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The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe Elected Presiding Bishop

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On a day full of prayer and celebration, the Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe, bishop of Northwest Pennsylvania and bishop provisional of Western New York, was elected to be the 28th Presiding Bishop of The...
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Province 1 Winter Conference

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Province 1 Conference and Budget Meeting Monday, Dec. 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., on Zoom Registration is now open for the Province 1 2024 Winter Conference, which will feature elections for Provincial Executive Committee and...
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Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House

https://episcopalmaine.org/fight-anti-trans-legislation/

Update June 16, 2025: The Maine legislature has defeated all eight of the anti-transgender bills! The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal and strong position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. We have...
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EPF’s Peacebuilding Series presentation by Dr. Catherine Meeks

https://episcopalmaine.org/recap-of-epfs-peacebuilding-series-presentation-by-dr-catherine-meeks/

Recap of Dr. Meek’s presentation by Episcopal Peace Fellowship – Maine Chapter In January, Episcopal Peace Fellowship’s monthly series of free, online Peacebuilding presentations featured a dynamic talk by Dr. Catherine Meeks on racial healing....
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Hymn: O Wondrous Souls

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2022-convention-hymn-o-wondrous-souls/

The 2022 Virtual Choir will present a world premiere performance of  “O Wondrous Souls” on October 22.  The Rev. Victoria Sirota, a recently retired priest and professionally trained musician now living in Searsmont, Maine has...
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Loring House Task Force Report – October 24, 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/loring-house-task-force-report-october-24-2023/

Loring House Task Force Report – October 24, 2023 The Loring House Task Force has concluded its charge to study the best and highest use for Loring House (143 State Street, Portland) which is the...
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Public Conversation with Carter Heywood

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/public-conversation-with-carter-heywood/

Wednesday, September 21 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm; Online The Maine Council of Churches and The BTS Center have invited world-renowned theologian and Episcopal priest, Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward (one of the “Philadelphia 11” women ordained...
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Frequently Asked Questions about LOIs for Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/loi-for-grants/

Wondering if there is a diocesan grant available for your project? Please submit a one-page Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Grants Committee outlining your proposal. In your letter, please include: The full name of...
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Maine Legislature resumes work in Augusta

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The legislature convened the second session this week and the schedule for public hearings and work sessions is already starting to fill up. All legislative committee work will be conducted virtually at least through January...
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Defending the Dignity of Trans and Non-Binary People in 2025 and Beyond

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/defending-the-dignity-of-trans-and-non-binary-people-in-2025-and-beyond/

Jan. 13, 7 p.m. on Zoom Episcopalians and all others interested in justice for women, LGBTQ+ justice, and social justice are invited to join this webinar to learn from gender justice leaders within and beyond...