Alleluiafund Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. Our annual appeal, which became the Alleluiafund in 2013, has generated more than more than $350,000 over the years to support and expand ministries of the Episcopal Church in Vermont—over $285,000 in the last five years alone! As we look with gratitude on the past, we look with hopeful expectation toward …
Standing Committee Announces Appointment of Bishop’s Discernment & Nominating Committee Members The Standing Committee is pleased and excited to announce the appointment of the Bishop’s Discernment and Nominating Committee (BDNC). The BDNC, along with the Standing Committee, will take the next steps towards calling a new bishop for the Diocese of Vermont. After much prayer, …
Vermont Interfaith Action Hosts ‘Welcoming the Stranger, Our Neighbor: Introduction to New Sanctuary Movement’ on April 15 Headlines of fathers and mothers, scientists and school teachers, dairy farm workers and political activists being taken from families and their communities flood our news feeds. In the midst of these, occasionally we see reference to some finding …
A Letter from Bishop Ely to Senator Sears in Support of S.221 Extreme Risk Protection Order February 19, 2018 Senator Dick Sears, Chair State of Vermont, Senate Committee on Judiciary 115 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-5301 Dear Senator Sears, I write as a private citizen, as the Episcopal Bishop of Vermont, and as a member …
February Holy Hike: The Great Thaw RED ROCKS PARK, 1 CENTRAL AVENUE, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403 Saturday, February 24 @ 10:00 AM Please wear preferably microspikes or crampons of some sort if it is still icy. At the very least wear boots that have GOOD TRACTION. The trail was quite challenging when we were out there Thursday. We do want to try to …
Episcopal Church Executive Council Awards Grants to Vermont Evangelism Ministry, Global Peacebuilding Effort The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved the recipients of several grant awards, including 15 Evangelism Grants, and United Thank Offering Grants for four seminarians and six young adults. Among the recipients were Green Mountain Witness, a new evangelism ministry of the …
Alleluiafund Grant Opportunities – Apply Today! By Marjorie Strong & Lisa Newton | Diocesan Council Having been blessed with an abundance of generosity, the Alleluiafund has exceeded its $40,000 goal for 2017, total donations at year-end are $45,653. The purpose of the fund is to expand the ministries of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, and …
Cathedral Church of St. Paul Offers Choral Evensong on February 18, 2018 @ 5 PM The Cathedral Church of St. Paul will offer Choral Evensong on February 18, 2018, which is the First Sunday in Lent. The service will take place at 5:00 PM in the nave. The Cathedral Choir, together with several guest singers, …
An Update from the Standing Committee with Anticipated Timeline of Events Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As a reminder, the Standing Committee is requesting applications to serve on the Bishop Discernment and Nominating Committee (BDNC). The deadline for applications is February 15, 2018. Ten members of the BDNC will be selected by the Standing Committee by March 1. …
‘Doubt, A Parable’: An Opportunity for Deep Discussion About Our Baptismal Covenant Church Groups Encouraged to See the Play February 22-25 and March 1-4 at Essex Center’s Memorial Hall By Peggy Bonesteel For congregations seeking new and interesting topics for their discussion forums, the Essex Players’ winter production of John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable …