Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

We have been talking about Human Trafficking locally and globally for numerous years, and people still ask me, “Does this happen here in Vermont?” The answer is yes. Below you will find references from a variety of sources. Learn what it is and how you can be...
The Saint John’s Bible

The Saint John’s Bible

In 1998, Saint John’s Abbey and University commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to produce a hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible. Excerpts of this bible will be coming to Vermont! The VECNCC will be hosting several events with presenter Tim Ternes...

How and Why Do We Listen?

In a recent edition of NCR (National Catholic Reporter) I read and reflected on the article below. I’m including the entire article as well as the link. The article was written by Sr. Joan Chittister. Some of you may like her writings, others dislike them or others...
Regional Luncheons Are A HIT!

Regional Luncheons Are A HIT!

The Vermont Ecumenical Council: Network of Christian Cooperation organized two regional meet & greet Luncheons on October 24-25, 2019.  Our goal here was to start the conversation where none existed and to foster better cooperation where ecumenical groups were...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Disasters

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Disasters

This past week there has been significant flooding in Vermont and volunteers are needed to help people pick up and clean up after the storm.  Typically this involves clearing out fallen trees and helping to clean out the mud and debris from flooding in homes.  If you...

Christians- Maybe This Is What It’s About

Worth reading – not just for All Saints Day! So much to reflect on!If you’re not on Richard Rohr’s list, you may be glad to read this and sign up.Church: Old and NewIf We Were Christian November 1, 2019All Saints’ DayA Circle expands foreverIt covers all...