Blog
October 27, 2024
Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election
Sermon delivered at Christ Church, Gardiner October 27, 2024 Good morning. My name is John Hennessy. I am the public policy director of the Diocese of Maine and the co-chair of the public policy committee...
October 13, 2024
Vote Forward Letter-writing Party at St. Luke’s Cathedral
St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team hosted a Vote Forward letter-writing party after the 10:00 service on October 13. The eleven members wrote 200 letters to people in swing states who are registered...
September 24, 2024
Earth Keepers Organize Food Waste Presentation
Earth Keepers from St. Peter’s, St. Luke’s, and St. Alban’s Episcopal churches collaborated to invite Susanne Lee to give a presentation on food waste in the U.S. at St. Luke’s Cathedral on September 22, 2024....
September 17, 2024
Season of Creation Celebrated with Ecumenical Service in Houlton
Under the leadership of Earth Keeper Christy Fitzpatrick, Good Shepherd, Houlton hosted an ecumenical service at the town amphitheater in Monument Park to start off the Season of Creation. There were about 40 in attendance,...
September 17, 2024
Diocese Hosts Annual Intergenerational Summer Finale at Camp Bishopswood
All-ages came together for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Annual Summer Finale to gather, pray, and rest from Sept. 13-15 at Camp Bishopswood.
September 16, 2024
Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat
On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...
September 12, 2024
The Ministry of Showing Up
The Rev. Peter Jenks reflects on his long tenure in Thomaston When he retires from the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston on Sept. 29, Rev. Peter Jenks will leave a legacy that...
September 6, 2024
Attend Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe’s Online Service of Investiture on Nov. 2
Join the Churchwide Virtual Celebration In this historic and joyful season, we invite you to pray for guidance for our church and our new presiding bishop as he leads us in envisioning the reign of...
August 29, 2024
Earth Keepers in Portland Paint Season of Creation Banner
The gorgeous banner was painted by the parishioners of the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland! It will be included in the processions each Sunday during the Season of Creation.
August 13, 2024
Summer Finale 2024 (September 14-15)
All are welcome … we really mean it! Although Camp Bishopswood serves our youth during its regular season, Summer Finale is a time when everyone joins the fun! That means households or individuals, that means friends and family, and that means YOU, whoever you are! From check in at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 13 and an optional dinner on Friday night to a farewell breakfast on the morning of Sunday, September 15, you are invited to spend the weekend with us. There is a day-only option on Saturday, September 14 which includes lunch.