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Come Away Together with Forma & the Province 1 Formation Network

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/forma-2025/2025-01-27/

The Faith Formation Network of Province I (i.e., the New England dioceses) is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds! We will gather January 27-30, 2025 with colleagues from across New...

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Having ‘Bridged the Gap,’ George Cooper Finally Gets to Retire

https://episcopalmaine.org/having-bridged-the-gap-george-cooper-finally-gets-to-retire/

by Susan Sherrill Axelrod It’s not unusual for the career paths followed by Episcopal clergy to have taken a number of turns—sometimes sharp ones—before ending up at the church. For the Rev. George Cooper, who...

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Definitions of Operating and Non-Operating Revenues and Expenses

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/definitions-of-operating-and-non-operating-revenues-and-expenses/

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...

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Ecumenical Youth Service Corps Builds Connection for Portland-Area Teens

https://episcopalmaine.org/ecumenical-youth-service-corps-builds-connection-for-portland-area-teens/

The cheerful flyer with colorful graphics of winter hats, socks, and mittens invited Portland-area youth to spend an afternoon with the Youth Service Corps (YSC), shopping for warm accessories at Marden’s, followed by a visit...

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Sample Letter of Agreement for a Deacon

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/sample-deacons-letter-of-agreement/

Letter of Agreement Deacon Template – WORD VERSION

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Waves of Gratitude: A Vacation Bible School Program created by the United Thank Offering

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/waves-of-gratitude-a-vacation-bible-school-program-created-by-the-united-thank-offering/

Planning Vacation Bible School this summer? Don’t forget that UTO has a free program for congregations to use called “Waves of Gratitude.” Learn more (or download the resources) using the link here.

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UTO Formation Materials Order Form for Late Spring/Early Summer

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/uto-formation-materials-order-form-for-late-spring-early-summer/

Looking for formation materials? UTO is now taking orders for spring/summer materials. Follow the link to order your kits by April 10, 2025 for shipping by April 28, 2025. These materials focus on gratitude for...

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Deacons Zoom Gathering

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/deacons-zoom-gathering-2/

At our March 21 meeting, we agreed that the topic of deacon stipends and related benefits through the Church Pension Fund required more discussion, and that it needed to be sooner than our quarterly Zooms....

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Diocesan Hunger Initiative

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-hunger-initiative/

The Diocesan Hunger Initiative. through contributions from individuals and parishes, finds ways to share the message of our faith in action with the larger community, giving people the nourishment and encouragement needed to make it through difficult times. 

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Invitation for Province I Deacons to Check-In Online

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/invitation-for-province-i-deacons-to-check-in-online/

Meet with your fellow deacons of Province I on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. online. Let’s share and hear what all of us are up to specifically around the social and emotional health of children...