Ministries

Commission for Christian Education - helping parishes discover, implement or revitalize current Christian Ed needs. For more information, contact David Rowe.

Cursillo - Spanish meaning "short course", in this case, a short course in Christian living. Held twice a year, these retreats run Thursday evenings through Sunday afternoons. For more information, contact Spiritual Director the Rev. Randy Dunnavant.

Daughters of the King - a lay order for women in the Episcopal church with more than 25 chapters in the Diocese of Tennessee. Their objective is to bring women and girls into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, through his Church.

Dandridge Trust - a diocesan endowment fund for the benefit of seniors, the needy, accessibility, and programs not normally covered in congregational budgets. For more information, contact the Rev. Gene Manning.

Episcopal Church Women - women of the Episcopal Church rooted in our past and growing into God's Future through local congregations, existing to support all women in their Mission and Ministry in the world by becoming a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking and healing part of the Church and aspiring to be a Godspark, shining and sharing the love of Christ. For further information, contact Rebecca Markert.

Episcopal Relief and Development - responding to human suffering around the world, Episcopal Relief and Development provides emergency assistance after disasters, rebuilds communities, and helps children and families climb out of poverty. For information contact the Diocese of Tennessee Episcopal Relief and Development coordinator, Susan Cowperthwaite.

Gifts and Talents - the summer workshops will be held at St. George's Church Nashville. The Registration Brochure is available here.

Living in Creation - the diocesan environmental ministry commissioned to engage the Body of Christ in transforming our relationship with God’s Creation.

Planned Giving - an opportunity to create a legacy for future generations through supporting the endowments of churches and organizations you love. For more information, contact Seawell Brandau.

The Evangelism and Congregational Development Committee seeks to strengthen Episcopalians and parishes in their work of evangelism and congregational development. As part of this, the committee calls together anyone who is interested to Evangelism Leadership Forum meetings several times a year for encouragement, networking and new ideas. Contact committee chair, the Rev. Cynthia Seifert for more information.

FLOOD RELIEF: Those desiring to support Recovery Work by financial gifts through the Diocese of Tennessee are encouraged to give in these ways:
1. A gift to Episcopal Relief and Development, which is committed to supporting recovery work sponsored by the Diocese of Tennessee.
2. A gift to St Luke’s Community House, which is actively engaged in recovery work in its heavily impacted neighborhood.
3. A gift to the Dandridge Trust, which will support recovery work through its own grant funding process. All gifts so designated will be disbursed for short and long term flood recovery in Middle Tennessee.