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Investment Policy Statement of the Trustees of Diocesan Funds

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CGaPhr1o1mHNBBItx5Zt46GpxZZ1Lqzi/view

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Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/governance/convention/

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Diocesan Convention Nomination & Resolution Forms Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocesan-convention-nomination-resolution-forms-due/

Leadership Nomination Form Resolution Form 2025 Diocesan Convention

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Sabbaticals for Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/sabbaticals-for-clergy/

The sabbatical standard in the Diocese of Maine is set by canon, and it’s a generous one: four months every five years. See Canon22.4(2). The canonical benefit is time off with pay. Covering the financial costs for a sabbatical is the...

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Statement from Episcopal and Lutheran Bishops in New England: Our Commitment to Peace and Justice in a Broken World

https://episcopalmaine.org/statement-from-episcopal-and-lutheran-bishops-in-new-england-our-commitment-to-peace-and-justice-in-a-broken-world/

Beloved of God, In the midst of an Advent full of joyful preparation, this past weekend delivered a stark reminder that our Lord Jesus Christ was and continues to be born into a broken world...

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Notice for Church Leaders Preparing 2026 Budgets

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/notice-for-church-leaders-preparing-2026-budgets/

2026 Compensation Minimums The 206th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine approved new minimum compensation standards for both lay employees and clergy serving in diocesan congregations and related ministries, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Lay...

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Recap of the 203rd Diocesan Convention (2022)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/recap-203rd-convention-2022/

The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith” Saturday, October 22, 2022 Let us run the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,...

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2025 Diocesan Convention Childcare Subsidies Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-convention-childcare-subsidies-available/

Parents/primary caregivers who have children 10 and under and who are required to attend Diocesan Convention (e.g., clergy, delegates) will be eligible for a childcare subsidy. The maximum amount for each child is $50. Eligible...

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Customary for Retiring Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/customary-for-retiring-deacons/

The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...

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Diocesan Office Closed

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocesan-office-closed/2024-07-05/

Loring House will be closed on Fridays in July and August. Please reach diocesan staff  Monday through Thursday during these months.