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Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lay-liturgical-ministry/

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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Diocese of Maine’s Constitution and Canons Regarding Lay Delegates to Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocese-of-maines-constitution-and-canons-regarding-lay-delegates-to-convention/

DIOCESE OF MAINE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III Section 4. Each Parish in union with the Convention, or the Vestry thereof, and each Organized Mission in union with the Convention, or the Bishop’s Committee thereof, may, at...

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Copyright for Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/copyright/

Learn what your church needs to know about copyright and licenses. This list provides resources about copyright, but it is not to be considered legal advice. 

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Learning Session on Safe Church Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/learning-session-on-safe-church-training/

The hiatus for Safe Church training in the Diocese of Maine and the licensing of lay ministers was lifted in mid-2022, and some congregations are still experiencing challenges with the new system. This workshop will...

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Supply Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-clergy-guidelines/

Supply Clergy Guidelines are intended to be a helpful tool for people in congregations who are responsible for working with clergy filling-in, as well as to serve as a resource for members of the clergy themselves.

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General Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/governance/general-convention/

Maine’s 2025 General Convention Deputation Lay Deputies Mark Spahr, Chair – St. Patrick’s, Brewer Nancy Dymond – St. John’s, Bangor Christian Clough – Cathedral of St. Luke, Portland Julie Littlefield – St. George’s, York Harbor...

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General Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/general-convention/

The General Convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. It meets regularly once every three years.

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One-Day Workshop with Music that Makes Community for Lay Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/one-day-workshop-with-music-that-makes-community-for-lay-leaders/

Singing Workshop with Music that Makes Community Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, New London, NH Join us for a one-day workshop to build community, improve congregational singing, and have...

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Wolf Fund Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/wolf-fund-grants/

The Frederick S. Wolf Fund for Enablement and Education for Lay Ministry was established by unanimous approval at the 166th Diocesan Convention as a means of acknowledging the emphasis placed by Bishop Wolf on active and informed laity.

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Province I

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/province-1/

Province I is one of nine provinces in The Episcopal Church and consists of the nine dioceses in New England.