The Diocese of Maine is now a partner of Caffeinated Church, a resource center with online and live events, all related to church communications, technology, and administration. What does this mean for you? You can...
All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese. Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these. An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.
Lovett Fund Grants are to be used on the maintenance and improvement of mission churches.
Every Baptized Person is Called to Ministry. Education for Ministry (EfM) invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened.
Parochial Report to The Episcopal Church Online filing for the 2023 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations is due by March 1. An email was sent to congregations from The Episcopal Church in early...
The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean of St. Luke’s Cathedral will complete 18 years of service to the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, the City of Portland, and the state and Episcopal Diocese of...
Liturgical Customary for a Celebration of New Ministry Guiding Principles We celebrate two realities: a new clergyperson and the ongoing ministry of the people of God called to be a particular faith community. We highlight...
Episcopal Visitations are required by Canon III every three years. In the Diocese of Maine, episcopal visitations are scheduled in rotation about once every 28-30 months. Other celebrations, special services/ mission leadership or pastoral care visits may be scheduled 'in between' official visitations by either the Priest in Charge/Sr. Warden or the Bishop.
The Grants Committee of Diocesan Council was restructured in 2022 in order to better shepherd the various grant funds available in the diocese. Since then, the committee continues to look at each grant and assess...
