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Grants through the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/grants-in-dio-maine/

Read all about the $33,200 in awards made in the diocese in June here. There is grant money left to award in 2025, and applications are received on a rolling basis. Dreaming of the impact...

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Formation Conversation

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/formation-conversation-4/2024-10-17/

“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and...

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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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Clergy Formation Event: “Here I Stand With God”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/clergy-formation-event-before-the-foundations-of-the-world/

“Here I Stand With God”, with the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells Thursday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online Hosted by the Clergy Formation Committee We are delighted to welcome the Rev. Dr. Sam...

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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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Registration for Come Away Together

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/registration-for-come-away-together/

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 England...

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Take Action to Support Our Refugee and Immigrant Neighbors

https://episcopalmaine.org/take-action-to-support-our-refugee-and-immigrant-neighbors/

On January 21, 2025, the Trump administration signed a range of executive Borders that will profoundly impact immigration in the U.S. and put the lives of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people at risk. Read...

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On Sacred Ground: Personal Transformation Leads to Sacred Ground Program Expansion

https://episcopalmaine.org/sacred-ground-russell/

The national “Becoming Beloved Community” newsletter recently included this column about Caroline Russell, a St. Paul’s, Brunswick parishioner until her death in December 2021, and her relationship with the Sacred Ground program. Sometimes a transformation...

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Commission on Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/commission-on-ministry/

The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.

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Ordination to the Diaconate Chart

https://episcopalmaine.org/timeline-of-ordination-to-the-diaconate/