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…
Greetings, I’m recording this message of Christmas greeting during the waning days of Advent and, while Advent is often a season of hope and expectation for me, I’ve kind of felt like I’ve been faking it a bit this year – saying the words, but not fully believing them. Maybe, I’m being melancholy because I’m…
The ministry of Jesus in the gospels is about a third preaching and two-thirds healing or delivering people from illness. During the Diocesan Convention, the Rev. Canon Dr. Winfred B. Vergara offered a workshop focused on how congregations can do the work of healing, with as much or more fervor as preaching, to truly minister…
Evangelism Through the Healing Ministry The following commentary was presented by the Rev. Canon Dr. Winfred B. Vergara as a workshop during the 186th Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Church in Vermont, October 26, 2018. This document is available as a downloadable PDF. (DOWNLOAD PDF) INTRODUCTION: If for some reason you are asked what academic degree…
The following is the full text of the 2018 Diocesan Convention Address delivered by the Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely on October 27, 2018, at the Hilton Burlington. A video of this presentation is available online at https://vimeo.com/297858240. In the Bible we read: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity…
October 9, 2018 To the Beloved Community of the Episcopal Church in Vermont: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 1:7) In accordance with Title I, Canon I, Section 2 of the Canons of the Diocese of Vermont, I hereby give notice of my call to gather…
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…
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