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Midcoast “Area D” Churches Raucous Caucus Picnic
The Midcoast Area churches (Area D) will be getting together for fun, fellowship and eating on Sunday, July 24, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson. Families of all sorts, please bring your games...
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Advocacy Update – April 2023
It has been a busy couple of weeks on the advocacy front now that the legislature has dealt with the statebudget. Speaking of the budget, you have heard the democratic majority passed a budget that...
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Expressing the Mind of the House on Climate and Our Vocation in Christ GC80
Climate change and environmental degradation are manifestations of our turning away from God. The effects of this willful separation from God resonate across our collective lives: All areas of justice are either worsened or made better depending on the health of the planet. A changing climate and degraded environment worsen conflict, forces human migration, and causes food insecurity. These related crises increase the rate of violence, cause more natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and deepen the wounds of those already suffering from racism. People living in poverty are plunged further into poverty by the deteriorating condition of the planet.
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Godly Play “Taste and See” Opportunity
You’re invited to a “Taste and See” opportunity on Saturday, September 30th, from 9 am to 3 pm, with Godly Play trainer, Nancy St. John. The morning will be spent building the circle and participating...
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Watch Party for the Presiding Bishop’s Investiture in Bangor
St. John’s invites you to join in a Watch Party of the Celebration of New Ministry and Investiture of the Right Reverend Sean Rowe as Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church on Saturday,...
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Refugee Sunday in the Diocese of Maine
Click here to learn more about Refugee Sunday in Maine on March 9
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Debrief & Discussion on the Intersection of Racism and Christianity
Your Racial Justice Council here in the Diocese of Maine would like to invite you to two online opportunities to talk and learn about the intersection of racism and Christianity. First, The Maine Council of...
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Contemplative Knitting Workshop
Attend a Contemplative Knitting Workshop at St. Andrew’s, Newcastle on October 28. Together with Julie Cicora, retired Episcopal priest and author of the book “Contemplative Knitting”,they’ve planned a day-long retreat to explore the connection between...
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship Annual Meeting
Director of Public Policy John Hennessy will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. His presentation will especially focus on how the diocese and the Maine Council of Churches...
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Foundation of Religious Life Sunday
Monastic Orders and Christian Communities have existed in The Episcopal Church since the mid-19th century, but are largely unknown by Episcopalians. Episcopalians are invited to celebrate Religious Life this Sunday! Newly approved by General Convention,...