Ministries

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.

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 Judy Hines. They will be holding their Spring Conference April 25-26, 2008 at DuBose Conference Center.

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.

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

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

Diocesan Evangelism Committee - reminds the church that all are called to invite others to be reconciled with God and become members of the Church, by providing educational resources and events for parishes and individuals. The Very Rev. Kevin Martin, dean of the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Dallas, will be speaking on Evangelism: Episcopal Style at St. George's Church Nashville, April 19. Contact Committee Chair the Rev. Cynthia Seeliger for more information.

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 Seawell Brandau.

Stewardship - For more information, contact Dr. Paul Teschan.

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.

Volunteers for Mission - an organization dedicated to helping start, establish, plant, operate and sustain new Episcopal congregations in the Diocese of Tennessee. For more infomation, contact the Diocese office.