Doing Good and Sharing Well
Through its innovative Small Church Initiative, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee demonstrated that a congregation does not need a massive membership roll to make a monumental community impact. At […]
From Trail to Table
St. Columba has a way of bringing people to the right place at the right time. This year, two new members of the St. Columba team arrived with years of […]
St. Luke’s Jackson Celebrates $1 Million in Giving to Community
When Susan Francisco, a parishioner at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jackson, checked the box next to Outreach Committee on a parish time and talents form, she did not expect […]
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 […]