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Marriage After Divorce

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishops-consent-for-marriage-after-divorce/

In the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, permission for marriage after divorce from the bishop is not necessary. Please direct questions or requests for advice in certain instances to the bishop’s executive assistant, Lauralee Raymond.

Event

Advocacy 101 for Individuals and Teams

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/advocacy-101-for-individuals-and-teams/2022-06-22/

Advocacy 101 for Individuals and Teams A six-week course offered by Bexley Seabury Seminary Online Taught by John Hennessy, Director of Public Advocacy for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Sometimes we need to work to...

Blog Post

Diocese Working with Government Agencies to Address Current Homelessness Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/homeless-crisis-update/

Update February 20, 2023 Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches and I participated in a call with state officials from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Portland legislators, the...

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Sabbaticals for Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/sabbaticals-for-clergy/

The sabbatical standard in the Diocese of Maine is set by canon, and it’s a generous one: four months every five years. See Canon22.4(2). The canonical benefit is time off with pay. Covering the financial costs for a sabbatical is the...

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Environmental Land and Water Organizations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/land-and-water-organizations/

Creation Care Team Land and Waters Casco Baykeepers Improves and protects the environmental health of Casco Bay by collecting scientific data, advocating for clean water and engaging the community. Island Institute Working to further the...

Event

Ecumenical Pentecost with Bishop Brown in Windham

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/bishopwindham-05222024/

Come Celebrate Pentecost Wednesday, May 22, 2024 St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 40 Windham Center Rd. Dinner/Cook Out – 5:00-6:30 PM Worship With Ecumenical Choirs 7:00 -8:00 PM The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown/Episcopal Diocese of Maine...

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Bishop Brown’s Sermon: 2025 Fall Clergy Day

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-sermon-fall-clergy-day-oct-7-2025/

A sermon for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine preached by the bishop, Thomas J. Brown, in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle for the Fall Clergy Day with the Bishop, Tuesday, 7 October 2025.  Take...

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State and Municipal Organizations addressing Climate

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/state-and-municipal-organizations/

Creation Care Team State and Municipal Organizations Maine Climate Council Appointed by the Governor, the Council consists of representatives of the State legislature, executive branch, quasi-government agencies, environmental non-profits, experts and Maine citizens representing various...

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Litany for Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/litany-for-gun-violence/

A Litany in the Aftermath of Gun Violence  by the Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Giver of Life and Love, you created all people as one family and...

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Check-in for Parish Administrators

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/check-in-for-parish-administrators/

The Parish Administrators Collaborative (PAC) will be getting together on Dec. 3! PAC is a community of professionals who share knowledge and resources to support the ministry of our congregations and the mission of the Church. Membership...