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‘This Changes Everything: A Chronicle of Courage, Hope, and Faith,’ by the Rev. Edward Dufresne

https://episcopalmaine.org/this-changes-everything-a-chronicle-of-courage-hope-and-faith-by-the-rev-dr-edward-dufresne/

“This Changes Everything,” is the late Rev. Edward Dufresne’s moving and brave chronicle of his six-year journey with cancer. A Lutheran pastor for over 40 years, Dufresne’s journal of daily thoughts and reflections accompanied by...

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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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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

https://episcopalmaine.org/sixteen-bishops-authorize-use-of-liturgical-resource-for-creation-season/

Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...

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“Never Again – Promises” : A Prayer for Peace

https://episcopalmaine.org/never-again-promises-a-prayer-for-peace/

The prayer below was inspired by Episcopal Peace Fellowship‘s  Peace Out. “Never Again – Promises” Dear God, who creates, saves, blesses, and sustains us, these things we promise for this day and forever more: Never...

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Public Reading of MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/committed-to-listen/

Committed to Listen took place in 2021 when political and faith leaders, including Episcopal Diocese of Maine Bishop Thomas Brown, gathered to read aloud the words of MLK's Letter form a Birmingham Jail.

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Hymn: O Wondrous Souls

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2022-convention-hymn-o-wondrous-souls/

The 2022 Virtual Choir will present a world premiere performance of  “O Wondrous Souls” on October 22.  The Rev. Victoria Sirota, a recently retired priest and professionally trained musician now living in Searsmont, Maine has...

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Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/absalom-jones-center-for-racial-healing/

We encourage you to visit the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing! Subscribe to their newsletter and you’ll gain access to the many resources that they’ve posted, helping them expand their work throughout the...

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An Update from EPF MAINE-Chapter

https://episcopalmaine.org/an-update-from-epf-maine-chapter/

Episcopal Peace Fellowship-Maine (EPF-ME) members have been focused on sharing information about EPF with the diocese. We recently participated in a diocese-wide Town Hall where others joined us to ask questions about EPF-ME. As the...

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Chaplain Support (ACS)

https://episcopalmaine.org/coast-guard-auxiliary-chaplain-support-acs/

USCG Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla “The 2-1 ACS” “Semper Paratus – Always Ready”. That’s the proud motto of the United States Coast Guard, the guardians of our Nation’s maritime safety and security. The Coast Guard...

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Compilation of Prayer & Liturgy Resources for the Season of Creation

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-resources-for-the-season-of-creation-care/

Websites: episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/loving-formation: you will find here a pdf with liturgies and prayers for the Season of Creation seasonofcreation.org: here are a number of resources from the various faith traditions as well as an interfaith resource btscenter.org:...