NEWS RELEASE The Ordination and Consecration of Vermont Episcopal Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown was recorded on 2019-09-28. *WATCH ON TV : * You can watch this program on Channel 17/ Town Meeting Television, on Comcast Cable and Burlington Telecom at the following times: *WATCH ONLINE : * You may watch the program on-line by clicking here:…
A video replay of the Ordination & Consecration of Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown is now available on YouTube. The historic event was filmed live on location at the University of Vermont’s Ira Allen Chapel on September 28, 2019. Click here to view the service on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-Cy0IVS7E Download the service bulletin if you’d like to follow…
Dear Friends in The Episcopal Church in Vermont, Today I received notice from the Presiding Bishop’s office that the consent process for the Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown as Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Vermont was approved by a majority of bishops and Standing Committees throughout The Episcopal Church. The discernment by the people and clergy…
With the retirement of our tenth bishop drawing near, hundreds of well-wishers attended the farewell events for Bishop Tom and Ann Ely on June 2 and 29. Displayed here are just a handful of the many photos from the events taken by Paul Van de Graaf (the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington) and Maurice…
Dear people of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, I cannot begin to adequately express how overjoyed I am that you have elected me to be your next bishop. I am absolutely humbled by the honor. From the first time I read your profile, to the BDNC retreat and walkabouts, the many hours of discerning prayer,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact:Maurice L. HarrisDiocesan Communications Ministermharris@diovermont.org(802) 451-0249 [Diocese of Vermont] The Episcopal Church in Vermont has today announced the election of the Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown, Interim Rector at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Franklin, Ind., as its 11th bishop diocesan. MacVean-Brown was elected on the first ballot of the Special…
The following information is intended to provide a set of guidelines and expectations for participating in the four Walkabouts in Vermont that will be held from April 28-30. The intent of a walkabout is to provide both the candidates and the people of Vermont a chance to meet in person, to ask questions and to…
To follow is a letter by the Right Reverend Thomas C. Ely, bishop of the Episcopal Church of Vermont, that is co-authored and signed by the Rev. Rick Swanson, president of the Standing Committee, and Maggie Thompson, chair of the Bishop Discernment and Nominating Committee, and reviewed by the Chancellor, regarding the decision to cancel…
Mark your calendars! The Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely, bishop of Vermont, has called for a Special Convention regarding the Episcopal Transition on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (Please plan to arrive by 9:30 AM for check-in and seating.) The Convention planners are working to secure a venue presently, with…
Since hearing from Bishop Ely that he plans to retire as our Bishop no later than September 2019, the Standing Committee has been meeting regularly to begin guiding the process of bringing new leadership to the Episcopal Church in Vermont. In Advent, a message from The Rev. Richard Swanson, President of the Standing Committee was…
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