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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
May 1999
Mission Strategy Discussion Moves to Middle East by David Smart Episcopalians were listening to one another. They were sharing thoughts and views of mission and ministry. They were networking. This was the scene at St. John’s Cathedral, Knoxville, on April 20 as representatives from the middle east area churches and ministries came together in the first of 3 mission strategy meetings. ... [full text] Kathryn “Kitty” Sanders Will be Missed by Many by Alice Clayton Kathryn “Kitty” Sanders broke the mold of what people expected a bishop’s wife to be. She was a savvy businesswoman. She competed as an ice skater and a runner. She drove a red sports car that often housed a tangle of ice skates, running shoes and ballet slippers in the backseat. ... [full text] Bishop Tharp Named Chair of PBFWR Board by David Smart “Learning to say no.” That is something the Rt. Rev. Robert G. Tharp says he has been doing in the few short weeks since his retirement. However, this time he said yes. ... [full text] Many in the Diocese Strengthen Faith Through EFM by Janet Morgan EFM Trains Laity for Daily Ministries Education for Ministry, affectionately known as EFM, is a program of theological education-at-a-distance of the School of Theology of the University of the South. ... [full text] Brotherhood Means Much More Than Fellowship by David Smart “Lay ministry at its best,” is how the Very Rev. John Ross, Dean of St. John’s Cathedral, describes the activities of the members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. ... [full text] Diocesan Youth Come Together for Annual Event by Patricia Tanzer Raynolds Hibernation may be the way some deal with the winter months, but for the youth of this diocese, it was a time to spring into action. Members of the 1997/98 Youth Action Council (YAC) planned and implemented the third annual Diocesan Youth Event (DYE) the last weekend in January. Over one hundred and fifty youth and adults, representing 15 parishes and missions in the diocese gathered at St. John’s Cathedral for a fast paced weekend of fun, learning, music, worship, food, and fellowship. ... [full text] A reflection: “Happening” by Josh Reid Happening, a weekend that I will never forget.This event called “Happening” took place April 16-18.My parents had signed me up for this, but at the same time I had a state choral event to go to in Nashville. I was extremely disappointed when I found out that I was going to have to skip out of my choral event to go to this church retreat. I basically thought that it was going to be another weekend of boredom. Boy, was I wrong! ... [full text] Clergy news Bishop vonRosenberg Names Chaplain to Retired Clergy: Our retired clergy and their families provide a wonderful resource for the life of our diocese—both in terms of their rich experiences of the past and their present-day gifts for ministry. I value those folks for both reasons. They offer our diocese a treasure of immense worth. ... [full text] In the diocese Saturday, April 24, was a day of excitement for All Saints’ Day School, Morristown. Students, family, parishioners, and friends attended the kickoff and dedication of their “On Good Ground” capital campaign. [full text] |
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