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…
Convention Creates Executive Council, Increases Support to Parish Leaders
The diocese passed a balanced $1.47 million budget, adjusted the composition of a key governing body and signaled its desire to remain in relationship with other members of the Anglican…
Anglican Al Ahli Arab Hospital Rocked by Blast
On Tuesday, a blast at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City reportedly killed hundreds of patients, healthcare workers and civilians seeking shelter. The hospital is operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The…
Brownridge to Depart Diocesan Staff in November
The Rev. Canon Walter Brownridge, who has served as canon to the ordinary for cultural transformation since February 2021, has announced that he will conclude his ministry on the diocesan…
“The Liturgy is About All of Us”: Backstory Preaching Provides Training for Lay Preachers
On Easter Sunday, Ed Nilson stood at the pulpit for the first time. “Jesus is standing at the door of your heart this morning gently saying, ‘invite me into your…
Pilot Workshop for Racial Healing on October 7
This event has been postponed to early 2024. Watch future editions of The Mountain for more information. On October 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Racial Healing &…
From Bishop Shannon: Flood Relief Funds Available
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont: As our parishes, missions and communities continue to recover from this summer’s devastating floods, our Diocesan Disaster Relief Team is hard…
In Memoriam: The Rt. Rev. R. Stewart Wood
Dear People of God, In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, I write with the sad news that Bishop R. Stewart Wood died on July…
Flood Relief Efforts Continue: A Photo Essay
Flood relief efforts continue across Vermont, especially in the hardest-hit areas around Montpelier and Barre. On July 16, the constellation congregations of St. Paul’s, Vergennes and All Saints, South Burlington…
From Bishop Shannon: Gathering for Prayer on Sunday, 8 p.m.
Dear Ones, This afternoon, the weather forecast has us bracing for more rain and, in some parts of our state, more flooding. Property damage in many places is extensive, and…
Trust God, Trust Our Neighbors: Flood Relief Efforts Begin
As communities across Vermont assess damage from what Governor Phil Scott has called “historic and catastrophic” storms, Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown and her staff report that Brookhaven Home for Boys in Chelsea…
Keep Watch This Night: A Message from Bishop Shannon
July 10, 2023 Dear People of God, This evening, stories of flash floods and cresting rivers continue to dominate the news across our state. Governor Scott and our emergency management…
“A Model for the Larger Church”: Coaching Group Supports New Clergy
The Rev. Helen Svoboda-Barber has been coaching clergy for eight years, during which a variety of organizational trends have come and gone, but she believes the new constellation model Bishop…
