The Diocese of Vermont in the News

Below are links to news articles from Vermont and national news sources relating to the Diocese of Vermont, its congregations or its people. They appear in chronological order, with the most recent at the top of the list. If you know of links that should be added to this page, please send them to Anne Brown.

Rev. Brannock-Wanter celebrates 25th anniversary of ordination, Brattleboro Reformer, May 8, 2010. Article about the Rev. Paul Brannock-Wanter, rector at St. Luke's, Chester.

VERMONT: Diocese receives EPA Environmental Merit Award, by Anne Clarke Brown, Episcopal News Service, April 23, 2010.

Burlington, diocese receive environmental awards, Burlington Free Press, April 23, 2010.

Food Charity makes difference in Haiti, by Mark Rondeau, Bennington Banner, February 15, 2010. Article about the visit of Food for the Poor representative to St. Peter's, Bennington, and his report on their work in Haiti.

Students raise money for Haiti relief, by Christina Kumka, The Rutland Herald, February 13, 2020. Quotes Bill Meub of Trinity, Rutland, about his visit to Haiti on behalf of Pure Water for the World.

Helping the Haitians, by the Rev. Jerrod Hugenot, Bennington Banner, January 31, 2010. Article quotes the Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert of St. Peter's, Bennington, on aid to Haiti.

Vermonters wait for word from disaster zone, by Brent Curtis, Rutland Herald, January 14, 2010. Article leads off with interview with Carolyn Meub, member of Trinity, Rutland, and executive director of Pure Water for the World. PWW has been deeply involved in Haiti and has a local staff and a facility that makes water filters.

20 years of serving others, by Howard Weiss-Tisman, Brattleboro Reformer, November 28, 2009. Article about Deacon Mary Haas and her years of serving the weekly community dinner at Immanuel, Bellows Falls.

Southern Ohio Diocese gets approval for same gender blessings as dioceses gather for annual sessions, by Pat McCaughan and Mary Frances Schjonberg for Episcopal Life Online, November 11, 2009. At the bottom of the article is a summary of the Diocese of Vermont's 177th Convention.

Blessings for four-leggeds, by Josh O'Gorman, Rutland Herald, October 5, 2009. Quotes the Rev. Lee Crawford of Trinity, Rutland.

St. Mary's in the Mountains to hold diversity celebration, Brattleboro Reformer, October 4, 2009.
St. Mary's will welcome the community for a discussion of diversity and the work of General Convention with Bishop Ely and in commemoration of the death of Matthew Shepherd. Event is October 10, at 5 p.m.

"Summer's over, folks. Get back to church: Autumn brings the end of beach weekends, boating and picnics and the resurgence of school, football ... and church." (Mentions St. Peter's, Benningtron)
By Solange De Santis (Editor of Episcopal Life)
c. 2009 Religion News Service, Published September 10, 2009
A link to the article is not available.

Church looks to renovate windows, by Gordon Dritschilo, Rutland Herald, August 10, 2009. Article about St. Paul's, Wells.

Priest 34, brings energy to Palmetto Bay church, by Liana Kozloski, Miami Herald, June 16, 2009. Article about former Vermonter, the Rev. Spencer Potter.

Episcopal Camps nurture faith and friendships, by Pat McCaughan, Episcopal Life Online, June 10, 2009. Includes quotes from Jenny Ogelby, director of Rock Point Summer Camp.

Ministry Milestone: Episcopal Priest Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ordination, by Mark Rondeau, Bennington Banner, June 8, 2009. Article about planned celebration for the Rev. Dr. Anita Schell-Lambert at St. Peter's, Bennington, June 13, 2009.

A Noteworthy Project. Link to a short video on the rebuilding of the Skinner organ at Trinity, Rutland. Rutland Herald, May 27, 2009.

"Life: Personal contributions to the world: Campus chaplain's experiences shape the way he helps others, by Ben Portnoy, an interview with the Rev. Harrison Heidel published in The Vermont Cynic (the weekly student-run newspaper for the University of Vermont), April 6, 2009.

"El Salvador informs Episcopal priest's work," by Gordon Dritschilo, Rutland Herald, April 3, 2009. Interview with the Rev. Lee Alison Crawford.

"Brandon priest answered late calling," by Gordon Dritschilo, Rutland Herald, March 28, 2009. About the calling of the Rev. Margo Fletcher to St. Thomas and Grace, Brandon/Forestdale.

Watch Tom Little's testimony on the marriage bill before the House Judiciary Committee, March 24, 2009. Little is chancellor of the diocese of Vermont, chair of the 2009 General Convention deputation, and a former chair of the House Judiciary Committee.

"Clergy offer opinions on marriage bill," by Mark E. Rondeau, Bennington Banner, March 23, 2009. Quotes the Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert.

Judith McManis work featured in ECVA Open-Studio Exhibition (on-line), "Gifts." March 2009. (Link is to her submission, "Magdalene.")

"Here's the steeple. Open the door. Where are all the people?" by Elizabeth Scarinci, Middlebury College student weekly. Quotes the Rev. Larry Yarbrough and Anne Brown.

Bishop Ely's testimony quoted in "Bishop: 'Preserve the sanctity of marriage,'" Times-Argus, March 19, 2009.

Bishop Ely's testimony quoted in "Clergy Divided Over Same-Sex Marriage," Burlington Free Press, March 19, 2009.

Bishop Ely to testify on gay marriage. "Hearings to start March 16 on gay marriage," by Neal P. Goswami, Staff Writer, Bennington Banner, March 6, 2009.

Bishop Ely on VPR's Vermont Edition, December 15, 2008. Listen to the interview or download a podcast.

Heat is on for nonprofits: Churches and theaters worry about 30 percent higher fuel oil prices, by Brent Curtis.
Barre/Montpelier Times Argus and Rutland Herald, October 26, 2008

Bishop Ely on WCAX, July 11, 2008 (Video clip, Lambeth Conference)

Africa Night Raises Money for Sudan Project, Burlington Free Press, April 9, 2008. Africa Night at St. James', Essex Junction, raises funds for New Sudan Education Initiative schools project.

Bishop Ely on WCAX regarding Vermont Day, March 20, 2008, transcript of news story.

Workshop Planned on Dismantling Racism, Burlington Free Press, January 29, 2008. Description of the workshop planned for St. James', Essex Junction, February 9, 2008. Information on this site is here.

From the Burlington Free Press, December 22, 2007— Carolyn Brooks Hill Kerr passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Dec. 20, 2007, with her family members at her side. She was the wife of the Right Reverend Robert Shaw Kerr, seventh bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont who predeceased her in 1988. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. A complete obituary appeared the Dec. 26 Burlington Free Press.

Three Bishops Seek Lambeth Invitation for Bishop Robinson, The Living Church, December 20, 2007. Bishop Ely appointed by the presiding bishop as one of three bishops to confer with the Archbishop of Canterbury on the participation of Bishop Gene Robinson at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.

Gay marriage panel hears from supporters, by Daniel Barlow, The Rutland Herald, December 20, 2007. (Quotes Bishop Ely's testimony). The same article appeared Dec. 19 in the Barre Montpelier Times-Argus with the title, "Packed room supports gay marriage."

A couple's take on Middle East peace, by John Flowers, Addison County Independent, December 10, 2007. An article on the Rev. Diane Nancekivell and her husband, Tom Baskett's recent visit to Israel and Palestine. The January 2008 Mountain Echo contains a more complete account.

Convention welcomes presiding bishop, focuses on MDGs, by Anne Clarke Brown for Episcopal Life Online, November 8, 2007.

On the Road with the Presiding Bishop in Vermont, by Neva Rae Fox for Episcopal Life Online, November 8, 2007. Fox is public affairs officer for The Episcopal Church and accompanied the Presiding Bishop on her visit to Diocesan Convention.

Bishop Ely's interview with Mitch Wertlieb of Vermont Public Radio, November 5, 2007

Episcopal Bishop urges poverty effort, Daniel Barlow, Barre Montpelier Times-Argus, November 3, 2007 (The same article appeared in The Rutland Herald)

National Episcopal leader makes Vermont visit, Samuel Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, November 3, 2007
(Note: The reporter attended a news conference scheduled after the forum on global poverty. He did not attend the forum.)

Bishop calls diocese to continue 'this spirit of koinonia', Anne Clarke Brown for Episcopal News Service, October 30, 2007

Head of Episcopal Church to Visit Vermont, Burlington Free Press, October 18, 2007

Vt. Bishop voices support for same-sex unions, Bennington Banner, October 2, 2007 (Now only available through the archives for $2.95)

Church celebrates its history, looks ahead (about St. Peter's centennial celebration of the laying of the cornerstone of the current church), Bennington Banner, October 1, 2007 (Now only available through the archives for $2.95)

Bishops provide 'clarity' in response to Primates' communiqué (photo shows Bishop Ely at the concluding news conference of the September House of Bishops meeting in New Orleans) Episcopal Life Online, September 25, 2007.

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