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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“New Wineskins” group invites suggestions for new church name
Something new is taking shape in the Diocese of West Tennessee—and we want you to help name it. Five congregations—All Saints, Emmanuel (Memphis), St. Joseph’s, Holy Trinity, and Good Shepherd—are […]
Diocesan Youth Council 2026 Appointments
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce the following new members to the Diocesan Youth Council (DYC): Cannon Edwards (St. Mary’s Cathedral)Tucker Lacroix (St. George’s)Katherine Meinhart (St. […]
Dorothy White named campus missioner
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Dorothy White has been appointed Campus Missioner. Rev. Dorothy will begin her ministry at the Barth […]
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Churches throughout the diocese will observe the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi in a variety of ways. Please contact individual congregations for more information. Thurs., Oct. 2 at […]