26 October 2023 The diocese is planning a community-wide prayer vigil tonight in place of the pre-convention meeting that was previously scheduled. JOIN HERE As you plan to comfort parsihioners and friends, please know of...
A sermon for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine preached by the bishop, Thomas J. Brown, in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle for the Fall Clergy Day with the Bishop, Tuesday, 7 October 2025. Take...
Bridging the Gap is a community initiative of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church and a partner program of the United Way of Kennebec Valley. We have not created something new but are working to unify three existing direct services at the administrative and operational levels. As with any social justice initiative, Bridging the Gap is a way for us to have an organized response to that which breaks our hearts in our community; a way to offset the parts of the system that often make it difficult for an individual to become the healthiest version of him or herself; and a way to develop long-term solutions. The mission of Bridging the Gap is to help people become the healthiest version of themselves by connecting them to basic needs and community resources and by providing opportunities for meaningful volunteerism and social connection. The vision of Bridging the Gap is a community in which everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and live with dignity.
In December 2025, the Grants Committee awarded grants to St. Luke’s Food Pantry (Portland) $5,000 and St. George’s Community Outreach program (Sanford), $5,000. This is in addition to the $33,200 in awards made in the...
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2025 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...
In recognition of the one-year mark since the mass shooting in Lewiston, Trinity Church will offer a special time of Remembrance, Lament, Hope and Re-dedication on October 25, 2024. Afterwards, people can remain at the church to walk the labyrinth, or sit in meditation. Quiet music will be playing and simple meditative art materials and books will be available. Clergy, spiritual directors and others will be available to one-on-one quiet conversation and prayer.
A Litany in the Aftermath of Gun Violence by the Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Giver of Life and Love, you created all people as one family and...
The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing is a church-wide resource which is primarily supported by the Diocese of Atlanta and The Episcopal Church, charged with providing tools and experiences to engage in racial healing, dismantling racism,...
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine offered training on how to serve as a digital usher during a worship service or meeting on Zoom.
From Sunday through Tuesday of this past week, I attended the annual Clergy Conference for Episcopal clergy at the Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor, along withthe other “Sisters of St. Brendan” (Donna Downs, Jenny Reece...
