Surplus Maple Syrup

If you brought maple syrup to the Cathedral for our recent Shrove Tuesday dinner, please consider bringing it home! We had several extra unopened 33 ounce jugs left over - they're now sitting on the reception desk in the office wing if you'd like to take them home with you.

Cathedral Arts Presents Capital City Concerts: A Journey of Sound

This concert features a host of Grammy-nominated performers including Vermont's own flutist Karen Kevra, and featuring Portland Maine's Palaver Strings in a colorful folk-influenced program of Hungarian, Romanian, Hebraic, and Finnish music.

PROGRAM

Bela Bartok, Romanian Folk Dances (arr. Alex Goodin/Lysander Jaffe)

Simple Gifts/Les barricades Mysterieuses (arr. Alex Goodin)

Albert Franz Doppler, Hungarian Pastoral Fantasy for flute and string orchestra

Olli Mustonen: Nonet No. 2

Ernst Bloch, Suite Modale for flute and string orchestra

This concert is supported by a grant from the Vermont Community Fund.

Tonight at 7:30 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets, or they are avaialable at the door.

Redevelopment Project Discussion Groups

We hope you will join us for one or all of the upcoming scheduled gatherings to learn more about the proposed property redevelopment project. There are opportunities to meet in person or on Zoom:

• This Sunday, March 1 after worship
• Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. on Zoom
• Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. on Zoom
• Sunday, March 8 after worship

All are welcome to participate.

There's a Place for you at the Young Adults Table Gathering

The YAT (Young Adults Table) will reconvene in its newest form on the first Friday of each month, starting March 6, to gather together around the table, break some bread, and deepen St. Paul's relationships.

Join us at the Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

About Facilitators Karen and Brian:

We are older professionals honored to support the gathering of Young Adults at St. Paul's. 

Throughout our careers we have been active parishioners wherever the work has taken us.

Karen Brightly was a Children's Minister at St. Luke's in La Crescenta in her earliest career days, and Fundraising Director at The Parish of St. Matthew, Pacific Palisades in her last fundraising job, with work in higher education, the performing arts and global women's philanthropy in between. In Vermont, she is the host of the Women, Land and Food podcast, part time caregiver to our four-month-old grandson Bennett, and working occasionally in fund development.

Brian Brightly has been more of a "playground captain" in our various home parishes in the Episcopal church, organizing sports, theatre with kids, and supervising some men's groups. He is a filmmaker, and his latest passion project, an independent movie called THE WAKE, parallels a real-life story of love, grief and community. He also regularly consults for Focus/Universal as they develop feature films.

Is Your Wreath Brown? Time to Degreen!

Dear Wreath folks, now is the Lenten season. 

If you purchased a wreath from the St. Paul’s Wreath Project, we would like the metal ring back for reuse. Removal of green and bows is not hard. To remove the greens, start at the hanger wire and unwind the greens into your compost can. Cones can go there, too. Keep the bow and wire. 

Your wreath ring of any size can be placed under the narthex table or handed directly to me. Keith and I have a tradition of driving to NekBalsam in West Glover in the foliage season to return the rings you hand over. The Gibsons are delighted to get them. It saves them money, plus keeps the rings out of the landfill.  

Penny Pillsbury 802-734-9349

Cathedral Arts Seeks Megaphone and Jar of Honey

The Cathedral arts committee seeks a new member or two capable of writing a headline like that! We have had the talent of UVM interns as publicists for the past two semesters, however, this semester there is no available intern, and we could really use some help with posting online publicity and distributing posters and flyers. This is the megaphone part, to help us realize our mission of bringing inspiring events to the community. 

We could also use occasional ushers, to help our audiences have a sweet experience… in return for which you enjoy the concert for free. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Ann Guillot or Peter Berton. 

Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 8

Spring ahead! Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night, March 7.

Cathedral Arts and Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Present Works for String Trio

Artist faculty from Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival perform works for string trio. Featuring Elizabeth Chang, violin; Nardo Poy, viola; Caleb van der Swaagh, cello.

Enjoy a captivating program that spans centuries of musical artistry. The concert features selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Four Preludes and Fugues, a presentation for String Trio by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, followed by the vivid, modern miniatures of György Kurtág’s Signs, Games, and Messages. The evening concludes with Mozart’s lively and expressive Divertimento for String Trio.

Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral

Ticket Prices: General Admission: $45

Music Educator: $20

Under-20: $20

Students: Free w/Student ID

Click here to purchase tickets.

Special Meeting to Vote on Redevelopment Project

Moved to Sunday, March 15 After Worship

We hope you will join us after worship for a parish-wide vote to consider moving forward with our partnership with Stewardship Realty to generate financial stability for the Cathedral through the potential development of the Cathedral’s downtown property. 

Voting will take place on Sunday, March 15 after worship in person and on Zoom. You can access the Zoom from the Cathedral's home page on Sunday as well.

Choral Evensong for Lent Sunday March 15

The Cathedral Choristers, Adult Choir, and Guests sing music for Lent.

Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral. In person and live streamed via the Cathedral's YouTube channel.  All are welcome.

Support Episcopal Relief and Development During Lent

Each year St. Paul's has dedicated our fundraising efforts in Lent to support Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD).

ERD works in collaboration with church partners and other local organizations to facilitate healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities that are struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. They work around the world and here in the U.S. responding to and rebuilding after disasters.

ERD's programs impact the lives of over 3 million people annually, respecting the dignity of all people, and working alongside participants regardless of religious affiliation or background.

ERD's unique expertise, experience and practical knowledge allow them to guide communities to lasting change with a focus on three key priorities:

• Women

• Children

• Climate

We hope that you will consider making a contribution, by either mailing a check to the Cathedral with "ERD" in the memo line, or using the ERD line on the donation page of the Cathedral website. There will be a formal ingathering at the Cathedral on the last Sunday in Lent, March 22.

Lent Madness: Who Will Win the Golden Halo?

First round voting has begun! Visit the Lent Madness 2026 site to cast a vote for the saint you deem most worthy of the Golden Halo, and learn some fun facts along the way.

The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo.

Lent Madness encourages people to get to know some amazing people who have come before us in the faith and reminding one another that there’s no reason for a dreary Lenten discipline. If this helps people connect with the risen Christ during this season of penitence and renewal, and have a bit of fun in the process, then it is worthwhile.

We hope you'll participate fully this Lent and vote with reckless abandon! We will be handing out saint cards at the Shrove Tuesday dinner and tracking our saints on a poster sized bracket! You can sign up to participate in the full experience here. Get ready to vote for your saint!

Save the Date: COTS Lunch April 9

On Thursday, April 9 St. Paul’s church members are preparing and serving a lunch for people at the COTS Daystation. The Daystation is a safe and warm refuge that connects unhoused individuals to resources, services, and housing. We will be preparing and serving sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and other snacks for about 60 + people. 

Keep an eye out for a sign-up sheet in the coming weeks if you'd like to participate.

COTS advocates for long-term solutions to end homelessness and provides emergency shelter, services, and long-term housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.

If anyone has questions or needs more information please contact Ann Giombetti at anngiombetti07@gmail.com or 802-355-9385, or contact Al Belluche at albelluche@gmail.com or 802-881-9215. 

Elevator Out of Service

The elevator in our building is out of service for the time being. We working with our service technicians to get the work scheduled and will have a better idea of the timeline for restoring elevator service shortly.

In the meantime, coffee hour will be held upstairs after worship using disposable cups and plates. Additionally, Adult Forum, when scheduled, will be held in the Commons Room.

Cathedral Redevelopment Corner

Join us for one of the discussion groups to be sure you understand the ins and outs of the potential redevelopment project to be voted on March 15.

The Cathedral Redevelopment Corner is a recurring item in the eNews - a place to learn more about the potential redevelopment project the Cathedral is considering. Check here weekly for updates, frequently asked questions, and other guidance on the future of this plan.

Love the Immigrant As Yourself: An Interfaith Service

Dear Friends of VT Faith Communities for Immigration Justice:

You are invited to attend Love the Immigrant As Yourself: An Interfaith Service on Sunday, March 1, 3-4 p.m., at Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., So. Burlington, VT.

A wide representation of clergy will be participating, including the Rev. Bishop John McDermott, Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington; Rev. Karen Johnston, The Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington; Rabbi David Edleson, Temple Sinai; Rabbi Ariel Ya’akov Dunat, Ohavi Zedek; and many others from varied faith traditions including Hindu, Zen Buddhist, Interfaith, and a wide range of Christian denominations.

AND AN EXCITING SURPRISE: Pastor Steven Tendo, released from ICE custody and imprisonment last Friday, will be one of the featured speakers!

If you are a clergy member and would like to join the entrance procession, you are welcome to wear your religious garb or stole and participate.

Please join us this Sunday! Bring family and friends. 

Come, be inspired to stand in solidarity for immigration justice in our communities and in our nation. …for as we work together to leverage our collective love and strength, we can be a force together for deep change.

Be Red Cross Ready

Preparedness Essentials and Red Cross Shelter Fundamentals

Join American Red Cross staff in Burlington on Monday, March 2 to learn about the basics of setting up, safely working in and demobilizing an emergency shelter built on the Red Cross Model.

Red Cross volunteers in our region respond to local disasters every day – most often a house or apartment fire. Our volunteers are on call 24 hours a day to assist individuals and families who are displaced by a home fire, flood, or other devastation. 

Those affected by disasters often only have the clothes on their backs and seek a caring person. During large-scale disasters like hurricanes, our trained volunteers set up care & receptions centers and shelters where evacuees can find a safe place to stay and access to food, comfort items, health and emotional services and more. Most importantly, everyone is welcome at our shelters.

A Red Cross shelter is a place where people affected by a disaster can find a sense of community, a compassionate listening ear, a shoulder to lean on and a warm hug from our dedicated volunteers.

To learn more or to sign up to attend, please contact Lyndsey Morin, American Red Cross: lyndsey.morin@redcross.org.

Presiding Officers Sign Brief for Asylum Class-Action Lawsuit

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris have both signed onto an amicus brief with other ecumenical and interfaith leaders in support of a lawsuit objecting to the Trump administration's treatment of asylum seekers.

The class-action lawsuit was filed by Al Otro Lado, and aims to bring an end to the Department of Homeland Security’s practice of turning away asylum-seekers at the border.

Read more in Episcopal News Service.