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Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House

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Update June 16, 2025: The Maine legislature has defeated all eight of the anti-transgender bills! The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal and strong position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. We have...
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Season of Creation Devotional

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Diocese of Southern Ohio Vestry Devotionals: Good News to All Creation Welcome to these brief devotionals reflecting upon the place of creation care in the life of the parish and work of the vestry. These...
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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

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Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...
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Diocesan Staff Launches New Parish Visitation Program

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Offering Maine Episcopal congregations practical assistance and spiritual encouragement is a collective mission of the diocesan staff, and we continually look for ways to better serve our churches. So, in December 2025 we decided to...
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The Season of Creation is Coming Up: Are You Ready to Celebrate?

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is launching the 2023 Season of Creation! This year's theme is "Let justice and peace flow", and the symbol "A mighty river".
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A Joint Letter from 154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church: Whose Dignity Matters?

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A letter to our fellow Americans. We, the undersigned bishops of The Episcopal Church, write today out of grief, righteous anger, and steadfast hope. What happened a week ago in Minnesota and is happening in...
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Definitions of Operating and Non-Operating Revenues and Expenses

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General Description of Operating Revenues and Expenses All funds, from whatever source, that are used for the general operation of the congregation are operating revenues. The general operation of the congregation includes—but is not limited...
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Portland Pride Parade

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All are welcome to walk with us at Portland Pride! Episcopal Maine Youth invite you to walk with them in the Portland Pride Parade on June 17! Please email Director of Faith Formation Emily Keniston...
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United Thank Offering (UTO)

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United Thank Offering (UTO) The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that encourages the personal spiritual practice of gratitude in support of the mission of the whole church. UTO encourages people...
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For Earth Day, Honor the Wabanaki’s Response to the Climate Crisis

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How should parishes celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Week (April 17-23) this year? The Diocese of Maine’s Creation Care Team suggests that we look to the Wabanaki experience as they respond to the...