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…
A Reflection on Jonathan Daniels, Social Justice, and the Modern Celtic Movement
By Dr. Barbara Cook On Sunday, August 11, St. James Episcopal Church in Essex Junction celebrated the life and work of Jonathan Myrick Daniels, a white seminarian and U.S. civil…
Consent Process for Bishop-elect Shannon MacVean-Brown Is Approved
Dear Friends in The Episcopal Church in Vermont, Today I received notice from the Presiding Bishop’s office that the consent process for the Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown as Bishop-elect of…
Photos from Farewell Events for Bishop Tom & Ann Ely
With the retirement of our tenth bishop drawing near, hundreds of well-wishers attended the farewell events for Bishop Tom and Ann Ely on June 2 and 29. Displayed here are…
A Greeting from Bishop-elect Shannon MacVean-Brown
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…
The Episcopal Church in Vermont Elects Shannon MacVean-Brown as 11th Bishop Diocesan
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…
Details About the Walkabout Events at Which You Can Meet the Nominees for the Eleventh Bishop of Vermont
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…
A Christmas Message from the Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely, December 21, 2018
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…
Diocesan Convention Highlights: Evangelism Through the Healing Ministry
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…
Evangelism Through the Healing Ministry Presented by the Rev. Canon Dr. Winfred B. Vergara
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…
Bishop Ely’s 2018 Diocesan Convention Address
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…
A Letter from the Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely Announcing a Special Convention for the Election of the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont – Saturday, May 18, 2019
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…
Bishop Ely Announces Cancellation of September 29 Special Convention
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…













