Bishops of Tennessee Issue Letter to Governor Lee on Attempted Christa Pike Execution
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 […]
A New Rhythm for Special Friends
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 […]
Fostering the Future of the Church Started Yesterday
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: […]
Noah Campbell named dean of St. Mary’s Cathedral
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 […]
Joint Statement Regarding Tennessee Redistricting by the Episcopal Bishops of Tennessee
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 […]
St. Mary’s Dyersburg Calls New Rector
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 […]
St. Columba Staff Transitions
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 […]
Living a Theology of Welcome
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 […]
The Calm Behind the Curtain: Verger Ministry in West Tennessee
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 […]
Barth House seeks collaboration with congregations
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 […]