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Summer Civics Series: Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”
The second event in Grace’s Summer Civics Series will be led by Dr. Joseph Molleur, professor emeritus of religion at Cornell College. All are welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Find a free...
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Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.
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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You
In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...
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Host a #FreedomToLive Vigil
The Episcopal Peace Foundation (EPF) is is partnering again this year with the Newtown Action Alliance for a nationwide gun violence prevention (GVP) initiative Dec. 10 – 14. You are encouraged to join the initiative and...
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Compensation Minimums
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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Summer Civics Series: The President and the Constitution
The first event in Grace’s Summer Civics Series will be led by Lowell Brown, Esq., a lawyer who has practiced for more than 50 years. He is the author of “Prosecution of the President of...
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Disciplinary Board
In the event of a charge of clergy misconduct, members of Disciplinary Board must meet to review the matter.
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Lobster-Dinner-To-Go Annual Fundraiser 2025 (Order Deadline)
Lobster Dinners-To-Go Annual Fundraiser 2025 on Saturday, August 9th. All funds raised go to New Mainers Assistance Program (NMAP). Each dinner is $35 and includes: Lobster; Potato/Corn Salad; Muffin; Dessert. Place your order ahead by...
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LGBTQIA+ Liturgies, Prayers, and Music
Enriching Our Worship 6 Rites for Blessing Relationships Service of Renaming in The Book of Occasional Services, page 149 Prayers for Trans Day of Visibility from TransEpiscopal and Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission Pastoral...
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Interview with The Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth introduces the congregation to their new Priest in Charge, Amanda Gerken-Nelson in this short video.