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From the Bishop: A Call to Prayerful Action

https://episcopalmaine.org/call-to-prayerful-action/

“The people in the Holy Land—Israel and Palestine—are heavy laden. And right now, our most faithful prayer is for the burdensome violence to end. I have written to our representatives in Washington to call for...

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ACLU of Maine Guide to Legislative Advocacy

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/aclu-of-maine-guide-to-legislative-advocacy/

Want to take action in Augusta? Policy Fellow Alicia Rea will host this webinar with her colleagues at ACLU of Maine to walk through some of the key bills being considered at the State House and share...

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Diocesan Revolving Loan Fund

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-revolving-loan-fund/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds hold diocesan endowments with a value of approximately $2.9 million. The Diocesan Revolving Loan Fund program calls for the use of no more than $250,000 of the this fund’s endowment...

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Gathering for Summer Chapel Leadership on Zoom

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/gathering-for-summer-chapel-leadership-on-zoom/

Summer Chapel Leadership Gathering for 2025 Save the Date! Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 9 –10:30 a.m. It will be a time to connect, share updates, ask questions, and celebrate the...

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Diplomacy on Ice: Climate science, glaciers, and effecting change on the global level

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diplomacy-on-ice-climate-science-glaciers-and-effecting-change-on-the-global-level/

St. Bart’s welcomes Dr. Susana Hancock, an Arctic and glaciers researcher who specializes in science diplomacy and climate policy, to share some of her recent icy adventures, which range from an attempt to ski to...

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Celebrating the Anniversary of the Ordination of Women – July 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/celebrating-the-anniversary-of-the-ordination-of-women/

Read a message from Bishop Brown here. Monday, July 29—the feast of St. Mary and St. Martha—was the actual date on which three retired Episcopal bishops ordained 11 women priests at the Church of the...

Event

Give Light: Spiritual Support for Climate Engagement

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/give-light-spiritual-support-for-climate-engagement/

Sunday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Second Congregational Church in Newcastle All are invited to this interactive, multi-faith workshop led by the Rev. Fred Small, a Unitarian Universalist minister, singer-songwriter, former environmental...

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Diocese Awards $33,200 in Grants for Parish Outreach Efforts

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-awards-33200-in-grants-for-parish-outreach-efforts/

The following grants were recommended by the Grants Committee and approved for funding by the Diocesan Council at their June meeting. INTERNATIONAL POVERTY Christ Church, Gardiner was awarded $5,000 for the St. Jacques Parish school...

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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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Vote Forward Letter-writing Party at St. Luke’s Cathedral

https://episcopalmaine.org/vote-forward-letter-writing-party-at-st-lukes-cathedral/

St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team hosted a Vote Forward letter-writing party after the 10:00 service on October 13. The eleven members wrote 200 letters to people in swing states who are registered...