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Chrism Eucharist Worship Bulletin 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/chrism-eucharist-worship-bulletin-2024/

Download the service bulletin for Chrism Eucharist on March 19, 2024. CHRISM EUCHARIST WORSHIP BULLETIN

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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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Johnson Amendment

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The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...

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Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocesan-earth-keepers-hold-first-ever-retreat/

On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...

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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...

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Communications Overview and Guidelines

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/communications-overview-and-guidelines/

Mission Statement The mission of the Diocese of Maine Communications Department is to amplify the message of Jesus Christ beyond our worship spaces—both within the diocese and externally. We may be headquartered at Loring House,...

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Eucharistic Prayer for the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/eucharistic-prayer-for-the-diocese-of-maine/

This Eucharistic Prayer, written and copyrighted by the Rev. Martin L. Smith, who spends time at All Saints Church on Southport Island every summer, made its debut at Chrism Eucharist on April 8, 2025. The...

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Faith and Climate Organizations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/faith-and-climate-organizations/

Creation Care Team Faith and Climate Organizations Anglican Communion Environmental Network An official network of the Anglican Communion that shares resources and best practices for responsible environmental stewardship, supports local initiatives and provides networking opportunities....

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Graduating to the Next Chapter of Life

https://episcopalmaine.org/graduating-to-the-next-chapter-of-life/

Sarah Harris delivered this reflection at St. Columba’s, Boothbay Harbor’s service for Youth Sunday on May 24, 2026, to mark her graduation from Boothbay Region High School. The valedictorian of her class, she will attend...

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Diocesan Assessment Formula

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-assessment-formula/

Normal Operating Income (NOI) Assessments are calculated as a percentage of Qualifying Normal Operating Income (QNOI) as reported on the Annual Parochial Report submitted two years prior to the assessment year. For example, 2026 assessments...