I was witness to 3 new ministers of The Episcopal Church being ordained tonight. Two women and one man were charged with service to God and the people of East Tennessee. They have put in the work and answered the call. I am proud to be in a religious community that ordains men and women. Their calling comes from a God that created them with hearts, minds and souls to minister to a world that needs to love and care for the poor, the prisoner, the sick and their neighbors.