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Ecumenical Youth Service Corps Builds Connection for Portland-Area Teens

https://episcopalmaine.org/ecumenical-youth-service-corps-builds-connection-for-portland-area-teens/

The cheerful flyer with colorful graphics of winter hats, socks, and mittens invited Portland-area youth to spend an afternoon with the Youth Service Corps (YSC), shopping for warm accessories at Marden’s, followed by a visit...

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Will Harron announced as Province I Coordinator

https://episcopalmaine.org/will-harron-announced-as-province-i-coordinator/

The Executive Committee of Province I is excited to announce the call of Will Harron to be the Coordinator of Province I. Will is a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, Massachusetts and lives...

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Stewardship

https://episcopalmaine.org/stewardship/

Stewardship is our personal response to God’s generosity in the way we share our resources of time, talent, and treasure.  – The Episcopal Church

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Earth Day Sermon “To Till and Keep the Earth”

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-day-sermon-to-till-and-keep-the-earth/

To Till and Keep the Earth A sermon preached at St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle, MaineFirst Sunday after Easter, Year C, April 24 2022 Celebrating Earth Day (April 22) Texts: Genesis 2:4b-25...

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Church Cybersecurity

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/church-cybersecurity/

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and others, offers this guide, “Mitigating Cyber Threats with Limited Resources: Guidance for Civil Society,” that is...

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Loring Fund Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/loring-fund/

The Loring Fund is designed to benefit congregations by supporting clergy in the Diocese of Maine. This support is made possible by providing funds for continuing education and sabbatical programs which enhance a clergy person's preaching, pastoral care, counseling, and leadership roles.

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Ways to Support Those Suffering from Violence in Ukraine

https://episcopalmaine.org/ways-to-support-those-suffering-from-violence-in-ukraine/

Continue to pray for Ukraine and those in danger Collect for Peace from the BCP: Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who...

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Diocesan Payroll Program

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-payroll-program/

The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process. For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 

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UTO Board President Offers Message to Maine – June 2022

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/uto-board-president-message/

Hear from UTO Board President Sherri Dietrich who lives and worships in Maine about United Thank Offering and working to cultivate gratitude in our diocese.

Event

How to Watch the Investiture of PB-elect Sean Rowe

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/investiture-of-new-presiding-bishop/

Join the Churchwide Virtual Celebration In this historic and joyful season, we invite you to pray for guidance for our church and our new presiding bishop as he leads us in envisioning the reign of...