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 […]
St. Columba Earns Project Green Fork Certification
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 […]
The Bishops’ Gate: A Threshold Marked by Memory and Meaning
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 […]
2025 Diocesan Convention Report
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 […]
Diocesan Youth Council 2026 Appointments
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. […]