Event

Acolyte Festival

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/acolyte-festival/

Join other Province I acolytes on Saturday, Mar. 1 for a day of fun and learning to celebrate the unique ministry that is acolyting in The Episcopal Church! Participants can expect to arrive at Christ...

Blog Post

Earth Keeper Update from St. Peter’s in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-keeper-update-from-st-peters-in-portland/

It’s been a quiet time during these dark months. Now that Winter Solstice is over, we can put our hearts and minds toward spring!  We have a new member joining us, Meredith Tipton, and she is a...

Blog Post

The Ministry of Showing Up

https://episcopalmaine.org/the-ministry-of-showing-up-jenks/

The Rev. Peter Jenks reflects on his long tenure in Thomaston When he retires from the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston on Sept. 29, Rev. Peter Jenks will leave a legacy that...

Blog Post

Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-themes-for-the-81st-general-convention/

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

Event

Film Premiere: A Case for Love

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/a-case-for-love/

Tuesday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. Regal Fox Run & RPX 45 Gosling Rd, Newington, NH 03801 Join us for this one-day film screening event! The film “A Case for Love” is a documentary, inspired...

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LGBTQ+ Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/lgbtqia-ministry/

Resource

Photo Release Template for a Minor

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/photo-release-template-for-a-minor/

When capturing photographs of children and youth, churches can use this template from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine to ensure they have permission.

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Young Adult Resources

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/young-adult-resources/

Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan intergenerational Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming...

Blog Post

Our Churches Celebrate Pride

https://episcopalmaine.org/pride-2024/

Congregations in the Diocese of Maine marched in Pride Parades across the state in 2024. The youth of the diocese led all activities at the Portland parade.

Blog Post

Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House

https://episcopalmaine.org/fight-anti-trans-legislation/

Update June 16, 2025: The Maine legislature has defeated all eight of the anti-transgender bills! The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal and strong position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. We have...