A note from Bishop Johnson

While we have been gathered in General Convention, many momentous decisions and events have occurred in the world about us. The decisions of the Supreme Court with regard to marriage equality and health care availability are among these. As Episcopalians across the Diocese of West Tennessee, we will find that for many, these decisions are times of great celebration. For others, these decisions will challenge traditional and political ways of belief and understanding. As bishop, I am mindful of this reality and yet confident of the living faith in God's love that we all share as followers of Christ. The call to stay connected to one another in this common heritage is the truth behind our belief that "We've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord."  So on a day when we will "rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep," let us continue to see the face of Christ in each person we meet today and pray that they will see Christ's face when they look into our eyes. + Don