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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

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In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...
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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

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Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...
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UTO Board President Offers Message to Maine – June 2022

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/uto-board-president-message/

Hear from UTO Board President Sherri Dietrich who lives and worships in Maine about United Thank Offering and working to cultivate gratitude in our diocese.
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Sewanee School of Theology Lunch and Learn Series

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Throughout the academic year, the Sewanee School of Theology hosts a series of lunch and learn webinars led by faculty. The sessions are held at noon Central Time (1 p.m. EST) and are free and...
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Recap of the 205th Diocesan Convention (2024)

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The 205th Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Building and Supporting Strong Communities of Faith” Saturday, November 16, 2024 The diocese met to conduct business on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Holiday Inn by the...
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Clergy Formation

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The Clergy Formation Committee is a group of presbyters and deacons working to offer opportunities to enrich the ongoing formation of Maine's clergy community.
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Holden Evening Prayer in Yarmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/holden-evening-prayer-in-yarmouth/2024-12-04/

St. Bart’s will be offering Holden Evening Prayer on Wednesday evenings (5:30 p.m.) during Advent. Holden Evening Prayer is an evening prayer sung liturgy by Marty Haugen, written while he was an Artist in Residence at...
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Property, Safety and Infrastructure (PSI) Advisory Team  

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The PSI Advisory Team supports congregational leadership in their mission of maintaining the holy spaces (interior & exterior) that support the congregation's ability to offer worship, engage in congregational development, and minister to the wider community through their outreach programs.
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Lent and Holy Week Resources

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Find new and updated Lent resources to help individuals, small groups, and congregations prepare for Easter including meditations, devotions, prayer, curriculum, sermons, and more.

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Maine Preservation Monday Meet-Up: Faith Communities

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Faith communities stewarding historic houses of worship today are often responsible for the oldest and most architecturally ornate buildings in their communities. From soaring steeples to stone foundations, these historic assets can quickly become overwhelming....