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…
Empowering Lay People in Their Prayer: Reflecting on Year One of the Communities for Spiritual Vitality
When the first cohort of the Communities for Spiritual Vitality began in August of 2024, participants were unsure of what was to come. Now, as the program gears up for…
Growing the Next Stewards of Rock Point
Rock Point Summer Camp may have closed its doors in 2019, but thanks to a growing partnership with the Greater Burlington YMCA, campers are back at Rock Point. Now in…
In Memoriam: The Ven. J. Stannard “Stan” Baker
The Ven. J. Stannard “Stan” Baker, archdeacon and chaplain to retired clergy, died on June 24. He was 79 years old and his death was quite sudden. He is survived…
Traces of the Trade Screening and Discussion June 16
On June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., join the Racial Justice and Healing Committee for a virtual film screening and discussion of Traces of the Trade. This event will be held on Zoom and registration…
Rutland Youth Mission Trip and Pilgrimage June 19 to 25
The newly formed youth group at Trinity, Rutland is teaming up with a Burlington area UCC youth group to host a Rutland Youth Mission Trip and Pilgrimage from June 19 through June…
From the Zero Emissions Task Force: Complete the Parish Heating Survey
At the 2020 Diocesan Convention, the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont passed a resolution to end the use fossil fuels in each of [its] parishes and properties…in Vermont.” This resolution was reinforced last…
THRIVE Evaluation Now Underway
At the 2025 Diocesan Convention, clergy and lay delegates will consider what to do with the THRIVE canons, the canonical changes regarding diocesan structure and governance set to expire at…
A Letter from the Trustees of the Diocese on Market Volatility
Dear Friends in the Diocese of Vermont, As we live through a period with high market volatility, we understand that many of us are anxious about the status of our…
From Executive Council and the Task Force to Create a Sanctuary Diocese: Know Your Rights
At the Executive Council meeting in March, Council members approved the following information offered by the Task Force to Create a Sanctuary Diocese. The information is for use by congregations…
2025 Lenten Devotional with Communities for Spiritual Vitality
The Communities for Spiritual Vitality, a collaborative ministry of the Dioceses of Vermont and Massachusetts, is offering an inter-diocesan Lenten devotional again this year. This year’s devotional focuses on the…
From Bishop Shannon: Sabbatical to Begin April 1
Dear Beloveds, At our 2024 diocesan convention, I announced that I would be going on sabbatical in 2025. My sabbatical is April 1 to July 31. I’m looking forward to…
Diocese of Vermont Receives Mission Real Estate Development Grant from Trinity Church NYC
The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont has received a $50,000 Mission Real Estate Development grant from Trinity Church NYC. The grant will help the diocese evaluate potential income generating opportunities at…
