your church is participating in meaningful community outreach. There could […]
2022 Lent Guide
Your guide to Lent in our Diocese is here. Explore a variety of opportunities to worship, learn, serve, and fellowship throughout the EDWTN during the season of Lent. Read & […]
Transformation & Hope: the 2022 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal
https://vimeo.com/676392841 Sisters and brothers, You are invited to participate in the 2022 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal which builds upon last fall’s Episcopal Mutual Ministry Review (EMMR) process. In October 2021, the […]
COVID-19 Update from Bishop Phoebe: August 4, 2021
To our Diocesan Family – As the summer draws to an end, we find ourselves still managing the COVID pandemic. Diocesan guidelines have incorporated the CDC’s directives as well as […]
Volunteer Opportunity for Saturday Morning Prayer at St. Mary’s Cathedral (Memphis)
Between 35 and 55 people gather in the historic Sisters’ Chapel at St. Mary’s Cathedral every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Prayer. Afterwards, they make their way to the […]
Calvary Clothes Closet Needs
Calvary Clothes Closet Needs Calvary Episcopal Church’s Neighborhood Breakfast Clothes Closet provides clean clothing and essential items to neighbors experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. As demand continues to grow, the […]
Noah Campbell named dean of St. Mary’s Cathedral
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Noah Campbell has been named Dean of St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis, the seat of […]
Joint Statement Regarding Tennessee Redistricting by the Episcopal Bishops of Tennessee
During a special session of the Tennessee State Legislature on May 7, 2026, state representatives approved new boundaries for some of Tennessee’s congressional districts. The redrawn map will divide Tennessee’s […]
St. Mary’s Dyersburg Calls New Rector
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce that St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dyersburg has called the Rev. Silas Engstrom as its next rector. Father Si will […]
St. Columba Staff Transitions
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce two leadership transitions at St. Columba Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center that will help guide the camp into its next […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]