This is the News and Announcements section of the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church.
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posted Jul 12, 2010 7:36 AM by VGEC Web Master
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C. W. "Bill" Swinford, retired from his ministry as a Verger on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Bill had served Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington, Kentucky for ten years. For the past six years, he has been responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling lectors and intercessors.
Bill and his wife Anne plan to do some extra traveling now that they have an "empty nest." Bill received a clock as a rememberance of his time served and also as a reminder of the time he now has to pursue other interests!
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posted Jun 20, 2010 9:08 PM by VGEC Web Master
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Susan Lafitte was invested as the first Verger at St. Bartholomew's parish in Hempstead, Texas on Sunday June 27th at 10am. Dick Evans, the president of the Mace Chapter of the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church and Dick Johnson, Susan's mentor from Trinity Episcopal Church in The Woodlands, Texas assisted with the investiture service.
According to Mr. Johnson, "Having been Acolyte Warden and a licensed LEM, Susan is prepared to do a great job as Verger for the Rector and people of St. Bartholomew's. We look very much enjoyed taking part in the service and celebration in Hempstead."
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posted Jun 14, 2010 9:17 PM by VGEC Web Master
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National Cathedral Head Verger, Duke DuTeil, leads President Obama during the Memorial Service |
posted Jun 14, 2010 8:37 PM by VGEC Web Master
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On June 1, 2010, Sheila and Tom Burrell retired as members of the Vergers’ Guild of St. John’s Cathedral and the VGEC. Both were charter members of the VGSJC and were installed as Vergers in 1995 by Dean Gus Welseck.
The Burrells recently recalled that In 1994, when they were asked by a member of the Cathedral if they would like to be Vergers, their response was, “What is a Verger?” They were given a pamphlet and started right away,
That summer the Burrells, along with 13 other new Vergers attended the National Verger’s Guild Conference in Clearwater, Florida. Over the years they trained and mentored Vergers, Acolytes, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers. The Burrells enjoyed their years in the various servant ministries and have found them to be challenging, meaningful, joyful, and deeply spiritual.
According to Kirk Altman, Head Verger of St. John's, "We wish to honor and celebrate their sixteen years as Vergers of St. John’s Cathedral in the Diocese of Florida and we are grateful for their deidcated service." A special service was held in their honor on June 6, 2010. |
posted Mar 1, 2010 7:55 PM by VGEC Web Master
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Russell C. "Russ" Fox, a long-time member and friend of the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church died on Monday February 22, 2010 at his home in Wheaton, IL following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was 91. Russ has been a member of the Guild since 1999 and has attended many Guild conferences and meetings over the years.
According to the family, he was diagnosed with lung cancer in July of this year and his last activities as a verger were in September before he went into treatment.
A memorial service celebrating his life is planned for Saturday March 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 N. West Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. Interment will be in Trinity's columbarium. Contributions in his memory may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church with the notation "Russ Fox Memorial Fund."
May he rest in peace from his labors. |
posted Feb 7, 2010 8:56 PM by VGEC Web Master
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The Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church will gather for the 2010 annual conference and Eucharist on Thursday October 7th through Sunday October 10th at National Cathedral in Washington, DC. This will be the 22 nd year that the Guild will come together for fellowship, training, business, and worship and we will be hosted and coordinated this year by Cathedral Head Verger Duke DuTeil and his wonderful staff and volunteers. This year's event will coincide with the National Acolyte Festival held annually at the Cathedral. This is a wonderful and festive celebration and re-dedication of Acolytes from around the country. This certainly will be a Vergers' Guild weekend not to be missed!.
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posted Jan 18, 2010 7:47 PM by VGEC Web Master
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In an effort to provide support and assistance to our brothers and sisters in Haiti, the Board of the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church has approved a contribution $500 to the Episcopal Relief and Development's Haiti Relief Fund.
This gift exemplifies one of the stated purposes of our organization, which is "...to be open to the needs and concerns of the laity." As ours is a ministry of service and hospitality, we are deeply saddened by the devastation that has occurred. Our prayers are with all of the people in Haiti, their families abroad, and with the many relief workers already on the ground.
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posted Jan 9, 2010 7:23 PM by VGEC Web Master
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posted Jan 3, 2010 12:35 PM by VGEC Web Master
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The Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church celebrated the start of the second decade of the twenty-first century with the launch of their brand new web site at www.vergers.org.
According to Scott Smith, Guild Web Master, "This is a significant step forward for the Guild's communication abilities from where we have been in the past. Along with our new V-Happenings e-mail news distribution service, the new site will keep our membership and interested parties up to date about Guild activities in a timely, informative, and fun way." The new site has a new " Guild Shoppe Online Store" that features many products and services from the Guild that were previously unavailable for purchase online.
Guild President Margaret McLarty added, "The new web site brings a fresh face to the Vergers' Guild as we enter the new year. We have added some pretty innovative features to the site like V-Happenings and our new VergerTV video service on YouTube. Also, we have added a 2010 online membership map that shows our growing numbers as our total membership approaches 1,000 members."
In addition, all site content has been updated and re-edited for accuracy to be aligned with the current nature of the Vergers' Guild.
The Guild joins their sister organization The Church of England Guild of Vergers who last fall launched their new site as well at www.cofegv.org.uk. |
posted Dec 3, 2009 7:20 PM by VGEC Web Master
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The Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church held their 21st annual conference at St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego, California on October 22, 2009 through October 25, 2009.
One hundred and thirty vergers from the United States, Canada, and England convened to learn more about the role of the verger in the twenty-first century church.
More information about the conference can be found on the 2009 San Diego page of the Conferences section or at the St. Paul's Verger site.
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