Living Into Koinonia: Youth Reflect on Rock Point Retreat
From May 15 to 17, six youth from around the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont gathered for a retreat and service project at Rock Point. Youth and adults spent time in…
The Lambeth Conference: Changed by Experience
A reflection from Bishop Shannon At the end of July, my family traveled to Europe—first to France for a vacation, and then to England for the Lambeth Conference, a once-every-decade…
THRIVE Town Hall Meetings: Recordings Now Available
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: This report of the THRIVE Task Force is the product of nearly a year of work, prayer, and discernment by faithful…
A Message from Bishop Shannon in Response to the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: The Supreme Court has ruled on the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade, and allowing…
Video: Diocese of Vermont Deacons Tell Their Stories
In this new video, Vermont deacons mark the “Month of the Diaconate” by discussing their roles. “The diaconate is an ancient order, and also one that is ever-changing as we…
Daily Prayer with the Green Mountain Online Abbey
I didn’t expect to start a congregation at the outset of the pandemic. But in an emergency situation, you gather and you pray together. Since March 2020, that’s what we…
Lament Lights the Path to Wholeness: A Message from Bishop Shannon
Dear people of God in the Diocese of Vermont: Honestly I’m not sure what emotion to feel or express. Anger.Deep sadness.Frustration.Helplessness.Fear.Numbing grief. I feel them all, and it is a…
Holy Curiosity: A Message From the Bishops of Northern New England
May 14, 2022 Dear Episcopalians of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, Today we celebrated a new milestone! Episcopalians from across Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine met on Zoom today for…
TryTank Webinars and Coaching Available to Vermont Congregations
TryTank Experimental Laboratory a joint project between Virginia Theological Seminary and the General Theological Seminary, is offering a webinar series titled “How to Supercharge Your Congregation Through Community Partnerships.” The hands-on webinars will…
Resurrecting: Bishop Shannon’s Easter Message
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared…
An Update from the Diocesan Covid Response Team: March 16, 2022
Dear Members of the Diocese of Vermont, “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Throughout the pandemic we have been guided…
Diocesan Liturgy Commission Seeks Input
The Rev. Kim Hardy, chair of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission, is asking for input from music and liturgy leaders across the Diocese of Vermont. Last year, the commission offered Morning…
Vermonters on Sacred Ground
In mid-January, six members of the Diocese of Alabama and seven members of the Diocese of Vermont began a Sacred Ground circle on Zoom. Sacred Ground, an educational series about…
