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Fourth-ever bishop ordained for Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville

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Diocese of Knoxville ordains new bishop

Bishop Mark Benham has been installed as the leader of the Catholic Diocese in Knoxville, only the fourth to be ordained in the Diocese's history.
Events

Free community concert, UNITE Knoxville, coming to Food City Center to worship the name of Jesus

According to the movement, the goal of the event is to unite the city by coming together under one name: Jesus Christ.
Faith

'It's always been about love' | Powell church brings LGBTQ+ inclusion to the heart of its faith, aiming to address religious trauma

Powell Presbyterian Church said it recognizes "that the Church has done great harm to the LGBTQ+ community" and addresses that harm during its services.
Faith

Powell church brings LGBTQ+ inclusion to the heart of its faith, aiming to address religious trauma

Powell Presbyterian Church said it recognizes "that the Church has done great harm to the LGBTQ+ community" and addresses that harm during its services.
Faith

'The building may change, but God does not' | Claiborne Co. church worships even after fire

Springdale Baptist Church moved to a church built in 1796 across the street from the one that caught fire.
Faith

Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider

By some estimates, the proposal could affect hundreds of churches with women as either lead or associate pastors.
History

'999 - The Forgotten Girls': New documentary shares stories of female Auschwitz survivors

It wasn't until the 1970s, while living in Cleveland, that Bertha Berkowitz Lautman began to share her memories of bravery in the face of evil.
Faith

Over 120 UT students get water baptized after gathering to lift the name of Jesus at Food City Center

"God is doing something special at college campuses across the country, and we believe there is even more to come," UniteUS said.
Local News

East Tennessee United Methodist leaders speak after church removes rule banning LGBTQ+ clergy

United Methodist delegates repealed the church's longstanding ban on LGBTQ+ clergy on Wednesday after several conservative members left the denomination.
Faith

East Tennesseans celebrate Easter Sunday with a sunrise service

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church started Easter Sunday with services at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens.
Local News

Overflow Church prepares for a free Good Friday celebration in World's Fair Park

On Good Friday, many Christians are celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.