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Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service

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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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Beyond the Rainbow Flag: Walking the Walk of Radical Inclusion

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An Afternoon of Conversation with Brandan Robertson and Marpheen Chann Saturday, October 15, 2022, 4:00pm Saint Ansgar Lutheran Church, 515 Woodford Street, Portland So… your website says you’re a welcoming community, a rainbow flag flies out...

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Meeting of Senior Wardens with Bishop Brown

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Tuesday, May 21,  5-6 p.m. on Zoom We would like to invite all senior wardens to an online gathering on Tuesday, May 21 at 5 p.m. which will begin with a chance to meet the...

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Accepting a Call in a Time of Transition: New Rectors Reflect

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Wednesday, October 19th  3:00 p.m. When COVID hit, the Church was already in a period of transition. Clergy retirements were increasing year-over-year. Some churches with years of stable clergy leadership were faced with finding new...

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Informational Session about EYE 2023

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Informational Zoom Session: January 24th, 7 PM on Zoom Come and learn more about an opportunity to attend EYE this July. The Episcopal Youth Event happens every three years and is the largest gathering of...

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“Our Relationship with the Wabanaki People” Spring Training 2022 Follow-Up on HR5444

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Toward the end of our session about our diocese’ relationship with The Wabanaki Peoples, a question asked about providing advocacy details regarding HR 5444 / B 2907, the “Truth & Healing Commission on Indian Boarding...

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Diocesan Convocation at the Cathedral

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What is Convocation? Convocation is a diocese-wide time to celebrate being “Together: With God, In Call, For Mission”! The celebration will take place at the Cathedral of St. Luke on Saturday, 21 October. **Please enter...

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Preaching Excellence Conference for Episcopal Deacons

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March 3-5 On Zoom Registration fee: $30 Deacons serving Province I in the Episcopal Church are invited to an online conference to focus on preaching and the unique voice of the deacon to represent the...

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Celebration of a New Ministry (CNM) Liturgical Guidelines & Planning Worksheet

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Liturgical Customary for a Celebration of New Ministry Guiding Principles We celebrate two realities: a new clergyperson and the ongoing ministry of the people of God called to be a particular faith community. We highlight...