Reflection: Why is this answer still “Blowin’ in the Wind”? By the Rev. David Hamilton I am borrowing from Bob Dylan’s classic folk hymn of 1962, “Blowin in the Wind” in which he posed several questions which today, echo still unanswered, all these decades later. You will remember that Dylan concluded each stanza with: The …
From Brattleboro to Kaiguchu: Photos from Kenya Service Trip Brian and Joyce Morgan, members of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Brattleboro, were among 13 Vermonters who embarked on a service trip in Kaiguchu, Kenya this February. Along with their partners from Guilford Community Church, the travelers lodged with local families and worked on various projects …
Inviting the Light: “When Jesus Tossed the Temple—Was it Useful at All?” By the Rev. Carole Wageman In the back of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP 845), there is a great section called “An Outline of the Faith” This section outlines in easily understood Q&A format the basic faith tenets of the Episcopal Church. …
Standing Committee Update: Updated BDNC List & Next Steps In the previous edition of The Mountain, we listed the members of the Bishop’s Discernment & Nominating Committee. And just prior to that, we announced that Maggie Thompson will be serving as BDNC Chair and the Rev. Carole Wageman as Chaplain for the Standing Committee, BDNC, …
2018 Diocesan Convention Dates Changed to October 26-27 We have changed the date of the 2018 Diocesan Convention to October 26 – 27, 2018! We ran into significant venue challenges with the November 2-3 date, making a change of date necessary. The good news is that our Convention Speaker, the Reverend Stephanie Spellers, is still …
#MarchForOurLives Events in DC & Vermont to Demand an End Gun Violence, March 24 By Tina Pickering | Episcopal Church of New Hampshire With Maurice Harris | Episcopal Church in Vermont On March 24, in cities and towns across the country, individuals will be taking to the streets in a demonstration to end gun violence. …
Photos and Video Excerpts from the March 14 Day of Lamentation On a snowy March 14, 2018, people filtered in and out of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Burlington to reflect on and protest gun violence of all kinds. The Day of Lamentation was one of many events held across the nation in …
Sudanese Fellowship Dinner for Camp Scholarships on April 14 On Saturday, April 14 at 5:00 PM, the Cathedral Church of St. Paul will be hosting a fellowship dinner with parishioners and friends from the Sudanese community. This is a fundraiser to provide scholarships for the youth of the Sudanese community to attend summer camp at …