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Responsibilities of Trustees of Diocesan Funds

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/responsibilities-of-trustees-of-diocesan-funds/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds, as an entity created by statute, functions independent of the Bishop and the Diocesan Convention. The body is comprised of seven Trustees plus the Bishop. According to the By-Laws of...

Event

Resolution Workshop

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/resolution-workshop/

Resolution Learning Session Thursday, Sept. 4 5:30 p.m. on Zoom Click here to register The deadline for submitting a resolution for diocesan convention is fast approaching (September 22nd)! If you are working on a resolution, have an idea...

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Prayer for a Church Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-for-convention/

We pray for the convention’s work supporting diocesan mission and ministry using "For a Church Convention" from the BCP.

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2025 Diocesan Convention Childcare Subsidies Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-convention-childcare-subsidies-available/

Parents/primary caregivers who have children 10 and under and who are required to attend Diocesan Convention (e.g., clergy, delegates) will be eligible for a childcare subsidy. The maximum amount for each child is $50. Eligible...

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Diocesan Convention Nomination & Resolution Forms Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocesan-convention-nomination-resolution-forms-due/

Leadership Nomination Form Resolution Form 2025 Diocesan Convention

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Voting Procedure for the 2025 Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/voting-procedure-for-the-2025-convention/

Orientation to Voting Procedures Be prepared to vote in two ways at the 2025 Convention: By raising colored and labeled voting cards By online ballot Only certified delegates and clergy may vote. Voting by Card...

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2025 Preconvention Meetings

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/2025-preconvention-meetings/

Prepare for Diocesan Convention by Attending One of Two Meetings We’ll hold two pre-convention meetings on Zoom in October. Delegates and clergy should plan to attend one of these meetings. This will be an opportunity...

Blog Post

Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-themes-for-the-81st-general-convention/

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

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Resolution Writing: How to Make Change Happen in Our Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/resolution-writing-2025/

The deadline for submitting a resolution for the 2025 Diocesan Convention (Sept. 22) has passed. Proposed resolutions will be available on the convention page and emailed out after Oct. 6. Members of the Resolutions Committee...

Blog Post

GC80 Wrap-up from Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/gc-wrap-up-from-bishop-brown/

“Hello to the Episcopal Church in Maine. It’s the last day of General Convention. It’s Monday the 11th of July. We’ve just finished our work. We finished before noon. This is a historic General Convention:...