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Ordination of Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-kristen-burkholder-to-the-diaconate/

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate in Christ’s one holy catholic and...

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UTO Formation Materials Order Form for Late Spring/Early Summer

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/uto-formation-materials-order-form-for-late-spring-early-summer/

Looking for formation materials? UTO is now taking orders for spring/summer materials. Follow the link to order your kits by April 10, 2025 for shipping by April 28, 2025. These materials focus on gratitude for...

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Epiphany Eucharist

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/epiphany-eucharist/

Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church in Augusta will be celebrating Epiphany with an evening Eucharist service adapted from both the church’s Lutheran and Episcopal traditions. This service is an opportunity to join with the Three Wise...

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Choral Evensong in Yarmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/choral-evensong-in-yarmouth/

A contemplative service of beautiful choral music and lessons, with the St Bart’s choir led by Music Director Christina Edelen. A reception of light refreshments will follow the service.

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Sacred Ground Program Year Launch with Presiding Bishop Rowe

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/sacred-ground-program-year-launch-with-presiding-bishop-rowe/

Episcopalians and all interfaith partners are invited to join a fall program year launch event for Sacred Ground, the church’s 11-part film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Join on Zoom for...

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Sacred Ground Webinar on Youth Anti-Racism Curricula

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/sacred-ground-webinar-on-youth-anti-racism-curricula/

All are welcome to join Sacred Ground facilitators and participants in this webinar highlighting programs available for children and youth in line with Sacred Ground’s curriculum on race and faith. Sacred Ground is The Episcopal...

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Territorial Lands and Waters Acknowledgement

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/territorial-lands-and-waters-acknowledgement/

2021 Diocesan Resolution 3 for Territorial Acknowledgement Wabanaki REACH Statement on Land Acknowledgement at https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/acknowledging_the_land Dawnland Signals program on WERU-FM about land acknowledgements (11/19/20) at https://archives.weru.org/?s=dawnland+signals Land (and water) acknowledgement by the University of Southern...

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Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m. You are invited to an upcoming presentation at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Yarmouth. Over 11 million Americans provide on-going care for loved ones with...

Blog Post

Advocacy Update – April 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/advocacy-update-april-2023/

It has been a busy couple of weeks on the advocacy front now that the legislature has dealt with the statebudget. Speaking of the budget, you have heard the democratic majority passed a budget that...

Blog Post

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.