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Diocese Working with Government Agencies to Address Current Homelessness Crisis
Update February 20, 2023 Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches and I participated in a call with state officials from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Portland legislators, the...
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Communications Overview and Guidelines
Mission Statement The mission of the Diocese of Maine Communications Department is to amplify the message of Jesus Christ beyond our worship spaces—both within the diocese and externally. We may be headquartered at Loring House,...
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Church Insurance Company
Report a Claim: Whenever there is knowledge of an actual claim or potential claim, don’t delay! Contact The Church Insurance Company as soon as possible. (800) 223-5705, To report a claim, press 1 Email a...
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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)
The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].
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De-escalation and Active Bystander Training for Faith Leaders
This online training for faith leaders (clergy and lay) on de-escalation and active bystander skills is offered by MCC in partnership with Prevention.Action.Change during the week of September 15 and week of October 6. The 4-hour training is...
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Maliseet Ambassador presentation at Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd, Houlton invited community members to learn more about the history of the Maliseet people in Aroostook County. Ambassador Osihkiyol (Zeke) Crofton-Macdonald spoke on his personal experiences and his historical research,...
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How to Watch the Investiture of PB-elect Sean Rowe
Join the Churchwide Virtual Celebration In this historic and joyful season, we invite you to pray for guidance for our church and our new presiding bishop as he leads us in envisioning the reign of...
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Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging in U.S. Election
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church online on September 18 at 1 p.m. to explore the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one...
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Parish Finance Form Required for 2026 Assessments
2026 Parish Assessment Update Changes to the format of The Episcopal Church’s Parochial Report form for 2024 have resulted in the need to gather additional financial information from parishes. The Diocesan Finance Committee asks that...
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Lovett Fund Grants
Lovett Fund Grants are to be used on the maintenance and improvement of mission churches.