November 1, 2023

A Pastoral Word from Bishop Brown

by The Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas James Brown

A Pastoral Word from Bishop Thomas Brown to the Episcopal Diocese of Maine in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston 27 October 2023 On Wednesday evening, our beloved community of Lewiston joined the...

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October 26, 2023

Bishop Brown’s Reflection following the devastation in Lewiston-Auburn

by The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown

Earlier today in a press briefing Governor Mills captured beautifully not only what we’re feeling, but also what we’re praying. 18 of our neighbors have died, and 13 others are injured.* This is a moment...

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August 17, 2023

Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...

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August 15, 2023

Diocesan Listening Session Update

by The Rt. Rev. Thomas Brown

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April 7, 2023

Bishop Brown’s Easter Message

by The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown

Did you know that demographers have categorized a new generation: the Star Wars Generation? These are people born between 1977 and 1983. They’re the younger siblings of GenXers and the older siblings of Millennials. When...

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February 21, 2023

Exciting Episcopalians Interview with Bishop Brown

Bill Green of Trinity Church, Portland sat down to interview an exciting Episcopalian…our own Bishop Thomas Brown!

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February 8, 2023

Welcoming New Staff and Announcing Staff Retirements

by The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown

8 February 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, Today I am delighted to share with you several updates about the diocesan staff as we welcome new faces and begin to honor and celebrate upcoming retirements. Transition...

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January 5, 2023

Benediction by Bishop Brown at the Inaguration of Governor Mills

Holy God, whom we call by many names, we give you thanks for the people of Maine who come together today with the strongest sense of hope for the future you desire to give us....

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December 25, 2022

A Christmas Message from Bishop Brown

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August 7, 2022

Bishop Brown shares Lambeth updates

by The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown

Sunday, August 8 Bishop Brown writes, “Ever feel totally grateful and also completely finished? The Lambeth Conference has been amazing, at times brilliant (as they say here); lots of grace, at least for me. I...

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