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Press Release: Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston Awarded $55,000 Grant to Launch New Shower and Laundry Initiative for the Homeless
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From the Bishop: No More Silence on Horrors in the Holy Land – June 3, 2025
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An Easter Message from Bishop Brown 2025
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Bishops Beyond Borders: A Video Conversation
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Letter from Episcopal Church leaders on Trump administration immigration executive orders – Jan. 21, 2025
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From Bishop Brown: The Archbishop’s Resignation
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Responding to Hurricane Helene
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Celebrating the Anniversary of the Ordination of Women – July 2024
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Communications Overview and Guidelines
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Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
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A General Convention Primer from Bishop Brown
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Messages from Bishop Brown on YouTube
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Episcopal Maine in the News
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Phishing & Email Scams in Churches
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Copyright for Churches
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The Dio Log (Diocesan Newsletter) Archive
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Faith in Maine Podcast
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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Branding
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Welcome and Invitation to Summer Chapels 2025
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An Appeal to Pray for Peace from Bishops Thomas Brown (ME) and Rob Hirschfeld (NH)
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Finding Livestream Worship Stats
Church Cybersecurity
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Holy Eucharist with Reaffirmation of Vows and Consecration of Chrism Worship Bulletin – 8 April 2025
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A Message for Lent from Bishop Brown
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Faithfully Supporting Our Vulnerable Neighbors – Webinar Feb. 5, 2025
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A Message from Bishop Brown: Thank God for Our Church Leaders
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Bishop Brown’s Christmas Message 2024
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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 205th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine
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A Message from Bishop Brown Post-Election Day – Nov. 6, 2024
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Sample Church Group Expectations and Confidentiality Policy
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Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Anglican hospital closure in Gaza – July 8, 2024
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Bishop Brown from General Convention: Election of Sean W. Rowe to Presiding Bishop – June 26, 2024
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The Philadelphia Eleven Panel Discussion – May 14, 2024
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A Lenten Message from Bishop Brown 2024
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Allied Against Hate: A-Toolkit for Faith Communities — September 2023
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Letter from Bishop Brown about joining Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition 12/20/2023
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An Advent Message from Bishop Brown 2023
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A Pastoral Word from Bishop Brown – October 27, 2023
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Updates on Situation in Palestine and Israel
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Bishop Brown’s 2023 Convention Address
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From the Bishop: Lament and denouncement of the violence in the Holy Land
Support for Maui: A Message from Bishop Brown
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Bishop Brown’s Easter Message 2023
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Update on Use of the Common Cup
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Women at Lambeth 2022
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Bishop Brown asks leaders to discuss resuming pre-pandemic Eucharistic practices
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Diocese of Maine Announces New Canon to the Ordinary February 8 2023
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How to Update Your Church Listing on the Episcopal Asset Map
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Bishop Brown’s Christmas Message 2022
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Phishing Infographic 2022
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Day of Prayer and Action in Augusta – December 7, 2022
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Tips for Participating on Zoom
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Bishop Brown’s Convention Address – October 22, 2022
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Lambeth Calls: A Message from Bishop Brown (July 25, 2022)
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Communications Workshop: Copyright for Churches – June 2022
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Recording of Social Media for Churches Workshop – June 2022
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Recording of Church Website Workshop – May 2022
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In the Wake of Gun Violence – A Message from Bishop Brown 5/27/2022
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Conversation with the Bishops of Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire at Spring Training 2022
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Holy Curiosity: A Message From the Bishops of Northern New England – May 14, 2022
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Bishop Brown’s Update on COVID-19 Guidelines – May 2022
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Recording of Email Newsletter Workshop – April 2022
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Easter Message from Bishop Brown 2022 – Transcript
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Bishop Brown’s Sermon for Chrism Eucharist 2022
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Easter Message from Bishop Brown 2022 – Video
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Recording of Canva Workshop – March 2022
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Music & Video Licensing Resources
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Public Domain Information Project
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Choral Public Domain Library
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Small Church Music
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What You Need to Know Before Sharing Photos and Videos Online
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Christian Copyright Solutions: What About Facebook Live?
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Facebook Copyright Rules
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Did My Church Infringe on Copyright When Using YouTube Videos in Our Livestream? (Church Law & Tax)
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Be Safe, Not Sorry When Livestreaming Your Worship Services
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Copyright: Book of Common Prayer, Revised Common Lectionary, Bible
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Jesus in America: A National Study Released March 2022
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Updated COVID-19 Guidance from Bishop Brown 3/8/2022
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Bishop Brown’s Testimony in Support of LD1626 from Feb. 2022
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Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown’s Sermon for Dec. 26, 2021
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Bishop Brown on Instagram
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Pop-up Prayer on Facebook
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Message from Bishop Brown regarding wearing Face Masks during in person holiday services
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A Message from Bishop Brown regarding COVID-19 – Dec. 20, 2021
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From the Bishop – COVID-19 – Dec. 7, 2021
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Bishop Brown to Clergy and Leaders regarding Pandemic
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The Washington National Cathedral – Worship & Music
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Video: Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown’s Sermon for the Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021
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Marriage After Divorce
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Dio Maine & New Hampshire Hosting Program
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Press Release: Transfer of Hallowell Complete
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Message from Bishop Brown in midst of Omicron 1/6/2022
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An Epiphany Message from Bishop Brown 2022 (video)
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An Epiphany Message from Bishop Brown 2022 (transcript)
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Pastoral Directive for Vaccination of Clergy and Staff
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Bishop Brown’s Prayer for the State House
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Bishop’s Sermon from Chrism Eucharist
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A Call to Prayer for Our Nation from Bishop Brown
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Bishop Brown’s Advent Sermon 2020
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An Advent Message for 2021
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Bishop Brown’s Convention Address 2021
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High Res Episcopal Diocese of Maine Logo
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The Eve of Nativity 2019
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Advent Message and Resources 2019
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Video of the Formal Seating of Bishop Brown 2019
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Press Release – Seating of Bishop Brown
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Catching Up with the Diocese – Bishop Brown 2019
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Honoring Church of the Advent in Limestone 2019
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Bishop’s Statement on Racial Justice
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Bishop of Maine Shares Video Statement on Racial Justice
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New England Episcopal bishops respond to President’s “cynical” photo-op
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Bishop’s Sermon for May 17, 2020
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Bishop’s Easter Message and Sermon 2020
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Bishop’s Lent Sermon 2020
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Self Care for Leaders during the Pandemic
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“A Time for Healing” Message from Bishop Brown
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“Gifts of the Spirit” Message from Bishop Brown
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Official Headshot and Portrait of Bishop Brown
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Bishop Brown’s First Letter to the Diocese June 2019
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Press Release – Bishop Brown’s Consecration
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Bishop Brown’s Convention Address 2020
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Christmas Message from Bishop Brown 2020
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Faith in Maine Podcast
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Brand Standards Guide
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Digital Usher Training Presentation
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Digital Usher Training Video
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Photo Release Template for a Minor
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Press Release: A Church Closes and the Mission Transforms
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