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Dio Maine Cooks: The ‘100’ Cookies

https://episcopalmaine.org/dio-maine-cooks-the-100-cookies/

In this second installment of “Dio Maine Cooks,” we honor St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Palmyra and the church’s new rector, the Rev. Christopher Warne, who are celebrating their new ministry together today. The slim,...

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Supply Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-clergy-guidelines/

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.

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Canon to the Ordinary’s 2022 sabbatical

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocesan-staff-members-sabbatical/

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...

Event

Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/faithful-preaching-in-changing-times-what-the-recent-irs-interpretation-of-the-johnson-amendment-means-for-you/

In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...

Event

Lobster-Dinner-To-Go Annual Fundraiser 2025 (Order Deadline)

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/lobster-dinner-to-go-annual-fundraiser-2025-order-deadline/

Lobster Dinners-To-Go Annual Fundraiser 2025 on Saturday, August 9th. All funds raised go to New Mainers Assistance Program (NMAP). Each dinner is $35 and includes: Lobster; Potato/Corn Salad; Muffin; Dessert. Place your order ahead by...

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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

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.  

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Diocese of Maine’s Liturgical Commission

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-commission/

The Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Maine plans diocesan-wide services and serves as a resource for all congregations.  In 2025, they issued a survey to liturgical leaders designed to help them gather information about the...

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Clergy Disciplinary Process

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-discipline-titleiv/

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.

Event

Memorial Day

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/memorial-day/

Diocesan offices will be closed on Memorial Day.

Event

Enriching Your Retirement (EYR): A Conversation with the Church Pension Group

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/enriching-your-retirement-eyr-a-conversation-with-the-church-pension-group-cpg/

Event for Retired Clergy and Spouses as well as Surviving Spouses Date: Wed., June 11 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Join representatives from CPG for...