The Office of Government Relations is tasked with representing official Episcopal Church policies voted on and passed by General Convention or Executive Council, the legislative and governing bodies of the Church. Below is a list...
In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...
From The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music Reports to the 78th General Convention: Supplemental Materials
General Description of Operating Revenues and Expenses All funds, from whatever source, that are used for the general operation of the congregation are operating revenues. The general operation of the congregation includes—but is not limited...
Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism All are invited to join us for Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. John, 225 French...
Be a part of a new collaborative ministry! Director of Public Policy John Hennessy has begun gathering churches and people in our diocese involved in migration ministry. Please be in touch with him via email...
Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) celebrated its 40th anniversary this week! EYE is the church’s second-largest event after General Convention, drawing nearly 1,500 young people ages 15-19 from every province every three years. The event began...
Diocesan Finance Committee Julian Sheffield, Treasurer & Chair of the Finance Committee (2026), St. Margaret’s, Belfast Rev. John Balicki (2026), St. Luke’s, Wilton Theodore G. Fletcher (2026), St. Andrew and St. John, Southwest Harbor Rev....
You are invited! We all know that our Prayer Book provides a clear statement about the mission God gives us: to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ (p. 855)....
26 October 2023 The diocese is planning a community-wide prayer vigil tonight in place of the pre-convention meeting that was previously scheduled. JOIN HERE As you plan to comfort parsihioners and friends, please know of...
