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Learning Session on Safe Church Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/learning-session-on-safe-church-training/

The hiatus for Safe Church training in the Diocese of Maine and the licensing of lay ministers was lifted in mid-2022, and some congregations are still experiencing challenges with the new system. This workshop will...
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How to Watch the Investiture of PB-elect Sean Rowe

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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...
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United Thank Offering (UTO)

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United Thank Offering (UTO) The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that encourages the personal spiritual practice of gratitude in support of the mission of the whole church. UTO encourages people...
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Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging in U.S. Election

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Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church online on September 18 at 1 p.m. to explore the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one...
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Bobby Jo Valentine Concert in Rangeley

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Spiritual singer/songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine will present a concert on Tuesday, June 3, at 7:00 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street, Rangeley. The concert is co-sponsored by Good Shepherd (Episcopal)...
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‘A Closer Look’ Webinar: Biodiversity Conservation and Policy

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As the Season of Creation begins, you are invited to join The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations for a discussion about the current landscape surrounding conservation, what recent federal policy changes mean, and how churches and...
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Enriching Your Retirement (EYR): A Conversation with the Church Pension Group

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/enriching-your-retirement-eyr-a-conversation-with-the-church-pension-group-cpg/

Event for Retired Clergy and Spouses as well as Surviving Spouses Date: Wed., June 11 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Join representatives from CPG for...
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How the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is Defined by The Episcopal Church

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In 2022, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved a first reading of a constitutional change to define the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) as inclusive of all the liturgical texts that have been...
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Clergy Disciplinary Process

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All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese.  Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these.  An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.

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Recap of the 205th Diocesan Convention (2024)

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The 205th Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Building and Supporting Strong Communities of Faith” Saturday, November 16, 2024 The diocese met to conduct business on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Holiday Inn by the...