Bishop & Staff
The Rev. Cn. Michael Ambler
Canon to the Ordinary
Contact Michael about changes in clergy leadership, clergy discipline, general questions about ministry, pastoral care for clergy and lay leaders, and to share good news or get advice on how to deal with bad news. Michael will no longer serve as Canon to the Ordinary. Read about this news here.
Katie Clark
Canon for Communications
Contact Katie to discuss media relations, diocesan and church e-newsletters, branding/identity, diocese-wide services, website audits, social media, podcasting, and storytelling. Katie is available to consult and assist congregations on all communications matters.
Mike Douglass
Director of Camp Bishopswood
Contact Mike about Camp Bishopswood or to have Mike speak to your congregation about the camp.
John Hennessy
Director of Public Advocacy
Contact John about advocacy in the public square and at the State House, our participation with the Committee on Indian Relations, Maine Episcopal Public Policy Network, Maine Council of Churches, and our relationship with Episcopal Peace Fellowship.
Emily Keniston
Director of Faith Formation
Contact Emily to learn more about the diocese’s work with creation care, domestic poverty, racial justice, United Thank Offering, and our work with the Province of New England.
Barbara Martin
Canon for Administration
Contact Barbara about the bishop’s calendar, administrative needs, matters related to governing bodies, retired clergy, Wolf & Loring Funds, New Initiative Fund grants, domestic and international poverty grants, town halls, diocesan convention, and for help with annual reports, safe church, and licensing. Barbara is also the Diocesan Archivist, Registrar and Recorder of Ordinations.
The Ven. Aaron Perkins
Archdeacon
Contact Aaron for matters about deacons including identifying who in your faith community might be called to be ordained to the diaconate.
Teresa Pinney
Assistant Director of Communications
Contact Teresa about the diocesan website, stories for our newsletter, the diocesan cycle of prayer, or support for your parish’s website.
Terrance Reimer
Canon for Finance and Stewardship
Contact Terry for support with your faith community’s finances, planning annual commitment campaigns and planned giving programs, matters related to the Trustees of Diocesan Funds, filing your parochial report, and all real estate matters.
Thomas Sumner
Assistant Director of Finance and Insurance
Contact Tom for payroll, pension and health insurance matters, accounts payable questions, and to explore ways we can help you serve clergy and lay employees.