by Thomas Ryden | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Standing on a hill, about three miles east of Downtown Knoxville, I experienced a sense of timelessness. This particular hill enjoys a dramatic beauty. It sits on the northwest side of the Forks of the River—where the Holston and French Broad rivers form the...
by Thomas Ryden | Apr 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, May 1st, at 6:00 pm Apostles will present a special service for anyone who has experienced the death of a child, miscarriage, a terminated pregnancy, or infertility. We hope it will be a special time of community care with space for shared lamentations,...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Information on the Apostles Columbarium Many Apostles members fondly remember the life and legacy of Leona Phelps. Leona was a founding member of Apostles and she is rightly described as ‘Apostles’ Matriarch’ for her legacy of prayer, love of others, and above all,...
by Thomas Ryden | Feb 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some of us will be gathering together in Blount County as a chapel of Apostles Anglican Church during Lent. This will be a time to get to know one another, to reflect on the Lenten journey together, and to begin a process of discerning an Anglican presence in Blount...
by Thomas Ryden | Oct 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
For use in the morning: From Psalm 51 Open my lips, O Lord, * and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence * and take not your holy Spirit from me. Give me the joy...
by Jack King | Jun 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
This Sunday, the Reverend Jack King read a pastoral letter to Apostles regarding the recent Supreme Court decision and the civil redefinition of marriage. You may read his letter here (Jack’s Pastoral Letter on Supreme Court Decision). Please also take time to...
