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...
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...
Loring House will be closed on Fridays in July and August. Please reach diocesan staff Monday through Thursday during these months.
Mission Statement The mission of the Diocese of Maine Communications Department is to amplify the message of Jesus Christ beyond our worship spaces—both within the diocese and externally. We may be headquartered at Loring House,...
This course is open to Episcopalians throughout New England and is geared toward leaders at all levels of the church, including laity and clergy, volunteers and staff, and parish, diocesan, and regional leaders. Lunch will...
For Church Leaders/Administrators: Central Payroll Enrollment or Change Form Form I9 Fed W4 Maine W4 For Employees: Employee Payroll Information Employee Direct Deposit Enrollment Form Employee Paystub Access – Checkwriters Diocesan Payroll Program Questions? Please...
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...
The 206th Diocesan Convention on Oct 25, 2025, passed Resolution 1: Foster Care Advocacy in Maine, which encourages the diocese to include prayer for children in foster care this liturgical year, either as a petition...
Join the Diocesan Grants Committee online on Zoom in 2025 to learn what grants are available, how to find out if your project is eligible for a grant, and how to apply. REGISTER HERE
