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. Andrew’s)
Braxton Musso (St. George’s)
Ellis Saffer (St. George’s)
Cannon, Tucker, Katherine, Braxton, and Ellis join current DYC members MC Hitt (Calvary), Erin Maury (Holy Communion), Thomas Meinhart (St. Andrews), Emily Poindexter (Holy Communion), Neya Sam (Holy Apostles), and Alana Wade (Holy Communion).
Revitalized in 2023, the DYC in West Tennessee is tasked with creating meaningful fellowship and service events for young people and providing their insights and perspectives to adult diocesan leadership.
Please join us in praying for these remarkable young people and their ministry in West Tennessee.
Cannon Edwards
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral (Memphis)
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy ’26
“My faith helps guide me in the way I live every day. It reminds me how important it is to be kind, honest, and forgiving, even when that’s not always easy. My faith reminds me that I’m never alone and that God is always with me, helping me make good choices.”
St. George's Episcopal Church (Germantown)
Briarcrest Christian School ’28
“Being a part of the Diocesan Youth Council is a way for me to show others how amazing God is and to help improve youth ministries.”
St. Andrews Episcopal Church (Collierville)
Fayette Academy Middle School ’26
“I think it's important that we connect with each other at a young age, so that we can have others to share and help grow our faith with as we become adults. I want to be part of making that happen.”
St. George's Episcopal Church (Germantown)
Houston Middle School ’26
“Church is a big part of my life, and I want it to be for a long time. Being a part of the DYC is going to help me grow my faith.”
St. George's Episcopal Church (Germantown)
Houston Middle School ’26
“Faith helps people support each other through hard times, offering kindness and encouragement when someone starts to lose hope. Even when beliefs are different, faith reminds us that everyone is searching for meaning in their own way, which helps build respect and empathy.”
