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Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat

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On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...

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When Jesus instructed his followers to love their neighbors as themselves, nobody was thinking of vaccines – Dan Summers

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Summer Fridays

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summer-fridays/2025-06-13/

Loring House, the building housing the Bishop and staff offices at 143 State Street in Portland, is closed on Mondays and Fridays and holidays. The staff continues to work for you from their home offices...

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Summer Science Series at Grace Church, Bath

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You’re invited to science discussions at Grace, Bath on three different Sundays after the 9:30 a.m. service. See topics below. June 1, 10:45 a.m.:  Physics and Faith   Is physics incompatible with faith?  If the world...

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How to Set Up Your Checkwriters Account and Access Paystubs

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April 2, 2025 The new diocesan payroll provider, Checkwriters, has sent out invitation emails to all employees. This email contains important information about accessing your new payroll portal. What to look for: An email from...

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Stations of the Cross Service with Music on Palm Sunday

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St Luke’s Cathedral in Portland will be offering a Stations of the Cross service at 4 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 in Emmanuel Chapel with music composed by John Hosking and played by Hentus...

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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 205th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

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Download a PDF Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Strout, born in Portland and now living in Harpswell, is arguably best-known for introducing the world to her character, Olive Kitteridge, in 2008. Strout’s eight books aren’t exclusively set in...

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2024 Convention Eucharist Worship Bulletin

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Convention Eucharist will be livestreamed from the Cathedral on Saturday, November 16 , 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at youtube.com/@stlukesportland. The offertory is for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. Donate...

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Holden Evening Prayer in Yarmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/holden-evening-prayer-in-yarmouth/2024-12-04/

St. Bart’s will be offering Holden Evening Prayer on Wednesday evenings (5:30 p.m.) during Advent. Holden Evening Prayer is an evening prayer sung liturgy by Marty Haugen, written while he was an Artist in Residence at...

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‘A Case for Love’ to be released Oct. 1, 2024 on streaming platforms

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“A Case for Love,” a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of love, will be released Oct. 1 on all cable, satellite, and digital platforms where films can be rented or purchased....