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GC80 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:...
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Executive Council of The Episcopal Church Accepting Nominations
The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a clergy member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when the Rev. Lester Mackenzie, who was elected at the 2024 General Convention, resigned to join...
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Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024
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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Archives of the Diocese of Maine
The Archives contain a mixture of public, historical records that can be used for research, and legal records that are sealed from view. Together they comprise a history of the people and places that have formed and shaped us over the years.
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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Indigenous Relations Resolutions & Statements
Episcopal Diocese of Maine's resolutions, statements, and sermons regarding to Indigenous Relations
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Responding to the Pandemic
Latest news, guidance, and resources regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and our churches
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Spring Training 2022
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
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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Advocacy in Action with John Hennessy
GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...
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Customary for Retiring Deacons
The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...