Welcome to the Diocese of Arkansas.
From the Ozark Mountains to the Arkansas Delta and everywhere in between, our 54 congregations worship together and seek to discover Christ in one another and the world around us.
Arkansas Diocesan
Prayer Cycle
May God Be Glorified and Jesus Christ Be Praised
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May God Be Glorified and Jesus Christ Be Praised 〰️
2026 Weekly Prayers
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January 1:
Christ Church, Forrest City – Established 1921 – Mission
Peggy Cromwell, Dir., School of Christian Studies, Birthday
Michael McCain, Assistant Rector, St. Mark’s, Little Rock, Birthday
John Reese, Retired, All Saints’, Bentonville, Birthday
Cindy Fribourgh, Retired, Birthday
Dennis Campbell, Retired, Birthday
Chris Keller, Retired, Birthday
January 8:
Grace Church, Pine Bluff – Established 1959 – Parish
Susan Lyon, Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, Birthday
Michaelene Miller, Assisting Priest, St. Margaret’s, Little Rock, Birthday
Jason Alexander, Rector, St. Peter’s, Conway, Birthday
Angi Tharakan, Non-Parochial, Birthday
Gene Crawford, Serves at St. Stephen’s, Horseshoe Bend, Birthday
January 15:
All Saints’, Bentonville – Established 2007 – Mission
John Burton, Retired, Birthday
Cheryl Clark, Retired, Birthday
January 22:
St. John’s, Harrison – Established 1946 – Parish
Lorrie Slaymaker, Retired, Birthday
Melanie Lemburg, Canon to the Ordinary, Birthday
David Benham, Retired, Birthday
January 29:
St. James’, Magnolia – Established 1947 – Mission
Natalie Molineaux, Non-Parochial, Birthday
Scott Trotter, Retired, Birthday
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February 5:
February: St. Barnabas’, Foreman – Established 1875 – Mission
The Rev. Mary Craig Caruthers, Retired Priest, Birthday
The Rev. Laurie Steele, Serves at Emmanuel, Lake Village, Birthday
The Rev. Robert Brown, Retired Priest, Serves at All Saints’, Russellville, Birthday
February 12
St. Stephen’s, Jacksonville – Established 1965 – Mission
The Rev. Bruce Limozaine, Retired Priest, Birthday
The Rev. Andy Jackson, Retired Priest, Birthday
The Rev. Lynne Spellman, Retired, Priest Associate, St. Paul’s, Fayetteville, Birthday
The Rev. Deacon Joyce Dalton, St. Stephen’s, Jacksonville, Birthday
All who will gather for the Diocesan Convention this weekend
February 19
St. Paul’s, Fayetteville – Established 1840 – Parish
The Rev. Hannah Hooker, Associate Rector, Christ Church, Little Rock, Birthday
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March 5
St. Andrew’s, Marianna – Established 1879 – Parish
The Rev. DeaconLen Griffin, Retired, Chair of the Board of St. Francis’ House, Birthday
The Rev. Deacon Kathy McGregor, Retired, Birthday
The Rev. Herman Browne, Rector, Trinity Church, Pine Bluff, Birthday
March 12
St. Paul’s, Batesville – Established 1866 – Parish
The Rev. Rob Leacock, Upper School Chaplain, Episcopal Collegiate School, Birthday
March 19
St. Mark’s, Little Rock – Established 1952 – Parish
The Rev. Vickie Smith-Gatlin, Retired Priest, Birthday
The Rev. Kay Morgan, Retired Deacon, Birthday
The Rev. Sam Loudenslager, Deacon, St. Michael’s Church, Little Rock, Birthday
The Rev. Jo Ann Wootten, Retired Deacon, Birthday
March 26
Grace Church, Siloam Springs – Established 1976 – Parish
The Rev. Suzanne Stoner, Retired, Priest Associate, St. Paul’s, Fayetteville, Birthday
The Rev. Stan McKinnon, Rector, Grace Church, Siloam Springs, Birthday
The Rev. Greg Warren, Non-Parochial Priest, Birthday
The Rev. Russ Snapp, Retired Priest, Birthday
The Rev. Allen Bates, Retired Priest, Birthday
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April 2
Calvary Church, Osceola – Established 1934 - Mission
The Rev. Deacon Joanna Seibert, Retired, Birthday
The Rev. Patricia Matthews, Executive Director, Interfaith Center, Birthday
The Rev. Curtis Jones, Non-parochial Priest, Birthday
April 9
St. Francis’, Heber Springs – Established 1974 – Parish
All Episcopal Day Schools and Early Childhood Education Ministries
April 16
St. Peter’s, Tollville – Established 1933 – Mission
The Rev. Ragan Sutterfield, Associate Rector, Christ Church, Little Rock, Birthday
The Rev. Barkley Thompson, Rector, St. Mark’s, Little Rock, Birthday
April 23
St. Mary’s, El Dorado – Established 1907 – Parish
The Rev. Jeffrey Champlin, Retired Priest, Birthday
April 30
St. Matthew’s, Benton – Established 1952 – Mission
The Rev. Harold Payne, Retired Priest, Birthday
Meet the Diocesan Staff
The Right Reverend John T.W. Harmon, Bishop of Arkansas - preaching at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evensong Service at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral with The Diocese of West Missouri on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
In the spirit of collaboration, the United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Church in Arkansas worshiped as one Beloved Community on Sunday, October 5. For where the Spirit of the Lord is there is unity. The Methodist and Episcopal traditions, standing side by side as Bishop Harmon and Bishop Merrill lead with worship and grace, building bridges towards a common purpose that is grounded in shared mission and hope.
We are one in Spirit. We are one in Jesus Christ.
The Right Reverend, John T.W. Harmon received the degree of Doctor of Divinity Honoris Causa at the 202nd Commencement, at Virginia Theological Seminary | Thursday, May 8, 2025
Bishop John T. W. Harmon of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas for the invocation at the Little Rock State of the City Address. (18:55)
Oh, how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters, community leaders, and citizens gather together in unity. Let us pray. All mighty God, you have given us this city as a heritage. We pray that we will prove ourselves of people mindful of the good works that is before us. Bless our city with honorable industries, sound learning, and pure manners. Protect us from violence, discord, and confusion. Save us from pride and arrogance. Keep us from every evil. Help us to defend our liberties and fashion us into one united people. In ours, we pray with the spirit of wisdom. And bless our mayor and all who are entrusted with authority of government. That there may be justice and peace among us. Keep Little Rock under your care. This we pray in your holy name. Amen.
From The Living Church publication, Lauren Anderson-Cripps recounts the scaled-down investiture service for Sean Rowe, the Episcopal Church’s 28th Presiding Bishop held in New York on November 2. Further reporting in the news section by Mark Michael outlines Rowe’s plans for reshaping the church’s mission strategy and realigning the church center staff, as outlined at Executive Council’s fall meetings.
Contact Us
310 W. 17th Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 164668
Little Rock, AR 72216-4668
Phone
501-372-2168