The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

St. Matthias the Apostle
Episcopal Church
415 West Main Street
Rogersville, Tenn. 37857

The Rev. William Nevils, supply priest

St. Matthias the Apostle is a worshiping community in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. It has 19 baptized members, mostly retirees, and it was founded Feb. 21, 1993. We average eight to nine at Sunday services, and we welcome visitors to our church home.
 

Service Schedule

• Holy Eucharist and Holy Unction on first Sundays, 11 a.m.
• Holy Eucharist on second Sundays, 1 p.m.
• Holy Eucharist on third Sundays, 11 a.m., followed by a potluck meal
• Morning Prayer on fourth and fifth Sundays, 11 a.m.

Bible Study: with "Synthesis" materials is offered following Sunday services.

Private Confession: according to the Book of Common Prayer is always available to those who seek it.

Confirmation Instruction: is available.

Driving Directions

From Interstate 81, take the U.S. 11-E exit. Turn onto 11-E/TN-34 toward Bulls Gap. Turn right onto TN-66, make a slight right onto ramp and keep right at fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Main Street; the church is on the left.

For a map to the church, please input our address on Mapquest, Google or Yahoo.

 
Church Outreach:
  • Collections of food and funds for Shepherd's Corner pantry includes "Penny Jar" collections
  • Thanksgiving dinner provisions for 2-6 families
  • Donate hand-made quilts and toys to local service organizations
  • Send calendars and prayer beads to military service personnel
  • Provide toys at Christmas for 2-6 children
  • Make church building available to community groups

Church Organizations:

  • Daughters of the King
  • Members in area church council
  • Sister parish with Holy Spirit Episcopal in Ideal, South Dakota

Church Events:

  • Assembly of palm crosses for area church use on Palm Sunday
  • Thrift shop, yard sales, quilt raffles

For more information about St. Matthias Episcopal Church, please call Sue Hurley (423.921.0288) or Sara Dubuque (423.272.5967). The church telephone is 423.272.4048.

For more information about the Diocese of East Tennessee: etdiocese.net

For more information about worship in the Episcopal Church: episcopalchurch.org