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…
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…
Save the Date for a Special Convention on the Episcopal Transition – September 29
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…
January 2018 Update from the Standing Committee
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…
Vermont Episcopal Bishop Thomas Ely Announces Plan to Retire
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…
A Message from the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont
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…
A Message from the Right Reverend Thomas C. Ely, Bishop of Vermont
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…
Efforts to Dismantle Racism Ramp Up at Spring Retreat, Result in Diocesan Goals and Four-phase Approach
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…
Bishop Ely Explains Participation in Amici Curiae Briefs Opposing Trump Immigration Orders
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…
House of Bishops passes key marriage resolutions introduced by Bishop Ely
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…
2015 Diocesan Convention
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…
Diocesan Narrative Video
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…
