Joint Statement on the Death Penalty from the Episcopal Bishops of the State of Tennessee
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 […]
Statement on the Deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ commended peacemakers as children of God. We strive for justice and peace among all people as disciples of Christ. The biblical understanding of peace represents more than the absence of conflict. It entails a sense of well-being which is derived from being in right relationship with God and with our neighbors. This biblical notion of shalom is what we desire for Memphis.
Response to the US Supreme Court’s Ruling on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors in Tennessee
Dear Beloved in Christ, We write to you with heavy hearts following the recent United States Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. […]
The 2025 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal
Dear Friends in Christ, This season of Epiphany, I invite you to participate in the 2025 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal (BMA). In 2021, our diocesan leadership team determined that we should […]
Brad Thompson to Depart St. Columba Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center for New Role
To our diocesan community: It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Brad Thompson, who has faithfully served as the Executive Director of St. Columba Episcopal Camp […]
An Announcement from Bishop Phoebe Regarding Sabbatical Leave
To our Diocesan Community: I am writing to announce that I will be taking a sabbatical beginning December 1, 2024. This period of rest, reflection, and renewal is an essential […]
2024 Bishop’s Missionary’s Appeal
Dear Friends in Christ, This letter outlines the 2024 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal (BMA) and invites you to participate. As we live into what it means to be the church of […]
A Message to the Diocese Regarding Staff Transitions
Dear Diocese of West Tennessee community: The Rev. Canon Sharon Alexander, a valued member of the diocesan leadership team over the past four years, is concluding her tenure as Canon […]
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 […]
Moral Monday Joint Statement
Thus says the LORD of hosts: Old men and old women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with staff in hand because of their great age. And […]