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Indigenous Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/indigenous-relations/

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Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

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The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

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How to Author a Resolution

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2025  Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...

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Supply Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-clergy-guidelines/

Supply Clergy Guidelines are intended to be a helpful tool for people in congregations who are responsible for working with clergy filling-in, as well as to serve as a resource for members of the clergy themselves.

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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 205th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-address-to-the-205th-convention-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-maine/

Download a PDF Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Strout, born in Portland and now living in Harpswell, is arguably best-known for introducing the world to her character, Olive Kitteridge, in 2008. Strout’s eight books aren’t exclusively set in...

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Spring Training 2022

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Spring Training 2022 – Featuring a Conversation with the Bishops of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Saturday, May 14  9 am -12 pm  Online via Zoom Join us for a morning of conversation, prayer, and learning. Participants can...

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Upcoming Formation Events of Note for 2025

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Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...

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Diocesan Payroll Program

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-payroll-program/

The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created  to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process.  For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 

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Sermon on the Mount

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The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are...

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Lent and Holy Week Resources

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lent-resources/

Find new and updated Lent resources to help individuals, small groups, and congregations prepare for Easter including meditations, devotions, prayer, curriculum, sermons, and more.