Episcopal Church in East Tennessee

09/04/2026

What a joyous day! St. John's was able to capture some amazing photos of their Rally Day. In addition to having the Rev. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove preach, they hosted a ministry fair and luncheon at the church. Who knew Rev. Bryant had the moves?!?

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Tonight we celebrate the ordination of the Rev. Adam Ballintoy to the Sacred Order of Priests! Join us at 6:30 PM at Church of the Good Shepherd, Knoxville. Rev. Ballintoy will continue serving at Good Shepherd as their priest-in-charge.

08/25/2026

Dear People of East Tennessee,

It is with great sadness that we enter a time of mourning for the death of Dolly Parton, one of our greatest regional figures.

I celebrate and honor the impact she has had on East Tennessee and the world, whether from her music or her philanthropic endeavors. East Tennessee has benefited over many decades from Mrs. Parton’s generous giving. From the economic impact of Dollywood to the Imagination Library, from the My People fund to the newly renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital here in Knoxville, countless lives have been positively impacted by her life, a living expression of the call to selfless giving which we recognize in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I will continue to hold the Parton and Dean family in my prayers, and I ask that we all hold ourselves more gently in the coming days as we mourn this loss to our region, our state, our nation, and the world.

Peace,
Bishop Brian Cole

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn; that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

08/14/2026

Great news from St. Peter's Episcopal School! What a good looking space.

08/12/2026

We know there are some good singers out there. Don’t make Dooneese join the choir!

08/12/2026

Check out what our amazing youth were up to this summer! We hear that summer 2027 camp dates will be available soon AND ChattEY and KnoxEY program information will be coming out in the next edition.

The latest ETNyouth newsletter is out and it is packed with news about the great work our youth did this summer in mission trips and pilgrimages as well as all the fun they had at Grace Point. This edition includes information on our interim leadership, communications plan changes, and more. It is well worth the read whether you are in parish leadership or interested in supporting our youth.

Click here to read it: https://dioet.activehosted.com/social/6c9882bbac1c7093bd25041881277658.248

08/07/2026

The recent St. Luke's, Knoxville, Chess Camp was a tremendous success, bringing together youth, parents, and community leaders for an exciting full-day experience centered around learning, creativity, and personal growth through the game of chess. Read more:

Knoxville, Tennessee — The recent St. Luke’s, Knoxville, Chess Camp was a tremendous success, bringing together youth, parents, and community leaders for an exciting full-day experience centered around learning, creativity, […]