The General Convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. It meets regularly once every three years.
General Convention and its role in the life of The Episcopal Church The Episcopal Church’s General Convention will met for the 81st time in 2024, June 23- 28 in Louisville, KY. Read all about General...
Download a PDF Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Strout, born in Portland and now living in Harpswell, is arguably best-known for introducing the world to her character, Olive Kitteridge, in 2008. Strout’s eight books aren’t exclusively set in...
Episcopalians are invited to join a first-time, church-wide Veterans Day service to honor those who have served in the military and specially recognize the Episcopal chaplains who support them. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will preside,...
In December 2025, the Grants Committee awarded grants to St. Luke’s Food Pantry (Portland) $5,000 and St. George’s Community Outreach program (Sanford), $5,000. This is in addition to the $33,200 in awards made in the...
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Photo: Bishops at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama, for the Spring 2025 House of Bishops meeting. Courtesy of the Bishop of Georgia, Frank Logue. To reflect on the recent House of Bishops (HOB) meeting last...
The Maine-based organization Stop Trafficking US is hosting a free conference in August about Keeping Kids Safe. Penney Memorial United Baptist Church 393 Water St, Augusta ME 04330 August 21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m....
Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.
