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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.

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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
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

    February 26

    • Good Shepherd, Little Rock – Established 1955 – Mission

    • St. Francis’ House, Little Rock, and their ministry to the community

  • 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

  • May 7

    • St. Andrew’s, Mountain Home – Established 1953 – Parish

    • The Rev. Mercedes Clements, Non-Parochial Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Travis Frank, Supply Priest, Christ Church and Good Shepherd, Forrest City, Birthday

    May 14

    • St. Augustine’s, Fort Smith – Established 1896 – Mission

    • The Rev. Danny Schieffler, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Ken Parks, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Bruce Bryant, Transitional Deacon, Curate, Christ Church, Birthday

    May 21

    • St. Peter’s, Conway – Established 1942 – Parish

    • The Rev. Nancy Cook, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Samson Gitau, Non-Parochial Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Evan Garner, Rector, St. Paul’s, Fayetteville, Birthday

    May 28

    • All Saints’, Paragould – Established 1951 – Mission

    • The Rev. Larry Braden, Serves at St. John’s, Camden, Birthday

  • June 4

    • St. Andrew’s, Rogers – Established 1955 – Parish

    June 11

    • St. Nicholas’, Maumelle – Established 2012 – Mission

    • The Rev. Patrick Barker, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Susan Payne, Retired, Serves at Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, Birthday

    • The Rev. Teri Daily, Non-Parochial Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Gary Baird, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Ray Brown, Retired, Serves at St. Peter’s, Tollville and St. Alban’s, Stuttgart, Birthday

    June 18

    • St. Bartholomew’s, Fort Smith – Established 1959 – Parish

    • Chapel of the Transfiguration, Camp Mitchell – Established 1949

    June 25

    • Emmanuel, Lake Village – Established 1848 – Mission

    • The Rev. Middleton (Mid) Wootten, Retired Priest

    • The Rev. Lowell Grisham, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Craig Gavin, Priest-in-Charge, St. Andrew’s, Rogers

  • July 2

    • All Saints’, Russellville – Established 1955 – Parish

    • The Rev. Hal Toberman, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Mary Brooks, Non-Parochial Deacon, Serves at St. John’s, Harrison, Birthday

    • The Rev. Betsy Porter, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Marcus Emmons, Transition Deacon, Curate (interns at St. Margaret’s, Little Rock), Birthday

    July 9

    • St. James’, Eureka Springs – Established 1883 – Mission

    • The Rev. Jessica Harmon, Assistant Rector, St. Mark’s, Little Rock, Birthday

    • The Rev. Thomas Alexander, Curate, Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, Birthday

    July 16

    • St. Mark’s, Jonesboro – Established 1895 – Parish

    • The Rev. David Angus, Vicar, St. James, Eureka Springs, Birthday

    • The Rev. James R. (Jim) McLean, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Vaughn DeCoster, Curate, St. John’s, Fort Smith, Birthday

    July 23

    • Christ Church, Mena – Established 1899 – Mission

    • The Rev. George Hart, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Kaye Staggs, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Dakota (Cody) Blackmon, Curate, St. Nicholas’, Maumelle, Birthday

    • The Rev. Joy Prater, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rt. Rev. Larry R. Benfield, Retired 13 th Bishop of Arkansas, Birthday

    July 30

    • St. Margaret’s, Little Rock – Established 1992 – Parish

    • The Rev. Darrell (Dee) Stayton, Retired Priest, Birthday

  • August 6

    • St. Mark’s, Hope – Established 1880 - Mission

    • The Rev. Brenda Kroll, Deacon, Holy Trinity, Hot Springs Village, Birthday

    • The Rev. John Barton, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Caleb Roberts, Rector, St. Mary’s, El Dorado, Birthday

    August 13

    • St. Paul’s, Newport – Established 1879 – Parish

    • St. Martin’s University Center, Fayetteville – Established 1958

    • The Rev. Brandon Haynes, Vicar, All Saints’, Bentonville, Birthday

    • The Rev. Greg Hoover, Priest-in-Charge, St. John’s, Harrison, Birthday

    August 20

    • St. John’s, Camden – Established 1850 – Mission

    • The Rev. John (Rock)i Proffitt, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Jay Bruno, Vicar, St. Matthew’s, Benton, Birthday

    • The Rev. Pam Morgan, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Mary (Bean) Murray, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Carey Stone, Rector, St. Luke’s, North Little Rock, Birthday

    August 27

    • St. Luke’s, Hot Springs – Established 1868 – Parish

  • September 3

    • St. Mary’s, Monticello – Established 1952 – Mission

    • The Rev. Brandon Hudson, Rector, St. Theodore’s, Bella Vista, Birthday

    • The Rev. Mark Nabors, Rector, St. Luke’s, Hot Springs, Birthday

    September 10

    • St. Michael’s, Little Rock – Established1968 – Parish

    • The Rt. Rev. Larry E. Maze, Twelfth Bishop of Arkansas, Retired, Birthday

    • The Rev. Jim McDonald, Rector, St. John’s, Fort Smith, Birthday

    • The Rev. Ann Schmidt, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    September 17

    • St. Stephen’s, Blytheville – Established 1866 – Mission

    • The Rev. William Scheel, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Mark Harris, Rector, Trinity Church, Searcy, Birthday

    • The Rev. James Lupton, Retired Priest, Birthday

    September 24

    • Trinity Church, Searcy – Established 1872 – Parish

    • The Rev. Lisa Hlass, Priest at Good Shepherd, Little Rock, Birthday

  • October 1

    • Trinity Church, Van Buren – Established 1845 – Mission

    • The Rev. Nelda McDermott, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Ed Wills, Retired, Serves at Good Shepherd, Little Rock, Birthday

    • The Rev. David Sims, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    October 8

    • St. John’s, Helena-West Helena – Established 1853 – Parish

    • The Rev. Helen Hargreaves, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Toby Rowe, Vicar, St. Stephen’s, Jacksonville, Birthday

    • The Rev. Susan Sims Smith, Non-Parochial Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Seamus Doyle, Retired Priest, Birthday

    October 15

    • St. Mark’s, Crossett – Established 1950 – Mission

    • Emmanuel, Lake Village – Establsihed1848 – Mission

    • The Rev. Lora Walsh, Priest Associate, St. Paul’s, Fayetteville, Birthday

    • The Rev. Katherine Smith, Priest at St. Stephen’s, Blytheville, Birthday

    • The Rev. Mary Vano, Rector, St. Margaret’s, Little Rock, Birthday

    • The Rev. Laura Phillips, Curate at Holy Trinity, Hot Springs Village, Birthday

    • The Rev. William (Billy) Hawkins, Retired Priest, Birthday

    October 22

    • St. Theodore’s, Bella Vista – Established 1979 – Parish

    • Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Pea Ridge – Established 2023 – Preaching Station

    • The Rev. Randy Hollis, Priest at Calvary Church, Osceola, Birthday

    October 29

    • St. Alban’s, Stuttgart – Established 1904 – Mission

    • Trinity Church, Pine Bluff – Established 1851 – Parish

    • The Rev. Kevin Robinson, Vicar, Trinity Church, Van Buren, Birthday

    • The Rev. Andrea McMillin, Dean and Rectory, Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, Birthday

    • The Rev. Sara Milford, Associate Rector, St. Paul’s, Fayetteville, Birthday

  • November 5

    • St. Thomas’, Springdale – Established 1956 – Parish

    • Good Shepherd Retirement Center

    November 12

    • St. Stephen’s, Horseshoe Bend – Established 1976 – Mission

    • The Rev. Marti Dalby, Rector, St. Francis’, Heber Springs, Birthday

    • The Rt. Rev. John T. W. Harmon, Fourteenth Bishop of Arkansas, Birthday

    November 19

    • Good Shepherd, Forrest City – Established 1891 – Parish

    • The Rev. Dwayne Bauman, Non-Parochial Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Elizabeth Henry-McKeever, Rector, St. Michael’s, Little Rock, Birthday

    • The Rev. Emily Bost, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Richard Robertson, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Canon Warren Leibovitch, Canon for Congregational Vitality, Birthday

    November 26

    • St. Luke’s, North Little Rock – Established 1954 – Parish

    • The Rev. Deb Cooper, Deacon, St. Margaret’s, Little Rock, Birthday

  • December 3

    • Holy Trinity, Hot Springs Village – Established 1984 – Parish

    • The Rev. Ben Helmer, Retired Priest, Birthday

    • The Rev. Matthew Richardson, Priest, All Saints’, Paragould, Birthday

    • The Rev. Teresa Cantrell, Priest-in-Charge, St. Paul’s, Newport, Birthday

    • The Rev. Kate Alexander, Rector, Christ Church, Little Rock, Birthday

    December 10

    • Christ Church, Little Rock – Established 1839 – Parish

    • The Rev. Cesar Hernandez-Guitierrez, Diocesan Latino Missioner; serves at St. Andrew’s, Rogers, Birthday

    December 17

    • Holy Cross, West Memphis – Established 1949 – Parish

    • The Rev. Keith Hearnsberger, Rector, Holy Trinity, Hot Springs Village, Birthday

    • The Rev. Charles (Chuck) Chapman, Retired, Serves at St. James’, Magnolia, Birthday

    December 24

    • Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock – Established 1873 – Parish

    • The Rev. Merry Helen Hedges, Retired Deacon, Birthday

    • The Rev. Michael Courtney, Retired Priest, Birthday

    December 31

    • St. John’s, Fort Smith – Established 1847 – Parish

    • Peggy Cromwell, Dir., School of Christian Studies, Priest at Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock, Birthday

    • John Reese, Retired, All Saints’, Bentonville, Birthday

    • Cindy Fribourgh, Retired, Birthday

    • Dennis Campbell, Retired, Birthday

    • Chris Keller, Retired, Birthday

April 2026 - The Holy Eucharist with Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows, Consecration of Chrism, and Blessing of Oil for the Anointing of the Sick

“Grow in Grace” But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. 2 Peter 3:18

The Reverend Dr. Jason Alexander Installation as Rector of St. Peter's, Conway

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 925 Mitchell Street, Conway

A Celebration of New Ministry at St. Peter’s. You are invited to a special evening in the life of our parish. On Wednesday, April 29, at 6 p.m., St. Peter's will host the Celebration of New Ministry for the institution of the Rev. Dr. Jason Alexander as Rector. The Rt. Rev. John T.W. Harmon will preside, and the Rev. Patricia Matthews will preach. Clergy are invited to vest in cassock, surplice, and white stole. Join us as we celebrate our new chapter of ministry together.

The Very Reverend Andrea McMillin Installation as Dean and Rector of Trinity Cathedral, Little Rock

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 West 17th Street, Little Rock

The Right Reverend John T. W. Harmon Bishop of Arkansas and The Vestry and People of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral invite your prayers and presence at our Celebration of New Ministry with The Very Reverend Andrea McMillin as Dean and Rector.

Clergy are invited to vest in cassock, surplice, and red stole

Reception to follow  - Children welcome, Nursery care available.

More information: https://www.trinitylittlerock.org/installation

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejJ0uHl3pnv6S8EK8JKSlOmyLyh38h7e6iRZMEDtD7pjQi8Q/viewform

More Upcoming Diocesan Events
More Upcoming Diocesan Events

Meet the Diocesan Staff

  • The Right Reverend John T. W. Harmon

    Bishop of Arkansas
    501-372-2168

    Bio, Reflections from Bishop Harmon

    Email Bishop Harmon

  • The Reverend Canon Melanie Lemburg

    Canon to the Ordinary

    501-372-2168 ext. 303

    Congregations in Transition

    I assist with….Chief of Staff, Clergy & Parish Transitions, Curacy Program, Ordination Process, Clergy Background checks, Conflict Resolution, and Title IV.

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  • The Reverend Canon Dr. Warren Leibovitch

    Canon for Congregational Vitality

    501-372-2168 ext. 302

    I assist with….Congregational Vitality Support, Safe Church, Immigration issues, Pivot Project, Licensing for lay ministries, Parochial Report, Parish Assessments

    Email Canon Warren

  • Canon Lou Stinnett

    Canon for Administration and Finance
    501-372-2168 ext. 307

    Employee Benefits

    I assist with….Insurance, Property, Human Resources, Finances, Pension, and Lay Background checks.

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  • Chrissy Cavender

    Bishop’s Executive Assistant
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    Bishop’s Visitation Schedule

    I assist with….Bishop’s schedule, Diocesan Communications, Diocesan Calendar and Events, Diocesan Registrar, Episcopal permissions, and General Office Inquiries.

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  • The Reverend César Hernández

    Missioner to Hispanic Communities

    I assist with…..Ministries with Hispanic Communities

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  • The Reverend Peggy Cromwell

    Director, School for Christian Studies

    I assist with…School for Christian Studies, Christian Formation, and Iona School.

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

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310 W. 17th Street
Little Rock, AR 72206

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 164668
Little Rock, AR 72216-4668

Phone
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