Note: This post has been updated to reflect new information about the Payroll Protection Program released on the evening of April 2 and on April 5. It has also been updated on April 8 to include a downloadable copy of the Diocese of Vermont’s 501 (c) 3 letter and other relevant updates. The “CARES Act” …
While churches are not meeting in person during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont is providing a way for congregants to give online to any parish and to Rock Point Center, Rock Point School and Brookhaven Learning and Treatment Center using this webpage. The webpage can also be reached by going to the …
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Vermont, Yesterday, Governor Scott issued a “ Stay at Home, Stay Safe” order . The order went into effect at 5:00 p.m. today and is set to expire April 15. It directs Vermonters to “stay at home, leaving only for essential reasons, critical to health and safety.” It also requires the …
Last week, I wrote to you urging the cancelation of all public in-person worship, meetings and events until further notice. This week, it has become clearer that we will not be back in our church buildings to observe Holy Week and celebrate Easter. In fact, yesterday Presiding Bishop Michael Curry wrote to the church asking us all to forego …
Dear ones: As you are likely aware, this evening Governor Scott issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Vermont . While the news from government and public health authorities seems to be in a constant state of change, it has become clear that as Christians, we have a responsibility to do anything we can to …
Resources Online Worship Guide Online Daily Prayer with Bishop Shannon From Bishop Shannon Update March 25, 2020 On March 25, Bishop Shannon directed our church buildings to be closed for the duration of Vermont’s “stay at home, stay safe” order. Read the letter. Update March 18, 2020 On March 18, Bishop Shannon wrote to the …