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.
COVID Update: August 20, 2021
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.
COVID-19 Update from Bishop Phoebe: August 4, 2021
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…
Feast of the Reverend Pauli Murray
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…
Updated Worship Guidelines: May 19, 2021
https://vimeo.com/552443479 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…
An Open Letter from the Episcopal Bishops of African Descent
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.
2021 Bishop’s Missionary Appeal
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.
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Absalom Jones
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…
COVID-19 Update from Bishop Phoebe
To our Diocesan Family, Coronavirus continues to negatively impact our community. I was hopeful that the summer heat and humidity would slow the spread of COVID-19 but unfortunately that has…
