So Long, Farewell

Dear friends, In peace and solitude that’s been in short supply the last couple of weeks in my office, late on a cold, snowy Wednesday afternoon, it’s really hitting me that I won’t leave on Friday and come back Monday morning like I have for so long. While it’s no surprise to feel it, until … Read More

A Message From the Church Office

Resurrection Family, It seems like just a few years ago that I came to help Mother Claire Keene, working 10-15 hours a week, doing the bulletins and some light office work – how can it possibly be 17 years? In some ways I feel like I grew up here at Resurrection. Sadly, now I find that it’s time … Read More

A Note From Dawson Hope

Hey, y’all! As the clerk of the Vestry, I have the distinct responsibility of recording the minutes of the meetings of our Vestry. When I type up my own version of handwritten shorthand, I live again the thoughtful conversation amongst our Vestry folk. I enjoy the duty very much so! However, this is not solely … Read More

Inclement Weather Policy

So we don’t surprise anyone with a closed office, and to help keep everyone safe, here’s a reminder on Resurrection policy: For weekdays: If Loudon/Lenoir City/Knox County schools are closed, so is the church. The office will be closed and we will be working from home, at a limited capacity.   If the office must close when schools … Read More

Mother Amy’s Scrapbook

A gift from the parish, this scrapbook was created by parishioner Jan Sampson, and presented to The Rev. Amy Hodges Morehous at her Farewell Brunch on October 6, 2024. Click on any image to view a larger version.

STEWARDSHIP 2024

Published December 13, 2024by Tony Adams When our Stewardship campaign came to a close on Sunday, November 24th, we were well behind in both the number and the dollar amount of pledges received. While the committee was successful in encouraging more people to pledge during their follow-on phone campaign, in my report to the congregation … Read More

Shepherd of the Lake Anniversary Celebration

Dear Friends, On June 8 of this year, Shepherd of the Lake passed a milestone by reaching 10 years as a chartered ELCA Lutheran church congregation. To honor that achievement we have planned a celebratory event at the Tellico Village Yacht Club on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Since your congregation is a partner with us … Read More

Vestry Roles and Contacts

The Vestry of is a dedicated team of nine members, chosen by our parish family and entrusted with the leadership and stewardship of our church. They work closely with the Rector, the Finance Committee, and the Parish Administrator to ensure the financial and operational well-being of Resurrection, which in turn supports and enables our worship … Read More