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Dio Maine Cooks: Better Than Boursin
When I was growing up in Camden, St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church was an anchor for the community (and still is). The church motto: We are followers of Jesus who: “Worship in beauty, Question in faith,...
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Environmental Land and Water Organizations
Creation Care Team Land and Waters Casco Baykeepers Improves and protects the environmental health of Casco Bay by collecting scientific data, advocating for clean water and engaging the community. Island Institute Working to further the...
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Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service
The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean of St. Luke’s Cathedral will complete 18 years of service to the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, the City of Portland, and the state and Episcopal Diocese of...
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Clergy Retreat: Risk-taking in Christian Ministry
Clergy Retreat: Risk-taking in Christian Ministry Risk-taking is a part of life and an important challenge for those of us in Christian ministry at this time. What is the nature of risk-taking? Why should we consider...
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Supply Clergy
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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Dio Maine Cooks: ‘Crab Cakes with Tarragon Tartar Sauce’
Founded in 1975, St. Francis, Blue Hill is one of the newer congregations in the Diocese of Maine. “In its very early days it moved around from the wine shop, to the bank, to a...
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Episcopal Indigenous Justice Network Resources
Resources and More Information Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery calls on the Christian Church to address the extinction, enslavement, and extraction done in the name...
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On Sacred Ground: Personal Transformation Leads to Sacred Ground Program Expansion
The national “Becoming Beloved Community” newsletter recently included this column about Caroline Russell, a St. Paul’s, Brunswick parishioner until her death in December 2021, and her relationship with the Sacred Ground program. Sometimes a transformation...
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Clergy Disciplinary Process
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.
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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee
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.