EPISCOPALIANTHE EAST TENNESSEE The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee w Volume 26, No. 1 w Spring ’11 Rebuilding Haiti’s cathedral East Tennesseans join wider church in raising funds

hen the earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010, it effectively leveled the most populous dio- W cese of The Episcopal Church. Seventy per- cent of church buildings were considered a total loss. Diocesan-run schools, clinics and hospitals that served over 100,000 Episcopalians, as well as countless community members, were wiped out in thirty-five seconds. Many of the services we expect from the government – healthcare, edu- cation, culture – are provided in Haiti by The Episcopal Church. Holy Trinity Cathedral, home of the famous murals that depicted the Biblical narrative, was a beacon in a land where strength of faith is inversely proportional to economic development. As the site of Holy Trinity Photo by Kelly Norrell Music School, the Cathedral trained a touring choir and The Rev. George Young answers questions at the Episcopal School of Knoxville, during the second of the nation’s only symphony orchestra, providing both three regional walkabout gatherings. About 250 people attended the meeting, held on Jan. 25. cultural development and income. Holy Trinity Diocesan Convention delegates, clergy and parishioners of churches in the diocese participated in the Professional School and the primary and secondary regional meetings. Gatherings were also held at St. Paul, Chattanooga, and St. John, Johnson City. schools, also located on the Cathedral grounds, all raised up future leaders in an environment of cultural and spiri-

CATHEDRAL continues on page 3 The Rev. George D. Young III offers advice is bishop-elect of the diocese n Feb. 12, after eight bal- Young had been elected fourth bishop of the for bishop-elect in lots, not too long after Diocese of East Tennessee. O lunch, Bishop June 25 The day started early. Clergy and dele- convention address vonRosenberg received a piece of 11 a.m. gates arrived at St. John’s Cathedral at 7:30 paper from Chancellor Sarah Church of the Ascension a.m. for registration on the second day of r. President, lay delegates and clergy, and Sheppeard. He rose from his chair 800 Northshore Drive the diocesan convention – for the election of guests and visitors at this Twenty Seventh and exited the nave of St. John’s Knoxville the bishop. Expectation and excitement M Convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee, Cathedral, as a buzz of anticipation The people of the diocese were in the air along with a sense of pur- I greet you today in the name of the One we call Lord, spread through the pews. He are invited to participate in pose as clergy and delegates mingled, dis- Jesus Christ. It is our oneness in Christ that offers cause returned several minutes later, and this celebration and in the cussed and visited with each other before for thanksgiving, for celebration, for joy, and for hope. said, “We have ... a hymn to sing.” reception following the moving into the nave for Holy . That unity in Christ transcends differences of opinion Clergy and lay delegates rose from service. In his homily, Bishop vonRosenberg about church issues and about nominees for bishop, as their pews for a hymn and prayer, spoke a few words about the day and the well as differences in church experiences – our comings then the bishop announced, “We have a bishop-elect.” purpose of the day, then said that the remainder of time and our goings, for instance. Indeed, unity in Christ pro- All 226 clergy and lay delegates burst into applause and the bells of St. John’s Cathedral rang through the BISHOP-ELECT continues on page 4 ADDRESS continues on page 2 city of Knoxville as they learned that the Rev. George [Interview with Bishop-elect Young on page 10]

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DIOCESAN DIOCESAN BUDGET / 5 INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP- AROUND THE DIOCESE/ 12 OPPORTUNITIES /17 CONVENTION / 1-7 GRACE POINT / 9 ELECT YOUNG /10 HAITI MURALS /8 SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES /20 2 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

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Vision Statement May 14 The Episcopal Church in Grace Point East Tennessee, 11 to 4 Unified and empowered by the Spirit of God, Embraces the call of Jesus as Rejoice - reminisce - share time servants for the sake of the world And as faithful stewards Noon Friars for Hire BBQ of God’s gracious bounty. BBQ plate or hamburgers/hot dogs The diocese is in communion with: $10/person - $40/family The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori 2:30 Holy Eucharist The The Rev. Scherry Fouke celebrating Archbishop of Canterbury Photo by Vernon Britton The Most Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams Bishop vonRosenberg smiles at the ovation in response to The Rev. Canon Stephen Askew preaching Member: Episcopal Communicators; his address, given on the first day of the 27th Annual Episcopal News Service /Episcopal Diocesan Convention, Feb. 11, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Fran McKendree music LIfe Online ADDRESS continued from page 1 RSVP to Lynn Lazlo by May 1 THE EAST TENNESSEE 865.966.2110 EPISCOPALIAN vides the sure foundation which weathers storms of difference, of dis- agreement, and, even, of despair in the life of the Church. Whatever Vol. 26, No. 1 happens in that life – whatever joys we celebrate, whatever difficul- gifted people whose resources are so valuable to the diocese and to ties we endure, whatever mistakes we make – the sure foundation of offer once again my thanks for the good work they accomplish on The East Tennessee Episcopalian (USPS 538-920; ISSN 103-2099) unity in Christ provides assurance and hope for the future. It is pre- behalf of us all. Today is the last time that I will have such an oppor- is a quarterly publication of the cisely due to our unity in Christ that we gather today. As we tunity in this setting, and so, on this occasion, I want to make certain Diocese of East Tennessee. “Anticipate the that you and the staff members themselves know how very grateful I Periodical postage is paid at Knoxville, Tennessee. Subscription rate is $10 Future, with am for their service. per year outside the Diocese of East Thanksgiving,” we I also want to offer Lynn Lazlo serves as Receptionist and Administrative Assistant. Tennessee. do so with the assur- Alex Haralson is our Youth Ministries Coordinator and Camp Web archives: etdiocese.net/ETE/ ance from Christ that special thanks for my Director at Grace Point. Herb Berl serves as our volunteer Publisher: we find our unity in partner in this ministry, Stewardship Officer. Rosemary Davenport is Insurance Administrator The Rt. Rev. Charles G. vonRosenberg him. And such unity who has been such a and Administrative Assistant. I need to add that Rosemary plans to Editor: is precious indeed – support to me and such retire next month. She has served in several capacities on diocesan Vikki Myers today and always. staff for twenty years, and we are grateful indeed for her service. Jim [email protected] a gift to this diocese as 814 Episcopal School Way On behalf of Powell is the interim Executive Director at Grace Point. Vikki Myers Knoxville, Tenn. 37932 everyone here, I want well – Annie serves as our Communications Director. Rick Govan is Deputy for 865-966-2110 to offer greetings, vonRosenberg. Ministry and Congregational Development. Mary Berl is our Correspondents: from a distance, to Diocesan Administrator. Laura Nichols serves as the Bishop’s Emily McDonald, South East Area [email protected] the Rt. Rev. William Executive Assistant. And, Stephen Askew wears many hats as the 724 Bacon Trail No. 46 E. Sanders, first bishop of this diocese. Bishop Sanders is not present Canon to the Ordinary. Please join me now in offering our thanks to Chattanooga, Tenn. 37412 at this convention, but he has assured me that he believes we can this very fine diocesan staff! 423-622-3714 carry on, nevertheless. At this time, I also want to offer special thanks for my partner in Nancy Ledford, Upper East Area Also, on behalf of us all, I give special thanks to Mary Keller this ministry, who has been such a support to me and such a gift to (greater Tri-Cities) [email protected] and to Zulette Melnick, from St. John’s Cathedral, who serve as our this diocese as well – Annie vonRosenberg. 423-247-8018r convention co-chairs … and to the clergy and staff of St. John’s as Middle East Area (greater Knoxville) well. We are also grateful to our diocesan Standing Committee and to Outline of convention Vacant — Interested volunteers, the Transition Committee who have played important roles in prepar- ow, to borrow and modify words from Julius Caesar, all of this please contact the editor ing for this convention. Nconvention is divided TO THE POSTMASTER AND READERS: Today marks my thirteenth Annual Address to this diocese, gath- into two parts. The busi- FOR CORRECTIONS OF ADDRESS AND ered in convention. Therefore, it has been my honor to offer presenta- ness session of today . . . do not believe NOTICE OF DUPLICATE MAILINGS, PLEASE NOTIFY: tions to nearly half of the conventions which this diocese has known. meets the requirements of everything that people Thank you for your attention and your kindness on those occasions our canons. We will hear ETE Circulation Manager say about you Lynn Lazlo through the years. And, please know how blessed I am to have served the required reports – but [email protected] as bishop of this diocese for twelve years. nothing extra. We will pre- 814 Episcopal School Way sent and adopt a budget. We will elect people to represent us in vari- Knoxville, Tenn. 37932 865-966-2110 Recognition of staff and Annie ous ministries and works of the church. In today’s task of holding Subscription rate is $10 per year very year in my Address, I have made special reference to our elections, we will also be practicing for tomorrow. That is, our tellers outside the diocese. Ediocesan staff and have mentioned each of them by name. I want to follow that practice again this year – both to call attention to these ADDRESS continues on page 3 Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 3

ADDRESS continued from page 2 CATHEDRAL continued from page 1 How well do you know your facts? Take this quiz today will be responsible for the same delegates tomorrow, and we will – we hope – tual grace. It was all reduced to rubble. about last year’s earthquake work out potential kinks in our brand new voting machine as well. Then, at the conclu- Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin and the people of in Haiti and about the sion of today’s session, we will stand in recess. Haiti have asked for our help. The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti. Tomorrow morning we will reconvene convention, in the nave of St. John’s Church, acting through the Executive Council, Cathedral. After celebrating the Holy Eucharist there, our one order of business will be asks every Episcopal diocese and congregation to 1. What anniversary will the to elect the fourth bishop of the Diocese of East Tennessee. It is that matter of electing join in this initial phase of rebuilding the Diocese Diocese of Haiti be celebrat- our next bishop about which I have several additional comments at this time. of Haiti. As the walls of a new Cathedral rise, so ing this year? too will the hearts and fortunes of those who have Advice to bishop-elect 2. The Diocese of Haiti is in depended on Holy Trinity for spiritual succor, for what province? e have good people who have agreed to be nominated and to stand for election – education, and for income. We have the chance to Wgifted, experienced of the church. However, for the sake of whoever is resurrect the spirit of a nation. 3. How many Episcopalians elected, please be aware of this reality. Becoming a bishop represents a change of Bishop vonRosenberg has asked the Rev. are in the diocese? careers. The responsibilities of bishop do not resemble those of rector in a large church John Talbird, Haiti missioner and extended supply 4. How long did the Jan 12 at all. It is basically a different job. And so, while we have good nominees from which at Christ Church, Chattanooga, and Mr. earthquake last? to choose, we do not have people prepared to become bishop, right away. Becoming a Allen Vital of All Saints, Morristown, to be dioce- 5. Where was the epicenter bishop is a process – after election – which takes time and work and prayer. san coordinators of the East Tennessee appeal, of the earthquake? I have had individual conversations with each of the people to be nominated – and joining with the wider church to “Rebuild Our 6. How many congregations I look forward to spending more time with the bishop-elect. I have offered some words Church in Haiti.” were damaged or of advice, and I plan to be more specific with the one elected, if that person wants to “The appeal will be simple and grass-roots in destroyed? have such a discussion. As a priest makes the transition to bishop, that person will be nature. We anticipate that the diocesan program well-served by remembering several things, it seems to me. And these points name will run from through the season of . 7. How many schools were some of my words of advice to whoever is chosen as bishop-elect. – June 12 – will mark the completion of in the diocese before the First, do not believe everything that people say about you. Many of the good our appeal,” the bishop said. “The House of earthquake? things – perhaps most of them – really are directed to the office of bishop. There still passed a resolution last September sup- 8. What part(s) of the cathe- exists a degree of respect given to that office. Kind people will say nice things about porting this appeal. Our Bishop and Council like- dral remained standing after anyone who happens to be a bishop. In addition, though, it is also true that many of the wise has passed a resolution of support. Following the earthquake? bad things said about the bishop come from people who project how they might that action, the [2011] convention offering was 9. What other agencies are accomplish the job better – or, at least, differently. Those bad things often have more to designated for the Haiti Appeal, and we raised helping to rebuild the cathe- do with projection than with fact … and certainly more to do with various realities nearly $3,000 on that occasion. We hope to dral? other than the person who happens to hold the office. In many cases, then, neither the encourage every East Tennessee Episcopalian to 10. How many people good things nor the bad things really should be taken personally. Therefore, do not “buy a brick” for $10 and thus our contribution to remain homeless? believe everything that people say about you. this effort will amount to $160,000.” Answers may be found on p. 19 Secondly, I intend to say this also to the See story about mural restoration on p. 8 I am forever grateful bishop-elect. In spite of great temptation to the to this diocese for contrary, do not take yourself too seriously. The temptations are great to do otherwise. For your kindness and instance, the bishop’s annual visitation to a patience . . . parish represents a big event. Much prepara- tion anticipates that visit. It often is the occa- sion of considerable excitement. However, what happens in the life of the parish once a year happens in the life of the bishop once a week. Thus, these weekly big events are one example – but only one – of the tempta- tion to feel very, very important. Resist this temptation, though, and do not take your- self too seriously. Thirdly and finally, identify several people with whom you may be real and who will expect such reality from you. Bishops sometimes serve this function for one another, but there are not very many bishops in the immediate neighborhood. It is important, therefore, to find people nearer by who will provide a reality check for you, on a regular basis. These, then, are several pieces of advice which I intend to offer the bishop-elect. I have pointed out that this job represents a career change. And, it may be that such advice will be helpful in making the transition. Examples of learning opportunities for bishop-elect he good news is that East Tennessee provides opportunities and situations for Tsomeone to learn to become a bishop. I speak from experience on that subject. This diocese offers times and circumstances and people that are well-equipped to teach our bishop-elect. While I might list many lessons that have been significant to me in learning about this office, I will limit myself to three of them at this point. First, I think of a long day in the car, as I accompanied the local rector in making pastoral visits to the distant and remote corners of Cocke County. Stories about the par- ticular, unique, and surprising encounters that day probably are best left untold here. Suffice it to say, however, that on that day – and on many others – I have learned the value of flexibility in times of uncertainty … flexibility in times of uncertainty. Not too long afterwards, I visited St. John’s, Johnson City, on the occasion of groundbreaking for the new worship space there. On the day of that event, the rain was pouring down, and the cameras of the local television station were rolling. And, oh yes,

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Bishop ELECTIONS OF DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS vonRosenberg looks out at clergy, lay dele- BISHOP AND COUNCIL Mountain; the Rev. Maggie Zeller, rector at St. gates, tellers Elected: The Rev. Michelle Warriner Bolt, non- Christopher, Kingsport (2012); Ms. Anne Hayward, and vistors parochial (2014); Mr. John Hermes, parishioner at parishioner at St. Andrew, Maryville (2012); Dr. St. Timothy, Kingsport (2014); Mr Henry Lodge, Elsbeth Freeman, parishioner at St. John’s before parishioner at Christ Church, South Pittsburg Cathedral, Knoxville (2012); Mr. Bert Ackermann, Eucharist at St. (2014); the Rev. Wil Keith, Good Shepherd, Lookout parishioner at Ascension, Knoxville (2012), and the John’s Mountain (2014). Rev. Suzanne Smitherman, assistant at St. Paul, Cathedral on Continuing members: Ms. Arline Caliger, parish- Chattanooga (2012). Feb. 12. The ioner, St. Francis, Ooltewah (2013) and Mr. TRUSTEE, UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH Eucharist pre- Cameron Ellis, parishioner, St. Stephen, Oak Ridge Elected: The Rev. Taylor Dinsmore, assistant at ceeded voting (2013). The Rev. Dr. Hal Hutchison, rector, St. John, Good Samaritan, Knoxville (2014). for the fourth Johnson City (2012); the Rev. Bob Leopold, assis- Continuing members from East Tennessee: Ms. bishop of the tant-College and Young Adult Ministries, St. Paul, Lee Phillips, parishioner at St. John, Johnson City Diocese of East Chattanooga (2012); Mr. John Hicks, parishioner, (2013); Robert G. Norred, Jr., parishioner at St. Tennessee. Christ Church, Rugby (2012); the Rev. Charles Fels, Peter, Chattanooga (2012). rector, Good Shepherd, Knoxville (2012). Bishop GRACE POINT CAMP AND RETREAT BISHOP-ELECT continued from page 1 George, 24, and Lucy, 22. and Council will select any additional needed mem- CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS The electing delegates consisted of bers per diocesan Constitution and Canons. Appointed filling unexpired terms: The Rev. John allotted for the homily would be in representatives from each of the 45 STANDING COMMITTEE John Mark Wiggers, rector at St. James, Knoxville silence – so all gathered could pray, parishes in the Diocese of East Elected for Full terms: The Rev. Peter Keese, supply (2012). meditate and contemplate the nomi- Tennessee as well as its clergy mem- priest at Christ Church, Rugby (2014); Ms. Andrea Appointed for full terms: Mr. George Dixon, parish- nees. “We will elect a nominee today,” bers. They chose the new bishop from a Odle, parishioner at St. Paul, Chattanooga (2014). ioner at Ascension, Knoxville (2014); the Rev. John he said, “but only God can make a slate of five nominees. The other nomi- Continuing members: Ms. Christopher Robinson, Wilson, retired, St. Stephen, Oak Ridge (2014); Ms. bishop.” nees were the Rev. Frank Crumbaugh parishioner at Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain JoAnn Yates, parishioner at Good Shepherd, It has been more than 12 years III, rector, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal (2013); the Rev. Scherry Fouke, rector at All Saints, Lookout Mountain (2014). since there has been a bishop elected in Church, Beach Haven, New Jersey; the Morristown (2013); the Rev. Lou Parsons, rector at Continuing members: Ms. Martha Terrell, parish- the diocese, so there was much plan- Rev. Frederick DuMontier Devall IV, St. Francis, Ooltewah (2012), and Dr. Walter ioner at Good Samaritan, Knoxville (2013); Mr. ning and organization beforehand. It all rector, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Williams, Jr., parishioner at St. Luke, Knoxville Richard Spence, parishioner at St. Joseph the came together in a smooth and orderly Metairie, Louisiana; the Rev. Lisa W. (2012). Carpenter (2013; Ms. Sonya Minarik, parishioner at process – even with the introduction of Hunt, rector, St. Stephen’s Episcopal DEPUTIES TO THE 2012 GENERAL CONVENTION St. Francis, Norris (2013); Mr. John McElroy, OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH a new voting machine. Many volun- Church, Houston, Texas; and the Rev. Parishioner at Ascension, Knoxville (2013); Ms. Elected in the clergy order: The Rev. Hendree teers participated, performing all sorts Joseph R. Parrish, rector of St. John’s Annette Anderson, parishioner at St. John’s Harrison, rector of St. Paul, Athens, seat 1; the Rev. Cathedral, Knoxville (2013); Mr. Mike Gray, parish- of tasks: standing on nearby street cor- Episcopal Church, Elizabeth, New Cal Calhoun, rector of Good Samaritan, Knoxville, ners and in the parking lot directing Jersey ioner at St. Timothy, Signal Mountain (2012); the seat 2; the Rev. Maggie Zeller, rector, St. Rev. Robert Childers, rector, Good Shepherd, people to the cathedral; arranging Bishop-elect Young will follow the Christopher, Kingsport, seat 3; the Rev. Suzanne breakfast and lunch; keeping coffee and Rt. Rev. Charles G. vonRosenberg, who Lookout Mtn. (2012); Mr. Ben Alford, parishioner at Smitherman, assistant at St. Paul, Chattanooga, Good Samaritan, Knoxville (2012). water carafes filled; helping delegates, has served as third bishop of the dio- seat 4; the Rev. Leyla King, rector at Thankful clergy and visitors navigate around the cese since 1999. DISCIPLINARY BOARD Memorial, Chattanooga, alternate 1; the Rev. Peter (The Disciplinary Board replaces the Ecclesiastical cathedral; ensuring all delegates and The search for a bishop began in Keese, supply at Christ Church, Rugby, alternate 2; Trail Court per a 2010 change in the Title VI Canon) clergy were in the right places at the Fall 2009 after Bishop vonRosenberg the Rev. John Talbird, supply, Christ Church, Elected at 2011 convention: The Rev. Brad Weeks, right times; distributing and collecting announced his plans to retire in June Chattanooga, alternate 3; the Rev. Chris Harpster, at Grace Church, Chattanooga (2013); Mr. ballots, and making sure voting pro- 2011. Shortly following the bishop’s deacon at St. Paul, Kingsport, alternate 4. Bill Wilcox, parishioner at St. Stephen, Oak Ridge ceeded according to the Rules of Order. announcement of his retirement, Search Elected in the lay order: Ms. Lynn Schmissrauter, (2013); Ms. Mary LeMense, parisioner at The election was surely sacred and Transition Committees were parishioner at St. Timothy, Signal Mountain, seat 1, Ascension, Knoxville (2014); the Rev. Jay Mills, rec- business. People entered with purpose, appointed by the Standing Committee chair; Mr. Henry Lodge, parishioner, Christ Church, tor at St. Paul, Kingsport (2014); So. Pittsburg, seat 2; Mr. Mike Keene, parishioner conducted themselves according to the of the diocese to determine the qualities Members serving from Ecclesiastical Trial Court : at Resurrection, Loudon, seat 3; Ms. Jennifer Dunn, rules, and let the Holy Spirit flow. The wanted in the next bishop and to locate Lida Barrett, parishioner at Ascension, Knoxville parishioner at Good Samaritan, Knoxville, seat 4; Rev. Peter Keese said in his Feb. 13 suitable nominees. In November 2010, (2015); the Rev. Craig Kallio, rector at St. Stephen, Mr. Erik Broeren, parishioner at Grace Church, , “Yesterday, at St. John’s following a careful search process, the Oak Ridge (2015); the Rev. Art Bass, deacon at St. Chattanooga, alternate 1; Mr. Matt Farr, parishioner Cathedral in Knoxville, I think we Luke, Cleveland (2015). Search Committee presented four nom- at Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain, alternate 2; experienced a Church “happening.” inees to the Standing Committee. Mr. Brandon Heren, parishioner at St. Timothy, OFFICERS (elected annually) The bishop-elect is currently the Subsequently, a fifth nominee was Kingsport, alternate 3; Mr. James Johnson, parish- Secretary of the Convention: The Rev. Canon rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church added to the slate by petition. ioner at Christ Church, Chattanooga, alternate 4. Stephen Askew of the diocesan staff. in Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island), Pending the required consents COMMISSION ON MINISTRY Assistant Secretary: Ms. Laura Nichols of the in the Diocese of Florida, where he has from a majority of bishops exercising Approved by convention: The Rev. Brett Backus, diocesan staff. served since 1997. jurisdiction and diocesan standing com- associate at Ascension, Knoxville (2014); the Rev. Treasurer: Mr. Don Sproles, parishioner at Good Previously, he served as rector of mittees, the ordination is scheduled for Chris Harpster, deacon, St. Paul, Kingsport (2014); Samaritan, Knoxville. St. Elizabeth, Jacksonville, Florida, for Saturday, June 25 at Church of the the Rev. Hendree Harrison, rector at St. Paul, Assistant Treasurers: Mr. Joseph Bacon, parish- five years, and as assistant at St. Giles, Ascension, Knoxville, and the seating Athens (2014); Ms. Jennifer Paden, parishioner at ioner at St. John’s Cathedral, Knoxville; Ms. Merry Northbrook, Illinois (Diocese of of the bishop is to be held at St. John’s St. Peter, Chattanooga (2014); Ms. Kennetha Keyser, parishioner at St. Stephen, Oak Ridge. ) for two years. Cathedral on June 26. The presiding (Kenny) Zitt, parishioner at All Satins, Morristown Young received a Master of bishop of the Episcopal Church, the (2014). Chancellor: Ms. Sarah Sheppeard, Esq., parish- ioner at Good Samaritan, Knoxville. Divinity from Seabury-Western Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Continuing members: The Rev. John Mark Wiggers, Theological Seminary in 1990 and a is scheduled to preside at the ordination. rector at St. James, Knoxville (2013); the Rev. Kay Vice Chancellors: Mr. Thomas Peters, Esq., parish- Bachelor of Science in sociology from Additional information about the Reynolds, associate at St. Luke, Knoxville (2013); ioner at St. Timothy, Kingsport; the Hon. Neil Florida State University in 1978. He search process, convention and related the Rev. Claire Keene, rector at Resurrection, Thomas and the Hon. Marie Williams, parishioners was ordained to the priesthood in 1990. events may be found at Loudon (2013); the Rev. Gordon Brewer, deacon at at St. Paul, Chattanooga; Mr. Chris Cone, parish- ioner at St. Andrew, Maryville. Young and his wife, the Rev. http://www.etdiocese-search.com/, St. Christopher, Kingsport (2013); Ms. Lynn Kammy Young, were married in 1981 http://etdiocese.net and Schmissrauter, parishioner at St. Timothy, Signal Registrar: Ms. Mary Berl of the diocesan staff. n and have two children, both in college; http://www.facebook.com/DioET. n 27th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 5 2011 diocesan budget adopted by convention

w By Don Sproles, diocesan treasurer Diocese of East Tennessee elegates of the 27th Annual Diocesan Convention adopted a 2011 Budget budget of $1,667,745.00. This is an increase of $51,125 from D the budget previously published. The generosity and faithful- ness of congregations meeting their voluntary commitment accounts for this increase. These monies are expensed over several areas of our diocesan budget. $11,834 was used to bolster our staff’s pay levels, not so much as a raise but as another effort to bring them to a level of pay commensu- rate with a comparable average of other compa- rable jobs in the Knoxville area. Increases were also made to: w Outreach Ministries ($2,000), Don Sproles w Support for Ministry and Congregational Development ($5,000), w Support for Campus ($5,000), w Maintenance Reserve ($3.062) and w Contingencies ($3,000). It was decided to commence our new bishop’s stipend and housing in mid-May as opposed to June 1, which increased that item by $6,146. Finally, an additional $13,725 was added to the Commission on Ministry line so another of our wonderful seminary graduates could be placed in a position in our diocese. We give thanks to each congregation for their prayerful response in support of our Diocesan Ministry and Program. n

ADDRESS continued from page 3 istry of bishop. And such are some of the lessons that you have there was a backhoe involved, too, offered me. It is with the assur- and an assistant rector who knew ance gained from personal experi- just a little bit more than the bish- ence, therefore, that I affirm that op did about running that machine you are prepared and well- – and what the bishop knew was equipped to teach the bishop-elect nothing at all. The situation – similar lessons, as that person envisioned by someone as grand grows into the role and responsi- and dramatic – actually resulted bilities of bishop. in some awkward moments, I assure you. From that occasion – Conclusion and from many others – I have am forever grateful to this dio- learned the appropriateness of Icese for your kindness and humility in the face of my own patience, as I learned – and contin- inadequacy. ue to learn – the craft of service as Finally, several years later, I bishop. In addition to your kind- visited St. Francis of Assisi, ness and patience, I thank you for Ooltewah, on the feast day of St. opportunities to practice flexibility, Francis himself. The blessing of to learn humility, and to experi- the animals that day was unlike ence joy, in and through the any I had ever experienced previ- Episcopal communities of East ously. Indeed, I commented at the Tennessee. time that I seemed to have arrived Most of all, I give thanks – to at the Mecca for blessing of the you and to God – for the unity in animals. Except for the dog who Christ with which we are blessed attempted to bite the bishop, the and on which we may depend. I day was a wonderful one. And am grateful beyond words for the from that occasion – and in many, blessing of Christian unity that I many others – I have learned the have known throughout this dio- joy which emerges from times of cese for twelve years. May we celebration. continue our journeys of faith, as Flexibility, humility, and joy we “Anticipate the Future, with – these are lessons I have learned Thanksgiving.” Finally, may God from you during my time as bish- bless us all as we continue to op. Those lessons and others have learn, to grow, and to live as been important – indeed, invalu- brothers and sisters of Jesus and as able – for my practice of the min- children of God. n 6 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011 27th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION The Rev. Amy Morehous holds a t-shirt given to her Jeep shouts ‘repent’ her by the Very Rev. John Ross following the medi- tation she delivered Feb. 12 at St. John’s w By the Rev. Amy Morehous Cathedral during tallying of votes for bishop on the Meditation and prayer given on second day of the 27th eighth ballot. Annual Diocesan Convention at St. John’s Cathedral, Feb. 12 was the second day of the diocesan con- Knoxville. vention and the day of the bishop election. Although a new voting machine and faster proce- o, two days ago, Thursday morning, I was driving to dure had been tested the previous day during vot- work, minding my own business and feeling a little ing for diocesan leadership positions, there was S down. I had a lot on my mind, I was praying for a down time while ballots were tallied and results friend in surgery, and thinking of a funeral later that day, and checked. really just wrapped up in my own little world. While con- Diocesan provided thoughtful medita- templating all this, I stopped at a traffic light. As I was tions and prayers for clergy and lay delegates stopped, this gentleman pulled up beside me in a bright yel- while ballots were tallied. Other participating low Jeep. Painted along the side in bright red letters, it said deacons were the Rev. Art Bass, the Rev. Ann “Friends Don’t Let Friends Go to Hell.” It had accompany- Weeks, the Rev. Bill McGee, the Rev. Suzanne ing scenes of people trapped in the midst of hellfire and Burch, the Rev. Gordon Brewer, the Rev. Lani damnation, and citations of verses from the Bible all over Hubbard, and the Rev. Bercry Leas. the sides, but I didn’t write any of them down – I didn’t think my curiosity was a good reason to cause an accident. Across the hood of the Jeep was the word “REPENT” in two-foot high letters. As I was reading his Jeep, the man Now, like a lot of us, I wake up most mornings, and unzipped his window, and leaned out toward me, and I held think, “God, how would you have me live out my call my breath. He shouted, “Roll down your window, lady, so I today, exactly where I am?” Sometimes we forget to ask can tell you about the !” Like any good Episcopalian that question in the crush of our daily lives. Sometimes who is confronted with the prospect of evangelism, I we ask without hearing anything. Sometimes we only ignored him. The light changed, and I drove off. hear a still, small voice in the silence. And sometimes we My first reaction was relief – I had escaped! Then after get shouting evangelists in neon yellow Jeeps that we relief came irritation. Something about me looked to him Photo by Vernon Britton would prefer to ignore. as if I was in need of salvation. I thought I looked okay However your call comes to you, whatever you are that day – not too obviously spiritually poor, or in want of out there in the congregation today, sir, two thumbs up to called to do, may you receive that call thoughtfully, and live spiritual sustenance. I didn’t see him do it to anyone else, so you.) it out with joy. As we each listen deeply for God’s call to us, I don’t know why he chose me. I admit that God has sent Clearly, at some point in his life, this man discerned a may we be bold in our response, honest in our answers, me some unlikely messengers in my time, but the very call to evangelism. He gave it some serious consideration, faithful to the Gospel, and willing to take a chance and lis- nerve – thinking that I was in need of the Gospel! and decided this was how he would live that call out in the ten to even the most unlikely of messengers. Amen. But then I tuned in to my internal monologue – and I world, here in Knoxville, Tennessee. really heard myself. I’m sure I’ve said plenty of things about Now, his methods may not be my methods. His theolo- Holy and Loving God the Gospel that people have ignored. And the more I gy is not my theology. I have never found terror to be the Your people yearn to hear your voice. Open our ears so we thought about it, the more sympathy I felt for the poor guy. basis of a solid relationship with anyone – certainly not may hear your call. Inspire us to be bold, strengthen us to Here he had what looked like a likely prospect for salvation, God. But here was a man who was unafraid to make a fool be honest, empower us to do your will in the world, and and I’m sure it seemed like to him that I had totally blown out of himself for the sake of the Gospel as he understood it. send us forth from here with joy and thanksgiving and peace him off. But I thought about the Gospel all day that day, so Here was a man who heard a call, and who looked at his – your peace – that peace that passes all understanding. I’m not sure his efforts were totally in vain. (So, if you’re bright yellow Jeep and said, “I can work with that.” Amen.

Photo by Vikki Myers New clergy and clergy new to the diocese in 2010 were introduced on the first day of the Diocesan Convention, Feb. 11. L-R are the Rev. Carol Westpfahl, St. Elizabeth, Knoxville; the Rev. Wil Keith, Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain; Photo by Vernon Britton the Rev. David Lovett, Good Shepherd, Knoxville; the Rev. Kirk LaFon, Episcopal School of Knoxville and St. James, A stained glass window at St. John’s Knoxville; the Rev. Caroline Vogel, Good Samaritan, Knoxville; the Very Rev. Ward Ewing, retired dean of General Cathedral – an angel seemingly watching Theological Seminary; the Rev. David Pina, St. Luke, Knoxville, and the Rev. John Mark Wiggers, St. James, Knoxville. over the voting for bishop on Feb. 12, the second day of the diocesan convention. 27th ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 7

Candidates and postulants pose for a picture after introductions by Bishop vonRosenberg on the first day of the 27th Annual Diocesan Convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Knoxville. L-R are: Fred “Mac” Brown, General Theological Seminary; Rebecca Edwards, Virginia Theological Seminary; Chris Hackett, University of the South Theological Seminary; Robert Hartmans, Virginia Theological Seminary; Steve White, University of the South Theological Seminary; Andy Olivo, University of the South Theological Seminary; Patricia Tanzer Askew, local process for priesthood; Richard Carter, local process for priesthood, and Ellie Pickett, local process for priesthood. Photo by Vikki Myers

Photo by Vernon Britton L-R: Laura Nichols, the Rev. Canon Stephen Askew and the Rt. Rev. Charles vonRosenberg sing a hymn while ballots are tallied on Feb. 12. Reasonable and Holy Conversations enlighten St. Paul, Chattanooga w By the Rev. Donald Fishburne discussion at St. Paul. They hope other parishes hat brought 100 parishioners to a Sunday Adult will take advantage of this opportunity to bring Forum at St. Paul, Chattanooga, for three their congregations together in such a deep and W Sundays in ? meaningful way. “Reasonable and holy conversations” about sexuality, At the Dec. 21 vestry meeting, vestry facilitated by members of the Bishop’s Committee on members’ comments and those shared with Inclusivity, were the big draw. In the course of three them by others in the parish were summarized: Sundays in December, more than 100 adult parishioners wA good and helpful initiative came together for plenary sessions and for 14 small group w Well worth the time and effort discussions each Sunday. w The participants reflected a helpful St. Paul’s Adult Christian Education Committee mem- demographic “mix” of the congregation ber Shelley Andrews said, “The committee’s work was out- w The persons in the parish interested in the Photo by the Rev. Donald Fishburne standing and each member’s contribution was meaningful, topic were present, while some who perhaps A group engages in discussion at “reasonable and holy” conver- candid, and eloquent. The committee’s thoughtful back- may have benefited from the dialogue were not sations about sexuality at St. Paul Chattanooga. Three sessions ground preparation made for a respectful and purposeful w This dialogue is long-awaited and may on the topic during Advent were facilitated by members of the examination of three sensitive topics. Each Sunday, intro- be an opportunity for leadership and social Bishop’s Committee on Inclusivity. ductory remarks set the stage and tone for subsequent small- activism by St. Paul on the issue of inclusivity group discussions at tables of 8 to 10 participants. Each w What are the next steps? Where do we go from here? ing of same gender relationships. day’s conclusion included collecting individual anonymous w Some participants were supportive of the legal and w In connection with that anticipated reality, the parish responses to the questions discussed at the tables, which the moral precepts pertaining to sexual orientation, but were and diocese must examine these questions: “What do we team used to prepare for the following Sunday.” concerned about the outward manifestation of those rights make of this?” and “What do we do with this?” In a letter to Bishop Charles vonRosenberg at the close w The YAMs (Young Adult 20s-30s Ministries) are w The vestry may have the opportunity for leadership in of the series, she wrote, “Over the course of the three encouraged to participate in follow-up dialogue as they are continuing this conversation. Sundays, I sat at tables with people who aren’t sure what the present and future of the Church – “whether evolution- wA new beginning was made by means of the dialogue they think, some who consider homosexuality a sin, some ary change or revolutionary change is in that future” which may be enhanced and enriched by small group who are gay/lesbian, and some who wonder why it’s even wA reminder that the goal of the forum was to initiate exchanges. an issue. The respectful tone and guided discussion con- open dialogue and to foster a climate of working together in Members of the Bishop’s Committee on Inclusivity tributed to everyone’s positive experience in the classes. open communication rather than to draw any conclusions who traveled to St. Paul to lead the series included the Rev. Universally, people responded that they felt we did not have Fishburne noted that although there may have been Howard Bowlin, David Thomas, John Robertson, Bruce enough time for our discussion. I believe that St. Paul will some understandable initial anxiety about holding the forum Haas, Barbara Grissett, the Rev. Harry Howard and the Rev. want to continue its conversation at some time in the future, in the Advent Season, with the positive initial results of the Scherry Fouke. based on the strong foundation that was laid by your won- forum, it is evident that the season of hope and expectation Small group facilitators from the congregation included derfully prepared committee!” was a good time to have this important conversation. He vestry members, Adult Christian Education and Formation Presentations and discussions included biblical, person- reminded the vestry that within the Parish Profile are the Committee members, seminarians, DOCC (Disciples of al and church stories and examination of parts of the Book desired elements of increased diversity and expanded inclu- Christ in Community) leaders, two members of the of Common Prayer. sivity. Fishburne shared with the vestry the following reflec- Brotherhood of Saint Gregory, parishioners trained in small The Rev. Donald Fishburne, rector of St. Paul, joined tions on this important topic: group facilitation through a Spiritual Gifts and Talents Andrews and others in thanking the bishop and committee wAt the 2012 General Convention, it is anticipated that Workshop, and others. members for inspiring the vehicle for reasonable and holy resolutions will be passed authorizing liturgies for the bless- St. Paul, Chattanooga: http://stpaulschatt.homestead.com/ 8 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

Haitian Bishop Jean Zaché Remaining murals leaving Duracin and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori survey the ruins of Haitian cathedral’s walls Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince during w By Mary Frances Schjonberg mural fragments are Jefferts Schori’s Feb. 8, in a state where they 2010 visit to the diocese. ork being done now to remove the three remaining can be stored until it Photo by Eddy Alcindor murals from the earthquake-damaged walls of is possible to display WHoly Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is them again. Carpenters built wooden aimed at seeing those works of art return to the site one day. The Haitian frames to hold the fragments, and But the work between now and that point is painstak- artists working with filled them with cushioning foam. ingly complex. Rosa Lowinger and Viviana Dominguez, two the conservators The murals’ surfaces were dry art conservators working under the auspices of the of range in age from cleaned and a liquid was applied Smithsonian Institution and the Haitian Cultural Recovery 22 to 32. One is a to fix the egg tempura pigment to Project, told Episcopal News Service by phone Feb. 15 that student and two are the surface, according to the sum- the work is what is known in their trade as “extreme conser- professionals who mary. vation.” Lowinger jokingly called it “the Hail Mary pass of are “very prolific A facing material similar to conservation.” artists,” according to cheesecloth was applied to the Lowinger, who specializes in sculpture and architecture Dominguez. murals to hold them together, and conservation and has experience of removing mosaic and ter- They were chosen from among those who participated the fragments were removed with the artists working along razzo murals from stone, said that while she and Dominguez in introductory art conservation workshops held in Port-au- existing cracks but sometimes having to cut the murals. often work on complicated conservation projects, the cathe- Prince, and Dominguez said they are working as artists Often the artists are using tools especially designed for the dral work is different because the artwork “is in such a frag- respecting the work of their peers. project. Because the mortar on which the mural was painted ile state of disrepair [because of the earthquake and located] Training is part of their job on the site. “As artists, they is very crumbly, the back of the fragments must be repaired in a country where it’s so hard to get materials.” are excited by process and they are very clearly engaged in before the facing can be removed. If the facing is not Current plans call for the present cathedral site to what they're doing – the new methodologies that they're removed before the fragments are stored, mold will grow on become a memorial with most of the walls that are still learning, the tools,” Lowinger said. “You can see the wheel the fragments, Lowinger explained. standing left in place, albeit with reinforcement. The con- turning as they work.” The Duffaut mural was taken down first, they said, served murals would be re-installed on their original walls. A The Nativity Procession mural was been removed from because it was the smallest of the three and “seemed to be new cathedral would be built adjacent to the memorial. its wall and work is underway to do the same with the other the most easily removed,” according to Lowinger. “It’s going to have a power for those murals to go back two murals, the conservators said. The other two are much taller and might require the on their original walls,” Lowinger said, adding that planners “Usually we are against removing things from the origi- workers to modify their scaffolding in order to remove the are “going to have to figure out how to protect those murals nal site unless the original site puts the piece in real danger, fragments from the wall, Dominguez said. because the original walls are presently outdoors and the which is the case” at the cathedral because of its exposure to On other sites, Lowinger said, conservators can “rou- paintings were designed to be indoors.” the elements, Dominguez said. tinely stop what we’re doing and go to the Home Depot” to Dominguez, a paintings conservator with many years of Holy Trinity was established in Port-au-Prince on buy material or equipment. “The thing about this one that experience working on murals, noted that conservators “say Pentecost, May 25, 1863. Its church building has since been makes it so difficult is that we have to ‘pre-think’ everything that we conserve the integrity of the piece and that means destroyed six times, often by fire and once by an earthquake before we get there and bring everything with us on the that one works on the material itself, but also one preserves in the 1920s. The current building was, as Lowinger charac- plane,” she said. “If we want to make a modification [on site the history of the piece. The earthquake is also part of the terized it, a “limestone rubble wall set in mortar with cinder- in Port-au-Prince], we have to really get creative about how history of the piece itself, so the fact that it is going to go to block corners,” which is a typical, regional vernacular style to make that modification because we're just not going to the same site where it was makes sense.” of architecture from the Caribbean. find what we need there.” The 14 murals paintings, completed in the late 1940s She said she’d seen older versions of this style from the In a country with so many needs even before the Jan. and early 1950s, portrayed biblical stories in Haitian motifs 18th and 19th centuries in southern Cuba in which bricks 12, 2010 earthquake, some have questioned the decision to and were crafted by some of the best-known Haitian painters were used to reinforce the corners because cinder blocks spend so much money on art conservation. of the 20th century. It is said that they gave Haitians of all were not yet invented. On their first visit to the site, Lowinger said, she and faiths a vision of their place in the stories of the Bible. The cathedral is still operating on the site, albeit without Dominguez “asked that very same question” of Magdalena The three surviving murals are Philomé Obin’s three- walls, in what Episcopal Diocese of Haiti Bishop Jean Zaché Carmelita Douby, one of the architects working on the pro- walled The and Castera Bazile’s The Baptism of Duracin calls the “open-air cathedral.” A structure to shelter ject. “She was unequivocal about it. She said ‘We have lost Christ, both in what was the north transept, and, in the south worshippers, once made of plastic tarping over lumber sup- everything except our culture. We have to protect what is transept, Préfète Duffaut’s Nativity Procession (others have ports, now has a more solid roof. On weekdays, the cathedral left.’ ” referred to this mural as depicting a Corpus Christi proces- ruins echo with the sounds of Holy Trinity Music School stu- Dominguez said “culture is the people’s identity and sion). Obin is considered to be the most important Haitian dents taking classes under and around the shelter. they treasure that … museums and galleries and art institu- artist of all time, according to Lowinger. The work to preserve the surviving murals began soon tions exist because people want to save their history and their While some have referred to the murals as folk art, after the quake when Haitian architect Patrick Vilaire led a culture.” Lowinger said that “to call it folk art somehow belittles” the group that built temporary wooden scaffolding to shore up The Smithsonian Haiti Cultural Recovery Project is artists’ work because the work is “done in a vernacular style the walls and roof of the transept area with the Obin and being conducted in partnership with the President’s that is local in imagery. These are sophisticated renderings.” Bazile murals, and placed a plastic tarp over the Duffaut Committee on the Arts and the Humanities with assistance The three walls with Obin’s murals were structurally mural. from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the unstable after the quake, large fissures are present across the That work was followed with more substantial scaffold- National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum murals and sections are vulnerable to collapse, according to a ing in the transept containing the Obin and Bazile works, as and Library Services, the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, summary of the work of the cultural recovery project. While well as platforms for conservators to use. Lowinger and the Hillman Foundation, the Haitian FOKAL foundation, the Obin and Bazile murals are somewhat sheltered by the Dominguez began their work in mid-July by visiting the site UNESCO, the International Centre for the Study of the remains of the cathedral, the Duffaut mural was completely and developing a plan to stabilize the murals, clean their sur- Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, and the exposed after the roof above it collapsed. faces, remove, consolidate and repair them, according to the Broadway League. Dominguez and Lowinger lead a team of young Haitian project summary. The project operates out of a 7,500-square-foot, three- artists who in January began removing the murals from the Each mural was photographed so that conservators story air-conditioned building that once housed the United cathedral’s remaining unstable walls. They expect this part of could see how the fragments fit together. They also are using Nations Development Programme in Bourdon in the hills the work will take three months. They began the project in full-size drawings and small ones with a grid system to aid in above Port-au-Prince. It is a place where objects retrieved July and predicted it will be eight to 10 months before the the murals’ eventual reassembly. from the rubble can be assessed, conserved and stored. n Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 9 GRACE POINT CAMP NEWS

Directions to Grace Point From Knoxville/North: Lent - what better time to ‘grace’-ful getaway specials w Take I-40 West to Hwy 58 South exit 352 (Kingston). w Travel south on Hwy 58 for come to Grace Point exactly 6 miles. w Look for the Grace Point sign Work day scheduled Sat. April 16 on your left. w All turns have a Grace Point (or Episcopal Camp) sign from this ent is upon us – a season of reflection, of repentance, point on. of preparation, of looking forward to the glories of w Turn LEFT onto Smalley Lane L Christ at Easter. What better time to come to Grace and go 2.5 miles to Chamberlain Point? Whether the time is spent here enjoying the warm Cove. weather at the water’s edge or deep in the forest on one of the You are invited to book the Retreat House w Turn hard LEFT on Sun through Thurs and take advantage of all of the facilities at Chamberlain Cove. trails, working on a service project, or just experiencing some Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center. w Stay to the right at the next quiet time – participation in these activities can touch our intersec-tion; find the two-rail s souls, and prepare us for a meaningful season. Bring that book that you have been meaning to read, or pick cedar fence on the right that The needs of the camp are many. The date of the last one of ours, and curl up in front of the cozy wood burning fire‐ marks the entrance to the price place in the den and enjoy that peaceful atmosphere that only frost for this area is mid-April. HALF a “winter get‐a‐way” can provide property. w Turn right onto the gravel drive. Planting flowers, pruning, thinning, Per night: $12.50 per person; s Invite a friend(s) to join you who needs to be nurtured by From Chattanooga/South: and relocation of plant materials that $50 maximum for a family some time with you and your family w From I75, exit at Sweetwater have become too shady to a new sunny s Enjoy a panoramic view of Watts Bar Lake (Hwy 68). location are only a few of the planting s w Turn left (W) onto Hwy 68. Invite someone who is looking for some time with you and w tasks. your family to help them learn more about the church At the four-way stop intersec- For tion with Hwy 58, turn right (N). Some of our other ongoing pro- s Hike the Ridge Trail, Barn Trail or the entire neighborhood w Travel about 15 miles. jects include: clearing underbrush at w After you pass through the Jim Powell, Interim communicants s Fish Director of Grace Point the main entrance, continuation of intersection of Hwy 58 with Hwy clergy s Work on a service project for a short while to improve Camp and Retreat privet eradication, road maintenance, 72, take the next right onto trail enhancement, window washing at and staff the camp Smalley Lane. s Play games/puzzles with the kids (many available at the camp) w Follow the directions above Tree Houses, Commons and Retreat House, polishing the after turn onto Smalley Lane. Commons floors … and the list goes on. s There is no TV and you can turn off the cell phone … or if you like we can turn on the internet if the web beckons Via the lake: Please join us on Saturday, April 16, between 9 a.m. and Chamberlain Cove is due south 4 p.m. for a day of work, fun and fellowship. Lunch will be The choice is yours, now is the time to take advantage of Long Island between markers of all of the facilities that Grace Point has to offer. 571 and 572, about 3 miles provided. upstream of the Hwy 58 Or, give us a call and schedule your own individual time Reservations: [email protected], 865-803-8921 Kingston bridge. here. This could be a family project. Remember our offer – a day of volunteering earns you a free night at Grace Point! n Camp is gearing up! race Point Camp is gearing up for information, go to our website or contact Camp Calendar the 2011 summer camp Alex Haralson, Camp Program Director, G season! Have at (865) 966-2110 or race Point offers summer camp sessions throughout the months of June and July. you marked your cal- [email protected]. Sessions are divided by age groups and run from four to six days. Our camps offer an endar yet? Come Note that after May 2, 2011, G outdoor experience in a Scripture-based setting full of music, games, worship, friend- spend a week with there will be a $25 late registra- ship, and much more! Please note that Family Camp, formerly Camp 5, has been moved to the us on Watts Bar tion fee. start of the summer. Lake and enjoy some Family Camp: June 2 - 5 Camp 3: June 20 - 25 time outdoors. With plen- Camp Billy Johnson is Rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders with a parent Rising 6th and 7th grades ty of kayaks and canoes and hik- looking for high-school staff $135 per camper $375 per camper ing trails and open fields, it’s the perfect Camp 1: June 6 - 11 Camp 4: June 28 - July 3 place to get away for a few days and relax f you are a rising sophomore through Rising 10th grade through rising college freshmen Rising 4th and 5th grades in the summer sun! rising college freshman as of this $375 per camper $375 per camper Our theme for 2011 is “Where His summer, please consider applying to Camp 2: June 13 - 18 Summer Session: July 11 - 15 I Rising 8th and 9th grades Rising 4th through 12th grades Feet Pass” and is taken from a line in the staff! This camp session offers a free sum- $375 per camper $350 per camper hymn “Morning Has Broken.” Using mer camp experience to impoverished images of the garden and the wilderness, children from urban areas in East After May 2, 2011, there will be a $25 late registration fee. There is a 10% discount for the second child from the same family. we’ll explore the presence of Christ in all Tennessee, and campers range in age from facets of life both good and bad, both 7 to 11 years. Camp Billy Johnson focuses OUTREACH CAMPS: uplifting and challenging. on one-on-one attention with the campers. Appalachian Kids’ Camp, July 5 – 7 Registration forms are available Campers pay nothing to attend, and staff Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids, July 18 – 21 online at http://www.gracepointcamp.org, pay their own room and board for the Camp Billy Johnson, July 24 – 29 and sessions are open for all ages from ris- week. This is an enriching experience for Plan for summer camp now – camper registration packets and scholarship applications are ing 1st-graders through rising college both campers and staff, and is a great way available now at http://gracepointcamp.org/index.html or freshmen. to end the summer. The commitment for TO SUPPORT A CAMPER THROUGH THE DIOCESAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND: And remember, money should never staff is July 23-29. For more information Make your check payable to Diocese of East Tennessee with the notation, “Grace Point camp be a reason for a child or young person to on the camp, or to download a staff appli- scholarship fund,” and send it to: miss out on summer camp. Scholarship cation, please visit http://www.campbil- Mary Berl, Grace Point Scholarship Fund applications are also online. For more lyjohnson.org. n Diocese of East Tennessee, 814 Episcopal School Way, Knoxville TN 37932 — Thank you! 10 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

WHEN IS A BISHOP A BISHOP? ETE talks with Bishop-elect George Young At his/her election? If you answered “yes” to that question, Shortly after the election on Feb. 12, we to a diocesan family of many thousands; transitioning to East Tennessee? then it’s time to brush up on the had opportunity to ask the Rev. George learning a new role and new people, and a canons of The Episcopal Church. And, Young questions about the day of the elec- new place; leaving a small, Florida beach t will be significant, though I bet that the considering the diocese has just elect- tion, and about how his life is changing as community where everyone knows one Icombination of new people, places and ed a bishop, it’s a good time to look at a result of that day. another to fresh, new faces. things to do, growing into a new role, the process. It will also be a challenge for my wife keeping busy with all the new things – will While bishops in The Episcopal Church Where were you – who were you Kammy and me to re-organize and re-cre- keep me from worrying about it. I look are elected on the local level, they are with - when Bishop vonRosenberg ate our life together. She will be transition- forward to the new adventure of a new not approved to serve as bishops until ing to East Tennessee more slowly than I, place, for cooler springs/summers (hmm – after the completion of a consent called you from the convention process by the leaders of rest of the as she discerns the shape of her work life. I guess there are probably cooler winters, Church, followed by ordination. on Feb. 12? Kammy is a senior priest in the Diocese of too), and I know I will miss the ocean. Florida, just rotated off as President of the Leaving my family and life-long friends The process y wife Kammy, son George, daugh- Standing Committee, and recently elected will be very difficult. My mother died a Generally, the process for electing bish- Mter Lucy and her boyfriend Rob, and as chair of the deputation to General year and a half ago, and my father’s health ops in the dioceses of The Episcopal I – after breakfast Convention. We are committed to discern- is not very good, and I have been the clos- Church is the same, whether the elec- at a favorite neigh- ment of the shape of my life and ministry, est family member to him. My in-laws live tion calls for a diocesan, a co-adjutor or borhood restaurant her life and ministry, and our life and min- in the same town we do, as well as other a suffragan bishop. – sat around our istry as a couple. family nearby, so this will be quite a tender After a process of discernment within kitchen table Challenging, I’m sure, but “with transition. the diocese, in which usually a selection throughout the day. God’s help” as we say, certainly doable. of candidates is presented to the dio- Once 10 a.m. We have always worked in different spe- Are you planning on keeping a cese, an election is conducted on an arrived, we played cific settings, and will continue to do so, appointed date. Upon election, the suc- home in Florida? cessful candidate is a Bishop-Elect. a lot of “Flat and though we are friends and beloveds Busted” (a dice first, we have also always been colleagues e love our 100+ year-old home in Following some procedural matters game) and then and confidantes. I very much look forward Wthe historic district of Fernandina including examinations, formal notices Bishop-elect later, Scrabble. to the people of East Tennessee getting to Beach, and had hoped we could keep it, are then sent to bishops with jurisdic- George Young tion (diocesan bishops only) with sepa- After 1 or 1:30 it know this wonderful woman. You will but have decided against it. We raised our rate notices to the standing committees got pretty difficult to concentrate. love her very, very much. children here over the past 14 years, and it of each of the dioceses in The I am very much looking forward to is hard to let go. Episcopal Church. These notices require What was your reaction to the actually living and worshipping and shar- For the short term, we will be renting their own actions and signatures. ing ministry with all of the incredibly won- in Knoxville as we learn our way around, news that you are bishop-elect of It’s at this point that time starts ticking. derful East Tennessee people I have been as Kammy’s work life shapes up, and as the Diocese of East Tennessee? meeting and interviewing and talking and we try to sell our home. Approvals e had a funny feeling how things writing with over these past nine months. In order for a Bishop-elect to become a Wwere going when the results of the I’m looking forward to visiting the various You’ve stressed that fun is an bishop, Canon III.11.4 (a) of The after lunch ballots started coming in, and parishes in the diocese with a church full integral part of your being and of Episcopal Church mandates that a the moment when Bishop vonRosenberg of people on a Sunday morning, and sum- majority of diocesan bishops AND a called with the news was definitely an mer camp at Grace Point, and finding my your ministry. Would you explain majority of diocesan standing commit- “OH MY GOD!!!” moment. way to some good hiking in the mountains. tees must consent to the Bishop-elect’s what you mean? ordination as bishop. These actions - I’m looking forward to a lot. done separately - must be completed The role of a bishop is very like to play, I like to laugh, I very much within 120 days from the day after different from that of priest. How You said, in the Walkabout Ihave as one of my primary goals in life notice of the election was sent to the gatherings, that you took a tour not to take myself too seriously. I think we proper parties. are you preparing for the transi- need to laugh in church, and be reminded of churches in the Diocese of East If the Bishop-elect receives a majority tion? What challenges do you see? that life in the Spirit is not something we (at least 50% plus 1) of consents from What are you looking forward to? Tennessee after you learned that are to clinch our fists, grit our teeth, and the diocesan bishops as well as a you were a nominee. What were put frowns on our faces about. It’s about majority from the standing committees, or the next couple of months, much of joy and freedom and forgiveness and rec- the Bishop-elect is one step closer. Fmy focus is on saying “goodbye” to some of your impressions? What onciliation. That’s good news – and fun, to Following a successful consent process, my parish family at St. Peter’s, as well as did you learn? me. One of my new friends in East ordination and celebration are in order. friends and colleagues in the Diocese of Tennessee recently sent us a “bouquet of It is at this point, often more than four Florida. The larger transition from priest to n my “Drive-about,” as someone noses;” she gets it. months after local election, that a bishop is fortunately aided in a big way by Ocalled it, I so enjoyed seeing the Bishop-elect is a Bishop. a system called “College for Bishops” beautiful church buildings and properties, You’ve mentioned that The However, if the majority of the diocesan which provides for a companion in the first which were so lovingly cared for. That Episcopal Church has a lot to bishops do not consent, and/or the 90 days, for a coach later, for gatherings of showed me a people who are proud of who majority of the standing committees do other newer bishops, as well as the larger they are, and very much “open for busi- offer - what excites you about The not consent, the Presiding Bishop, in House of Bishops. There is much orienta- ness.” I saw great beauty and tremendous Episcopal Church? accordance with Canon III.11.5, is tion, socialization, formation and training. diversity in churches and neighborhoods. I required to declare the election null and Thank God. Also, Bishop vonRosenberg didn’t really learn my way around, because he basis of our life together is in our void. In those cases, a person elected has been from the very beginning incredi- my GPS device took me zig-zagging Tliturgy, specifically Baptism and by the diocese will not be ordained. bly kind, open, honest, encouraging, avail- around, but I loved the mountains, valleys, Eucharist. We are loved, accepted, and Hence, the bishop is not a bishop, and able, and realistic with me. He is quite a rivers, and intense natural beauty of the marked as Christ’s own forever – then our the process must start anew. man, and I am so thankful for him as I area. primary act of worship is about thanksgiv- (Note: The consent process differs know the good people of the Diocese of ing, and belonging, and joy. We embrace when the election is within 90 days of a East Tennessee are. You’ve lived in Florida for much the mystery of who God is, though we General Convention, and the next Some of the many challenges will be of your life, how do you feel about General Convention is July 2012.) moving from a parish family of 800 people YOUNG continues on page 11 Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 11 YOUNG continued from page 10 From here to June ... believe God to be One who creates w By the Rev. Maggie Zeller Ordination and redeems and blesses us in love, of not One who seeks to deal with us in he Walkabouts are over and the election is behind us. The Rev. fiery judgment. I believe that there is a George D. Young III is our bishop-elect. What a wonderful Bishop-Elect world full of people out there who T search/election process set up by the Search Committee, the George Young don’t know that “church” can be what Standing Committee and the Transition Committee this has been. So we have and who we are. They see many people made this process a holy one. Not least of all, but rarely boring, irrelevant, judgmental, abusive mentioned, are all of the people of this Diocese. You all helped write when they think of church, and no the profile, read and studied the information about our nominees, Saturday, June 25, 2011 wonder they aren’t interested. came to meet them in large numbers and then Eleven o’clock in the morning It excites me to no end to experi- had conversations with your clergy and dele- ence people finding life and healing gates. Those folks came to Convention willing and meaning in this old church of to continue listening to the Holy Spirit and to The Church of the Ascension ours, and I’m hoping we can continue vote their hearts. This was an experience of the to fling the doors wide open and invite Church at her best. 800 Northshore Boulevard our families, friends and neighbors – Almost as soon as the bells of St. John’s Knoxville, Tennessee as well as those very different from us Cathedral ceased their joyous ringing, the – in to the party. process of ordaining and seating our next bishop The Rev. Maggie Zeller became the focus of life for many of us. There Have you talked with Bishop is a group of people who began working on the The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori Howard since the election? liturgy for June 25 last fall and they continue to do shape the liturgy Celebrant and Chief Consecrator for the ordination, now with input from the Bishop-elect. The Has he given you any advice? Presiding Bishop’s Office also helps with that. Soon, there will be Bishop vonRosenberg? musicians selecting just the right music and calls for , The people of the Diocese of East and others to assist in making this service both liturgically es, I’ve talked to both Bishops correct and full of joy. Tennessee are invited to participate YHoward and vonRosenberg (as Another trio of people are working closely with the Youngs to in this celebration and in the reception well as a couple of other bishops) and help their move to East Tennessee be as hassle-free as possible. they have been very helpful and kind. Housing needs to be found first. Then come the tasks of finding new following the service. Some general advice I’ve received is: doctors, dentists, car maintenance shops and all of the other people go slowly, treat people with great care, we need to keep life running smoothly. This group is dedicated to enjoy yourself, take care of yourself helping make all of this happen. and your family. All good stuff. Beyond our diocesan borders, there is also work that is going on. Half of all bishops diocesan and standing committees of The Celebration Dinner How would you describe your Episcopal Church must consent to Father Young’s election. We forget leadership style? sometimes that bishops represent more than their home diocese. On Friday, June 24, at 6 p.m., a reception and Again, the Presiding Bishop’s Office is part of this process. They also dinner will be held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in simple, straightforward descrip- will create the Certificate of Ordination and help us with all the other Knoxville. The dinner is open to all. Everyone Ation of my leadership style is that paper work that has to be done before the ordination can take place. must purchase a ticket. The deadline for ordering I like to listen, I try to sense what the There is one more committee hard at work. This is the group that tickets is June 10. You may make a reservation needs, desires, hopes and dreams of a is planning the events surrounding the ordination. The Presiding by filling out a form - that will include the cost of group are. I try to make decisions Bishop will come to Knoxville late on Thursday, June 23. She (and the dinner - to be available shortly on the dioce- cooperatively, and then I lead to the perhaps her husband, Dr. Richard Schori) will have breakfast with the san web page, or by calling Lynn Lazlo at best of my abilities. I am a strong, Youngs and the vonRosenbergs on Friday. At noon, there will be a 865-966-2110. gentle person who cares about people lunch and meeting with Bishop Katharine for all the clergy of the (ISFJ for the Myers-Briggs folks), and Diocese. If Dr. Schori comes, clergy spouses will be invited to join Hotel Accomodations moves intentionally and consistently. clergy for lunch before having their own meeting with Dr. Schori. Friday evening, we will have a dinner celebrating the ordination A block of rooms has been reserved at the What is on your agenda of our next bishop. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Crowne Plaza Hotel. The rooms are reserved between now and June 25? Knoxville, 6 - 8:30 p.m. under “Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee” Saturday is the big day! All bishops attending the ordination will and may be reserved by calling 865-522-2600, any, many details, and most meet with Bishop Katharine at 9 a.m. There will also be rehearsals at Ext. 2366. The deadline for room reservations is Mimportantly saying “goodbye,” that time for those taking part in the service. At 10, the doors will be May 23. The cost of a room is $92/ night. and beginning to say “hello.” open for seating in The Church of the Ascension. There will be park- ing both at Ascension and across the street at the Roman Catholic Gift Donation How has life changed follow- Church (with a shuttle between parking lots and police to help people ing the election? crossing the street). There will be prelude music and the service will The Transition Committee is asking that monetary begin at 11. After the service, there will be a light reception in the donations be given to provide the gifts that will be uggling two very different roles in undercroft. given to the bishop-elect at ordination. Please Jtwo states is quite a change. My The very last event of the weekend is the seating of our new make checks out to the Diocese of East primary plan is keeping centered, not bishop at St. John’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 26. This will take Tennessee; write “bishop-elect’s gifts” on the getting overly stressed, keeping the place at the principal service and is being planned by the cathedral memo line and send them to: main thing the main thing, and enjoy- staff. ing the ride. One of my colleagues It takes many people and many months to search for, elect and Lynn Lazlo shared an image with me a number of ordain a bishop. It really is a lot of work but it is such good work. All Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee years ago, and it is as relevant now as of us who have been a part of this process are grateful for the oppor- 814 Episcopal School Way it has ever been. He said, “Remember tunity to serve and rejoice with the entire Diocese in the election of Knoxville TN 37932 – this is a marathon, not a sprint.” The Rev. George D. Young III as Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of We’ll try our best for a healthy, doable East Tennessee. Thanks be to God! n pace. n 12 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

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Rosemary Davenport to with a pot of water. Grace Church accepted essential components of participation in retire at end of March “Church work into GreenFaith Program the certification process. turned out to be Members of the Green Ministry osemary Davenport, dioce- much different than w By Erik Broeren Team are involved in monthly webinars san staff executive assistant I expected,” reenFaith knocked at my door on with other GreenFaith participants to R and insurance administra- Rosemary said. She my first Sunday celebrating at exchange ideas and experiences. In addi- tor, will be retiring effective March said she had looked G Grace,” recalled the Rev. Susan tion, Grace Church – and 29 other 24. Hired in February, 1991, at it with rose-col- Butler, priest-in-charge at Grace Church, Episcopal parishes throughout the coun- Rosemary has worked with three ored glasses, but Chattanooga, during a recent Parish try – finds itself supported by the general bishops and multiple staff members it’s more a micro- Forum. “I was standing at the door, greet- church, which has become a denomina- in four different positions handling cosm of life – some ing people as they left the nave. Suddenly tional partner of the GreenFaith program. too many tasks to count during her parts are pretty and two parishioners stand before me and Throughout the process, Grace will 20-year tenure working for the some aren’t. She share all the great plans they have for submit a progress report every six Diocese of East Tennessee. said there have environmental stewardship at Grace. months outlining the different bench- She fondly remembers the been budget chal- Without any reservation, I tell them to go marks that have been completed in that diocesan offices next door to St. lenges and a terri- for it.” period. John’s Cathedral, where she first ble time when a This brief encounter in the spring of “The Green Ministry Team is about worked as a receptionist when Photo by Vikki Myers priest was shot and 2010 turned out to be the start of several to complete their first progress report, hired in 1991, although as the first Rosemary Davenport is pic- killed in his home. new initiatives at Grace Church that year, including a full audit of the current envi- person people saw when they come tured in her office at Diocesan But, she said, “No including a farmers’ market, a restoration ronmental strengths and weaknesses in in, she said she received a lot of House matter what, heal- of the church gardens, a community gar- the life of Grace Church,” said Butler. complaints about parking. ings always hap- den, and a study weekend with Mike “This report will help us celebrate all the “When I was interviewed,” she said, “I pen.” Rosemary said she is especially grateful Schut, Economic and Environmental good green things that are already hap- was told they wanted someone who knew for the prayers and the kindness of diocesan Affairs Officer of The Episcopal Church. pening at our church, and it will help us about the Episcopal Church, and I thought I staff during her bout with cancer 16 years ago. “Joining the GreenFaith to think about what we may need to do knew all about it. I soon found out I didn’t “I’ll miss the people in the diocese,” Certification Program felt like the next better in the future, including education, know as much as I thought I did – I still don’t Rosemary said. “Something about the conver- step to us,” said Marion Pound, one of worship, maintenance, and outreach.” know everything – it seems that everything sations, once they started going, made me the facilitators of the Green Ministry Another central element in the first you know changes just about the time you know what we were all about – people can be Team at Grace. “We were so honored to progress report is the formulation of a learn it.” much more gracious than you’d expect them be accepted into the program as the first ministry mission statement. “It has been “I was the receptionist for about eight to be – and grateful, understanding, patient Episcopal congregation in Tennessee.” helpful to have conversations with differ- years under Bishop Tharp. I remember his and considerate. I’ll miss the people I speak GreenFaith is one of the oldest religious- ent people throughout the parish to see grandchildren used to come in sometimes. with and the people I work with.” She added, environmental organizations in the U.S. why caring for Creation is so important They were so sweet,” she said. “I’ll also miss the building and Bob the working to inspire, educate, and mobilize to us,” said Pound. “Our new GreenFaith Rosemary recalls much of her tenure groundhog” (adopted and named by staff people of diverse religious backgrounds Mission Statement reads: At Grace with a wry sense of humor. “I didn’t have a members when he appeared on the grass for environmental leadership based on Church, we believe God created the computer and voicemail was this terrible thing behind Diocesan House as a baby last year). the shared commitment that protecting heavens and the earth. Therefore, as a when I first started,” she said. “I had a pad and “I’m looking forward to sleeping late, the earth is a religious value, and that community of faith, creation care is one pen and I transcribed everyone’s messages. I having more family time, and also pursuing environmental stewardship is thus a of our primary responsibilities. We put also kept a log of who called. Thank goodness other things I want to do.” Rosemary said moral responsibility. our faith into action through environmen- that’s changed.” she’s always loved retail and intends to see During the two-year certification tal stewardship. Specifically, we celebrate She enjoyed working as assistant to about growing her Avon business, started a process, Grace will work to integrate creation in both worship and fellowship; Canon to the Ordinary Alice Clayton in the few months ago. She is also interested in men- environmental themes into their worship, we educate ourselves and our community late ‘90s. She recalled an incident when she tal health awareness, and is currently serving religious education, facility maintenance, on the environmental impact of our daily was working on the computer in her office on the vestry of St. Luke, Knoxville. and social outreach. “At first it seemed decisions; we work to protect and sustain and the boiler on the floor above her over- Laura Nichols will be the diocesan insur- like a daunting task,” said Pound, “but our fragile natural world; and we show flowed. Rosemary, sitting at her desk, ance administrator as of March 24. She may the GreenFaith organization has provided our love toward all life on earth through screamed “WATER!” and Alice came running be reached at [email protected]. n us with a clear framework that helps us, increased environmental responsibility.” as individuals and a faith community, Butler added, “It may still be think and learn about how to live in a unknown to us what Grace will look like St. Martin, Chattanooga, celebrates 50th Anniversary way that is more responsible and more when it becomes a GreenFaith Sanctuary just.” after we complete the certification Parishioner Janie Duke (left) stands Improving education and building process, but it is clear that this faith com- next to the banner she created for relationships with other environmental munity has big dreams and strong St. Martin. At right is her husband leaders in the community, in other prayers.” Tony. The church celebrated its 50th churches, and in other faith traditions are http://www.greenfaith.org, [email protected] anniversary this past winter. The church held a Eucharist with additional music and litugical Episcopal Church posts membership, dance, followed by a celebratory attendance figures luncheon. The Rev. Gordon Temple, in an article by Clint Cooper in the tatistics from 2009 parochial report show 2,175,616 baptized members of The Chattanooga Times Free Press, said Episcopal Church for 2009, with an Average Sunday Attendance (ASA) of “As we celebrate the past 50 years, S 724,789, about a 3% decline from the previous year’s report. In an accompany- what we need to do is look back ing report of Episcopal Domestic Fast Facts 2009 (not inclusive of any of the non- and thank God for [those years] and United States-based dioceses), the largest ASA was posted as the Cathedral of St. Peter look forward to the next generation and St. Paul in Washington, D.C. (Washington National Cathedral) with 1,667. The of Christians that will come through largest active membership was noted as St. Martin, Houston (Diocese of Texas) with our doors.” 8,311 members. Photo by Susan Polcari The report can be found at. http://www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline_125684_ENG_HTM.htm Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 13

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Ascension, Knoxville, helps through weekly meetings Sponsor a mentor for Circle of Support to meetings with Cecil Jubilee Centers, neighbor in ‘Circles of Support’ that are intended to last at Compassion Coalition’s Circles of and there is no doubt recertified, continue least one hour. The meet- Support is a faith-based mentor pro- that the same is true of w By John B. Rayson ings take place over the gram that connects small teams of vol- Cecil. Over time, Cecil feeding hungry, s Episcopalians, we are familiar with course of at least one year. unteers with an individual as they transi- has come to trust us, a providing resources the post communion prayer, in which Ascension, Knoxville, tion out of homelessness and back into big step for a formerly to parents we ask God to “send us now into the is a committed partner in the community. homeless person, and A Each team averages five people, and it w By Ann Holt, world in peace and grant us the strength and the Circles of Support pro- we have come to love costs an average of $25 per mentor per Diocesan Jubilee Officer courage to love and serve you with gladness gram. Ascension has a six- year. Could you sponsor a mentor (or a him. We don’t know and singleness of heart.” man team: Bert team of five) and help offset the cost? for sure, but we sus- We have 12 ministries in our dio- cese that have been awarded These are powerful words. As always, Ackermann, Allen The $25 breakdown consists of: pect that Cecil loves us recognition as Jubilee Centers by however, the question is: How can we make Douglass, Greg O’Connor, w $9 – Background Check too. In any case, we these words more than just words? There are John Rayson, John w are gratified by the The Episcopal Church. The cen- $5 – Badge ters are to be recertified periodi- many ways. But one of the very best ways is Threadgill and the Rev. w progress Cecil has $5 –Continuing Education cally. The stories below are about becoming involved with Compassion Rob Travis. Production/Distribution made in developing a three centers that have recently Coalition’s “Circles of Support” mentoring Each week two mem- w $6 – Training Manual Production relationship with us been recertified. Ann Holt is the program, which exists in partnership with the bers of the team meet with To sponsor a team, please contact Jim and in reintegrating Knoxville-Knox County ten-year plan to end Cecil, our neighbor – a for- Thompson at 865.251.1591, Ext. 4 or himself into the com- Diocesan Jubilee Officer (DJO). chronic homelessness. merly homeless man. All [email protected]. munity. Call or e-mail her with any Partner agencies working with the Ten mentoring is done in coor- Getting to know questions regarding the Jubilee Year Plan connect each chronically homeless dination with Cecil’s case Cecil, and being with program at 423-802-0485 or individual with a case manager, and together manager at the Volunteer Ministry Center. him, has proven to be a richly rewarding [email protected]. See they work towards finding the most appropri- The team has developed a pretty simple experience for every member of the team. The http://www.etdiocese.net/pages/ju ate place for that person to live. We all under- routine. Every Thursday, at 11:30 a.m., two time spent with him has been an opportunity bilee.htm for all diocesan Jubilee stand the importance of having a place of our people pick up Cecil at his room and go to and a blessing and a way of serving God with Centers and links to web sites. own, a place we can call home. lunch. Then the three take a short drive around “gladness and singleness of heart.” Assigning a case manager and providing town. Sometimes Cecil has somewhere he Mentoring team members encourage oth- Chattanooga Community a place to live is just the first step in the suggests going, but the last stop on the drive is ers in the Knoxville area to consider becoming Kitchen process. One of the next essential steps is a grocery store, where Cecil does whatever a part of the Circles of Support program and n November 18, 2010, Ann coordinated through Compassion Coalition. shopping he needs to do. mentoring a formerly homeless person. OHolt, diocesan jubilee officer Circles of Support is a faith-based mentoring Throughout our time together, which If you are interested, have questions, or and her husband, Ben, met with program for these formerly homeless people – generally is about two and a half hours, we would like additional information, all you Charlie Hughes, executive direc- our neighbors. talk non-stop about a wide variety of subjects, have to do is call Jessica Bocángel, mentoring tor and Jens Christensen, assistant Mentoring program goals are to help our getting to know Cecil better and learning how program coordinator, at 86-251-1591, Ext. 8. executive director to tour the neighbor remain in his/her home and to he is doing. Cecil has a good sense of humor Chattanooga Community Kitchen Circles of Support: http://www.compassioncoalition.org/ encourage and nurture our neighbor’s reinte- and enjoys kidding around. home/circles-of-support/ gration into the community. This takes shape Each member of the team looks forward Ascension, Knoxville: http://www.knoxvilleascension.org/ JUBILEE continues on page 14

L-R: The Rev. Charles ings on the second day. Our vestry members overhead or salaries. It was about giving Fels, Judy Burnette, attended different classes, and we had at back a small portion of what God had given Marilyn Cottrell, least one attendee in all 24 of the sessions. us. The ultimate goal was to try every year Richard Horak, Nancy We were inspired and ready to work to come closer and closer to reaching the Griffith, Hary Wade when we got home. At our next vestry tithe. Without God’s gifts, we would not and Becky meeting, each attendee prepared a written have anything. Our focus was on the spiritu- Blankenbeckler strike summary about their personal experiences. al aspect of giving. a pose on the roof of While at the conference, we met Corky The results: Our objective was to the Sheridan Hotel at Carlisle whom Fr. Fels had heard speak sev- receive 100 pledges. That was our only the July 2010 TENS eral years ago. Good Shepherd decided to objective. Our previous record was around Conference. The group be proactive and invited Corky to teach us 90. took home informa- more about stewardship. He met with the The pledges started arriving, and before tion that they imple- vestry on a Wednesday evening. We had we knew it, we had reached 97 pledges. But mented for a success- almost 100 percent vestry plus several other better than that, the total amount of the ful 2011 stewardship parishioners in attendance. At that meeting, pledges increased by almost 40 percent campaign. Corky learned more about us and we more than the previous year’s total – a sub- Photo by Keith Cottrell learned more about giving. In addition, we stantial increase. finalized details for a parish Stewardship Please don’t let my words lull you into How to improve stewardship parish. Yet, the campaigns always turned out Dinner the following Friday. thinking, let’s get Corky and everything will success? Good Shepherd, to be about the same as the previous year. Corky gave an outstanding presentation be okay. There were many hours of plan- But, we persisted. We were not pleased with at the dinner, centered around his personal ning sessions, sermon preparations, and Knoxville, had no idea until our lack of success. experiences and his “spiritual” giving habits. many, many details. It took a team effort to this year. Rector Charles Fels suggested we try to We all listened intently and our Stewardship make our plan work. Even more time and w By Harry Wade learn more about stewardship. He managed Campaign for 2011 officially began. But effort in executing the plan and doing the to gather eight of our 12 Vestry Members we did not hand out pledge cards that necessary follow-up. he Church of the Good Shepherd in together for the TENS (The Episcopal evening. The event was a celebration, not a Good Shepherd had a successful Fountain City has a long history of Network for Stewardship) Conference in fund raiser. Stewardship program because we worked as T not being effective at stewardship. In Indianapolis in July 2010. It was a whirl- The campaign lasted about four weeks. a community and focused on the Spirituality fact, we were very discouraged. wind two-day trip. Our rector expanded on Corky’s themes of Giving. We had tried a variety of plans and sys- On arrival, we attended opening cere- during and Sunday school classes. Good Shepherd, Knoxville: 865-687-9420 tems, led by some the best folks in our monies, then delved into a full day of meet- The emphasis was not on utility bills or http://goodshepherdknoxville.org/ 14 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

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JUBILEE continued from page 13 This center provides various services including baby diapers, wipes, lotion; gifts for children and conducted the on-site review to recertify the facility and parents; weekend food packs for the children, and as a Jubilee Center. many more. The Kitchen covers a city block of services for the Harry Chase, who has worked with the center, and homeless and less fortunate in the Chattanooga area. It is a representative of the Appalachian Ministries not only serves meals, (180,811 in 2010), but offers Resource Team accompanied Ben and me on our visit. employment, job training, 10 units for transitional hous- If you would like to learn more about this wonderful ing, clothing through an onsite thrift store, recycling, a center, or to contribute, please contact June at night shelter for men, a night shelter for women (housed 423-784-7858. in St. Paul, Chattanooga) and health care (in association with the Hamilton County Medical services). In addi- Food for the Multitude tion to training opportunities, the recycling and thrift t. Thomas Episcopal Church in Elizabethton, Tenn., store add needed revenue to help support other services. Sis small, but it does great works for God. And has All services are given freely without expected recom- for almost 30 years. pense. Every Saturday, people who need a meal can come A major building expansion in the past couple of to pick-up or eat in the dining room. They served over years has added a day center for shelter and basic needs 317 last November 20 when we were visiting. such as bathrooms, showers, washers and dryers, etc. Ben Buck, a lifelong resident of Elizabethton over- Photo courtesy of Jamie Melton, St. Peter’s Episcopal School The expansion included 10 rooms for respite care, a sees the coordination, preparation, and serving of these (L-R) Fourth graders Allison Hill, Audrey Skewes, Riley two-chair podiatrist room for foot care, office space for meals. He knows the needs of these people, and has Wilson and Kristopher Kennedy serve as student docents outside service providers to meet with the clients e.g., seen children grow up and come back to offer to help. in front of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Schools fourth grade Social Security; telephone, etc. He was a member at a different church when he started class “Wall of Presidents” exhibit showcasing skills in Since there are minimal emergency shelters in helping in 1984 and attending the vestry meetings. history, art and creative writing. Chattanooga, the Kitchen has opened its doors for the Since he was spending so much time there, he decided past two winters to provide a place for the needy to to join St. Thomas. We are glad he did. St. Peter’s Episcopal School holds Core come in out of the cold. Ben has now recruited six other local churches to Knowledge Exhibition Night By rearranging the furniture and laying mats on the help with the Saturday meals; he cooks every fifth w floor, up to 200 people can be accommodated. week. The day we were there, members of the First By Jamie Melton I have been honored to be on the Executive Board Presbyterian Church were serving. A delightful group urrent parents and students, faculty and prospective par- for eight years, and this is a “see it to believe it” facility. who came in with many pans of food, and within 2 1/2 ents roamed St. Peter’s school halls collecting “stamps” To obtain more information or make a contribu- hours had joyfully prepared 317 take-out boxes for pick C for their passports, during a “passport to Adventure” held tion, please contact Charlie or Jens at 423-756-4222 or up. This meal may be the only meat that a family may at the school in February. go online: http://www.homelesschattanooga.org be able to get this week. Along the way, they experienced preschool’s history display A few years ago, Pillsbury donated a large com- of Egyptian pyramids and progressed to Kindergarteners’ study Mountain Community Parent mercial 2-unit freezer. Much of the food comes from the of animal habitats and American symbols. The first graderes’ Resource Center local Second Harvest food program, and in the summer, study of animal habitats and American symbols used creative ant to help some children? And their parents? Go produce is grown in the local gardens. writing and poetry to describe the bald eagle and liberty bell. Wto Duff, Tenn. to the Mountain Community Ben states he can make 2 1/2 meals from each $1 The second and third grade hallway was filled with painted dis- Parent Resource Center. they receive. plays, stories and artwork depicting civil rights heroes and June Pyle is the executive director and knows her To help raise funds, the church and holds a ancient cultures. Many fourth and fifth grade students worked as clients. If you visit on a day when the young children yard sale. Ben again is there to help the people buy “docents,” describing various cultures, ranging from ancient and their parents/grandparents are meeting for activities, what they may need, asking that they pay what they can Rome to China. Additionally, student docents re-enacted science fun projects and snacks, you’ll want to stay and visit afford. experiments related to their study of matter and the human body. longer. Additional funding resources are the parish, outside “Core Knowledge” is an advanced liberal arts curriculum The day we were visiting, the children (with help donations, and support from other churches. designed for preschool and elementary grades which guides from the adults) were making “turkeys” for There are 56 members at St. Thomas, with an aver- teachers to cover advanced topics – language arts, history, geog- Thanksgiving from their hand imprints. In addition, age of 30-40 members in attendance each Sunday. raphy, math, science and fine arts – in an understandable way at some were interested in having books read to them or There is no full or part-time priest. Fill-in priests visit an early but appropriate age. Each classroom experience builds singing. These children are learning skills to help pre- once a month to conduct morning prayers. on one that came before and leads to one yet to come. Students pare them for kindergarten and life through group activ- For more information or to make a donation, con- begin to make necessary connections between skills and subject ities. They are enrolled as infants in reading programs to tact Ben at 423-543-4470. Since Ben still works full matter, and consequently, enjoy many “Aha!” moments. improve the literacy levels in this remote Appalachian time, you may reach an answering machine, leave a Core Knowledge builds on the premise that learning is best community (close to Jellico). message, and he will call you back. You can write the done by building on what is already known. For example, a At birth, parents fill out cards to enroll in Dolly church at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 815 S. Second child who understands gravity is better prepared to learn why Parton’s book program. Sheila Smith is the early child- Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. planets can spin in a fixed orbit. A student who knows about the hood counselor at the center. Through a grant from the St. Thomas, Elizabethton: http://stthomas.etdiocese.net/ Vikings will have a better grasp of why European history “Save the Children” program, she makes home visits, unfolded the way it did. Knowing there was a war fought in helps test the children for learning difficulties, prepares Ben Buck, director 1812 gives new relevance to the music of Tchaikovsky’s over- backpacks of books and learning activities for children of Feed the ture. It connects learning to the world around the children just as and parents, and facilitates the monthly parents’ meet- Multitude, opens a our lives are connected to the world around us, and each course ings. large commercial reinforces another – whether English and Geography or Math The center partners with the White Oak school dis- freezer stocked with and Science. trict to provide literacy programs in the White Oak ele- food for an upcom- St. Peter’s, a “friend of Core Knowledge” school, is current- mentary school and hope soon to implement a tutor- ing meal. Ben says ly pursuing full certification as an official Core Knowledge ing/mentoring program for middle-teen students. he can make 2 1/2 School, and combines the traditions of the Episcopal school with Many of these students have no “quiet” place to meals from every a challenging Core Knowledge curriculum to encourage a coop- study in their homes, so June is looking for a location $1 the center erative adventure of self-discovery and expression in all stu- (perhaps the Baptist church) to accommodate them after receives. dents. school. Photo by Vikki Myers St. Peter’s Episcopal School: http://www.saintpetersschool.net Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 15

AROUND THE DIOCESE Top right: St. Episcopal School of Knoxville and area churches John’s Cathedral, St. Luke, Knoxville, honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Episcopal n Monday, Jan. 17, the nation stopped to remember the Rev. Dr. School of Knoxville Martin Luther King, Jr., and parishes, schools and individuals participate in the O across Knoxville participated in a march to remember Dr. Martin Luther King King’s dream, walking from Tabernacle Baptist Church to Greater Jr. March on Jan. Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church along Martin Luther King, Jr. 17 in downtown Avenue in downtown Knoxville. Knoxville. The Marriott Hotel’s ballroom held a full crowd for its Martin Below right: At the Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Leadership Awards conclusion of the Banquet on Jan 14. Keynote speaker Rev. Otis Moss III, senior pastor at Jan. 14 Martin Trinity in Chicago, Ill, gave an impassioned Luther King Jr. presentation, stating that we ought not forget those who have paved the Commemorative way for us. He spoke about , one who paved the way for Leadership Awards King. Known as the “father of the ,”Johns pre- Banquet at the ceded Martin Luther King Jr. as pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Marriott Hotel, Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Keeping with his theme, Moss recited Knoxville, Rose the names of those who paved the way – all the way back to “in the Spears, the Rev. beginning there was God” and exhorting event attendees to “never act Kay Reynolds, Photo by Kelly Norrell like you are the only one – remember there is One who let you be where Diane Goins, Rick you are.” Following Rev. Moss’ presentation, WATE newscaster and Roach and Nancy luncheon emcee, Tearsa Smith, said, “These speeches don’t usually Mott of St. Luke, make me cry, but I am a young black female news anchor and I know I Knoxville, joined stand on a lot of others’ shoulders to be where I am.” hands with all pre- On its Facebook Page, the Episcopal School of Knoxville thanked sent at the lun- St. Luke, Knoxville, and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew from St. John’s cheon, singing Cathedral for hosting and providing a Jan. 17 pre-parade breakfast. “We Shall Pictures from the pre-parade breakfast and parade are posted at the Overcome.” ESK Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Episcopal- School-of-Knoxville/157898369420. Pictures from the Leadership Awards Banquest are posted on the diocesan Facebook page, Photo by Vikki Myers http://www.facebook.com/DioET. n

Seminarians ‘catch the fire’ This past semester our base in Chattanooga was the found close by in Chattanooga and that an agency such as that fuels ministry Episcopal Metropolitan Ministries directed by Rebecca Episcopal Metropolitan Ministries so graciously offers our Welchel. My students had the opportunity first to meet seminarians a hands-on look at what the Episcopal Church w By the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz Becky and members of her board at EMM headquarters, must continue to do in urban areas. My students have not The Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz shared this reflection, written in then to spend a day actually participating with EMM at the stopped talking about all they learned from Becky and the January, with the ETE. Metz is is Executive Director of the Chattanooga Project Homeless Connect day. This is a day volunteers at EMM. It’s a ministry that deserves the full Center for Ministry in Small Churches at the School of where agencies that help the homeless fill the Armoury to support of all of us in the Chattanooga area. But even Theology, Sewanee, and Assistant Professor of Contextual offer a variety of assistance programs to our most needy beyond what can be learned on an intellectual level, to see Education. She is also publisher of Tuesday Morning, a brothers and sisters. Finally, they spent a morning learning the faces of those who are helped and the faces of the vol- quarterly journal of ministry and liturgical preaching. first-hand how volunteers at EMM help people with many unteers who receive as much as they give is truly to see and needs from rent and electric bills, to how to find medical touch the face of God in God’s people. Community Kitchen: hristmas is over and all the decorations are put and educational assistance, just to name a very few of the http://www.homelesschattanooga.org/index.html away. We’re settling back into our normal routine needs EMM is able to deal with. My students had the Metropolitan Ministries: http://www.metroministry.org/ C that includes of course, wrestling with the changes a opportunity to sit with volunteers new year brings. I’m afraid that too often the reminders that and talk to those who came for help. we need to continue caring for our brothers and sisters who As a result of what they experienced are struggling mightily in this difficult economy have been in this very real world outside the put away too. Not in all cases, certainly, but in enough that classroom, the students in the urban our awareness of the desperate needs of others, and perhaps ministry class organized a collection even more hidden, the stressful concerns of those who work of clothing and personal hygiene with the poor, are often put on the back burner of our own products at the seminary that they busy lives. brought to EMM. I teach seminarians, many who later live and minister This type of experiential learn- in our diocese. It’s a tremendous privilege being a part of ing is invaluable to our seminarians. the formation of clergy and lay leadership. I’ve watched There is no better way of learning to many of my students catch the fire that must fuel ministry to put theory into practice and to see God’s most needy children. Recently I’ve offered an elec- how the classes taken in seminary tive in urban ministry that is focused on experiential learn- are the foundation of future mission ing. Every Friday afternoon the students and I leave and ministry than by interacting with Sewanee and come to Chattanooga, or go occasionally to practitioners. Word of something Nashville, to meet with folks who are already doing the good travels—ten more students will work. They spend time at the Chattanooga Community be coming to Chattanooga in the Kitchen. They meet people who run foundations, media, spring semester. The School of The line starts early at Metropolitan Ministries. The organization’s mission social service organizations, and both clergy and lay leaders Theology is fortunate that this type is to help prevent homelessness in the greater Chattanooga area. Those who are directing outreach ministries. of immersion exercise is so readily who come seek help with basic needs - rent, utility payments and food. 16 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

AROUND THE DIOCESE CLERGY NEWS Sarah Cardwell is The Rev. Rob Henley retiring from NOTES AND NEWS serving as a mission- St. Joseph, Sevierville ary with the Young w The Rev. Caroline Vogel was Adult Service Corps w By Anna Garber ordained to the Sacred Order engaging in the daily he Rev. Robert P. Henley, rector of St. Joseph the of Deacons on January 15, work of The Itipini Carpenter, is retiring after a long career in the priest- 2011. Project of the African T hood. w The Rev. Susan Butler is Medical Mission in He has served the Sevierville parish for 10 years. His Priest-In-Charge Under Mtatha, South service began in an unorthodox manner that his parishioners Special Circumstances at Africa. Cultural have come to regard as typical of him: he was interviewed Grace Church, Chattanooga. engagement, spiritu- for the job in his canoe. w The Rev. Kirk LaFon is al commitment, and In 2001, two members of St. Joseph’s Vestry went to serving as Chaplain at the vocational reflection Michigan to observe Father Rob in Grayling, Mich., to Episcopal School of Knoxville, are the three guiding interview him. When one vestry member, Steve Petty, and as transitional deacon at principles behind admired Michigan’s lakes and rivers, Henley suggested the St. James, Knoxville. YASC as missionar- interview should take place on a river in his canoe. It did, ies work in various and he got the job. w The Rev. David Lovett is communities around During his nearly 10 years in Sevierville, St. Joseph’s serving as transitional dea- the globe. has done “a lot of things to be proud of,” Father Rob said. con at Good Shepherd, The church campus has improved in many ways, including Knoxville. Photo courtesy of Sarah Cardwell parking lot paving, renovation of the education rooms, the w The Rev. Rob Henley retired addition of a columbarium and the installation of an antique as rector of St. St Joseph the Update from ‘YASCer’ Sarah Cardwell tracker organ, the fourth oldest in Tennessee. Carpenter, Sevierville, St. Joseph also hosted the annual convention for the effective March 6. reetings from Mthatha! Life and work at Itipini Community Project Diocese of East Tennessee a few years ago, a major feat for w The Rev. Julie Johnson has has been busy and full in the New Year. With school beginning a small parish, he said. Through its annual Pig Roasts, the accepted a call to St. Mary again, much of our focus has been on making sure students (from church has supported local non-profits such as Mountain G Magdalene, Fayetteville, kindergarten through grade 12) have the school fees, uniforms, and supplies Hope Good Shepherd Clinic and Smoky Mountain Area Tenn. they need. Rescue Ministries. And, he said, “We gave birth to St Paul I’ve also been working to form better relationships with the schools in Seymour, probably one of the fastest growing parishes in w The Rev. Harry Howard where our students attend by spending time with principals, teachers, staff, the diocese.” resigned as Chaplain at and students to try to meet their needs. Another highlight of Father Henley’s service was a Asbury Acres. He is available After school tutoring has also begun, and a group of high schoolers are visit by Bishop Mano Rumalshah of Peshawar, Pakistan as supply clergy and for edu- about to enter the world of Hogwarts when our reading group starts Harry whom Henley met while doing continuing education at cational opportunities. Potter in the next few weeks. General Seminary in New York. w The Rev. Jocelyn Bell Thank you for your prayers and support. I have the beautiful prayer The church also hosted two Native American pow- retired as rector of Christ flag that the youth of St. Paul gave me in wows, and members were involved in the early stages of Church, Chattanooga. She is September hanging above my bed, and it the Martin Luther King Day event in Sevierville and of the available as supply clergy. is a constant reminder of the loving 911 vigil. w Access to CDO profiles will parish and diocese that has made each Petty said Father Rob’s part in the church goes much End April 1. Visit day here possible. deeper. “One of the things that characterize Rob so much is http://www.otmportfolio.org Peace be with you, and let us walk social and political issues,” he said. “He has a heart for how to make ongoing updates. If together. the Gospel translates into the real world.” you’d like assistance or if you Petty said he’s seen how Father Rob has helped many have questions, call or e-mail To learn more, visit people, and has done it so quietly that many others are http://www.sarahcinsouthafrica.blogspot.com or the Rev. Canon Stephen http://www.ammsa.org. unaware of his actions. Petty cited Father Henley’s “com- Askew at 865-966-2110 or mitment to human need and to the Gospel in the trenches.” [email protected]. St. Mark, Copperhill grant program supports HENLEY continues on page 18 community educational opportunities L-R back: The Rev. t. Mark, Copperhill, in February gave $1,000 to the Copper Basin Caroline Vogel, the High School Band to help purchase instruments for the band, Rev. Howard Hess S from a grant program designed to support educational opportuni- and the Very Rev. ties in Polk County. The church donated the funds to facilitate a love of John Ross look on music and learning. Band director, Cara McKinney, said that instead of as the Rev. Canon holding fundraisers, the band is asking for support for the program Stephen Askew through donations from individuals and businesses. (second from right) The church has been experiencing a period of growth – an overflow prepares for the crowd filled St. Mark at a summer service at which Bishop signing of the vonRosenberg presided. The Rev. Dr. Claude Stewart, interim rector, Declaration of said in a June article in The Polk County News that he was glad to be Conformity that is part of the active ministry of St. Mark. “St. Mark’s is a church in transi- required at ordina- tion. Times have changed. Circumstances have changed. Churches, tion. Vogel was including ours, face new challenges today; and old challenges have ordained to the appeared in new guises. But we can be confident, and grateful, that the Sacred Order of God who gave us the good old days is eager to give us good new days.” Deacons at Good And the congregation of the church is happy to share its good days with Shepherd, the community. Knoxville, on St. Mark, Copperhill: http://www.stmark.etdiocese.net/ Jan. 15. Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 17

OPPORTUNITIES

ECW Spring Retreat, The Rt. Rev. Don Edward Come, meet friends, and be refreshed Johnson, Bishop April 8-9 of West Tennessee, is a WOMEN’S RETREAT REGISTRATION native w Registrations must be postmarked by March 25! DuBose Conference Tennessean who has served his Postmarked after March 25, a $10 late fee will be assessed. Center, Monteagle, entire ministry (No refunds on cancellations unless we can fill that space.) in the state. Please print your information on this form and mail it with your fee to address below. Tenn. Born and raised in Nashville, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree NAME: ______Since April is in the season of Lent this from Vanderbilt University in 1972, a ADDRESS: ______year, this will be a retreat / conference Master of Divinity degree from Seabury Western Theological CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP:______for the women of the three Dioceses of Seminary in 1976, and a Doctor of PHONE: ______Tennessee. Ministry degree from Graduate Theological Institute in 1988. EMAIL:______he Rt. Rev. Don Johnson, Bishop of West His ministry in the Episcopal Church CHURCH: ______Tennessee, will lead this year’s Spring has taken him to small and large DIOCESE:______parishes in the inner city and the sub- T Conference/Retreat. His theme will be, ROOMMATE:______“Create in me a clean heart, O God ...” Bishop urbs. He began as a deacon at St. Johnson has served in churches in the dioceses of Paul’s Church in Chattanooga, and Registration/Rooms/Meals (Please check one): Tennessee and East Tennessee and is the third served as priest in charge at Calvary Church in Memphis, 1977 - 1978. Claiborne Hall Bishop’s Hall (as available) Bishop of West Tennessee. __Single: $138/person __Double only: $160/person The weekend will begin on Friday afternoon Returning to Chattanooga, he became __Double:$113/person with the Opening Service and will go through rector of Christ Church and chaplain to the University of Tennessee, Sunday Morning with a closing Eucharist. Johnson __VEGETARIAN MEALS will lead sessions on Friday evening, Saturday Chattanooga, for eight years. In 1986, Johnson accepted a call to St. John’s morning and Saturday afternoon. Church in Johnson City. In 1996 he Commuting participants: During this Lenten time together, participants became rector of Church of the __ Registration fee $20 per person will enjoy a mixture of listening, learning and fun. Resurrection in Franklin, where he Make checks payable to: The brochure mat be found at: remained until his election as Bishop Commuters, please check any desired meals ECW – Diocese of Tennessee http://etdiocese.net/Events/04-08- in March 2001. He was ordained the and add to total: 2011ECWSpringRetreat.pdf. Third Bishop of The Diocese of West __ $16 Friday dinner Mail to: For more information, contact Rebecca Tennessee in June 2001 __ $8 Saturday breakfast Lisa Rhea Markert, 615-366-1887. Married to Jeannie Avery Johnson, the __ $10 Saturday lunch 405 Winchester Drive, Registrations must be postmarked by March Bishop and his wife have two adult Franklin TN 37069 25. Information about DuBose Conference Center children, Laura and Gordon. __ $16 Saturday dinner may be found at http://www.duboseconf.org/. n

Cursillo - deepen your faith at 865-218-4494 for reservations, or visit Episcopal Churchmen invited to March 17-20 http://www.esknoxville.org “Flowers for You” ursillo #35 will be held at Grace Point on link. 65th annual conference March 17-20, 2011. Bob Combs of St. w By Martin Skinner, St. Stephen, Oak Ridge C Martin’s in Chattanooga is the lay leader. Stephen Ministries workshop a Cursillo, which means “short course” in Ascension, Knoxville, April 9 njoy yourself. How, you say? By attending the 2011 Spanish, is a weekend to deepen your under- Ascension, Knoxville, will host a workshop Annual Conference of the Churchmen of Tennessee. standing of how to live your Christian faith. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, that E Yes, the 65th Conference will be held at the DuBose Through a lively experience of spiritual will feature three sessions highlighting Stephen Conference Center August 12-14. The theme is “For the renewal – worship, song, and play – the Cursillo Ministry. Registration begins at 8, and refresh- Beauty of the Earth.” The weekend is designed to provide lots retreat will inspire you to new practices of prayer ments will be served. of fellowship, renewal and entertainment. There will again be and leadership in your faith community. Experience a sample of the training that a BBQ Cook-off, many sports for participation, and fine food. For information about Cursillo please con- Stephen Ministers receive through two sessions: In keeping with the theme, there will be three speakers tact Bobbie Suttles, [email protected] or “Minstering to Those Experiencing Grief” and whose topic relates to the environment. The Rev. Fletcher 865-386-0086. “How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way.” Harper, Executive Director of “Green Faith,” is a keynote Learn why 10,000+ congregations representing speaker. Another is the Rev. Woody Bartlett, author of “Living ‘Flowers by You,’a demonstration of more than 150 Christian denominations use the by Surprise: a Christian Response to the Ecological Crisis.” flower arrangements for everyday Stephen Series for training and organizing The trio is rounded out by fellow East Tennessean Bill Landry, producer of occasions, April 2 laypeople to do one-to-one caring ministry. the “Heartland Series” on WBIR-TV. Their presentations should give rise to a The Episcopal School of Knoxville is hold- The cost of this workshop is $15 per person wonderful “environmental” weekend. ing a flower lecture, “Flowers by You,” present- or $50 for a group of four or more from the same Watch for more information displayed on your parish bulletin board, and ing by Martha McCellan to benefit the school’s congregation. Gather a group from your congre- keep up with news on http://www.EpiscopalChurchmen.net. For more infor- Annual Fund. The seated lunch and lecture will gation to attend this informative workshop. For mation, contact Sam Adams, ECT President, at St. James, Knoxville. be held Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. The more information or to register for the workshop, Mark the August 12-14 dates on your calendar, and “Come to the school’s address is 950 Episcopal School Way; call 314-428-2600 or register online at Mountain.” Give it a try, and you will be singing “Enjoy yourself, its later the demonstration and lecture will be held in The http://www.stephenministries.org/stephenministry/. than you think …” Also, there may be a souvenir to help you remember the Siler Great Room in Googe Hall. Tickets are $30 65 continuous years. n and seating is limited. Please contact Alice Smith OPPORTUNITIES continue on page 18 18 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

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Rob Henley grew up in Sewanee, Tenn., and became a OPPORTUNITIES continued from page 17 with utility payments, rent, food, medications and other scholarship student at St. Andrew’s School, which was run by necessities. In 2010 the Ministry served over 7,000 people. monks of the Order of the Holy Cross. Quilts on Display at Christ Church Rugby During The State Farm tournament has provided funds in excess of Father Henley’s wife Ann, known as Russ, has also played Historic Rugby Quilt Exhibit $64,000 and is a core component of Metropolitan Ministries’ an active part in parish life. She and Rob became sweethearts in April 8: Noon – 4 p.m.; April 9: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ability to carry out its outreach mission. 1964 at Mars Hill College, N.C. He was a physical education Christ Church, Rugby, will assist Historic Rugby in host- Entry forms are available at http://www.metropolitan- major. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and trained to fly ing its first Quilt Exhibit. Quilts will be displayed in historic ministries.org or 423-624-9654. Entry fees are $500 per team, helicopters as a warrant officer candidate at Fort Rucker in buildings, including the 1887 Christ Church, which has an or $125 per person. Play is limited to the first 120 people who Alabama. He was discharged for medical reasons. active Prayer Quilt Ministry. The admission fee of $7 will sign up. Top team awards, flag prizes, door prizes and much After his army service, Rob and Russ Henley were married provide entry to all historic buildings and private homes more will be offered. For more information, call Al Carrico, and held various jobs. He became more and more curious about where quilts will be presented. Several vendors will offer State Farm Agency Field Executive, at 423-855-6706 or his Christian faith. “I was investigating the call,” he said. “I did- items of interest to quilters in the Rugby Community Center. Thomas Foster, Metropolitan Ministries Operations Manager, n’t fit the mold” for seminary, but after getting encouragement Attendees may bring along quilts for appraisal by Shari at 423-624-9654. from his bishop he enrolled in the University of the South at Pierce, a certified quilt appraiser, who will be on hand to Sewanee , not with the idea of becoming a priest but as a “spiri- identify quilt patterns, establish approximate date quilts were Province IV “Leadership Marks to Create and tual quest.” By the time he graduated In 1978 with a Master of made, and to appraise current values. The Harrow Road Cafe Grow Vital Congregations” Small Church Divinity degree, “I answered the call to ordination,” he said. will be open for meals. For more information and directions, Conference, May 12-14, Dubose Conference That answer took the Henleys to St. Paul Episcopal Church visit the Historic Rugby web site, http://www.historicrugby.org/. Center in Gladwin, Mich. By the time they left, he had three parishes Information is available under Events/Activities. Registration deadline is March 31 in his charge. In 1982, the Henleys – now with two children, “What does it mean to be a ‘small church’ in the world their daughters Mariah and Merrie Hope – moved to Dubois, Play Golf for Metropolitan Ministries, today?” The easiest response to is to say that there is no single Wyo. and served two parishes 70 miles apart. One was in cow- July 11-13 model of what a “small church” looks like – each lives out its boy country, the other at the edge of the Wind River reservation Play golf for Metropolitan Ministries by joining in the vocation in a very different, very contextually driven atmos- of Shoshone and Arapaho tribes – “wonderful, wonderful peo- State Farm Collegiate/Amateur Golf Tournament on Monday, phere. For additional information, resources and registration, ple,” Henley said. July 11 at Bear Trace Golf Course at Harrison Bay State Park. go to the event web site (http://www.prov4cde.org/Content/ “Following my ministry in Wyoming, we moved to Shotgun start is noon. Marks_of_Leadership.asp), and pass along this information to Charlotte, N.C. where I was a chaplain intern at Carolinas The Collegiate Players Tour (CPT) is hosted by State anyone who may benefit from this conference. Regional Hospital,” he said. The two-year CPE (clinical pas- Farm Insurance. Since the CPT was founded in 1995, the toral education) course was a blend of behavioral sciences and event has donated over one million dollars to local charities. $45 Gift for Your Spouse - April 1-3, Episcopal theology. He was chaplain to the psych unit and the physical The CPT has five national sponsors – State Farm Insurance, Marriage Encounter Weekend in Knoxville therapy unit. Once certified as an Employee Assistance Enterprise Rent-A-Car, ServiceMaster Clean, CRDN, and Episcopal Marriage Encounter is about renewing your Professional, he worked as a short-term counselor for HeadLine Sports. All proceeds from the 2011 event in marriage and helping a good and satisfactory marriage Presbyterian Hospital and for businesses with which the hospi- Chattanooga benefit Metropolitan Ministries. become a great and special one. Register now for the next tal contracted. The Collegiate/Amateur Event format is an 18-hole East Tennessee Diocesan Marriage Encounter Weekend to be “I was also scratching my racecar itch, which I’d had since scramble golf event. Each 4-person team is paired with a col- held in Knoxville, Tenn., April Fool’s Day Weekend. There is childhood,” he said. He drove Sports Car Club of America for- legiate player from colleges and universities across the coun- no group sharing or public disclosure. Please contact Dana mula cars and mini-stocks at Charlotte Motor Speedway. try to make a 5-person scramble team. The 54-hole State Teagarden or John Robertson at [email protected] “After 12 years in Charlotte, I returned to parish ministry” Farm Collegiate Players Tour event starts with 36 holes on or register at http://www.episcopalme.com. at St. Francis in Grayling and St. Bartholomew in Mio, Mich., July 12, and ends with 18 holes on July 13. he said. There, he was able to indulge in his love of sports: Metropolitan Ministries, an outreach organization of the Sewanee Church Music Conference, July 11-17 canoeing, ice skating, fishing, skiing, deer hunting, snowmobile Diocese of East Tennessee, helps people needing assistance See the conference web site for full information about racing, etc. this year’s conference and for registration form: The Henleys, however, were “lonely for green hills and http://www.frogmusic.com/sewaneeconf/ . warm sunshine on spring days,” he said. They began looking southward. The St. Joseph’s job interview was set for Sept. 11, Notice to All South East Area Episcopalians 2001 – so they ended up grounded at the airport and instead Innovative Community Ministry Fund made the long drive to Sevierville. They immediately felt at The mission of the Innovative Community Ministry home. “Finding St. Joseph’s was a reward for going into the Fund (ICMF) is to stimulate, encourage and promote innova- ministry,” he said. tive community ministries of Episcopal parishes in the south- What the couple loves most is “the wonderful people,” east region of the Diocese of East Tennessee. The first cycle Father Henley said, “a sense of really being family.” He said he application deadline is April 1; the second cycle application wants people to know “how much I have enjoyed being a part deadline is Sept 1. Guidelines and application may be found of this place. It’s been a fine way to end a career… This parish at http://www.etdiocese.net/pages/ICMF.htm. welcomes anyone who wants to be here.” He said the sense of “community” is “rare and wonderful.” Tucker scholarship applications due May 1 He said it’s been a pleasure working with the diocese of Since 1988, more than 25 confirmed Episcopal women East Tennessee, and that Bishop Charles vonRosenberg is “the in the Diocese of East Tennessee have received a Mollie best bishop I’ve ever had.” Hazen Tucker Scholarship to help them reach educational People are the reason the couple will remain in the area. goals at accredited colleges or technical schools. The scholar- The Henleys plan to travel and spend more time with their two ship is a one-time $1,500 grant for one year. Applications are grandchildren. Recent successful knee surgery will enable due May 1, and the winner will be notified in June. See etdio- Father Rob to be more active than before; he hopes to continue cese.net/ecw. To obtain an application, contact Cheryl Jones at competing in the Senior Olympics as a cyclist and, for the first 865-475-9536 or [email protected]. Please put MHT in the time, to walk the trails of Great Smoky Mountains National subject line of e-mail requests. Park. He plans to do some writing, too. “We just want to be open to new opportunities, new adven- Opportunity Fund Grants applications due April 1 tures,” Russ Henley said. See http://www.etdiocese.net/pages/oppfund.htm for full An open house in their honor was held March 5 at the information and application for Social Ministries Grants and church. n Church Expansion Grants through the Opportunity Fund. n Spring 2011, East Tennessee Episcopalian w 19

DIOCESAN CALENDAR AND PRAYERS Haiti Facts - Answers 1. With roots as a mission church, MAR 17-20: Cursillo #35 at homes where quilts will be Small Vital Congregations,” bishop-elect, noon, Crowne the diocese will celebrate its 150th Grace Point Bob Combs of St. presented. Items of interest Small Church Conference Plaza Hotel, Knoxville. anniversary in 2011. Martin, Chattanooga, will be to quilters in the Rugby sponsored by Province IV at JUN 24: Reception and Dinner 2 Haiti is in Province 2, with the dio- the lay leader. For information Community Center. Attendees Dubose Conference Center, with presiding bishop and ceses of New York, New Jersey and about Cursillo please contact may bring along quilts for Monteagle, Tenn. Information bishop-elect, open to all, 6 the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe. Bobbie Suttles at bobbie.sut- appraisal by Shari Pierce, a about the conference and p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel, [email protected] or 865-386- certified quilt appraiser. For registration can be found at Knoxville. Tickets must be 3. While an estimated 80 percent of 0086. more information and http://www.prov4cde.org/Co purchased for the dinner. Call Haiti's population is Catholic, Episcopalians count more than MAR 17: AMRT meets at directions visit the Historic ntent/Marks_of_Leadership. Lynn at 865-966-2110 for 100,000 members The next-largest Diocesan House, 1 p.m. Rugby web site, MAY 14: Celebration of the min- information. Episcopal diocese is Texas, with MAR 20: Bishop’s Visitation – “Events/Activities.” istry of Bishop and Annie JUN 25: Ordination of Bishop- about 80,000 members, according Bishop vonRosenberg to St. (http://www.historicrugby.org/) vonRosenberg at Grace Point, elect George Young, 11 a.m. to church statistics. Paul, Seymour. Please pray APR 9: Stephen Ministry beginning at 11 a.m.; there at Ascension, Knoxville. 4. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake for this church for St. Workshop 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will be a catered lunch and JUN 26: Seating of Bishop at lasted 30-40 seconds; there were Matthew, Dayton and for St. Ascension, Knoxville. The music with Fran McKendree. 10:30 a.m. service at St. several smaller aftershocks. Mary and Our Blessed cost is $15 per person or See p. 2 of this edition for John’s Cathedral. 5. The epicenter of the earthquake Redeemer, Flandreau, SD. $50 for a group of four or more information. JUN 26: Prayers – Please pray was near the town of Léogâne, MAR 21: Ecumenical group more from the same congre- MAY 15: Bishop’s Visitation – for the Diocese of South about 10 miles southwest of Port- meets at Diocesan House, gation. For more information Bishop vonRosenberg to Dakota and for the Diocese au-Prince, the country's capital. The noon. or to register for this half-day Christ Church, Rugby. Please of Hawaii. quake was the worst in the region in MAR 25-30: House of Bishops Stephen Ministry Workshop, pray for this church, for Holy JUL 3: Prayers – Please pray for more than 200 years. It was report- Kanuga Conference Center, call Stephen Ministries at Comforter, Lower Brute, SD, St. Alban, Hixson; Christ ed that rarely if ever, has a natural disaster so ravaged the crowded Hendersonville, N.C. 314-428-2600 or register and St. John the Baptist, Church, Lead, SD; for the capital of an already poor country, APR 1: Standing Committee online at Crow Creek, SD. Country (BCP p. 820), and for devastating both the government meets at Diocesan House, 10 http://www.stephenmin- MAY 16: Stewardship the Good use of Leisure Time and the international agencies that a.m. istries.org/stephenministry/d Commission meets at (BCP p. 825). usually step in. APR 1-3: Deacons’ Retreat at efault.cfm/918. Diocesan House, 5 p.m. JUL 7: Grace Point Board meets 6. More than 100 congregations the Living Water Retreat APR 10: Bishop’s Visitation – MAY 19: AMRT meets at at Diocesan House, 3 p.m. were damaged or destroyed Center in Maggie Valley. Bishop vonRosenberg to St. Diocesan House, 1 p.m. JUL 10: Prayers – Please pray 7. There were 254 schools, pre- APR 1-3: Patterson Jr. High Paul, Kingsport. Please pray MAY 20: Bishop & Council for St. Martin, Chattanooga; school to university before the earth- Retreat for grades 6-8. For for this church, for the dioce- meets at Diocesan House, 10 St. Andrew, Harriman; St. quake; four were destroyed. information, contact Alex san ECW and for St. Mary, a.m. James, Enemy Swim, SD; 8. The Cathedral Complex in Port-au- Haralson, aharalson@etdio- Old Agency, SD. MAY 22: Bishop’s Visitation – Mediator, Kyle, SD, and for Prince was destroyed. Seventy per- cese.net. APR 16: The Bishop’s Bishop vonRosenberg to St. the Human Family (BCP p. cent of church buildings were con- APR 3: Prayers – Pray for the Committee on Inclusivity Paul, Chattanooga. Please 815). sidered a total loss. Diocesan-run Bishop and Council of our meets at Diocesan House, pray for this church, for St. JUL 11: Collegiate Player’s schools, clinics and hospitals that diocese and for the deacons 10:30 a.m. Andrew, Rapid City, SD, for Tournament Collegiate served over 100,000 Episcopalians, of East Tennessee. APR 17: . Bishop’s Joy in God's Creation (BCP p. Player’s Golf Tournament to as well as countless community members, were wiped out. APR 7: Renewal of Vows for Visitation – Bishop 814), and for all parish staffs benefit Metropolitan Priests at Resurrection, vonRosenberg to St. Timothy, in our diocese. Ministries. Brochure: http:// 9. Many governmental agencies and Loudon. Gather at 10 a.m., Signal, Mountain. Please pray MAY 29: Bishop’s Visitation – etdiocese.net/Events/07-11- NGOs rushed to fill needs in Haiti in the aftermath. Episcopal Relief & 11 a.m. liturgy, lunch at noon. for this church and Holy Bishop vonRosenberg to St. 2011MetroMinsCollegePlayer Development is partnering with the APR 7: Grace Point Board meets Apostles, Sioux Falls, SD. Luke, Cleveland. Please pray sTour.pdf. Church in Haiti to provide short-term at Diocesan House, 3 p.m. APR 24: Easter. Prayers – For for this church, for St. John, JUL 17: Prayers – Please pray employment, provisional homes, and APR 8-9: 2011 ECW Spring the Diocese of East Browns Valley, SD, and for for St. Mark, Copperhill; sanitation systems in addition to Retreat at DuBose Tennessee. campers and staff at Grace Christ Church, Milbank, SD; other community-focused recovery Conference Center, jointly MAY 1: Bishop’s Visitation – Point. St. Mary, Webster, SD, and programs. The Clinton-Bush Haiti sponsored by Dioceses of Bishop vonRosenberg to All JUN 2: Grace Point Board meets for Social Justice (BCP p. Fund sponsored mobile health clin- East Tennessee, West Saints, Morristown. Please at Diocesan House, 3 p.m. 260) ics, and a United Nations fund has Tennessee and Tennessee. pray for this church, for All JUN 5: Bishop’s Visitation – JUL 24: Prayers – Please pray underwritten the clean-up of six neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince. But The Rt. Rev. Don Johnson, Saints Episcopal School, Bishop vonRosenberg to for St. Mary the Virgin, only The Episcopal Church is rebuild- Bishop of West Tennessee, Morristown, and for South Ascension, Knoxville. Please Jonesborough; St. Columba, ing Holy Trinity Cathedral. will lead this year’s Spring Dakota churches: St. pray for this church; Bristol; Holy Spirit, Firesteel, 10. The earthquake left more than Conference/Retreat. His Elizabeth, Wakpala; St. Emmanuel, Rapid City, SD, SD, and Holy Innocents, 1.5 million people homeless, and a theme will be, “Create in me James, Mobridge; St. John, and St. Matthew, Rapid City, Parmelee, SD. year later, almost 1 million still live a clean heart, O God ...” For Bullhead, St. Paul, Little SD. JUL 31: Prayers – Please pray in more than 1,000 tent cities in information, contact Rebecca Eagle. JUN 12: Bishop’s Visitation – for Thankful Memorial, and around Port-au-Prince. The Markert, 615-366-1887. The MAY 5: Grace Point Board Bishop vonRosenberg to St. Chattanooga; St. Peter, housing crisis is growing as private brochure with registration meets at Diocesan House, James, Knoxville. Please pray McLaughlin, SD, and for the landowners return and evacuate form can be found at 3 p.m. for this church and for All Mission of the Church (BCP p. tent cities on their land. A year after http://etdiocese.net. MAY 8: Bishop’s Visitation – Angels, Spearfish, SD. 816). the quake, workers are still finding bodies in the rubble. A story on Registrations must be post- Bishop vonRosenberg to JUN 19: Bishop’s Visitation – AUG 12-14: Episcopal Reuters in Jan. 2011 reported that marked by March 25. See Good Shepherd, Lookout Bishop vonRosenberg to St. Churchmen of Tennessee the death toll had been increased to “Opportunites,” p. 17. Mountain. Please pray for this James, Greeneville. Please 65th Annual Conference at more than 316,000 from the earth- APR 8-9: Quilts at Christ Church, church and for St. Mark, pray for this church, for St. DuBose Conference Center. quke, some still entombed in col- Rugby during Historic Rugby Aberdeen, SD. Thomas, Sturgis, SD, and for The conference theme is “For lapsed buildings. A cholera epidemic Quilt Exhibit. Admission fee of MAY 12-14: Leadership Marks St. James, Belle Fourche, SD. the Beauty of the Earth.” See that erupted outside the quake zone $7 will provide entry to all his- Conference “Leadership JUN 24: Clergy Luncheon with http://www.EpiscopalChurch has killed more than 3,600 people. toric buildings and private Marks to Create and Grow the presiding bishop and men.net. n 20 w East Tennessee Episcopalian, Spring 2011

REGULAR MEETINGS FROM THE EDITOR EDITORIAL POLICY Campus Ministries w The Episcopal-Lutheran community at Tyson House on the he East Tennessee University of Tennessee (Knoxville) campus meets every Sunday Episcopalian welcomes beginning at 6:04 p.m. for dinnner and fellowship, followed by Holy From the editor ... T topics, ideas, articles and Eucharist at 6:45. The address is 824 Melrose Place. All are wel- letters to the editor on topics of come. Call the chaplain, Vicar John Tirro, at vicarjohn@messiah- or many years, I’ve heard friends The thing I’ve found interesting since interest to the people of the knoxville.org or visit http://www.tysonhouse.org/ for more informa- asking other friends if they are I’ve been watching my food intake – not tion. Diocese of East Tennessee. w The Episcopal University Ministry at East Tennessee State F going to give up something for just quantity but quality also – is that I Publication is subject to editor’s University meets for evening prayer/compline, dinner and fellowship Lent. They used to be just Catholic feel better. I sleep better too. The pounds approval and space constraints. every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For information, call the Rev. Chris friends, but now they’ve become aren’t rolling off like I wish they would, Harpster, deacon and ministry chaplain, at 423-239-0688 or Articles: The best stories are 423-817-3147. Episcopalian friends and Presbyterian but they’re slowly departing. ones you, the , are interested Centering Prayer Support Groups friends and friends that I didn’t know had And I’ve thought about the things in reading! Like a picture, a story w Contemplative Outreach, the Rev. Margaret C. Marshall, e-mail: any religious affiliation at all. Apparently others give up – it seems that many are should answer who, what, when, [email protected]; 423-757-9580 or on the Web at Lent has really caught on. I never gave it also things that if given up, lead to feeling where and why: Who was contemplativeoutreach.org. w Christ Church campus ministry building, 663 Douglas St., much thought, aside from finding the better or contribute to living a better life. involved? What happened? When Chattanooga, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Contact the Rev. Jocelyn Bell, things that were given up interesting. One of the things I read about Lent did it take place, and where? Why 423-266-4263. But this year I’m trying to watch said that is a season of preparation of the is it of interest? w First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, 4 - 5 Submissions may be edited p.m. Tuesdays. Contact the Rev. Lanny C. Lawler, 423-267-4506. what I eat (hoping to get rid of at least of believer through prayer, repentance, w Good Shepherd, 211 Franklin Road, Lookout Mountain, 4:30 - few of the pounds that have landed all almsgiving and self-denial. I always won- and/or excerpted and should 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Sundays. Call 423-821-1583. over my body – not so much snuck up on der, but rarely ask, why people are giving include the writer’s name, e-mail w Grace Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Chattanooga. 1 - 2:30 p.m. address, telephone and parish. The me as blumph – there it is), so I already up the things they’ve chosen and how Fridays. Contact Kathleen Russell, 423-517-0645, or the church, parish telephone and/or web site 423-253-3250. have a mindset of “doing without.” My that contributes to their spiritual growth. address will be printed for a path to w St. Raphael, 1038 Sparta Hwy., Crossville. Introduction to healthier habits were severely tested And, what is the point, if after 40 days, Centering Prayer at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, followed by a service at more information. noon. Call the Rev. Ann Markle, 931-484-2407. when my sister sent a two pound box of we just go back to whatever we gave up? Send the story within the body w St. Alban, 1803 North Gold Point Circle, Hixson, 6:30 p.m. my favorite See’s Candy on Valentines It’s made me think about my spiritual of an e-mail message or attach it as Wednesdays. Call 423-842-1342. Day. I told my husband to just hide it discipline and also about how many w St. Francis, 158 W. Norris Road, Norris. 5:30 p.m. Sundays. a Microsoft Word file. Contact Fred Fields, 865-494-9640, or call the church, 865-494- somewhere – because they are dangerous things I really don’t need, and not only Photographs: Caption infor- 7167. – they are in that category of food of don’t need, but that are not healthy for mation must accompany all photos, w St. James, 1101 Broadway, Knoxville, 6-7 p.m. Mondays. Call which I cannot even have one. My hus- me either. And how going after and hav- the church office, 865-523-5687. including who is shown, what they w St. John’s Cathedral, Cumberland and Walnut, downtown band wrapped the huge heart-shaped box ing things I don’t need distracts me from are doing, location and date taken. Knoxville. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Call the Rev. Canon Thom Rasnick, in three brown plastic bags and put it in the things I do need, one of which is Please also credit the photographer. 865-525-7347. the freezer, where the bags puffed up and good spiritual practices and awareness of When taking photos, set your cam- w St. John, 500 N. Roan St., Johnson City. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, preced- ed by a Healing Eucharist at 5:30. Call Frances Jackson, 423-434- left something looking like a frozen how my choices affect the whole com- era to high quality. 0560. turkey sitting in the freezer drawer. I defi- munion of humanity around me. In this Each photo should be sent as w St. Peter, 848 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga. Introduction to nitely felt deprived about not eating that economy with need everywhere, I think an unedited jpg-format digital file Centering Prayer with a time for meditation 5:15-6:30 p.m. of at least 600K , preferably Wednesdays. Call Joani Koch, 423-877-3140, or the church, candy. about what contributing the cost of some 423-877-2428. Some of the things I’ve heard over of those things to a charitable organiza- attached to an e-mail message (not w Ascension, 800 Northshore Dr., Knoxville. 4:30-5:30 p.m. the years that others give up are choco- tion could contribute to someone else’s embedded). Thursdays. Call Fr. Rob, 865-588-0589. Advertisements: The East late, television, going out to dinner and life. Episcopal Peace Fellowship Tennessee Episcopalian does not last year I read about a person who gave So this Lent, while I’m praying and w Sevierville Episcopal Peace Fellowship, St. Joseph the Carpenter, accept paid advertising. Events list- self-denying, I’m going to try not to for- 345 Hardin Lane, Sevierville, meets on the second and fourth up being online altogether – no e-mail, no ings are published as text in the Tuesdays of the month. Prayer and meditation in the sanctuary twitter, no Facebook, no blogs, nothing. get repentance and almsgiving. Prayer, “Opportunities” column. begins at 6:30 p.m.; meetings and programs follow at 7 p.m. All are This year I Googled “What are you repentance, almsgiving and self-denial welcome. For more information, call 865-428-8306. Send to: E-mail to w St. James Episcopal Peace Fellowship meets at 12:15 p.m. every giving up for Lent” and here is what seem to provide a very good path to walk [email protected]. Or mail second Sunday and 6:15 p.m. every fourth Sunday at the church in other people said they are giving up: for forty days, or maybe more – in com- materials to arrive by the deadline Knoxville, 1101 Broadway. All are welcome. hamburgers, coke, French fries, smoking, munion with the Holy Spirit and with fel- w St. John Episcopal Peace Fellowship meets at 11:30 a.m. every (see below) to: Editor, East second and fourth Sunday at the cathedral, Cumberland and Walnut, beer, chips, bread, meat, unnecessary low human beings. Tennessee Episcopalian, 814 downtown Knoxville. All are welcome. Call Jim Orr, 865-577-6497. spending, stealing things from school, Episcopal School Way, Knoxville, Forward refined sugar, caffeine. -Vikki Myers TN, 37932. Forward is a support group for those who have lost a spouse. It meets at 11:30 a.m. for a potluck luncheon the last Friday of each month at St. Paul, Chattanooga. All widows and widowers are PASS IT ON - A NEW DOOR OPENING welcome. Call 423-266-8195 for more information. Integrity he ETE will be turning into a biannual publication With the web site changes, we will be offering a site Integrity is a ministry for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender beginning this year, partly due to a shrinking budget, that is easier to navigate, news updates, a better calendar of people and their friends in the Episcopal Church. Integrity/East but also due to, and permitting, some exciting events and easier registrations for diocesan events. Tennessee meets for fellowship, service and advocacy as well as T worship. For more information, call convener Nancy Mott, changes. For those of you who have not yet discovered it, we 865-637-8801. Beginning in January 2010, we introduced a weekly also have a diocesan Facebook page Order of St. Luke the Physician diocesan e-newsletter, “News and Information” that has (http://www.facebook.com/DioET) and encourage you to w The Chattanooga chapter, an ecumenical group, meets on the been well received and has a subscription list that is steadily post your parish’s events, happenings and news there. first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at different churches. For meeting locations or information call Katy Dixon, 423-867-5194 growing – it even received an award from Vertical With news available more immediately from other or [email protected]. Everyone is welcome. Response, through whom the newlsetter is sent. sources, the ETE will transition to more thematic content. If w The Holston chapter meets every first Wednesday at 10:30 The e-newsletter contains events, news and items of you have a ministry or topic that reaches out through the a.m. (following the 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist) at St. Timothy, 2152 Hawthorne St., Kingsport. Call 423-247-3992. Interested visitors interest to parishioners, people in the community, clergy, diocese, and that you would like to see explored in the ETE, are welcome. parish staff and anyone else who is interested in the doings please send an e-mail to me at [email protected]. Our Cursillo of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee. You are wel- next issue will be published in mid-Summer, focusing on Cursillo “Fourth Day” groups meet as follows: come to subscribe to News and Information at the home the ordination and welcome of Bishop-elect Young. w Kingsport area: First Sun. of each month, 4 p.m., St. Paul, 161 page of the diocesan web site, http://etdiocese.net. The saying, “when one door closes, another one opens” E. Ravine Rd., Kingsport. Contact: Alice Payne, 423-239-8371 w Knoxville area: Interested persons should call Bobbie Suttles We are about to begin work on a new web site for the may be a cliché but it is nevertheless true. We look forward at 865-386-0086. diocese, and in conjunction with that new site, will offer to growing new ways of communicating the Good News w Cleveland/Athens area: Interested persons should contact the CMS (Content Management System) web sites for parishes throughout the diocese with you. Rev. Gordon Temple at [email protected]. w Chattanoona/Ft. Oglethorpe area: Meetings are scheduled at who wish to partner with the diocese (these plans were first Vikki Myers, communications director and editor of St. Martin, 7547 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, 5p.m. Contact announced earlier this year in our diocesan e-newsletter). The East Tennessee Episcopalian Haven Temple at 423-842-9133.