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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
A letter from the bishop ... [full text] November
1999
“Stand
Up for Youth”: It has become fashionable to despair about America's young people — the shootings in their schools and on their streets, their pierced bodies, the violence in their music, movies and video games, the predators on their computer screens — how will this generation successfully navigate this gantlet of threats and temptations? ... [full text] Also in this series: Sixteenth Annual Convention “We Are One Church” has been set as the theme for the Sixteenth Annual Convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee. It was chosen by Bishop vonRosenberg to emphasize the unity of purpose he sees reflected in the diocesan vision statement and in reality throughout the diocese and the larger Church. ... [full text] Mission and Missions: The Work of the Church In his sermon to the Episcopal Church Women Spring Assembly, Bishop vonRosenberg reiterated that the mission of the Church is missions and that Episcopal Church women have historically provided a lead in this Great Commission from our Lord. ... [full text] Seven Ministries Receive Opportunity Fund Grants More than $66,000 in social ministries grants from the Opportunity Fund was awarded at the September Bishop and Council meeting. ... [full text] Diocesan
Leadership Day The more than 100 people who attended the Diocesan Leadership Day on Oct. 17 found to their satisfaction that spending a beautiful autumn day discussing taxes, insurance, money and church law was not a day lost but one of knowledge found. ... [full text] My Opinion by the Rev. Chris Chase I was awakened the other night not by the thoughts which typically awaken a pastor, priest or minister from sleep, nor in my case was it the cry of a hungry four month old. Instead, I was awakened by a thought that first brought anger and then some fear. ... [full text] Clergy news Bishop vonRosenberg
honored by VTS:
During the Annual Academic Convocation at Virginia Theological
Seminary in Alexandria, Va.,on Oct. 19, Bishop vonRosenberg received the Doctor in Divinity, honoris causa ... [full text]
St. Andrew, Harriman, welcomes new rector: “Welcome
to our family!” These words rang out loud and clear from the chancel
steps. They were delivered by the children of St. Andrew’s, Harriman,
and directed to the Rev. Joseph W. Pinner on the occasion of his installation
as rector of St. Andrew’s. ... [full text] South East Area clergy protest pending executions: Fifteen South East Area clergy sent a letter to Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist protesting the impending executions of two death-row inmates. ... [full text] In the diocese Breaking the language barrier in Loudon County: Imagine driving down the road and encountering a complete stranger, a mother holding her baby, standing in the middle of the road in obvious trouble. You approach only to find that the barrier of language will prevent you from being able to help. Your last resort after several attempts at communication is to call the police. [full text] St. Francis, Ooltewah, member shares talent: Mark James not only uses his God-given talents. He also likes to share them. James is a weaver by avocation and has woven an altar cloth for St. Francis of Assisi, Ooltewah, where he and his family are communicants. [full text] A letter to the governor: Fifteen South East Area clergy signed a letter sent recently to Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist protesting the impending executions of two death-row inmates. [full text] An opportunity to assist children: The Jesuits had a saying: “Give us a child for his first seven years, and he is ours for life.” Recognizing the importance of early events to Christian formation, the American branch of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge has several projects that benefit children and adolescents. [full text] by Bo Armstrong The newspaper article is concise and well written. Phrases like “working poor” and “less fortunate" are scattered prominently throughout the text. It elicits the desired response. The next day you telephone the Department of Human Services and patiently listen to a social worker provide a long explanation. It is unnecessary. You need no justification, after all it is Christmastime. Cut to the chase. ... [full text] |
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