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Conversations with Noted Speakers: Becoming Intentionally Intergenerational

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The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online monthly “Conversations with Noted Speakers” on Zoom. While hosted by the Episcopal churches of New England everyone is welcome to join these sessions!...

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Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service

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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...

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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 206th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-address-to-the-206th-annual-convention-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-maine/

DOWNLOAD A PDF One day in a diocesan staff meeting, I asked, “What is it that you want to hear, or receive, from my convention address?” Among the 10 or so answers, two jumped out...

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Reports to the 2025 Convention

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Camp Bishopswood Commission on Ministry Council on Indigenous Relations (formerly Committee on Indian Relations) Maine Episcopal Public Policy Network (MEPPN) St. Elizabeth’s Jubilee Center Standing Committee Trinity Jubilee Center Trustees of Diocesan Funds and Reports...

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Resolution Writing: How to Make Change Happen in Our Church

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The deadline for submitting a resolution for the 2025 Diocesan Convention (Sept. 22) has passed. Proposed resolutions will be available on the convention page and emailed out after Oct. 6. Members of the Resolutions Committee...

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Eucharistic Prayer for the Diocese of Maine

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This Eucharistic Prayer, written and copyrighted by the Rev. Martin L. Smith, who spends time at All Saints Church on Southport Island every summer, made its debut at Chrism Eucharist on April 8, 2025. The...

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Waves of Gratitude: A Vacation Bible School Program created by the United Thank Offering

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/waves-of-gratitude-a-vacation-bible-school-program-created-by-the-united-thank-offering/

Planning Vacation Bible School this summer? Don’t forget that UTO has a free program for congregations to use called “Waves of Gratitude.” Learn more (or download the resources) using the link here.

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Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging in U.S. Election

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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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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 205th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-address-to-the-205th-convention-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-maine/

Download a PDF Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Strout, born in Portland and now living in Harpswell, is arguably best-known for introducing the world to her character, Olive Kitteridge, in 2008. Strout’s eight books aren’t exclusively set in...

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How to Watch the Investiture of PB-elect Sean Rowe

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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...