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“Behold It Unveiled” explores the intersection of spirituality and creativity
This Fall on Faithfully Memphis, join us for a new series – Behold It Unveiled – that explores the intersection of creativity and spirituality through conversations with artists, musicians, and
General Convention 80 Report
Report of the Canon to the Ordinary 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland by the Reverend Canon Sharon A. Alexander The meeting of the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland
A Safe Church Message from the EDWTN
So what’s the deal with Safeguarding /Safe Church? What are the training requirements? You may or may not have heard that Praesidium, which hosts the online training many congregations use,
A Message to the Diocese regarding violence at St. Stephen’s Birmingham
Many of you have heard that a gunman fired upon an event at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, killing two parishioners and wounding another Thursday evening. The
Special 40th Anniversary Diocesan Celebrations
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, we are delighted to announce two special in-person, diocesan-wide events that will take place
Jeane Chapman appointed Small Church Consultant
To our diocesan family: I am pleased to announce that Jeane Chapman has been appointed Small Church Consultant for the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. Over the Summer and Fall
Featured Volunteer Opportunities: Literacy Mid-South
In January 2022, the Church Home Board awarded a grant of $145,000 to Literacy Mid-South, a nonprofit in Shelby County whose mission is to bring the gift of literacy to
West Tennessee Representation at 80th General Convention
The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held this summer, July 7-14, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. It meets every three years and is the governing body of
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
Dropped Donuts and Other Lessons Learned from a Semester at the Barth House
The highlight of our time on the front lawn on the first day of class? We were able to help many students find buildings, classrooms, and parking spots. A few of these brand new college students were near tears, anxious and worried. We were able to help, to offer a prayer, to lend a hand (and a donut). These sweet moments of ministry reminded us of our reason to be.
What Keeps Us Wanting More
I spend a lot of time in my role as a youth minister thinking back to my time as a youth – thinking about things I enjoyed doing, thinking about
The Calm After the Storm
On the night and early-morning hours of December 10-11, 2021, the deadliest late-season tornado outbreak in U.S. history occurred in the Southern United States and Ohio Valley. The path of
The Journey of Light
If you asked me to tell you the story behind this year’s family offering, The Journey to Bethlehem on December 23, 2021, I would tell you that the story did
Church Home Grant to benefit Literacy Mid-South
For immediate release: Contact: Jeff Hulett, (901) 859-9430 or jeff@jeffhulettpr.com At 9 am on Tuesday, February 15 at the Raleigh Public Library, 3452 Austin Peay Highway, leaders from the Episcopal
New Series: Nurturing the Next Generation
Children and youth are more resilent than we can imagine, but as we move into the third year of pandemic life, how can we as adults help our children blossom and thrive
Ordination to the Priesthood
We are delighted to share that the ordinations of Sarah Cowan and Amanda McGriff to the priesthood will take place this February. Reverend Amanda and Reverend Sarah were ordained to
December Storm Disaster Relief
The storms that came through Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky the weekend of December 10 caused destruction that is still being covered by the national news. An EF3 tornado brought about significant damage in Henry County, Tennessee, where Grace Episcopal Church in Paris, Tennessee is located. Fortunately, Grace Church was not damaged, and no one in the congregation received significant damage or injury. Paris is not far from Mayfield, Kentucky, however, which received tremendous damage. In Henry County many homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed, along with barns and water wells.
The Right Reverend William Evan Sanders
The Right Reverend William Evan Sanders died November 18 at his home in Nashville. His family was present with him.
The Right Reverend Alex D. Dickson | 1926-2021
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am saddened to inform you that the Right Reverend Alex D. Dickson, the first Bishop of the Diocese of West Tennessee, died on November 14.
Join us on December 4 for the Advent Arts Market!
Please join us for the inaugural Advent Arts Market, benefiting Episcopal college ministry at the Barth House! This event will take place outdoors at the Barth House Episcopal Center, located
Covid, the Church, and the Hospital
The Episcopal News Service recently reported that certain churches in large cities (New York, San Francisco, and Atlanta) are requiring proof of vaccination for attendance. The rector of one of
Faithfully Memphis Podcast
Bishop Phoebe Roaf of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee sits down with Memphians and others in Shelby County regarding the issues facing our community, as well as the ways in which to explore how our faith informs our perspective and unites people from a variety of backgrounds.
