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Safe Church Training in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/safe-church-training/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is committed to the prevention of abuse of all forms. We want to help the church to be a safe place for all who worship, or minister, or come in any sort of need, including children, youth, and those who work with them. We believe that this policy is one aspect of honoring our baptismal vows to “respect the dignity of every human being.”

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lay-liturgical-ministry/

A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.

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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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Episcopal Maine in the News

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/in-the-news/

A list of articles and videos featuring the Diocese of Maine

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Ash Wednesday in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ash-wed-in-maine-2024/

Find a list of some of the Ash Wednesday services, including places for “Ashes-to-Go”, happening around the diocese below. For a full list of our churches and service times, please visit our Find a Church...

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What We Believe

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/what-we-believe/

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Worship

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/worship/

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About

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/

Blog Post

Mainer to serve as member of Official Youth Presence at the 81st General Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/mainer-to-serve-as-member-of-official-youth-presence-at-the-81st-general-convention/

Congratulations to Catherine Mansir of Christ  Church, Gardiner! She is one of eighteen young people from every province in The Episcopal Church will serve as the Official Youth Presence for the 81st General Convention, meeting June...

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Copyright for Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/copyright/

Learn what your church needs to know about copyright and licenses. This list provides resources about copyright, but it is not to be considered legal advice.