ARLINGTON, VT – A new Safe Church Certification session has been added to the diocesan calendar: Saturday, June 8, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Arlington. In addition to the newly-added June 8 session, Safe Church Certification is also offered on June 22, September 14, and October 1. Register online …
Reprinted from the National Disaster Interfaiths Network Get certified as a disaster chaplain! Now more than ever, communities across the United States are facing unprecedented natural and human-caused disasters. Spiritual first-aid is an essential part of response and recovery, and volunteer chaplains are on the front lines in delivering disaster human service operations and disaster …
Reading this edition of The Mountain may keep you busy for at least a couple of days, but once you’ve finished, you may wish to try the following publications: Peace & Justice News. A quarterly publication of the Peace & Justice Center, a leading organization in social justice activism in Vermont. Read More Jerusalem Peacebuilders …
The Trustees of the Diocese provide shareholders with regular reports on the performance of the Diocesan Unit Trust Fund. The 2019 First Quarter Investment Review was recently posted online and can be viewed here: https://diovermont.org/investment-reviews/
By Titus Presler “I have seen the Lord!” exclaimed Mary Magdalene to Jesus’ disciples in John’s account of the resurrection. When the two disciples who Luke says met Jesus on the road to Emmaus returned to Jerusalem, the eleven disciples there announced to them, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Encounter …
We have been very excited to welcome the candidates for Bishop of Vermont during the Walkabout events this week. Well over 400 Vermont Episcopalians attended events in Springfield, Manchester, Burlington, and Newport to meet the candidates and hear them answer questions. The candidates have expressed their thanks for the warm welcome they have experienced everywhere …
GRAND ISLE, VT – Around the country, places of worship are suffering from declining attendance, limited resources, and the challenges of maintaining what are often large and complicated buildings. The Preservation Trust of Vermont recognizes the importance of preserving these iconic community resources and believe that through partnership preservation can be accomplished. On May 20-21, …
Spring Blossoms at the Red Door, May 4, 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s in the Mountains WILMINGTON, VT – St. Mary’s in the Mountains kicks off its 2019 Red Door Concert Season on Saturday, May 4, with Spring Blossoms at the Red Door, an afternoon of music welcoming in the season of flowers, blossoms, and …