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“Never Again – Promises” : A Prayer for Peace
The prayer below was inspired by Episcopal Peace Fellowship‘s Peace Out. “Never Again – Promises” Dear God, who creates, saves, blesses, and sustains us, these things we promise for this day and forever more: Never...
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Diocesan Officers
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is lead by five Diocesan Officers the Bishop of Maine, the Bishop's Chancellor, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and Registrar. In addition, the Maine Episcopal Missionary Society, Inc., is lead by the Bishop of Maine (President), Secretary, and Treasurer.
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Seminar: The Challenges and Gifts Unique to Dementia Caregivers
Families and friends caring for loved ones with dementia are invited to a special seminar on successful caregiving strategies on April 9 in Yarmouth. he program will be led by Dr. Susan Wehry, a board-certified...
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Remarks on Racial Justice to the 206th Annual Maine Diocesan Convention
The greatest question I ever heard was this: “What would your life look like if you followed Jesus?” Well, Jesus has led me to a mysterious beauty about racial justice that I could never have...
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CANON 15 Of the Diocesan Council
Canon 15 Of the Diocesan Council Section 1: The congregations and the clergy of the Diocese shall be grouped in Areas in such number and manner as the Bishop and Diocesan Council, in consultation with...
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Mutual Study of Ministry (MSM)
For many years, the Bishop’s Office has encouraged congregations to conduct a Mutual Study of Ministry (MSM) every few years. An agreement to do an MSM about 18 months into the new priest’s tenure is...
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Update on Use of the Common Cup
24 March 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The late theologian, Louis Weil wrote, “When the Christian community meets to do the whole eucharistic action in obedience to the Lord, he comes. He gives himself to...
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Clergy Retreat: Loving Christ In & Through Creation
Clergy are invited to join us on Thursday, March 2 for a one-day retreat led by Br. Keith Nelson, SSJE, focused on loving Christ in and through creation. Br Keith Nelson, SSJE is a life-professed member...
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The Standing Committee
The Standing Committee is an elected body which serves as the Council of Advice to the Bishop and stands ready to be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when a vacancy occurs in the Episcopate.
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World Labyrinth Day
Every year on the first Saturday in May people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. This year World Labyrinth Day is...