Section of Rock Point Road to be Renamed Mary Adelia Way
A small section of Rock Point Road is set to be renamed Mary Adelia Way in honor of Bishop Mary Adelia McLeod, 9th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont…
Practice Hope with A Year-End Donation to the Diocese of Vermont
Dear Ones, In my Christmas message, I told you that your faithfulness in ministry gives me hope, especially during these uncertain times. Despite all of the challenges we faced in 2020,…
Hope: Bishop Shannon’s Christmas Message
Christmas greetings, beloved people of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, Hope! The same word that resonated with me this time last year still rings true today, but in a new…
The Rev. Walter Brownridge to Be Canon to the Ordinary for Cultural Transformation
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: Ten days ago, I wrote to you that I would soon make one additional appointment to my staff, and today I…
The Rev. Auburn Watersong is Canon to the Ordinary for Transition Ministry: A Message from Bishop Shannon
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: I am delighted to share the news that the Rev. Auburn Watersong, a priest of our diocese since 2012, has accepted…
A Place for Pause and Prayer: St. Peter’s Bennington repurposes a stable
It was high summer when the Rev. Angela Emerson became interim rector at St. Peter’s Church in Bennington. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, complicating her desire to undertake…
A Year of Living Generously Begins January 5
A TENS Program Designed for Members of the Diocese of Vermont During 2021, lay leaders and clergy from across the diocese will gather each month online for A Year of…
Suspending Gatherings for Worship: A Message from Bishop Shannon
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont, The COVID-19 pandemic is intensifying across our diocese, forcing us to observe new restrictions on our life together. Today Governor Phil…
Diocese Holds its First Online Convention
Delegates pass budget, resolutions, and hold elections Meeting virtually for the first time in its history, the annual convention of the Diocese of Vermont passed a $993,000 budget, requested a…
Time to Step Out of the Boat: Bishop Shannon’s Address to Convention
In her convention sermon, Bishop Shannon preached on Matthew 14:22-34. “Now is the time for us in the Diocese of Vermont to step out of the boat and go closer…
Anti-Racism Book Discussion in December and January
An Anti-Racism Action book discussion will be held on the first three Thursdays of December and January, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Participants will discuss “A Scriptural, Ecclesiastical, and Historical View…
Updated Reopening Guidelines Released
We hope that you and your congregation are staying safe and healthy as we move into fall. The Restart Team is busy reviewing plans for re-opening our parish offices and…
How We Meet God is Changing: A New Vision for Mission Farm
If this were an ordinary summer in Killington, tourists set on spending their vacations hiking, biking and fishing would be filling the hotels, restaurants and shops of the ski resort…
