VGEC - Barry Bowman Chapter - Diocese of Colorado

08/01/2022

For those interested in seeing the Opening Eucharist Service of the 2022 Lambeth Conference: A 45 minute opening procession with Vergers leading the hundreds of worldwide Anglican Bishops. The Full Service 2h 50m.

2022 Lambeth Conference Opening Service at Canterbury Cathedral

Here are the links to the Service Programme and the Service
Sunday, 31 July 2022, Canterbury, England

The Opening Eucharist Service Programme
https://www.lambethconference.org/lambeth-conference-opening-service-the-service-programme/

The Opening Eucharist YouTube Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcX4jxvQP7c

The Vergers Guild of the Episcopal Church (VGEC) is a service organization that supports the ministry of vergers, sacristans, worship leaders, altar guild members, and more. Although the position may have many different names, we all identify with the historic name and work of the verger. A verger

03/21/2022

Remembering Charles H Green - Friday, March 18, 2022, the Memorial Service for Charlie Green, Verger, was held at Christ Church, Denver Colorado

03/04/2022

Rest in Peace
Charlie Green
Christ Church Denver

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Christ Church member Charlie Green. He went home to the Lord this past weekend. We invite you to pray for the repose of the soul of Charlie and for the comfort of his family, and friends.

"O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of thy servant Charlie, and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen."

Memorial service information is pending at this time.

01/23/2022

Good morning, Colorado Vergers. We hope you're enjoying the sunshine!

Have you reviewed the update on the Omicron Variant and Recommended Guidelines? Stay safe out there!

Update on Omicron Variant and Recommended Guidelines Dear Beloved in Christ, There has been a lot of news about the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has led to church leaders asking many questions.

01/16/2022

Good morning Colorado Vergers!

This page has been quiet recently but we're back online! What kind of content or resources would you like to see?

Can you help us update this page with some new pictures of what's going on in your ministry?

01/16/2022

Good morning Colorado Vergers!

This page has been quiet for a while but we're back online! What kind of content and/or resources would you like to see on this page?

09/26/2020

Congratulations to Jennifer Garcia, from St Aidans in Boulder, who has just been elected to a 3-year term on the National Board of Directors of the Vergers Guild of the Episcopal Church (VGEC) !

07/27/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFduNE4pXAQ&feature=youtu.be

Social distancing got you missing church? You'll be back! Our priest's parody of the hit Hamilton song turns King George's threat into a joyful promise. To a...

05/27/2020

https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/cat-disappears-vicar-robes-canterbury-cathedral/

This brazen feline knows exactly who’s boss at Cat-erbury Cat-edral.

10/17/2019

https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/new-verge

The Dean’s Verger at Westminster Abbey, Martin Castledine, carried a new silver verge marking the 750th anniversary of the building of Henry III’s Abbey.

07/19/2019

A global shortage of frankincense could threaten the production of incense, which some churches use as a visible sign of prayers ascending.