Supply Clergy Guidelines are intended to be a helpful tool for people in congregations who are responsible for working with clergy filling-in, as well as to serve as a resource for members of the clergy themselves.
At our March 21 meeting, we agreed that the topic of deacon stipends and related benefits through the Church Pension Fund required more discussion, and that it needed to be sooner than our quarterly Zooms....
Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.
Over the last several years I have been working on a plan to support the work of clearing unexploded ordnance in Laos. Laos is a small country in between Thailand and Vietnam and is profoundly...
Join us as we help to care for our beloved diocesan camp and get it ready for summer fun. We’ll have some time for play together, as well. Youth who come with their families are...
All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese. Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these. An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.
At this Province 1-wide event, middle and high school youth from around New England will gather for a weekend of faith exploration and lots of fun as we learn and grow together. For Maine participants,...
Creating spaces that are both welcoming and secure is one of the most pressing challenges faith communities face today. How can churches, schools, and ministries remain places of hospitality while also preparing for real-world security...
Faith communities stewarding historic houses of worship today are often responsible for the oldest and most architecturally ornate buildings in their communities. From soaring steeples to stone foundations, these historic assets can quickly become overwhelming....
Global mission is no longer the domain of professional missionaries, but has become the work of everyone in the church. We prayerfully work to build relationships across difference whether in local or international contexts. We...
