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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...

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Church Insurance Company

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/church-insurance-company/

Report a Claim: Whenever there is knowledge of an actual claim or potential claim, don’t delay! Contact The Church Insurance Company as soon as possible. (800) 223-5705, To report a claim, press 1 Email a...

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Liturgies Approved for Use in The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgies-approved-for-use-in-the-episcopal-church/

On this website, you will find a list of liturgical resources authorized by The Episcopal Church, answers to FAQs about liturgical resources, alternative-liturgies, gender-inclusive language liturgies, and liturgy-related links. This website was conceived of and built by the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision. Resolution 2022 A058 directed the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to take on its oversight and maintenance following the 80th General Convention. This work is just beginning, and this site will develop significantly. We welcome you to seek, to pray, to plan, and to learn.

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Diocesan Council

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-council/

Diocesan Council is a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine that is comprised of two elected members from each of six diocesan areas.

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Helping Lewiston

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lewiston/

Bishop Brown’s Advent message Congregations and people in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine are supporting the Lewiston-Auburn communities with prayer and money. Lewiston Deaf Access Foundation Learn more about supporting the deaf community and make...

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The Episcopal Church Parish Register App

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/the-episcopal-church-parish-register-app/

The Episcopal Church developed a parish register app which was released early in 2024 that you may wish to try!  

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MOM’s Demand Action Rally in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/moms-demand-action-rally-in-portland/

On May 13, National Mothers Day of Action, our Maine Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship and MOM’s Demand Action invite you to join them in Portland’s Monument Square from 3-4 p.m. Bring your homemade...

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Conference on Homelessness: Solution Start with ME

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/conference-on-homelessness-solution-start-with-me/

Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME Homelessness is a crisis and is continuing to escalate throughout Maine. This crisis is driven by a wide range of complex factors including a lack of affordable housing and accessible...

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Refugee Sunday in the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/refugee-sunday-in-the-diocese-of-maine/

Click here to learn more about Refugee Sunday in Maine on March 9

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Diocese Working with Government Agencies to Address Current Homelessness Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/homeless-crisis-update/

Update February 20, 2023 Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches and I participated in a call with state officials from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Portland legislators, the...