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De-escalation and Active Bystander Training for Faith Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/de-escalation-and-active-bystander-training-for-faith-leaders/2024-09-19/

This online training for faith leaders (clergy and lay) on de-escalation and active bystander skills is offered by MCC in partnership with Prevention.Action.Change during the week of September 15 and week of October 6. The 4-hour training is...

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Convocation 2025, Flipping the Script: Claiming Our Voices, Telling Our Stories

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/convocation-2025-flipping-the-script-claiming-our-voices-telling-our-stories/

Throughout human history, people have told stories to make meaning of the world around them, to create and nurture bonds with one another, and to shape the ways in which they engage with the natural...

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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tens-2026-2027-pledge-campaign-materials-available/

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...

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Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging in U.S. Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/vote-faithfully-episcopalians-engaging-in-u-s-election/

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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Bishops Against Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishops-against-gun-violence/

Offering liturgical, formation, and other resources for congregations

Blog Post

World Too Beautiful service reflection

https://episcopalmaine.org/world-too-beautiful-service-reflection/

Reflection by Peter Jenks for World Too Beautiful service, January 5, 2022 January 6, Feast of the Epiphany, is no longer simply an overt religious date for churches to offer a service or meal; but...

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Restoration Laos: Freeing Land & People from the Explosive Remnants of the Vietnam War

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/restoration-laos-freeing-land-people-from-the-explosive-remnants-of-the-vietnam-war/

A forum at Grace Episcopal Church Sunday  September 15th For a decade during the Vietnam War, the United States rained bombs on the tiny, neutral country of Laos, making Laos the most heavily bombed country...

Blog Post

Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/faith-values-and-the-2024-election/

Sermon delivered at Christ Church, Gardiner October 27, 2024 Good morning. My name is John Hennessy. I am the public policy director of the Diocese of Maine and the co-chair of the public policy committee...

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Reports to Convention Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/reports-to-convention-due/

Diocesan ministries, committees, and standing bodies have the opportunity to submit a report to the diocesan convention that will be included with our preconvention journal. It is not a requirement. If you do choose to send...

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Living Peace, Practicing Nonviolence: The Lessons of Jesus, Gandhi and King for Today

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/living-peace-practicing-nonviolence-the-lessons-of-jesus-gandhi-and-king-for-today/

Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s College, Standish This day-long workshop with activist Father John Dear is offered by the Maine Council of Churches as part of “a collection of programs...