Blessings
September 17, 2025 Blessings God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. – Matthew 5:8 As many of you know, I lost both of my parents […]
A Pastoral Letter from Bishop David Graves
The Challenge and Promise of Peace September 14, 2025 Friends in Christ, Our country is more divided than ever. For several years now, I have spoken with you and my […]
What a Difference a Year Makes! | Letter from Bishop David Graves
Be thankful in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus… 1 Thessalonians 5:18 As I begin my second year as your bishop in the Kentucky-Tennessee […]
Mama Lynn Center Needs Our Help | Message from Bishop Graves
Recently, I traveled to Africa University with the General Council on Finance and Administration as president of their board. GCFA was there to hold a Quadrennial Training for over 100 African leaders. […]
Council of Bishops Condemn War in Middle East
For Immediate ReleaseCouncil of BishopsThe United Methodist ChurchJune 24, 2025 As Bishops of The United Methodist Church, we stand united in our pursuit of peace and our commitment to the […]
Bishop Graves | Reflecting on Our Time Together
Originally published June 9, 2025 Dear Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference Family, I am overwhelmed with the graciousness of God among us this week at the 4th TWK Annual Conference in Collierville, […]
Bishop Graves’ Long-Tern Recovery Mission Team | 2025
Originally Published March 18, 2025 Getting started….DAY 1 The Cabinet teams of Bishop David Graves’ Kentucky-Tennessee Episcopal Area gathered in Canton, North Carolina on Sunday evening. Communities across Western North […]
What You Said to Me | Bishop David Graves
Originally published on January 17, 2025 Jesus said to his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, […]
Update from the Southeastern Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy
January 8, 2024 Dear SEJ Delegates: Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ as we begin the new year of 2024 with great confidence that God is […]
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