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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Office Closed for Holiday Break
DESCRIPTION:The bishop’s staff will be on holiday break\, and the offices at Loring House in Portland will be closed from Fri.\, Dec. 20\, 2024 through Wed.\, Jan. 1\, 2025. \nWe wish you all a Merry Christmas!
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocesan-office-closed-for-holiday-break/2025-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20241220T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T180540Z
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SUMMARY:Defending the Dignity of Trans and Non-Binary People in 2025 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 13\, 7 p.m. on Zoom \nEpiscopalians and all others interested in justice for women\, LGBTQ+ justice\, and social justice are invited to join this webinar to learn from gender justice leaders within and beyond The Episcopal Church about the current legislative terrain in the U.S. impacting these areas and the work that can be done to uphold the dignity of all God’s children. \nLearn more and register online.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/defending-the-dignity-of-trans-and-non-binary-people-in-2025-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Episcopal Church":MAILTO:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20241213T170115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T170115Z
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SUMMARY:"Here We Are. Send Us!" Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maine Council of Churches on Tuesday\, January 14\, at 4pm\, for the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond when vulnerable groups are potentially targeted by the new administration.  We will focus specifically on effective strategies for 4 especially vulnerable groups: immigrants\, LGBTQ folks\, women seeking reproductive health care\, and the environment.  Registration for this free online event will open next week.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/here-we-are-send-us-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@mainecouncilofchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20241207T145203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T165458Z
UID:10004921-1736877600-1736883000@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Diocesan Grants Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Diocesan Grants Committee online on Zoom in 2025 to learn what grants are available\, how to find out if your project is eligible for a grant\, and how to apply. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/grants-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured Events,Fundraising,Governance,Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20241211T205715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T205715Z
UID:10004962-1736967600-1736971200@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Province 1 Indigenous People's Justice Network Book Discussion 
DESCRIPTION:Wed.\, Jan. 15\, 7-8 p.m. on Zoom \nThe book that will be discussed is “The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery\,” by Sarah Augustine. \nRegister for the discussion here.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/province-1-indigenous-peoples-justice-network-book-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Education,Racial Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Province I%3A The Episcopal Church in New England":MAILTO:coordinator@province1.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20240805T210916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T204042Z
UID:10003920-1737021600-1737025200@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Formation Conversation
DESCRIPTION:“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God\, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and communities change! No matter what your connection to forming Christians is\, you are welcome at these informal conversations where we share ideas and updates\, bring our questions\, and pray for one another. You can come to one\, two or all conversations; they are held via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month from 10-11 am. Questions? Please be in touch with Emily Keniston.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/formation-conversation-4/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Children,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Maine Faith Formation":MAILTO:ekeniston@episcopalmaine.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20250103T180358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T180358Z
UID:10004975-1737331200-1737417599@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr.  Day - Diocesan Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-diocesan-office-closed/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20250109T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T220225Z
UID:10004977-1737374400-1737378000@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Committed to Listen: Observing Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Committed to Listen: Observing Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day 2025\nMonday\, Jan. 20\, 12 p.m.\nHope GateWay Church\n515 Woodford St.\, Portland \nIn honor of Martin Luther King Day\, an in-person performance of “The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage\,” by Antonio Rocha is being staged at Hope GateWay Church. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance because seating is limited. Register here. If you are able\, please consider making a donation to help cover the cost of this event.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/committed-to-listen-observing-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Holiday,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20250109T145427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T145427Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Thursday: Envisioning World Mission
DESCRIPTION:Envisioning World Mission – A Word from the Standing Commission \nRegister here on Eventbrite for the one-hour webinar on Jan. 23 at 1 p.m.\, which is free and open to the public. \nPresenting will be Emily Keniston\, chair of the commission for the 2025-2027 triennium. Director of Faith Formation in the Diocese of Maine\, Emily brings her experience of teaching in Tunisia for seven years and her current role as Global Mission Advocate for the diocese. \nEmily will review the work of the Standing Commission in the previous triennium and share the commission’s preliminary planning for the next triennium. The new commission has had its first two meetings in November and January. \nThe previous commission proposed initiatives to the 2024 General Convention in the form of resolutions to: create a task force to counter the colonial mindset; combat the rise of religious nationalism; affirm Anglican connections; support the Global Mission Advocates Network; create a task force for youth formation and world mission; create a task force on Episcopal Church-Anglican Communion relationships; and a number of other matters. \nAccording to the church’s canons\, the role of the Standing Commission on World Mission is to identify the global mission work carried out by entities throughout the church; consult with them to envision future directions for the church’s global engagement; and develop world mission policy proposals for consideration by General Convention. \nGlobal Mission
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/mission-thursday-envisioning-world-mission/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Featured Events,Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20241211T210839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T210839Z
UID:10004963-1737658800-1737662400@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Restoration Laos: Restoring Hope\, Restoring Safety
DESCRIPTION:A Night of Conversation with the Rev. Canon Michael Ambler \nOn Thursday\, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.\, join a conversation on Zoom to learn how a community of people in Maine has partnered with the Mines Advisory Group\, Mine Action Team 53 in Laos to accelerate the mission to find and destroy lethal bombs in the most remote and poorest areas of Laos still devastated fifty years after the conclusion of the Vietnam War. This team of courageous women execute their work so that villagers can once again grow rice\, go to school\, and live with safety and dignity. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and leave with ideas of how to share this important work with your local community. \nHosted by SpiritBound Faith\, a Digital Mission in the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire.  For more on Restoration Laos click here. \nRegister on Zoom.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/restorationlaos-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Fellowship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20250115T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T213826Z
UID:10004978-1737888300-1737892800@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:The Crisis in Israel and Palestine: An Interactive Dialogue with Episcopal Peace Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:This free and open-to-the-public event will begin after the 9:30 a.m. service. The conversation will be led by Wendy Love\, MD\, who has served with two medical missions to the West Bank\, and has traveled through the region on peacekeeping missions\, and Rich Pitre\, who has worked with Palestinian refugees in the Holy Land and is a member of the National Executive Council of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-crisis-in-israel-and-palestine-an-interactive-dialogue-with-episcopal-peace-fellowship/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 106 Lowell St.\, Manchester\, NH\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250128
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20240805T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T151130Z
UID:10004481-1737936000-1738022399@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Come Away Together with Forma & the Province 1 Formation Network
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Network of Province I (i.e.\, the New England dioceses) is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds! \n\nWe will gather January 27-30\, 2025 with colleagues from across New England onsite at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center for four days\, during which time we will take mornings to meet and connect with our provincial colleagues and afternoons to participate in the Forma workshops and content. We will regather in the evenings to informally share inspiration and learning. There will be ample time for rest and individual needs even as we spend time together learning about the big ideas emerging in the formation space\, and what we are called to do about them. \nDo you think this conference is for you? Please watch this one minute video and hear from Province I colleagues about who they think should come – and most likely it is you! Read more here. \nRegistration information is here. \nThanks to financial support from Province I and the dioceses of Province I\, the costs for registration\, lodging and meals has been greatly reduced.  If you have questions\, please contact Emily Keniston. with questions.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/forma-2025/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Lane\, Greenfield\, NH\, 03047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Province I%3A The Episcopal Church in New England":MAILTO:coordinator@province1.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20240805T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T151130Z
UID:10004482-1738022400-1738108799@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Come Away Together with Forma & the Province 1 Formation Network
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Network of Province I (i.e.\, the New England dioceses) is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds! \n\nWe will gather January 27-30\, 2025 with colleagues from across New England onsite at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center for four days\, during which time we will take mornings to meet and connect with our provincial colleagues and afternoons to participate in the Forma workshops and content. We will regather in the evenings to informally share inspiration and learning. There will be ample time for rest and individual needs even as we spend time together learning about the big ideas emerging in the formation space\, and what we are called to do about them. \nDo you think this conference is for you? Please watch this one minute video and hear from Province I colleagues about who they think should come – and most likely it is you! Read more here. \nRegistration information is here. \nThanks to financial support from Province I and the dioceses of Province I\, the costs for registration\, lodging and meals has been greatly reduced.  If you have questions\, please contact Emily Keniston. with questions.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/forma-2025/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Lane\, Greenfield\, NH\, 03047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Province I%3A The Episcopal Church in New England":MAILTO:coordinator@province1.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20250122T164430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164430Z
UID:10004981-1738076400-1738080000@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Episcopal Communicators Webinar: Website Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Episcopal Communicators Webinar: Website Essentials\nTuesday\, Jan. 28\, 3 p.m. on Zoom \nWebsites are essential for spreading the good news in the 21st century. They are the information hub and offer insights into your community\, ministries\, services\, and more. Does yours present an accurate picture of your congregation or ministry? \nIn this webinar\, Laurel Way\, director of communications and information technology for the Diocese of Arizona\, will leads participants through the crucial elements and foundations of church/diocesan/organization websites. Learn about (or get a refresher on) building an effective\, informative and eye-catching website in this ever-changing digital landscape. This webinar is free to members; cost to non-members is $25. \nREGISTER 
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/episcopal-communicators-webinar-website-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20240805T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T151130Z
UID:10004483-1738108800-1738195199@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Come Away Together with Forma & the Province 1 Formation Network
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Network of Province I (i.e.\, the New England dioceses) is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds! \n\nWe will gather January 27-30\, 2025 with colleagues from across New England onsite at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center for four days\, during which time we will take mornings to meet and connect with our provincial colleagues and afternoons to participate in the Forma workshops and content. We will regather in the evenings to informally share inspiration and learning. There will be ample time for rest and individual needs even as we spend time together learning about the big ideas emerging in the formation space\, and what we are called to do about them. \nDo you think this conference is for you? Please watch this one minute video and hear from Province I colleagues about who they think should come – and most likely it is you! Read more here. \nRegistration information is here. \nThanks to financial support from Province I and the dioceses of Province I\, the costs for registration\, lodging and meals has been greatly reduced.  If you have questions\, please contact Emily Keniston. with questions.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/forma-2025/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Lane\, Greenfield\, NH\, 03047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Province I%3A The Episcopal Church in New England":MAILTO:coordinator@province1.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20250122T151728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T151728Z
UID:10004979-1738171800-1738175400@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Basecamp Learning Sessions for Diocesan Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of a committee\, governing body\, or ministry that uses the project management platform Basecamp? If you would like to learn how to use this tool\, please join Director of Engagement Teresa Pinney will be hosting learning sessions on Zoom on Wed.\, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. and Wed.\, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Please follow the links to register in advance for your preferred date and time.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/basecamp-learning-sessions-for-diocesan-leaders/2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured Events,Governance
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTSTAMP:20260429T134841
CREATED:20240805T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T151130Z
UID:10004484-1738195200-1738281599@episcopalmaine.org
SUMMARY:Come Away Together with Forma & the Province 1 Formation Network
DESCRIPTION:The Faith Formation Network of Province I (i.e.\, the New England dioceses) is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds! \n\nWe will gather January 27-30\, 2025 with colleagues from across New England onsite at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center for four days\, during which time we will take mornings to meet and connect with our provincial colleagues and afternoons to participate in the Forma workshops and content. We will regather in the evenings to informally share inspiration and learning. There will be ample time for rest and individual needs even as we spend time together learning about the big ideas emerging in the formation space\, and what we are called to do about them. \nDo you think this conference is for you? Please watch this one minute video and hear from Province I colleagues about who they think should come – and most likely it is you! Read more here. \nRegistration information is here. \nThanks to financial support from Province I and the dioceses of Province I\, the costs for registration\, lodging and meals has been greatly reduced.  If you have questions\, please contact Emily Keniston. with questions.
URL:https://episcopalmaine.org/event/forma-2025/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center\, 108 Wally Stone Lane\, Greenfield\, NH\, 03047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Province I%3A The Episcopal Church in New England":MAILTO:coordinator@province1.org
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