The 206th Convention of the Diocese of Maine

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine gathers together annually to conduct the business of our diocese and worship together. The clergy of the diocese along with elected lay delegates from each congregation in Maine are the voting body.

 

 

Pre convention Meetings

If you were unable to attend these online meetings (held on Oct. 14 and 16), you may watch the recording of the Oct. 16 meeting here.

Registration

Each person attending is asked to complete the form. Deadline is Oct. 18.

Register

Preconvention Journal

Everything you need to know prior to attending

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Meet the Candidates

Read about the nominees

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Revision to Delegation

Changes? Find the revised certificate form here.

Open

Diocesan Elections in 2025

 The nomination deadline for the open positions listed below has passed. View the current nominees here.

Diocesan Council 
 – Need to elect lay reps for each of six areas; three-year terms
– Candidates: Acadie, Theodore Fletcher; Aurora Borealis, Ben Barr; The Heart of Maine, Jeff Mansir; Midcoast, Lucia Elder; Presumpscot, none; The Southern Gateway, Julie Littlefield and Karen Perka
– Elected at Area Meeting Breakout Rooms during the Preconvention Hearings on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16
Secretary of the Diocese
– Need to elect one; one-year term
– Candidate: Theodore G. Fletcher
– Will be included on Consent Calendar
Treasurer of the Diocese 
– Candidate: Julian Sheffield
– Will be included on Consent Calendar
Standing Committee 
– Clergy: Need to elect one; three-year term
– Candidate: The Rev. Ann McAlhany
– Will be included on Consent Calendar
– Lay:  Need to elect one; three-year term
– Candidates: Nancy Whitehouse, Sam Allen
– Will elect via Online Ballot
Trustees of Diocesan Funds 
– Need to elect five; four-year terms
– Candidates: Nick Penfield, Nancy Whitehouse, The Rev. Timothy Boggs, Sandra McPhee, Nathaniel Henshaw, Carlos Mello
– Will elect via Online BallotThank you to the Diocesan Nominating Committee!

The Rev. Stephen Muncie, Chair, The Rev. Lynn Rutledge, Lucia Elder, The Rev. George Stevens

Resolutions

Open to view and read the ten proposed resolutions.

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Proposed 2026 Budget

We'll vote to approve the budget on Oct. 25.

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Budget Narrative

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Minutes from the 2024 Diocesan Convention

We'll vote to approve these on Oct. 25

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Reports to Convention

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List of Certified Lay Delegates

Read the names of the lay delegates of record as of Oct. 16.

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Rules of Order

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Worship

Bulletin will be shared close to Oct. 25

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A Prayer for Convention

Please pray for the entire convention, your bishop and staff, for all delegates and the decisions they have made, and those who have offered themselves for leadership roles. We thank all for their service and faithfulness.

Prayer for a Church Convention

 

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2025 Convention Eucharist Bulletin

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Elections at the 2025 Convention

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Voting Procedure for the 206th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Maine

Form

Submit a Courtesy Resolution

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2026 Proposed Budget

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Reports to the 2025 Convention

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Proposed Resolutions 2025

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Preconvention Journal 2025

See All Convention Resources

 Elections

Learn more about the open positions below.

Diocesan Council 
In 2025, each of our six Areas will elect a Lay Representative to serve a three-year term.

Diocesan Council Responsibilities & Current Roster

Secretary of the Diocese
Need to elect one; one-year term

Responsibilities 

Treasurer of the Diocese
Need to elect one; one-year term

Responsibilities

Current Diocesan Officers

 

Standing Committee
Clergy Need to elect one; three-year term
Lay Need to elect one; three-year term

Standing Committee Responsibilities & Current Roster

 

Trustees of Diocesan Funds
Need to elect five total; four-year terms

Please note: No more than one can be a canonically resident priest or deacon of the diocese and all must have experience in investment management or with endowed funds. Please visit links below for more information. 

Requisites & Responsibilities

Trustees of Diocesan Funds & Current Members