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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
A letter from the bishop ... [full text] November
2000
2001 Annual Convention The theme will be "We anticipate miracles," taken from the diocesan vision statement written by Bishop Charles vonRosenberg. Helping in Appalachia A hearty thank you to the many many individuals and congregations in the Diocese for the overwhelming and joyful support given to the Appalachian School Supplies 2000 summer mission effort. We
have received word of another direct way to support the health
and Consecration of New Chapel at Sewanee A stunning new chapel for the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. was consecrated for worship October 11 in a celebration of Eucharist, pageantry, and specially composed music. The Vicar’s Pickers Add Unique Sound to Worship Once a month at St. Francis of Assisi in Ooltewah, the music for the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service is picked and plucked as well as played. Senior High Youth Explore Baptismal Covenant Combine one weekend, a beautiful camp, and fewer than thirty people. Add a sense of adventure and faith. That gives you the Senior High Retreat which took place September 22-24, at Camp Carson in Newport, Tennessee. Youth News Briefs A Word From the Editor Moving from small town to big city (relative terms, of course) has not been as different as I had expected. There are a few things - running out to the store for a gallon of milk while the chili simmers on the stove is not an option. The chili will burn and stick to the pan before you can maneuver through traffic. On the other hand, Wally World is not the only place to find designer underwear, either. All Saints’ Day at St. Paul’s, Kingsport Young people of the church, processing to "I Sing a Song of the Saints of God" in front of the choir and clergy, carry banners proclaiming the names of church members who have died during the past year.
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