October 1, 2026The Honorable Bill LeeGovernor of TennesseeNashville, Tennessee Dear Governor Lee: Grace and peace to you. We write as bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal
When Janie Morris started Special Friends Fellowship in 2016, she was looking for something her son Walker had lost when he aged out of a Christian ministry program: a place
Dyersburg First United Methodist Church, serving as the host church, is partnering with St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and other Dyer County churches and community organizations to launch an innovative, faith-based
MC Hitt* My name followed by an asterisk has been on the back of every Calvary Episcopal Church program for the past two years. The asterisk denotes a youth representative:
Education for Ministry (EfM) was founded in 1975 at the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. For 50 years, over 120,000 people have learned
Five congregations, including Holy Trinity, Emmanuel (Memphis), Good Shepherd, St. Joseph’s, and All Saints’, will soon be merging into one new congregation named St. Constance Episcopal Church, located at 1508 S.
Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School (GSL) is pleased to announce Pam Smith as our new Head of Middle School (Grades 5-8) and the Rev. Jessica T. Abell as School Chaplain. Pam
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
More than fifty West Tennessee Daughters of the King gathered at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Germantown on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for their annual Fall Assembly—a day filled with
Since the 1958 General Convention of the Episcopal Church, our Church has consistently called for an end to the death penalty. In 1979, 1991, 2000, 2015, and even more recently
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
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.