Since hearing from Bishop Ely that he plans to retire as our Bishop no later than September 2019, the Standing Committee has been meeting regularly to begin guiding the process of bringing new leadership to the Episcopal Church in Vermont. In Advent, a message from The Rev. Richard Swanson, President of the Standing Committee was…
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…
By Maurice L. Harris | Diocesan Communications Minister Acknowledgment is the first step to dealing with any tough problem. It can also be the most difficult, especially for those who proclaim the dignity of all humankind. With this in mind, a diocesan team committed to the work of dismantling racism convened at a retreat in…
Dear people of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, Many of you have seen reports of my joining with other bishops in the recent signing of two amici curiae briefs, each related to one of the two Executive Orders on immigration issued by President Trump earlier this year. Links to both amicus briefs can be found…
On the fifth day of legislative business (June 29), Bishop Ely introduced two key marriage resolutions to the House of Bishops. As he gave his introductory statement and continued to answer questions and explain elements of the complex resolutions, the House of Deputies News Twitter feed commended him for his “patient heavy lifting in debate.” Also…
Diocesan Convention is the decision-making body comprised of clergy and lay delegates from throughout the Episcopal Church in Vermont. Convention meets annually, and also use this time to learn from our speakers and one another, and think about our present and future as The Episcopal Church in Vermont. Delegates to Diocesan Convention are elected at…
10/31/2014 There are three versions of varying length of the Diocesan Narrative video: 1. Full-length version (15:53) Click here to see it on YouTube Click here to download it 2. Shorter version (11:05) Click here to see it on YouTube Click here to download it 3. Introduction only (1:34) Click here to see it on…
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