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Religion

  • Anglican bishop to visit St. Anthony’s on Nov. 19

    For the first time in its history, St. Anthony’s Anglican Church is preparing to welcome a presiding Anglican bishop for a visit.

    The Most Rev. Walter H. Grundorf, presiding bishop of the Anglican Province of America and bishop of the Diocese of the Eastern U.S., will attend a special Holy Eucharist service at 5 p.m. CST Nov. 19 at the church at 9828 Hwy. 70 East, Crab Orchard.

    The church serves Anglican parishioners in Roane, Cumberland, Rhea, Putnam and Morgan counties.

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  • Operation Christmas Child shoebox collections set

    With holiday supplies already covering the store shelves, Roane County individuals, families, churches and groups are working to make Christmas a reality for needy children around the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.

    Operation Christmas Child, one of the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, is ramping up as Roane County residents prepare to collect gift-filled shoeboxes during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.

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  • Clayton’s Lesson prayer, balloon release set Nov. 10

    Those who have suffered from the negative effects of drug abuse — as well as those who have given thanks that the negative effects of drug abuse haven’t entered into their life — are welcome to join family and friends of Clayton Smith and Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition for a special prayer and balloon release.

    The event will begin at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at Smith’s gravesite at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The gravesite is at the bottom left side of the evergreen cross that can be seen from Bethel Valley Road in Oak Ridge.

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  • Those challenged by mental illness to be honored in service

    Grace Lutheran Church, Oak Ridge, will host a candle-lighting service at 5 p.m. Oct. 13 in  support of those challenged by mental illness, substance use disorders and other brain disorders.

    “The church is in a unique position to provide a community of support for those who are in pain,” said Pastor Steve Damos. “We can provide solace and faith, and be compassionate advocates for those seeking recovery and wholeness.”

    The service caps off the church’s first observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 6-12.

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  • Kingston native Wright singing in hometown

     Singer-songwriter and Kingston native Woody Wright will make multiple appearances in the East Tennessee area this weekend.

    Wright is a featured artist with the “Gaither Homecoming” series and a gospel recording artist.

    He will be the guest speaker as he revisits some of his school teachers at the Oct. 11 Roane County Retired Teachers luncheon in Kingston Community Center.

    Wright will provide special music in Kingston First Baptist Church’s Sunday morning worship service on Oct. 13.

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  • Christmas basket applications accepted starting Oct. 22

    For the second year, several churches in the Kingston and Harriman areas will work together in assisting families and individuals for Christmas.  

    Partner churches will work together taking applications for Christmas baskets for residents  of the Harriman and Kingston areas.

    The applications will then be divided according to each church’s ministry plan.

    Some will help with food and gifts; others offer gift assistance.

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  • St. Anthony's to dedicate sanctuary, altar

    It took about 30 months and a few bumps in the road but St. Anthony’s Anglican Church is poised to dedicate its sanctuary and altar on Oct. 6 with a Celebration of a New Ministry service.

    The church, in Crab Orchard, includes parishioners from Roane County.

    “The altar, altar rail and main cross have been installed,” said John Moore, junior warden. “Our new priest, Father James Gibson, is on board, so all the pieces of the puzzle are now in place and ready to be dedicated.”

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  • Tennessee native ‘Father Jim’ new to St. Anthony’s

    St. Anthony’s Anglican Church, Crab Orchard, welcomes Father James C. Gibson Jr. as its new priest in charge.

    Gibson, known as “Father Jim” by parishioners from Roane, Cumberland and Rhea counties, began providing pastoral services to St. Anthony’s on Aug. 4.

    He, his wife, Robin, and son, Aidan, live in Crossville.

    In an official ceremony on Oct. 6, St. Anthony’s will officially accept Gibson as the mission’s new clergy.

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  • Blessed Sacrament CCW fall bazaar Oct. 12

    Sally Peterka shows off some of the items to be available during Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church’s annual fall bazaar.

    The bazaar, a project of the church’s Council of Catholic Women, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 in the church hall at 535 Margrave Drive, Harriman.

    Attic treasures, holiday crafts, home-baked goods and a silent auction, which Peterka chairs, are planned.

    The bazaar is the CCW’s biggest fundraiser. Proceeds go toward providing assistance to parish and community programs.

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  • Blessing of the Animals Oct. 6 at St. Andrew’s

    St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Harriman will open its doors and grounds to the public next month for its fourth annual Blessing of the Animals.

    The event will start at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in the church at 190 Circle Drive in the West Hills area.

    St. Andrew’s is joining churches across the country and around the world in this custom.

    “It is a simple tradition, but it brings comfort to many,” said the Rev. Harry Howard, priest in charge at St. Andrew’s.

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