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Season of Creation liturgical resource now available in perennial edition

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource-now-available-in-perennial-edition/

Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes updated for Lectionary Years A, B, and C In 2022, the Rev. John Elliott Lein (artist and priest in Downeast Maine) partnered with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas (Creation Care leader in Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts) to assemble and present liturgical resources for this Season for the benefit of interested yet busy parish worship leaders. Year by year, contributions and diocesan endorsements have grown. Last year, the 2024 Season of Creation worship guide was authorized for use in 50 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.

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Season of Creation Celebrated with Ecumenical Service in Houlton

https://episcopalmaine.org/season-of-creation-celebrated-with-ecumenical-service-in-houlton/

Under the leadership of Earth Keeper Christy Fitzpatrick, Good Shepherd, Houlton hosted an ecumenical service at the town amphitheater in Monument Park to start off the Season of Creation. There were about 40 in attendance,...

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“The Ministry of Planned Giving” Spring Training 2022 Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10aaRknaJiigJlSdZneEk4bJ4apwfs6EK/view?usp=sharing

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Bridging the Gap in Augusta – November 2024 Report

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fNNYXLNr5KE3VLgExAdIGnbcCrMLYebR/view?usp=drive_link

Bridging the Gap is a community initiative of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church and a partner program of the United Way of Kennebec Valley. We have not created something new but are working to unify three existing direct services at the administrative and operational levels. As with any social justice initiative, Bridging the Gap is a way for us to have an organized response to that which breaks our hearts in our community; a way to offset the parts of the system that often make it difficult for an individual to become the healthiest version of him or herself; and a way to develop long-term solutions. The mission of Bridging the Gap is to help people become the healthiest version of themselves by connecting them to basic needs and community resources and by providing opportunities for meaningful volunteerism and social connection. The vision of Bridging the Gap is a community in which everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and live with dignity.

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“Building Bridges: A Deacon’s Ministry” Spring Training 2022 Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GN6R4bUcXJa4-OPZFZNKzc0R10A6XfOT/view?usp=sharing

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“Our Relationship with the Wabanaki” Spring Training 2022 Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lRcF7T4znyoRuc72D36IQIvGVSZcFMa3/view?usp=sharing

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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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Manual of Business Methods in the Episcopal Church

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Manual-of-Business-Methods-2023.1-rev-3-28-2024.pdf

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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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Special Commission to Study Diocesan Investments (SCSDI)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/studying-diocesan-investments/

Convention adopted the resolution below (and here) regarding the investment of diocesan funds which asks the bishop to form a special commission to discuss the resolution, the ‘call to action’ attached to the resolution, and...