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 〰️

Monthly Prayer-Cycle

2026 Weekly Prayers

  • 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:

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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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.

Arkansas Online

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

To read the introduction of Bishop Harmon receiving the degree
To watch Commencement

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

 
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