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Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/governance/convention/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine gathers together annually to conduct the business of our diocese and worship together. The clergy of the diocese along with elected lay delegates from each congregation in Maine are the...

Event

Webinar: Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/webinar-gaza-and-the-occupied-palestinian-territories/

Join The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations for a conversation with the Very Rev. Canon Richard Sewell, dean of Saint George’s College in Jerusalem. He will speak about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, ongoing...

Resource

Digital Usher Training Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riRUjdBkLJwjCvCOjT_iigU5BHhubnHF/view?usp=sharing

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine offered training on how to serve as a digital usher during a worship service or meeting on Zoom.

Event

St. Peter’s Trauma Response Wellness Clinic for the Rockland Community

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-peters-trauma-response-wellness-clinic-for-the-rockland-community/

In response to the recent tragic bus accident affecting our community, Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church will host a Trauma Response Wellness Clinic to provide comfort, support, and gentle healing for those impacted. Licensed Acupuncturists and...

Resource

Digital Usher Training Video

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/digital-usher-training-video/

Video recording of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Digital Usher Training offered in 2020

Blog Post

Take Action to Support Our Refugee and Immigrant Neighbors

https://episcopalmaine.org/take-action-to-support-our-refugee-and-immigrant-neighbors/

On January 21, 2025, the Trump administration signed a range of executive Borders that will profoundly impact immigration in the U.S. and put the lives of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people at risk. Read...

Blog Post

Trinity Providing Housing to Asylum Seekers

https://episcopalmaine.org/trinity-providing-housing-to-asylum-seekers/

Trinity Church in Portland has begun hosting three families of asylum seekers. They will be sleeping and living at Trinity for two weeks in conjunction with the organization Family Promise. It is a joy that...

Blog Post

Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/election-of-the-presiding-bishop-in-2024/

The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Upcoming Formation Events of Note for 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/upcoming-formation-events-of-note-for-2025/

Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...

Blog Post

Earth Keeper Update from St Alban’s in Cape Elizabeth

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-keeper-update-from-st-albans-in-cape-elizabeth/

 St Alban’s Episcopal Church Covenant to Care of Creation Activities Update from Earth Keeper Team Feb. 2023 – Aug. 2023 In Jesus, God so loved the whole world. We follow Jesus, so we love the...