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Announcement from Bishop Johnson and Canon Burruss
The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee A Letter from Canon Burruss December 5, 2017 Dear Friends in West Tennessee, Over the past few years, I have loved walking with you and your congregations as we have lived into the vision of our Bishop to create new ministries and find new…
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36th Annual Convention Wrap-up
At the 36th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, new elected and appointed officers were named and commissioned. You can see all elected and appointed officials here. The Convention heard a report on works of ministry already underway at St. Columba, developing sustainable ministries including the West Tennessee Pollinator…
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Youth Ski Trip Announced
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West Tennessee Pollinator Project
The West Tennessee Pollinator Project “Cultivating a Love for Creation and Transforming Outreach through the Development of Church Apiaries” The goal of the West Tennessee Pollinator Project is twofold: To help Episcopal congregations to cultivate a growing understanding of the theology of stewardship of creation by creating resources around beekeeping…
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A Message from Bishop Johnson and Dean Andrews
My friends, I encourage you to read Dean Andy Andrew’s thoughtful response to the tragedy of the act of terror perpetrated in Las Vegas on Sunday night. I also would ask that as a Diocese, that our faith communities might consider how we can open our doors this week and in…
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Gracious Leadership Training 2017
On Saturday, November 4th, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee will host a 3-hour course on Gracious Leadership to help teach valuable tools in leading and facilitating conversations in such a polarizing time. As our society is becoming more divisive, it is critical for leaders to understand how to use…
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Episcopal Bishop’s Implore President, Congress not to end DACA
While at the House of Bishops’ meeting gathered today in Fairbanks, I became aware of a statement supported by many of us in the Episcopal Church. However, having been on vacation literally until the day I arrived for the meeting, I was not aware of the document but do want…
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Bishop Consecration Date Named
From the Standing Committee September 21, 2017 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Office of the Presiding Bishop has informed us that Saturday, May 4, 2019, has been chosen as the date for the consecration of the next bishop of West Tennessee. Now that this date has been established the…
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Update from Search Committee: September 15, 2017
From the Standing Committee September 15, 2017 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On September 8 and 9, 2017, the Standing Committee welcomed our newly appointed Search Committee and Transition Committee to an Orientation Retreat hosted at Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis. Our retreat leader was Mrs. Lynn…
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Watershed Pilgrimage: Paddling the Ghost River
Are you interested in exploring the theology of water and the theology of creation on a day paddle on the Ghost River? Join the Rev. Katherine Bush and the Rev. John Burruss as they lead a day’s journey through the Wolf River Watershed. The journey will take place on Saturday,…
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