The FBI has warned of armed demonstrations planned for Washington D.C. and all U.S. capitals between January 16 and 20. Join Bishop Shannon and the Green Mountain Online Abbey for a Vigil for Peace in Our Nation from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 17. Prayers will be said aloud every hour on the hour starting at …
The Green Mountain Online Abbey provides a daily offering of online prayer at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. as well Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. View videos of Bishop Shannon’s sermons as well as special diocesan services on YouTube. Join by using this link or by dialing in from any phone using the following information: dial …
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Dear People of God: Earlier this week, the FBI warned that armed protests are being planned for Washington D.C. and all 50 state capitals sometime between Saturday, January 16, and the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on January 20. As your bishops, we write today imploring you to stay away from these protests and any …
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Dear Ones, In my Christmas message, I told you that your faithfulness in ministry gives me hope, especially during these uncertain times. Despite all of the challenges we faced in 2020, we committed ourselves to be faithful stewards, to work for environmental justice, and to dismantle racism. With your support, we can make these commitments real. If …
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Christmas greetings, beloved people of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, Hope! The same word that resonated with me this time last year still rings true today, but in a new way. We began the new year with so much hope about our future and ministries. None of us knew that, instead, we would live through …
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: Ten days ago, I wrote to you that I would soon make one additional appointment to my staff, and today I am delighted to announce that the Rev. Canon Walter Brownridge has accepted my invitation to join my staff as canon to the ordinary for cultural …
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Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: I am delighted to share the news that the Rev. Auburn Watersong, a priest of our diocese since 2012, has accepted my invitation to become the canon to the ordinary for transition ministry on my staff. She will begin her new ministry on January 18. In …
It was high summer when the Rev. Angela Emerson became interim rector at St. Peter’s Church in Bennington. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, complicating her desire to undertake a hospitality initiative. Still, the congregation had certain assets at its disposal. “One of the things that struck me was just how beautiful the church …
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A TENS Program Designed for Members of the Diocese of Vermont During 2021, lay leaders and clergy from across the diocese will gather each month online for A Year of Living Generously, a program from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) designed especially for the Episcopal Church in Vermont. Find dates and register online for …
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont, The COVID-19 pandemic is intensifying across our diocese, forcing us to observe new restrictions on our life together. Today Governor Phil Scott banned indoor and outdoor gatherings—public or private—by members of more than one household. Accordingly, I am suspending indoor and outdoor gatherings for worship in …
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