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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
A letter from the bishop ... [full text] August
1999
Painting, Praying,
by David Smart They came from 10 parishes and missions in the diocese. They came together to work, worship and play as one church. This diocesan youth group lived the mission statement of the Diocese of East Tennessee. ... [full text] Josh Reed's take on the Rugby experience Planned Giving Through Bishop Tharp Legacy Society Remember the feeling you get when you are planning to give someone a gift? Remember the anticipation? What will I give? How will they react when I give it to them? Won’t it feel great to see their face? Then comes the actual giving and receiving. The act of giving continues to give us pleasure into the future as we see the gift being used. ... [full text] Clergy news The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett was out on an errand when the phone rang. Katherine, his wife, took the call. The voice asked to speak with Fr. Dutton-Gillett. No, she did not want to leave a message or her name; she would call back in 30 minutes. ... [full text] Bishop Charles vonRosenberg ordained Robert K. Gieselmann and Christopher L. Epperson to the diaconate in a service at St. John’s Cathedral, Knoxville, on June 19. ... [full text]
In the diocese
By Canon Alice Clayton The press release on “A Benedictine Experience” promised that I would find in the rule of a sixth century Italian monk the tools to bring balance to my life. That coupled with the lure of a week of quiet—and often silence—sealed the deal. Sign me up. I’m gonna be a Benedictine. ... [full text] |
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