Event

Acolyte Festival

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/acolyte-festival-2/

Keeping your acolytes engaged and motivated may not always be easy. Here’s an opportunity for them to practice their skills through fun games and connect with other acolytes from around Province I—all while living out...

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Parish Administrators’ Collaborative (PAC)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/pac/

The Parish Administrators' Collaborative of the Diocese of Maine is a community of professionals who support one another, share knowledge and resources, and support the ministry of our congregations and the mission of the Church.

Event

Anniversary of the Election of Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/anniversary-of-the-election-of-bishop-brown/2024-02-09/

It’s been five years since Bishop Thomas Brown was elected in Bangor, Maine to serve as the Tenth Bishop of Maine. May God continue to bless our ministry together!

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Indigenous Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/indigenous-ministry/

Resources recommended by CIR

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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.  

Event

Fall Clergy Day with Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/clergy-day-with-bishop-brown/

Please join us for time with the bishop and clergy colleagues that will also include an opportunity to explore community organizing with Jake Fahey (photo above), regional coordinator for Anti-Racist Organizing in Maine (AROM). An...

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Building Intentional Small Groups

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/building-intentional-small-groups/

Resources for creating an intentional small group ministry in your congregation

Event

Labyrinth Vigil for Peace in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/labyrinth-vigil-for-peace-in-portland/2025-07-07/

The “Walking Together” ministry will be hosting a weekly Labyrinth Vigil for Peace and for all those who live in danger and fear during these precarious times. Meet at the labyrinth of St. Luke’s Cathedral...

Blog Post

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...

Event

Gathering for Summer Chapel Leadership on Zoom

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/gathering-for-summer-chapel-leadership-on-zoom/

Summer Chapel Leadership Gathering for 2025 Save the Date! Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 9 –10:30 a.m. It will be a time to connect, share updates, ask questions, and celebrate the...