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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...
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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.
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Desmond Tutu: Spirituality, Social Justice, and Leadership Colloquium
Desmond Tutu: Spirituality, Social Justice, and Leadership April 6, 2022 at 7:45am <–NOTE EARLY MORNING TIME Online Join the Rev. Dr. Michael Battle, Director of the Desmond Tutu Center of General Theological Seminary, on April 6...
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Cycle of Prayer for 28-May
For St. Martin in the Field, Biddeford Pool; For students who are graduating; For Memorial Day as we remember all who have died in the service of their country
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Testify in favor of ERPO
URGENT ACTION ALERT Sign Up To Testify In Favor Of A True ERPO Last week, Speaker Talbot Ross introduced a new bill that would create a true Extreme Risk Protection Order system for Maine. This...
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Youth Retreat Weekend: Faith in the Forest
April 29 – May 1 Camp Bishopswood For the first time in two years, Episcopal Maine Youth will gather in person for an overnight retreat – and we want you to be there! REGISTER NOW to...
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Portland Pride Parade with Diocesan Youth
Portland Pride Parade, June 15 at 12:30 p.m. Each year, our youth host the diocesan effort to participate in pride parades, and they march together in Portland Pride. This year’s theme is “Life as Art”...
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General Convention
The General Convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. It meets regularly once every three years.
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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Indigenous Relations Resolutions & Statements
Episcopal Diocese of Maine's resolutions, statements, and sermons regarding to Indigenous Relations
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Blow the Trumpet: Concerts of Seasonal Music for Advent
The Saint Mary Schola presents Blow the Trumpet, a concert of seasonal music for Advent, that includes a rousing medieval procession, sublime masterworks by Palestrina, Victoria and William Byrd, as well as sparkling choruses from...