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…
From Bishop Shannon: Draft Mission Strategy Plan
They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont, Thank you…
Joint Fall Clergy Conference October 6-8
The 2024 Fall Clergy Conference will take place from October 6-8 at Geneva Point Center in New Hampshire. This collaborative conference with the Dioceses of Maine and New Hampshire will be led…
From Bishop Shannon: Flooding Update
August 1, 2024 Dear Beloved in Christ, I am sorry to report that the flooding in the Northeast Kingdom and parts of central Vermont continues. Lyndonville, St. Johnsbury and Island…
A Set of Actions to Take: Deacon Susan McMillan Connects Vermont Interfaith Action to Diocese
After a career in veterinary medicine, Deacon Susan McMillan is finding herself working toward the healing of other ills. Since her ordination in December, McMillan has been serving as the…
From Bishop Shannon: Supporting Flood Recovery
July 11, 2024 Dear Ones, Once again, just a year after Montpelier, Barre, and several other communities were hit by devastating floods, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are creating another…
Tears of Joy and Relief: Deacon Baker’s Momentous Convention
Deacon Stannard Baker had a good time chairing the House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music at the recently concluded General Convention of the Episcopal Church. That’s…
Bishop Sean W. Rowe Elected 28th Presiding Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York was elected the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church on the first…
Information Sessions to Introduce Communities of Spiritual Vitality on June 20 and June 29
Two Zoom information sessions are scheduled this month to introduce lay leaders in congregations that do not have full-time clergy to Communities of Spiritual Vitality, an initiative that seeks to…
Communities for Spiritual Vitality: An Introduction and Invitation to Renewal
From: The Rev. adwoa Wilson, Vicar for Discipleship and Formation and Director of the Communities for Spiritual Vitality and The Rev. Darcey Mercier, Communities Program Manager To: Lay Colleagues Thank…
Burlington School District Becomes “Strong Anchor Partner” at Rock Point Commons
The official purpose of the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Rock Point Commons on September 9 is to celebrate the transformation of two former conference center buildings into the new home of…
Letters from the Executive Council and Standing Committee
Reflection and hope in the life of our diocese Dear People of the Diocese of Vermont, We on the Executive Council and the Standing Committee greet you in the joy…
Pentecost Diocesan Household Meeting, Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
This Sunday, May 19, everyone is invited to join Bishop Shannon on Zoom at 7 p.m. for a Diocesan Household Meeting — a new way to gather as a diocesan…
