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Construction of New, Expanded Trinity Jubilee Center Underway in Lewiston

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On Thursday, Dec. 5, Trinity Jubilee Center broke ground for its new building at 123 Bates St. in Lewiston. From its beginning in 1991 as a project of Trinity Church in Lewiston serving three meals...

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SAVE THE DATE! Youth Climate Justice Event

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/save-the-date-youth-climate-justice-event/

What: This is an event for middle and high school age Episcopalians to come to Maine to share in the beauty of Creation, and to work with faith leaders to learn about how to protect...

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The Covenant of Creation Care: An Episcopal Vision for Care of Creation

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/the-covenant-of-creation-care-an-episcopal-vision-for-care-of-creation/

Here is a covenant template that includes a way for your parish to signify your commitment to creation care. Parish members of all ages can sign it and display it to signify our diocese-wide commitment.

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‘Philadelphia Eleven’ to be shown at The Gem in Bethel

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The Gem and West Parish Congregational Church are screening the film, The Philadelphia Eleven, as part of the Faith & Film series, and to welcome the Rev. Merrill Bittne to lead a short Q&A following the film. The...

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Family Christmas Workshop in Ellsworth

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St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church invites families to kick off the holiday season with a festive Family Christmas Workshop on Sat., Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. The workshop is a free all-ages event where attendees can...

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Safe Talk: Become Suicide-Alert

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/safe-talk-become-suicide-alert/

Come to be trained in the premiere international resource for suicide awareness and prevention. Led by Fr Nathan Ferrell of Saint Mary’s, this training provides practical tools for responding to your neighbors in need. Who?...

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Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/election-of-the-presiding-bishop-in-2024/

The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Customary for Retiring Deacons

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The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...

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Church Insurance Company

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Report a Claim: Whenever there is knowledge of an actual claim or potential claim, don’t delay! Contact The Church Insurance Company as soon as possible. (800) 223-5705, To report a claim, press 1 Email a...