The Diocese of Vermont includes 42 congregations and more than 5,000 Episcopalians across the Green Mountain state. Led by Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown, we draw our inspiration from the story of the apostle Peter, who stepped out of his boat and followed Jesus into the midst of a storm. Together we are putting our trust in God and finding new ways to serve, worship, and care for creation. Join us.
Thanks to the work of many of our forebears and the continued effort of today’s Episcopalians, neither race, nor gender, nor sexual orientation can prevent an individual from participating fully in the life of the church or answering God’s call to ministry. In addition, the canons of the Episcopal Church today make the rite of marriage available to all people, regardless of gender. We remain committed to social justice worldwide and, as stewards of God’s creation, promote environmental responsibility and sustainability.
Vision, Mission, and Values
Belief/Vision
We live our lives believing in:
- the abundant love of God shown in creation,
- the example of Jesus’ love, which commits us to speak hard truths and take bold action
- the Power of the Holy Spirit to stir up curiosity, creativity and fortitude for growth and transformation
Mission
In the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont, we place our trust in God, finding new ways to serve, worship, care for creation and foster conciliation and reconciliation across our state.
We seek to:
- Take anti-racist actions
- Work toward environmental sustainability
- Develop vital, collaborative, economically sustainable congregations and leaders in our churches and diocesan institutions.
We pursue our mission through our Mission Strategy Goals which were developed in 2023: strengthen congregations, build relationships, and develop leaders and structures. Learn more.
Values
- We commit to standing with the marginalized so that we may transform systems for racial justice and work toward the radical inclusion of all.
- We care for God’s creation, dedicating ourselves to protecting the environment in a region that has much to protect.
- We strive for economic justice within our own institutions and the wider community.
The Way
Realizing our mission will depend on communication, collaboration and participation from all congregations, institutions and individual Episcopalians as we pray, worship, give, learn, discern and serve. Each of our communities is unique, with its own interests, challenges, and gifts. We honor our individuality and shared identity as Episcopalians in Vermont and commit our congregations to working together to strengthen our collective witness.
