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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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Collecting Signatures for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative

https://episcopalmaine.org/collecting-signatures-for-the-safe-schools-safe-communities-initiative/

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...

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Prayer Vigil: Remembering Lives Lost to Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/prayer-vigil-remembering-lives-lost-to-gun-violence/

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...

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Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray

https://episcopalmaine.org/transformation-northeast-an-invitation-to-pray/

An Invitation to Pray Transformation Northeast is a nondenominational effort to renew Christianity in New England. I encourage all churches in our diocese to become involved. Join them in praying 24/7 for Church and regional renewal,...

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A Civil Discourse Primer: Building Capacity for Engaging on Tough Topics

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/a-civil-discourse-primer-building-capacity-for-engaging-on-tough-topics/

Election season is a time to emphasize not only voting but how voting is part of a year-round practice of civic engagement. This engagement is where we as individuals can invest in our communities by...

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Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices – COVID-19 Resources

https://www.ecfvp.org/blogs/3763/covid-19-resources

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The Episcopal Church in Navajoland

https://ecofnavajoland.org/

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Indigenous Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/indigenous-relations/

Our Mission We are called by our Creator to deepen our relationship with the Wabanaki of Maine, to stand with the tribes in the pursuit of justice, to affirm their inherent sovereignty and to support...

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Choral Evensong Service in Yarmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/choral-evensong-service-in-yarmouth/

A Choral Evensong Service will take place on Sunday, 22 October, 4:00pm at St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Yarmouth. Choral Evensong is a service of music, beauty, and mindful prayer. It is considered one of...

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Discernment Manual

https://episcopalmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Discernment-Manual-Feb-2018-v-2.0.pdf