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Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray

https://episcopalmaine.org/transformation-northeast-an-invitation-to-pray/

An Invitation to Pray Transformation Northeast is a nondenominational effort to renew Christianity in New England. I encourage all churches in our diocese to become involved. Join them in praying 24/7 for Church and regional renewal,...

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Chrism Eucharist & Renewal of Vows 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/chrism-eucharist-renewal-of-vows-2026/

All are invited! Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, Augusta The day will...

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Press Release: A Church Closes and the Mission Transforms

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13plQmkbslXooYa9ySwBO7UgmJhNGHOh_/view?usp=sharing

Episcopal Maine Press Release: Closing of Saints Matthew and Barnabas in Hallowell, Maine

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A Civil Discourse Primer: Building Capacity for Engaging on Tough Topics

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/a-civil-discourse-primer-building-capacity-for-engaging-on-tough-topics/

Election season is a time to emphasize not only voting but how voting is part of a year-round practice of civic engagement. This engagement is where we as individuals can invest in our communities by...

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Having ‘Bridged the Gap,’ George Cooper Finally Gets to Retire

https://episcopalmaine.org/having-bridged-the-gap-george-cooper-finally-gets-to-retire/

by Susan Sherrill Axelrod It’s not unusual for the career paths followed by Episcopal clergy to have taken a number of turns—sometimes sharp ones—before ending up at the church. For the Rev. George Cooper, who...

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Notice for Church Leaders Preparing 2026 Budgets

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/notice-for-church-leaders-preparing-2026-budgets/

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. Lay...

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The Domestic Church Blog

http://www.churchwork.com/the-domestic-church/

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Diocesan Staff Launches New Parish Visitation Program

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocesan-staff-launches-new-parish-visitation-program/

Offering Maine Episcopal congregations practical assistance and spiritual encouragement is a collective mission of the diocesan staff, and we continually look for ways to better serve our churches. So, in December 2025 we decided to...

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Hymn: O Wondrous Souls

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2022-convention-hymn-o-wondrous-souls/

The 2022 Virtual Choir will present a world premiere performance of  “O Wondrous Souls” on October 22.  The Rev. Victoria Sirota, a recently retired priest and professionally trained musician now living in Searsmont, Maine has...

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Grace at Meals Home Prayer (page 685 in the Book of Alternative Services, Anglican Church of Canada)

https://www.anglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/BAS.pdf