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Loring House Task Force Report – October 24, 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/loring-house-task-force-report-october-24-2023/

Loring House Task Force Report – October 24, 2023 The Loring House Task Force has concluded its charge to study the best and highest use for Loring House (143 State Street, Portland) which is the...

Event

Cycle of Prayer for 1-Oct

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/cycle-for-1-oct/

For Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove; For those who advocate for the poor and the oppressed and our Maine Episcopal Public Policy Network

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An Advent Message from Bishop Brown 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/an-advent-message-from-bishop-brown-2023/

In this Advent video, Bishop Brown says, “Let’s speak words and use sign language and every other tool we can to speak a word of hope and glory even if it feels out of place.”...

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lay-liturgical-ministry/

A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.

Blog Post

Nominations open for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards

https://episcopalmaine.org/joint-standing-committee-on-nominations-opens-applications-for-episcopal-church-positions-committees-boards/

The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the churchwide roles listed below. The deadline to apply is April 15. Elections will take place at the 81st...

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Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/affordable-housing-and-homelessness-in-maine/

February 18, 2024 Greg Payne from Governor Janet Mills’ office and Michelle Lamm from Greater Portland Family Promise recently met with the Cathedral of St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team for a conversation...

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The BTS Center Resources

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/the-bts-center-resources/

The BTS Center website has a number of resources for congregations to use for contemplating in nature as well as ways to stimulate the ecological imagination.

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Season of Creation 2022: A Letter from the Climate Justice Council

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/season-of-creation-2022-a-letter-from-the-climate-justice-council/

It’s Time to Plan the Season of Creation Dear vestries, priests, deacons, liturgy teams, and parishioners of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine:  Yes, it is time for caring for Creation to be the focus of...

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Loring House Task Force 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2023-lh-task-force/

Loring House Task Force Report – October 24, 2023 The Loring House Task Force has concluded its charge to study the best and highest use for Loring House (143 State Street, Portland) which is the...

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Declaration of Intention of Marriage

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/declaration-of-intention-of-marriage-form/

Here is a sample form for your use.