The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont

What The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont does

The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont is a non-profit religious organization and constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church (Anglican Communion), headquartered at 5 Rock Point Road in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1832 (with Episcopal presence in Vermont dating to the late 18th century), the diocese provides episcopal leadership, pastoral care, formation, and administrative oversight to 45 congregations across Vermont, currently under the leadership of the 11th Bishop Diocesan, the Rev. Dr. Shannon MacVean-Brown, who was consecrated in September 2019. The diocese also owns and operates Rock Point, a 130-acre property in Burlington used for retreats, conferences, youth ministry, and the Rock Point School, which draws nearly 10,000 visitors annually.

The diocese's core 'products' are ministry services rather than commercial goods: the Green Mountain Online Abbey (daily online prayer services), the Bishop's Appeal (annual fundraising campaign), The Mountain diocesan newsletter, annual Diocesan Conventions, and a suite of digital resources delivered through diovermont.org. Technology infrastructure is built on commodity platforms — WordPress for the website, Realm for online giving, Constant Contact for email, Zoom for webinars and book studies, YouTube for recorded content, and Google Calendar/iCalendar/Outlook for event scheduling. The diocese has invested in sustainability infrastructure, including the Rock Point Solar Orchard that supplies all electricity consumed on the property.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring parish assessments and voluntary offerings from the 45 congregations, the annual Bishop's Appeal fundraising campaign, and episodic capital campaigns (most notably the ~$2 million 'Upon This Rock' Partnership Campaign for Rock Point). Distribution is entirely direct — the Bishop, Standing Committee, and diocesan staff deliver pastoral and administrative support to parishes, while partnerships with Lilly Endowment Inc., Cristosal, Kids4Peace, and the Vermont Ecumenical Council extend the diocese's reach into leadership development, global human rights, interfaith youth work, and local social justice advocacy.

Name

The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont

Legal name

The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont

Website

https://diovermont.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont is a non-profit diocese of The Episcopal Church that provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight to 45 congregations across Vermont and operates the 130-acre Rock Point property in Burlington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Episcopal ministry
• Spiritual formation
• Diocesan governance
• Online prayer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Assessments and Offerings: Congregations contribute through parish assessments and voluntary offerings based on their financial capacity.
2. Bishop's Appeal: Annual fundraising campaign to gather, support and train lay and clergy leaders, and nourish souls for faithful ministry.
3. Partnership Campaign for Rock Point: Capital campaign to improve Rock Point facilities, strengthen leadership, and expand public access. Raised over $1.7 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and ecclesiastical governance to 45 Episcopal congregations across Vermont. It offers online prayer services through the Green Mountain Online Abbey, diocesan conventions, formation programs, racial justice ministries, youth ministry, and manages the 130-acre Rock Point property for retreats and education. The diocese functions as a regional body of The Episcopal Church within the Anglican Communion, raising funds through parish assessments, donations, and grants.

Product overview

The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont offers a suite of digital ministry services centered on spiritual connection and community support. The core offerings include the Green Mountain Online Abbey for online prayer services, the Bishop's Appeal for fundraising, The Mountain Diocesan Newsletter for communications, and an online giving platform via Realm for donations. These services are delivered through the diocese's WordPress-based website at diovermont.org, with additional integration into YouTube for video content and Zoom for webinars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Mountain Online Abbey: Provides daily online prayer offerings at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 p.m. Sunday.

Products and services

• Green Mountain Online Abbey Online prayer service providing daily morning (8:00 a.m.) and evening (8:00 p.m.) prayer Monday through Saturday, and evening prayer at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, for the diocese community and wider public.
• Bishop's Appeal Annual fundraising campaign supporting the diocese's efforts to gather, support, and train lay and clergy leaders, and nourish souls for faithful ministry across Vermont parishes.
• Diocesan Convention Annual three-day convention bringing together clergy and lay delegates for legislation, formation, fellowship, connection, and voting on diocesan leadership decisions.
• Online Giving Platform (Realm) Digital donation platform via Realm integration enabling parish contributions, Bishop's Appeal donations, and other financial giving to the diocese.
• Youth Ministry Program Youth ministry program offering retreats, formation, and faith development opportunities for young people across the diocese, including events at Rock Point.
• Racial Justice and Healing Committee Programs Programs led by the Racial Justice and Healing Committee including book studies and forum series addressing racial divisions and reconciliation, offered to congregation members and the wider community.
• Rock Point School and Conference Center Educational programs operated at the Rock Point property, including the Rock Point School, plus retreat and conference facilities on the 130-acre Burlington property serving nearly 10,000 visitors annually.
• The Mountain Diocesan Newsletter Monthly newsletter publication distributed via email covering diocesan news, events, and spiritual content for members and congregations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 10,000 annual visitors to Rock Point property

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Episcopal Diocese of Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Developed the curriculum 'Tackling the Truths of a Toxic Movement' used by the Vermont diocese's Racial Justice and Healing Committee for a book study on The Psychology of Christian Nationalism.
• Vermont Racial Justice AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Coalition co-sponsored with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for the 'Racism in America and Why We Should Care' forum series addressing racial divisions with hope of reconciliation.
• CristosalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017A nongovernmental agency based in El Salvador that works to advance human rights in Central America. Bishop Ely serves on the board as part of global outreach efforts.
• Kids4PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017A grassroots interfaith youth movement dedicated to ending conflict and inspiring hope in Jerusalem and divided societies around the world. Bishop Ely is a co-founder of the Vermont chapter.
• Vermont Ecumenical Council and Vermont Interfaith ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Local ecumenical and interfaith advocacy organizations for which Bishop Ely serves as a leading advocate, representing the Episcopal Diocese in collaborative justice work.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire: Direct peer operating as another small New England Episcopal diocese with similar governance structure, congregational model, and progressive identity. Both dioceses are part of Province One and share similar regional challenges.
• Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts: Direct peer operating as a larger Episcopal diocese in New England. Shares the same denominational structure, governance model, and inclusive theological orientation as the Diocese of Vermont.
• Episcopal Diocese of New York: Direct peer operating as a large Episcopal diocese with the same governance structure. The broader Episcopal Church context means they share leadership pipelines, formation programs, and policy frameworks.
• Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island: Direct peer operating as a small New England Episcopal diocese. Part of Province One and faces similar demographic and ministry challenges in a geographically compact region.
• Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut: Direct peer in Province One, where former Bishop Thomas C. Ely served for 20 years before coming to Vermont. Operates the same denominational governance model with similar leadership and ministry programs.
• Episcopal Diocese of Maine: Direct peer operating as a small Episcopal diocese in northern New England. Faces similar geographic dispersion challenges across rural communities and shares the same provincial affiliation with Vermont.
• Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts: Direct peer operating as a small Episcopal diocese in western Massachusetts. Shares the same denominational structure and faces similar challenges serving a New England congregation base.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church: Broad incumbent and parent organization that oversees all U.S. Episcopal dioceses, including Vermont. Provides governance, resources, and policy frameworks that shape the Diocese of Vermont's operations.

Others

• Vermont Council of Churches: Regional peer serving as an ecumenical council bringing together Christian denominations in Vermont. The Diocese of Vermont's bishop has been a leading advocate in this collaborative body.

Regional players

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington: Regional peer operating as the largest Catholic diocese in Vermont. Operates in the same territory with overlapping community engagement, social justice work, and educational ministries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EpiscopalVT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZpRMye8J8j45M9wN_JZzvw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EpiscopalDioceseOfVermont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-episcopal-diocese-of-vermont

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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