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.
Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...
Read a message from Bishop Brown here. Monday, July 29—the feast of St. Mary and St. Martha—was the actual date on which three retired Episcopal bishops ordained 11 women priests at the Church of the...
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...
Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with diocesan staff with any questions, concerns, or requests. Reach any of us by phone by dialing 207-772-1953 and then “2” for a staff directory of extensions. Not...
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...
The Maine Council of Churches (MCC) held open town halls, “Here We Are. Send Us!” on during the first quarter of 2025 to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...
Materials from “Here We Are. Send Us!” Online Discussion Jan. 14, 2025 The Maine Council of Churches (MCC) held the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of...
You may have signed a petition for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative at your polling place on Election Day. While 60,000 signatures were gathered that day, more are still needed, and you can help...
Below is a notice regarding the 10th Anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy. EPF-Maine is asking that the churches in the diocese might consider attending this event or doing a small candlelight vigil along with...
