To the people of the Diocese of Vermont: I just sent this information via email to clergy serving congregations and to Senior Wardens. I share it more widely here in the hope that you will participate in the invitation to ring church bells this Friday morning at 9:30 AM, or in some other way pause …
Dear friends Here is an update from the Bishops of Connecticut regarding the tragic situation in Newtown, Connecticut. Please feel free to use any of the resources and suggestions offered in this communication. Faithfully, +Thomas
In a world where there are so many shadows, where we are surrounded by so much that is pagan, the hope of Jesus meets us. Rest on the Flight to Egypt, 1879 Luc Olivier Merson Oil on Canvas, MFA Reverend Ben ChaseSaint John the Baptist, Hardwick
Dear Friends, I have just spoken with Bishop Ely who is on the road. In light of the tragic shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut today at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, he shares with you the initial statement from the Bishops of Connecticut. See the link below. Bishop Ely spoke with Bishop Curry …
Healing is a beautiful word . . . but it can be a scary word… it can be a puzzling word… Healing prayer—be it as we pray for one another or as we pray for ourselves—is simple but not always easy, for it is filled with tensions. One of the greatest tensions is the expectant …
Purposeful Mission = Two Thumbs Up! I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about the social networking page known as Facebook. I also have to admit that I do have a Facebook page, and I periodically (well, regularly), I check out what my other Facebook “friends” have posted on their walls. While I …
Dear people of Vermont: I will attend a CREDO conference from November 26 – December 3, 2012 at the Bishop’s Ranch Conference Center located in Healdsburg, California. The eight-day conference provides participants with the means to find direction and clarity in four component areas: spiritual, health, vocational, and financial. CREDO provides a foundation for participants …
I’ve decided to give Twitter a try and so if you want to follow me on Twitter you can do so: @BishopVT10. I’ll keep an eye out for you! +Thomas
The Diocesan Convention offering at the Eucharist on Saturday, November 3, has been designated for Episcopal Relief & Development’s response to Hurricane Sandy. Please be generous, as Episcopal Relief & Development has been with Vermonters in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. For those not attending Convention, donations may be made directly to Episcopal Relief …
Please join us for the Advent Silent Retreat, December 7 – 9, 2012, at the Bishop Booth Conference Center, 20 Rock Point Road in Burlington. The retreat leader will be Michael Hechmer, the chaplain will be the Rev. Sherry Osborn, and the title of the retreat is, “Spiraling Toward Wholeness: A Roadmap for the Spiritual …