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Ecumenical Youth Service Corps Builds Connection for Portland-Area Teens

https://episcopalmaine.org/ecumenical-youth-service-corps-builds-connection-for-portland-area-teens/

The cheerful flyer with colorful graphics of winter hats, socks, and mittens invited Portland-area youth to spend an afternoon with the Youth Service Corps (YSC), shopping for warm accessories at Marden’s, followed by a visit...

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An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/an-episcopal-path-to-creation-justice/

March 19, 2025 An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice 2025 Update From the Rev. Rachel Field, project manager and Deb Baker, project coordinator An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is halfway through its second year....

Event

Hope in Small Places: Becoming People of Refugia Faith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/hope-in-small-places-becoming-people-of-refugia-faith/2024-09-26/

The BTS Center Convocation 2024 Hope in Small Places: Becoming People of Refugia Faith Over the course of two days — Thursday and Friday, September 26 and 27 — gather to learn and explore, to nurture...

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Confronting White Supremacy Virtual Symposium

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/community-change-symposium/

Registration is open for Community Change Inc’s Confronting White Supremacy virtual Symposium on Saturday, May 20 from 10 am – 2 pm. Community Change Inc. is a New England organization that has served as a community for...

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Customary for Retiring Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/customary-for-retiring-deacons/

The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

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A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.

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Diocese Awards $33,200 in Grants for Parish Outreach Efforts

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-awards-33200-in-grants-for-parish-outreach-efforts/

The following grants were recommended by the Grants Committee and approved for funding by the Diocesan Council at their June meeting. INTERNATIONAL POVERTY Christ Church, Gardiner was awarded $5,000 for the St. Jacques Parish school...

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Advocacy in Action with John Hennessy

https://episcopalmaine.org/advocacy-in-action-with-john-hennessy/

GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...

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The Ministry of Showing Up

https://episcopalmaine.org/the-ministry-of-showing-up-jenks/

The Rev. Peter Jenks reflects on his long tenure in Thomaston When he retires from the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston on Sept. 29, Rev. Peter Jenks will leave a legacy that...

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Becoming Beloved Community from an Indigenous Perspective

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/becoming-beloved-community-from-an-indigenous-perspective/

Online webinar offered by The Episcopal Church and United Thank Offering The Episcopal Church Indigenous Ministries Office and the United Thank Offering present this webinar at the start of Native American Heritage Month. Panelists will...