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Our Churches Celebrate Pride
Congregations in the Diocese of Maine marched in Pride Parades across the state in 2024. The youth of the diocese led all activities at the Portland parade.
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Virtual Book Launch with Dr. Catherine Meeks
Participate in Virtual Book Launch with Dr. Catherine Meeks Thursday, December 8 6:30 p.m. Online We were delighted to recently have Dr. Catherine Meeks, Executive Director of The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing,...
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Photo Release Template for a Minor
When capturing photographs of children and youth, churches can use this template from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine to ensure they have permission.
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Restoration Laos Presentation in Castine
On Sunday, August 20, 2:00 p.m., Restoration Laos brings its presentation to Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine. The Rev. Michael Ambler will present an informative session on the demining of Laotian fields for the...
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Diocese of Maine’s Constitution and Canons Regarding Lay Delegates to Convention
DIOCESE OF MAINE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III Section 4. Each Parish in union with the Convention, or the Vestry thereof, and each Organized Mission in union with the Convention, or the Bishop’s Committee thereof, may, at...
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Ordination of Andree Appel to the Diaconate
By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Andree Appel to the Diaconate in Christ’s one holy catholic and...
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Territorial and Land Acknowledgements used by congregations in Maine
St. Alban, Cape Elizabeth Land Acknowledgement Our baptismal vows call us to respect the inherent dignity of Wabanaki people and culture and to lament the historic sins committed by governments and institutions against them. The...
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Season of Creation liturgical resource now available in perennial edition
Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes updated for Lectionary Years A, B, and C In 2022, the Rev. John Elliott Lein (artist and priest in Downeast Maine) partnered with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas (Creation Care leader in Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts) to assemble and present liturgical resources for this Season for the benefit of interested yet busy parish worship leaders. Year by year, contributions and diocesan endorsements have grown. Last year, the 2024 Season of Creation worship guide was authorized for use in 50 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.
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Litany for Gun Violence
A Litany in the Aftermath of Gun Violence by the Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Giver of Life and Love, you created all people as one family and...
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Bridging the Gap in Augusta – November 2024 Report
Bridging the Gap is a community initiative of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church and a partner program of the United Way of Kennebec Valley. We have not created something new but are working to unify three existing direct services at the administrative and operational levels. As with any social justice initiative, Bridging the Gap is a way for us to have an organized response to that which breaks our hearts in our community; a way to offset the parts of the system that often make it difficult for an individual to become the healthiest version of him or herself; and a way to develop long-term solutions. The mission of Bridging the Gap is to help people become the healthiest version of themselves by connecting them to basic needs and community resources and by providing opportunities for meaningful volunteerism and social connection. The vision of Bridging the Gap is a community in which everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and live with dignity.