The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee The Episcopal Church in West Tennessee

The Episcopal Church in West Tennessee is a welcoming community of believers with many voices, yet one faith in Jesus Christ, united in the Book of Common Prayer, nurtured by the sacraments and empowered by the Word of God for our ministry in the world.

06/23/2026

In her sermon last Sunday at St. Philip Episcopal Church in Bartlett, Tennessee, Bishop Phoebe explored the complex layers of American history and the ongoing pursuit of hope and faith, reminding us to hold onto hope and work every day to be better versions of ourselves.

What are the odds??? Canon to the Ordinary Rob Courtney and College Missioner Dorothy White just happened to run into ea...
06/22/2026

What are the odds??? Canon to the Ordinary Rob Courtney and College Missioner Dorothy White just happened to run into each other over the weekend in London, England! Canon Rob is taking part in Bexley Seabury Seminary’s program, and Rev. Dorothy is on a bucket list vacation with family. London certainly seems to be calling to West Tennessee clergy staff!

06/21/2026

Last chance! We need to hear YOUR VOICE as we plan for the future of the Episcopal church in West Tennessee! If you have not yet completed the diocesan visioning survey, do it today!: http://tinyurl.com/wtnvisionsurvey

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the delayed arrival of freedom – on June 19, 1865 – when the last enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their emancipation, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day to remember, reflect, and recommit to the work of racial justice and beloved community. The diocesan office is closed in observance of Juneteenth today.

Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like those of generations before us, resist the evil of slavery and human bo***ge in any form and any manner of oppression. Help us to use our freedoms to bring justice among people and nations everywhere, to the glory of your Holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

-Collect for Juneteenth by the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson,

06/17/2026

Bishop Phoebe Roaf urges YOU to complete the diocesan visioning survey today! The deadline is June 22, 2026. Complete it here: tinyurl.com/wtnvisionsurvey

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Noah Campbell has been named Dean of St...
06/08/2026

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Noah Campbell has been named Dean of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral - Memphis, the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Church in West Tennessee.

Dean Noah has served as Interim Dean of St. Mary's Cathedral since November 1, 2024. Prior to that appointment, he served as College Missioner for the Diocese of West Tennessee and as vicar of Church of the Good Shepherd in Memphis. Following a season of faithful leadership and discernment, he now assumes the role permanently, becoming the first permanent dean of St. Mary's Cathedral since 2019.

“Noah has demonstrated a deep commitment to the Cathedral's mission, a heart for pastoral leadership, and a vision for the future of the Church in West Tennessee,” said Bishop Phoebe Roaf.

Founded in 1857, St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral has long been known as “A House of Prayer for All People.” At a time when most churches required parishioners to pay a “pew tax” for the privilege of worship, St. Mary's welcomed all people regardless of their means. That commitment to inclusion, radical hospitality, and service continues to define St. Mary's Cathedral's ministry today as it offers respite, belonging, and community to people from all walks of life.

Please join us in giving thanks for Dean Noah's ministry and in praying for him, the people of St. Mary's Cathedral, and the Diocese of West Tennessee as they continue to share the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout West Tennessee.

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is conducting a diocesan-wide listening and visioning survey, and your voice mat...
06/08/2026

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is conducting a diocesan-wide listening and visioning survey, and your voice matters! The survey is open through June 22 and is an important opportunity to share your insights, concerns, and hopes in order to discern God’s call and vision for our future together. All responses are confidential.

Please complete the survey today at https://tinyurl.com/WTNvisionsurvey and help shape the future of our Diocese.

06/03/2026

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is inviting all to participate in a diocesan-wide visioning survey, open June 8–22. The survey will help diocesan leadership listen deeply in order to discern God’s call and vision for our shared future. Watch for the survey link in your email on June 8, and prayerfully consider sharing your insights, concerns, and hopes for the Diocese.

The survey link will be emailed to the Diocese on Monday, June 8, and responses will be accepted through Monday, June 22. All are invited and encouraged to participate! Individual survey responses will remain confidential. If you're not subscribed to our enewsletter, subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/DiocesanCommunicator

Clergy, church communicators, and wardens will receive resources on Wednesday, June 3 from Emily Austin to help share the survey through your communication channels.

The Lord willing and the people consenting, the Right Reverend Phoebe Roaf, IV Bishop of West Tennessee, acting on behal...
05/29/2026

The Lord willing and the people consenting, the Right Reverend Phoebe Roaf, IV Bishop of West Tennessee, acting on behalf of the Right Reverend Sally French, XIII Bishop of New Jersey, will ordain to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ's one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church our brother in Christ, Wesley Steven Rowell, on Monday, June 8, 2026. at seven o'clock in the evening at Calvary Episcopal Church (Memphis). For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed to Calvary's YouTube channel. Clergy: Red stoles

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