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.
The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine assembled online via Zoom on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The proceedings were livestreamed on YouTube. We took time to pause throughout convention to hear the Word of God, praise God with song with our virtual choir, and share Spiritual Eucharist.
Important Dates for the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention September 15: Certificate of Delegates Due Nominations Due Resolutions Due October 15: Registration for Convocation Due October 17: Area Caucuses via Zoom from 7-8pm October 21: Diocesan-wide...
Elections were held on September 27, 2022 where the following lay representatives to Diocesan Council were elected: Acadie (A) – Ted Fletcher, Southwest Harbor Aurora Borealis (B ) – Ben Barr, Millinocket Area C –...
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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is divided into six Areas made up of groups of congregations. Diocesan Council, a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine, is comprised of two elected members from each of the six diocesan Areas. New clergy members are elected to Council at a Pre-Convention Hearing in advance of Convention in October.
The Grants Committee of Diocesan Council was restructured in 2022 in order to better shepherd the various grant funds available in the diocese. Since then, the committee continues to look at each grant and assess...
Please join the Racial Justice Council and Bishop Brown on October 17th at 1 p.m. at Loring House (143 State Street, Portland ME 04101) for tea, an informational session about the project, and the kick-off...
Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan intergenerational Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming...