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Clergy Formation

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-formation-committee/

The Clergy Formation Committee is a group of presbyters and deacons working to offer opportunities to enrich the ongoing formation of Maine's clergy community.
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Litany for Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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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‘This Changes Everything: A Chronicle of Courage, Hope, and Faith,’ by the Rev. Edward Dufresne

https://episcopalmaine.org/this-changes-everything-a-chronicle-of-courage-hope-and-faith-by-the-rev-dr-edward-dufresne/

“This Changes Everything,” is the late Rev. Edward Dufresne’s moving and brave chronicle of his six-year journey with cancer. A Lutheran pastor for over 40 years, Dufresne’s journal of daily thoughts and reflections accompanied by...
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Ways to Support Those Suffering from Violence in Ukraine

https://episcopalmaine.org/ways-to-support-those-suffering-from-violence-in-ukraine/

Continue to pray for Ukraine and those in danger Collect for Peace from the BCP: Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who...
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How to Worship When Your Priest is Sick

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-sunday-morning-plan-b/

COVID Continued: Sick Clergy and Sunday Morning Plan B In recent weeks we’ve been hearing frequent reports of people testing positive for COVID, including in many cases, clergy in charge of Sunday worship.  The good...
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Q&A Session for Iona Collaborative’s “Thriving Bi-Vocational Congregations”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/qa-session-for-iona-collaboratives-thriving-bi-vocational-congregations/

Wednesday, October 19 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET Offered by the Iona Collaborative The Iona Collaborative believes small communities can reflect God’s vision for a flourishing world. Today’s culture of rapid change presents an ideal learning opportunity...
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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

https://episcopalmaine.org/sixteen-bishops-authorize-use-of-liturgical-resource-for-creation-season/

Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...
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Communication Workshop – Social Media Basics

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/communication-workshop-social-media-basics/

Spring Communication Workshops! Join Katie Clark and Teresa Pinney, our director and assistant director of communications, for upcoming workshops covering a variety of communication topics. Our next workshop will take place on June 15: Social...
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Territorial and Land Acknowledgements used by congregations in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/territorial-land-acknowledgements/

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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Retired Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/retired-clergy/

The Retired Clergy Community in Maine connects regularly via Zoom, Facebook, and newsletter.