Happening: A Tradition of Transformation
Over Presidents Day Weekend 2025, youth from West Tennessee gathered at St. Columba’s Schiebler Lodge for Happening #74, a biannual retreat for teenagers.Happening has been a part of the Diocese…
From left to right: Kit Decker, Pam Toppins, and Rhea Clift of the St. George Chapter share smiles and fellowship at the gathering. Their joyful presence embodies the spirit of community and connection.
Daughters of the King Fall Assembly: A Day of Fellowship, Learning, and Renewal
On October 26, 2024, more than 60 members of the Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) in the Diocese of West Tennessee gathered at St. George’s Episcopal Church…
From Rocking Beats to the Canon’s Seat
When the Rev. Rob Courtney became Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee in July 2023, he brought with him extensive parish ministry experience and a…
The Rev. Jesse Perkins Called as Rector of St. Luke’s, Jackson
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee joins St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jackson in welcoming the Rev. Jesse Perkins as their next rector. Fr. Jesse, along with his wife, Katy,…
A Death in Our Diocesan Community: Deacon Nancy O’Shea
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is saddened to announce the death of the Reverend Deacon Nancy O’Shea. Deacon Nancy died on January 13, 2025. A Missouri native, Deacon Nancy…
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 focus our…
Pastor Michael Douglas named St. Columba Interim Executive Director
It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the appointment of Pastor Michael Douglas as the Interim Executive Director of St. Columba Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center, located in Memphis.…
Diocesan Youth Council 2025 Appointments
The Diocese of West Tennessee is proud to announce the young people selected to serve on the Diocesan Youth Council. To learn more about diocesan youth ministry, go to EDWTN.org/ministries/youth-programs/.…
Diocesan Convention 43 Report
The 43rd Diocesan Convention convened clergy, lay delegates, and visitors at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Collierville under the theme “Go Forth and Be Bold” (Acts 28:31). This…
General Convention Vlogs
Day 7 (June 26, 2024) https://youtu.be/Duz6LFHQRhY?si=YmvVhbg8AL2KVp2r Day 6 (June 25, 2024) https://youtu.be/dlTjR_iTV8Y?si=s8h-YM_d0erOGIfT Day 5 (June 26, 2024) https://youtu.be/85XL-r3LAlU?si=fVfdS4cJw9NFBnm3 Day 4 (June 25, 2024) https://youtu.be/BZ_G0E3nZxc?si=iEis4qrDRFAdlb7D Day 3 (June 24, 2024) https://youtu.be/fAsjQ8FnRb8?si=5bElJWszUY4BXWJI…
