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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“New Wineskins” group invites suggestions for new church name
Something new is taking shape in the Diocese of West Tennessee—and we want you to help name it. Five congregations—All Saints, Emmanuel (Memphis), St. Joseph’s, Holy Trinity, and Good Shepherd—are […]
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. […]
Daughters of the King Fall 2025 Assembly
More than fifty West Tennessee Daughters of the King gathered at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Germantown on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for their annual Fall Assembly—a day filled with […]