Racial healing is a continuing priority within the Episcopal Church in Vermont and is an integral part of being a Christian. We support the mandates of the wider Episcopal Church regarding racial reconciliation and, in response, have hosted various diocesan initiatives over the years aimed at exploring diversity and nurturing cultural competency. One of these efforts includes our current Racial Reconciliation Team made up of volunteers throughout the diocese who have a passion and calling for leading our local efforts.
The members of the Racial Reconciliation Team are listed below. If you are interested in getting involved or have a question about the Team’s activities, please contact the co-facilitators.
Racial Reconciliation Team Co-facilitators
The Rev. Robert Spainhour | Tel: (843) 343-6871 scjohn9115@gmail.com
Maurice L. Harris | Tel: (513) 704-8395 | mharris@dioceseofvermont.org
Racial Reconciliation Team Members
The Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely
Bishop of Vermont
The Rev. Robert Spainhour
Rector, Holy Trinity-Swanton
Maurice L. Harris
Diocesan Communications Minister
The Episcopal Church in Vermont
The Rev. Canon Nicholas Porter
St. Mary’s in the Mountains-Wilmington
Co-founder, Jerusalem Peacebuilders
The Rev. Karen Montagno
Director, Congregational Resources and Training
Diocese of Massachusetts
The Rev. Beth Ann Maier
Christ Church, Montpelier
The Rev. Peggy Mathauer
The Episcopal Church in Vermont
Jeffrey Hiam
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church-Brattleboro
News & Updates
Vermont Clergy Treat Stubborn Wounds, Make New Efforts Toward Racial Healing
Racial Healing: How to Make 2018 a Year of Acknowledgment
Syllabus for Racial Reconciliation Clergy Day (Acknowledgment Pre-work)