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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…

BULRINGTON, VERMONT – The Right Reverend Thomas C. Ely, tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont, recently announced his intention to retire and resign his ministry, no later than September 30, 2019. He has agreed to remain in his position until a successor is chosen and is in place. Ely, 65, was consecrated as…

Advent 2017 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ in the Episcopal Church in Vermont, As you know, our Bishop, Thomas Ely, has announced his intention to resign as Bishop of Vermont no later than the end of September 2019.  In response to that announcement, we write to you as your Standing Committee for our diocese….

Advent 2017 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.(Psalm 122:1) Dear people of the Episcopal Church in Vermont: I was indeed very glad when you said to me, “Come and share in God’s mission with us, here in Vermont.” In so many ways, Vermont is…