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World Too Beautiful service reflection

Reflection by Peter Jenks for World Too Beautiful service, January 5, 2022 January 6, Feast of the Epiphany, is no longer simply an overt religious date for churches to offer a service or meal; but...

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Empty Chairs: Remembering Lewiston One Year Later (Rangeley)

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a service of remembrance on the first anniversary of the Lewiston Shootings. The candle-light service will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October...

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Diocesan Payroll Program

The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process. For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 

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St. Margaret’s Leans In and Reaches Out for Refugee Sunday

In February, Bishop Brown announced that the diocese would show its support for the ministry of refugee resettlement by hosting a Refugee Sunday on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9. Realizing that churches might...

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Young Adult Resources

Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan intergenerational Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming...

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Season of Creation in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

“Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as...

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Sunrise Easter Services, 2025

Sunrise services on Easter morning are a Christian tradition that many believe started with the Moravian church in Germany in the 1730s. For Episcopalians, the practice arose from the Easter Vigil, which, according to The...

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Childcare Stipend Available for “The Philadelphia 11” Screening

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Faith Climate Action Week April 19-28, 2024

Faith Climate Action Week is ten days in April during Earth Month when IPL congregations focus on how we can all take action to protect our climate. This year’s theme is Common Ground: Cultivating Connections...

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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...