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January 15, 2025
Bishop Brown Reflects on His Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Have you ever been in the presence of a member of the clergy and thought to yourself, “Wow, he/she/they is clearly called”? That’s what happened for me during my recent visit with Archbishop Hosam E....
January 9, 2025
Earth Keeper Update from St. Peter’s in Portland
It’s been a quiet time during these dark months. Now that Winter Solstice is over, we can put our hearts and minds toward spring! We have a new member joining us, Meredith Tipton, and she is a...
January 9, 2025
Executive Council of The Episcopal Church Accepting Nominations
The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a clergy member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when the Rev. Lester Mackenzie, who was elected at the 2024 General Convention, resigned to join...
December 23, 2024
Bishop Brown’s Christmas Message 2024
Merry Christmas from Bishop Thomas Brown! In these 12 Days of Christmas, more than at any other time of the year, we adore the Word made flesh, our hope is renewed, and our humanity is restored because Jesus Christ, ever ancient and ever new, is born.
December 20, 2024
Having ‘Bridged the Gap,’ George Cooper Finally Gets to Retire
by Susan Sherrill Axelrod It’s not unusual for the career paths followed by Episcopal clergy to have taken a number of turns—sometimes sharp ones—before ending up at the church. For the Rev. George Cooper, who...
December 17, 2024
Praying in Advent with the O Antiphons
Today the O Antiphons begin. Part of the Church’s Advent prayer for at least 12 centuries, they employ seven images from the prophet Isaiah to engage us with the names and attributes of the Holy One whose...
December 11, 2024
Collecting Signatures for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative
You may have signed a petition for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative at your polling place on Election Day. While 60,000 signatures were gathered that day, more are still needed, and you can help...
December 10, 2024
Bridging the Gap in Augusta – November 2024 Report
December 6, 2024
Construction of New, Expanded Trinity Jubilee Center Underway in Lewiston
On Thursday, Dec. 5, Trinity Jubilee Center broke ground for its new building at 123 Bates St. in Lewiston. From its beginning in 1991 as a project of Trinity Church in Lewiston serving three meals...
November 6, 2024
Energy conservation projects have been emphasized by Christ Church in Eastport
Christ Church’s recent efforts build upon past efforts which included: additional building insulation, automatic setback thermostats on both heating systems and hot water tanks, water heater insulation jackets and hot water pipe insulation, individual lighting...