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
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), the refugee and migration ministry of The Episcopal Church, needs your support to welcome our Afghan allies to communities across the country. EMM is one of
Many of us have been watching the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida. Our desire to be generous is heightened when we witness this type destruction. I served as Outreach Director at Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans a few years after Hurricane Katrina, and as a Rector in southern Louisiana dealt with the aftermath of hurricanes and major flood. People have often asked me for guidance on providing help. These are a few things I have learned.
In an effort to help slow the transmission of coronavirus, congregations in Shelby County are encouraged to follow the recommendations of the Shelby County Health Department. I also invite all of our congregations to consider the resumption of masks for worship services and other activities in our church buildings. This recommendation remains in effect until there is a decline in the number of cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant.
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
The Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce the inaugural issue of The Peace, our new quarterly newsletter! This first issue features articles from all around our Diocese and
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry praised This Band of Sisterhood: “There are so many nuggets of wisdom to be found in the conversations between these remarkable Black women bishops that
Liberating God, we give thee thanks for the steadfast courage of thy servant Pauli Murray, who didst fight long and well: Unshackle us from the chains of prejudice and fear, that we may
May 19, 2021 To our Diocesan Family – For the past 15 months, congregational and diocesan leaders have navigated the COVID pandemic. Our priority has been the health and safety
Ordinations to the Diaconate Saturday, May 29, 2021 10 a.m. CST | Livestreamed Make an offering
To our Diocesan Family: I want to provide an update on diocesan policies regarding in person worship given recent directives from the CDC. Our guidelines are based upon scientists’ recommendations
East will meet West as the Episcopal Dioceses of East and West Tennessee host a Stewardship Conference on Saturday, April 24, beginning at Noon Eastern / 11:00 AM Central. The
The escalation in frequency and frequency of attacks on persons of Asian descent during this pandemic has drawn our consciousness to the insidious toxicity of prejudice, scapegoating, and hate. Over the past year, we have heard of many overt and covert projections of anger onto members of the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. As Bishops of African Descent, we would like to say to anyone who has been impacted directly or indirectly by acts of anger that we suffer and stand with you. You are not alone.
Over the last year, we have been reminded of the critical role of technology in ministry. While we look forward to re-introducing physical presence in our interactions, we are grateful for the lessons learned as we worshiped, prayed, and served together virtually. These practices will continue to help us share the Good News throughout West Tennessee. Your donation will enable us to improve upon the good work that has already begun.
Originally recorded for the Diocese of Tennessee, Bishop Phoebe Roaf of the Diocese of West Tennessee shares thoughts on the life and legacy of the Reverend Absalom Jones, the first
Community Activities Lenten Preaching Series & Waffle Shop Begins Friday, February 19Presented by Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. 2nd St., Memphis Calvary Episcopal Church launches its 98th annual Lenten Preaching Series and
Lent 2021 breaks with tradition with some speakers participating via recorded messages from a physical distance. Attendees for in-person services will sign up in advance, wear masks, and sit spaced apart from others. A new addition for 2021–a line-up of local musicians specializing in everything from the hammer dulcimer to the harp–will play preludes to a mostly empty house. And Waffle Shop will serve customers through pre-orders and take-out food.
To our diocesan family – I come before you to provide an update on the diocesan policies regarding in person worship. Last week, the Shelby County Health Department issued a
To our diocesan family, I come before you today after reviewing the most recent directives from Governor Lee and the Shelby County Health Department as well as guidance from advisors.
Resumption of Activities Announcement from Bishop Phoebe To the Diocesan Family, Last month, we updated the diocesan guidelines regarding in-person worship and the resumption of Eucharist in one kind (bread
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.
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