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It is interesting how dramatically perspectives on life itself can change as a result of one particular event. About a week ago, Annie and I made known my intention to retire in a year and a half. And just about everything that has happened since then seems to have been affected by that decision and by that announcement. ... "

- The Rt. Rev. Charles G. vonRosenberg,
from a sermon titled, "Help and Hope, in Christ Jesuse"
October 25, St. John's Cathedral, Knoxville
[ Full Sermon ]
(To read the sermons of Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg, see "The bishop's sermons" at right)

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Plans to retire announced by bishop

In a letter to the diocese, Bishop vonRosenberg indicates his intention to retire in early 2011. Click here to read the bishop's letter.

Bishop vonRosenberg on Stewardship

Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg shares his stewardship
story at the national TENS conference, February 2010.

Discussion Guide: Christian basis for healthcare coverage for all

Click image to download three-session curriculum.

Each congregation in the Church is encouraged to provide teaching sessions about universal healthcare coverage using the curriculum developed by the
Diocese of East Tennessee Bioethics Committee.

Events

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 26TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Knoxville, February 12-13, 2010:
         Clergy and Senior Wardens Packet           Registration Form Only
         Ex Officio Members Packet                          Registration Form Only
         Licensed to Officiate/Serve Packet            Registration Form Only
         Nonparochial Clergy Packet                         Registration Form Only
         University Chaplains Packet                         Registration Form Only
         Visitors Packet                                                Registration Form Only
         Worshipping Communities Packet             Registration Form Only
         Youth Action Council Packet                        Registration Form Only

Through December 23: CONCERTS AND SPECIAL LITURGIES on Sunday evenings and Wednesday afternoons at St. Paul, Chattanooga. Click here for information.

November 7: 'COMMUNICATION TRIAGE FOR THE SMALL MEMBERSHIP CHURCH: MAKING THE MOST OF LIMITED RESOURCES,' 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center. Lunch included. Contact Rick Govan at rgovan@etdiocese.net or 423-698-1222 for information.

November 8 - December 27: MEDITATIVE TAIZE SERVICES 5 p.m. Sundays at Ascension, Knoxville. The Spirit-filled service will be held in the chapel. All are Welcome. Go to: www.knoxvilleascension.org/ or call 865-588-0589 for information.

November 12: 'NEW TOOLS FOR A NEW REALITY: PASTORAL CARE CONFERENCE,' an interfaith pastoral approach to caregiving in an ailing economy, will be held at Ascension, Knoxville. The conference flyer contains full information and registration form.

November 14: 'ALL ABOUT WILLS:' Good Shepard, Knoxville will offer an opportunity to learn about wills from noted estate attorney Anne McKinney. For information, contact Herb Berl at stewardship@etdiocese.net or 865-803-5434.

November 15: 'THE PEOPLE WE SELECT IN OUR LIFE JOURNEY,' first of three "Keynote Programs" offered by Ascension, Knoxville, 3 - 5 p.m. Click here or call 865-588-0589 for information.

November 20: ‘TRACES OF THE TRADE’ at St. Paul, Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m. Dain and Constance Perry will facilitate discussion following the showing of the award-winning documentary. Dain Perry is a descendent of the DeWolf family, that played a leading role in the slave trade in this country. Click here for registration.

November 21: ANTI-RACISM TRAINING at St. Paul, Chattanooga, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for lunch and materials. Click here for information.

December 4, 11, 18: 'BACH'S LUNCH: ADVENT CONCERT SERIES', Fridays in December at at Grace, Chattanooga, 12:05 p.m. Click here for information.

December 12: WORSHIP CENTER CRIME PREVENTION SEMINARS presented by the Knox County Sheriff's Office and hosted by Faith Promise Church, began August 29. Next sessions are: December 12 and January 16. Click here for information and registration form.

For Parishes

Directory of East Tennessee churches, with links to web sites
Weekly Lectionary Readings
Diocesan Calendar: Visitations, events and prayer cycle
Supply clergy
Prayers for Military, by East Tennessee parish
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
2009 Diocesan Parish Report Form
Diocesan Sample Parish Charter and Bylaws
Opportunity Fund and diocesan MDGs fund
Video Resources from Virginia Theological Seminary
Book of Common Prayer, formatted for printing

For Clergy and Lay Professionals

Deployment opportunities within the diocese
Diocesan formation for the priesthood and diaconate
Continuing education policy and information
Sabbatical leave policy
Other diocesan policies

News / Information

The East Tennessee Episcopalian current issue and archives
The Windsor Process highlights of controversy in the Communion
Episcopal Life Online Official news of the Episcopal Church
EpiScope Media coverage and blogs about the Episcopal Church
Anglican Communion News Service Official news of the Anglican Communion
The News Centre at Anglicans Online