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SUMMARY:Protecting Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 13\, 2022 \n9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nWestbrook Performing Arts Center\, 471 Stroudwater Street\, Westbrook \nFaith-based events and houses of worship\, such as churches\, synagogues\, and mosques\, are inherently welcoming\, with open access and publicly available schedules for services and events. However\, this welcoming nature can pose risks. The past few years have seen a tragic increase in the number of hate crimes\, and houses of worship have often been the target of those crimes. As leaders of Maine’s faith-based organizations and houses of worship\, you can take steps to proactively reduce risks and provide safe\, secure and resilient places of worship and faith-based gatherings. \nBrought to you by Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA); Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Boston Field Office\, Portland Resident Agency; U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Community Relations Service (CRS); and U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Maine\, along with the participation of local law enforcement\, Our goal is to provide practical information\, tools and resources to help bolster emergency preparedness efforts and foster best practices to keep Maine’s faith-based events and houses of worship safe. \nTopics discussed during the event will include: \n\nSecurity\, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment\nActive Shooter Preparedness\, Response & Resources\nBuilding Your Own Emergency Operations Plan\nFaith-Based Experiences with Public Safety Issues\n\nClick here to register for this event. Seating is limited.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/protecting-houses-of-worship/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@mainecouncilofchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T180000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Rainbow Flag: Walking the Walk of Radical Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Conversation with Brandan Robertson and Marpheen Chann \nSaturday\, October 15\, 2022\, 4:00pm \nSaint Ansgar Lutheran Church\, 515 Woodford Street\, Portland \nSo… your website says you’re a welcoming community\, a rainbow flag flies out front\, you use gender-inclusive language\, and you make sure you greet strangers who walk through your doors. But is all of that really enough? \nJoin author\, activist\, and public theologian Rev. Brandan Robertson (a.k.a. “The TikTok Preacher”) and Maine’s own Marpheen Chann (author of Moon in Full: A Modern Day Coming of Age Story) on Saturday\, October 15\, as they discuss Robertson’s vision of “True Inclusion\,” that invites communities to move from mere welcome to radical embrace\, to become places where people of every race\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, political affiliation\, disability\, ability\, and socioeconomic status are included\, seen\, heard\, and valued as worthy. \nIn this upcoming October 15 public conversation with Marpheen Chann in Portland\, Robertson will describe action steps we all can take to reform our lives to be increasingly inclusive by embracing the full breadth of diversity represented in every single person. \nWe are pleased to co-sponsor this Maine Council of Churches event bringing this important conversation to our community. \nRegister here
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/beyond-the-rainbow-flag-walking-the-walk-of-radical-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Outreach
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@mainecouncilofchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T163000
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SUMMARY:Accepting a Call in a Time of Transition: New Rectors Reflect
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 19th  3:00 p.m. \nWhen COVID hit\, the Church was already in a period of transition. Clergy retirements were increasing year-over-year. Some churches with years of stable clergy leadership were faced with finding new clergy persons. Then an unprecedented disruption to the system hit and our entire common life was turned upside down. As with other professions\, clergy\, even those not at retirement age\, began evaluating whether or not they are still in a calling that is right for them. \nIn short\, the church has not been immune from the “Great Resignation.” As the pandemic wore on increasing numbers of rectors retired or moved into new jobs not involving running a church. While this is a challenge for parishes seeking new clergy leaders\, it is an opportunity as well. Anecdotal evidence suggests congregations are venturing outside their traditional hiring profiles and calling younger and more diverse clergy leaders. Join a group of these recently called rectors for a discussion of how they are redefining the role and what inspired them to answer the call. The panel will reflect on how\, after existing through these last few curious years\, we can reimagine parish ministry and strengthen our congregations while engaging our communities. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/accepting-a-call-in-a-time-of-transition-new-rectors-reflect/
CATEGORIES:Education,Fellowship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T161500
DTSTAMP:20260504T140047
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SUMMARY:Socially Responsible Investing with Our Trustees
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 19 \n3:30 – 4:15 p.m. ET \nThe Trustees of Diocesan Funds are hosting a virtual gathering to share their approach to socially responsible investing (ESG – Environmental\, Social\, Governance) within the context of their overall investment process. \nThis session will also give parishes that invest with the Diocese\, as well as those who invest funds on their own\, greater insight into the function of the trustees. \nThe Trustees have invited AllianceBernstein\, one of the three money managers of the Diocesan Funds\, to present on their ESG investment process and how it relates to their overall approach to the financial markets. AllianceBernstein and the Trustees will respond to questions at the end of the presentation. \nClick here for the Zoom link \nMeeting ID: 845 8505 8252 Passcode: 551387
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/social-responsible-investing-with-our-trustees/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Governance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T140047
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SUMMARY:Q&A Session for Iona Collaborative's "Thriving Bi-Vocational Congregations"
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 19 \n7:30-8:30 p.m. ET \nOffered by the Iona Collaborative \nThe Iona Collaborative believes small communities can reflect God’s vision for a flourishing world. \nToday’s culture of rapid change presents an ideal learning opportunity for bi-vocational churches to gain greater clarity about their unique callings. The Iona Collaborative encourages discernment by facilitating theological reflection on reimagined spiritual practices that lead to new life\, both in the congregation and beyond the walls. Their five-year initiative\, Thriving Bi-Vocational Congregations: Envisioning New Life in a Changing World\, a three-phase program\, will support congregations willing to identify and respond to their changing circumstances. \nThis program is about spiritual growth\, not ASA. \nIdeal participants for this program: \n\nDesire to grow spiritually as a congregation\nDream about answering God’s call for their church and community\nDare to be vulnerable and creative together\n\nTo learn more about this program\, click here. \nTo register for the Q&A session for prospective participants\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/qa-session-for-iona-collaboratives-thriving-bi-vocational-congregations/
CATEGORIES:Education,Governance,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221024
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SUMMARY:Preaching Conference for Episcopal Deacons 
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Oct. 21 – Sunday\, Oct. 23 \nOnline (Zoom) \nRegistration fee: $25 \nHosted by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation and the Association of Episcopal Deacons \nThe central focus of this conference will be the unique voice of the deacon as a reflection of the diaconate’s mission to represent the Church to the community and the world to the Church. In addition to preaching to peer feedback in small\, moderated preaching groups\, the participants will hear from highly-respected guest faculty: \n\nBishop “Chip” Stokes offers poignant examples of successful diaconate ministry\nStephen Smith will present an opening refresher workshop on exegesis and sermon preparation\nRyan Bonfiglio\, Ph.D. of Candler School of Theology will present The Bible and Poverty\, a reminder that the alleviation of poverty is one of the most dominant themes in both Old and New Testaments.\nA panel discussion will explore the need for a clear understanding of the deacon’s role\, both within the Church as well as in our communities\, as a precondition of effective diaconate ministry.\n\nTo learn more and to register\, click here.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/preaching-conference-for-episcopal-deacons/
CATEGORIES:Education,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260504T140047
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SUMMARY:Dawnland: Online Film Viewing
DESCRIPTION:DAWNLAND: A film by ADAM MAZO and BEN PENDER-CUDLIP\nOnline Viewing is available from October 22-28th\nVirtual Panel Discussion October 27th\, from 6:00-7:00 pm \nChrist Church of Gardner is sponsoring the online viewing of Dawnland – A Documentary About Cultural Survival and Stolen Children – The Story of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). \nThe full-length documentary Dawnland follows the TRC to contemporary Wabanaki communities to witness intimate\, sacred moments of truth-telling and healing. With exclusive access to this groundbreaking process and never-before-seen footage\, the film reveals the untold narrative of Indigenous child removal in the United States. \nThe panelists include Carol Wishcamper\, Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner\, Esther Ann Wabanaki REACH founder and Passamaquoddy Citizen from Sipayik\, and Heather Augustine Wabanaki REACH Community Organizer and M’ikmaq Citizen from Elsipogtog First Nation. \nRegister for the Program Here \nUpon registration\, you will be sent a link for viewing the film.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dawnland-online-film-viewing/2022-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Racial Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ Episcopal Church (Gardiner)":MAILTO:parish@christchurchgardiner.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Panel Discussion of the film Dawnland
DESCRIPTION:DAWNLAND: A film by ADAM MAZO and BEN PENDER-CUDLIP\nOnline Viewing is available from October 22-28th\nVirtual Panel Discussion October 27th\, from 6:00-7:00 pm \nChrist Church of Gardiner is sponsoring the online viewing of Dawnland – A Documentary About Cultural Survival and Stolen Children – The Story of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). \nThe full-length documentary Dawnland follows the TRC to contemporary Wabanaki communities to witness intimate\, sacred moments of truth-telling and healing. With exclusive access to this groundbreaking process and never-before-seen footage\, the film reveals the untold narrative of Indigenous child removal in the United States. \nThe panelists include Carol Wishcamper\, Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner\, Esther Ann Wabanaki REACH founder and Passamaquoddy Citizen from Sipayik\, and Heather Augustine Wabanaki REACH Community Organizer and M’ikmaq Citizen from Elsipogtog First Nation. \nRegister for the Program Here \nUpon registration\, you will be sent a link for viewing the film. \n 
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/virtual-panel-discussion-of-the-film-dawnland/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Racial Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ Episcopal Church (Gardiner)":MAILTO:parish@christchurchgardiner.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTSTAMP:20260504T140047
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SUMMARY:Deadline for JNCEPB Survey
DESCRIPTION:Share Your Thoughts Regarding the Next Presiding Bishop   \nThe Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCEPB) invites all Episcopalians to participate in a survey. \nThe responses will help the committee develop a profile of the skills\, qualities\, and gifts the church seeks in its next presiding bishop\, considering what the church and world may look like in the next decade. \nThe deadline for completing the survey—which can be found online here—is October 31. \nPlease share this information and link with your church community.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/deadline-for-jncepb-survey/
CATEGORIES:Governance
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