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Potato Palooza in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/potato-palooza-in-portland/

Jason Briggs, parishioner at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco, works with Aroostook County farmers to get Maine potatoes to those in need throughout the state. To raise funds for the endeavor, he invites everyone to...

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Update on Use of the Common Cup

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24 March 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The late theologian, Louis Weil wrote, “When the Christian community meets to do the whole eucharistic action in obedience to the Lord, he comes. He gives himself to...

Blog Post

The Ministry of Showing Up

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The Rev. Peter Jenks reflects on his long tenure in Thomaston When he retires from the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston on Sept. 29, Rev. Peter Jenks will leave a legacy that...

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Festival of Love Webinar: “Empowering People of Color in Diocesan Life”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/festival-of-love-webinar-empowering-people-of-color-in-diocesan-life/

Festival of Love Webinar: “Empowering People of Color in Diocesan Life” Thursday, May 9, 3 p.m. This is the final event in the monthly workshop series that began last summer at the “It’s All About...

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

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A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.

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How to Update Your Church Listing on the Episcopal Asset Map

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Update your church listing online for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

Blog Post

From the Bishop: A Call to Prayerful Action

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“The people in the Holy Land—Israel and Palestine—are heavy laden. And right now, our most faithful prayer is for the burdensome violence to end. I have written to our representatives in Washington to call for...

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Nine Lessons and Carols in York Harbor

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Join the tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Church, York Harbor (546 York St.). The church is heated but do dress for December! Come and be...

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Ordination of Ben Cooke to the Priesthood

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By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Ben Cooke to the Priesthood in Christ’s one holy catholic and...

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LGBTQIA+ Liturgies, Prayers, and Music

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Enriching Our Worship 6 Rites for Blessing Relationships Service of Renaming in The Book of Occasional Services, page 149 Prayers for Trans Day of Visibility from TransEpiscopal and Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission Pastoral...