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Compensation Minimums

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/notice-for-church-leaders-preparing-2026-budgets/

2026 Compensation Minimums The 206th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine approved new minimum compensation standards for both lay employees and clergy serving in diocesan congregations and related ministries, effective Jan. 1, 2026. New...

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Customary for Retiring Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/customary-for-retiring-deacons/

The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...

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Episcopal Communicators Webinar: Website Essentials

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/episcopal-communicators-webinar-website-essentials/

Episcopal Communicators Webinar: Website Essentials Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. on Zoom Websites are essential for spreading the good news in the 21st century. They are the information hub and offer insights into your community,...

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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:...

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Advent Organ Recital in Cape Elizabeth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/advent-organ-hentus/

Director of Music Ministries at St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth, Dr. Hentus van Rooyen will play St. Alban’s magnificent Ortloff Organ Company Opus 3 organ at a recital that includes a hymn for audience participation on...

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Joyce Kennedy Joins the Diocese as Stewardship Advisor

https://episcopalmaine.org/joyce-kennedy-joins-the-diocese-as-stewardship-advisor/

Bishop Brown is pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Kennedy to the new consultant position of Stewardship Advisor, which is underwritten by the Trustees of Diocesan Funds for a period of two years. In...

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Co-Laboring in Ministry: Exploring the UMC-TEC Full Communion Proposal

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/co-laboring-in-ministry-exploring-the-umc-tec-full-communion-proposal/

The Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations will host a webinar overviewing the proposed full communion agreement between The Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church (UMC), which will be considered at the 82nd General...

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Ordination to the Diaconate Chart

https://episcopalmaine.org/timeline-of-ordination-to-the-diaconate/

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Creation Care

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/creation-care/

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It’s an Open-Door Policy Between Bridging the Gap and Emmanuel Lutheran

https://episcopalmaine.org/its-an-open-door-policy-at-bridging-the-gap-and-emmanuel-lutheran/

On a Tuesday morning in late April, the former parish hall at Augusta’s Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church is arranged much like a boutique, welcoming visitors to browse through carefully organized racks and baskets of gently...