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Having ‘Bridged the Gap,’ George Cooper Finally Gets to Retire

https://episcopalmaine.org/having-bridged-the-gap-george-cooper-finally-gets-to-retire/

by Susan Sherrill Axelrod It’s not unusual for the career paths followed by Episcopal clergy to have taken a number of turns—sometimes sharp ones—before ending up at the church. For the Rev. George Cooper, who...

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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...

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Bishop Brown on Sabbatical

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/bishop-brown-on-sabbatical/

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Adults

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Project Resource Fall 2026 Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/project-resource-fall-2026-training/2026-09-13/

Project Resource teaches culture and systems change around financial development in the worldwide Episcopal Church. Project Resource provides teaching, focus, and adaptable resources to equip clergy and lay leaders to develop their year-round annual stewardship...

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Expressing the Mind of the House on Climate and Our Vocation in Christ GC80

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/expressing-the-mind-of-the-house-on-climate-and-our-vocation-in-christ/

Climate change and environmental degradation are manifestations of our turning away from God. The effects of this willful separation from God resonate across our collective lives: All areas of justice are either worsened or made better depending on the health of the planet. A changing climate and degraded environment worsen conflict, forces human migration, and causes food insecurity. These related crises increase the rate of violence, cause more natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and deepen the wounds of those already suffering from racism. People living in poverty are plunged further into poverty by the deteriorating condition of the planet.

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An Evening with Bishop Mariann Budde

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/an-evening-with-bishop-mariann-budde/

Bishop Mariann Budde (Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC) is a nationally respected faith leader, author, and advocate for justice, known for her courageous and faithful public witness. In this timely event, she will reflect on...

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Ordination of Nancy Devor to the Priesthood

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-nancy-devor-to-the-priesthood/

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Interfaith Security Summit

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/interfaith-security-summit/

This is a free, community-focused event designed for all types of faith-based organizations in Maine to strengthen safety, preparedness, and resilience. Clergy, lay leaders, nonprofit staff, security volunteers, and anyone responsible for safety at houses of...

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Summer Civics Series: Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summer-civics-series-thoreaus-civil-disobedience/

The second event in Grace’s Summer Civics Series will be led by Dr. Joseph Molleur, professor emeritus of religion at Cornell College. All are welcome. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Find a free...