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Maine Legislature resumes work in Augusta

https://episcopalmaine.org/maine-legislature-resumes-work-in-augusta/

The legislature convened the second session this week and the schedule for public hearings and work sessions is already starting to fill up. All legislative committee work will be conducted virtually at least through January...

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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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Conference on Homelessness: Solution Start with ME

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/conference-on-homelessness-solution-start-with-me/

Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME Homelessness is a crisis and is continuing to escalate throughout Maine. This crisis is driven by a wide range of complex factors including a lack of affordable housing and accessible...

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Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Maine

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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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Responding to Hurricane Helene

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/hurricane-helene/

A Call to Prayer and Action As we gather in faith communities tomorrow and in the coming weeks please include in intercessions and offertories particular focus on our solidarity with the millions of people impacted...

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Diocese of Maine’s Liturgical Commission Issues Survey

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-commission-issues-liturgy-survey/

Dear Liturgical Leaders, Please help us gather information about the liturgies currently in use in parishes across our diocese and feedback about how our work can help serve all churches by completing this survey. The...

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Election Night Virtual Prayers

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/election-night-virtual-prayers/

Everyone is invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Bishop Sean Rowe, who will become presiding bishop on Nov....

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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.

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Finding Livestream Worship Stats

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/finding-livestream-worship-stats/

Facebook: Access the data in the Meta Business Suite, including: video performance, benchmarking, audience, loyalty, and retention. Learn more here. YouTube:  Log in to your account, click on the icon for your account in the...

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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.