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How the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is Defined by The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bcp-definition-as-of-2024/

In 2022, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved a first reading of a constitutional change to define the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) as inclusive of all the liturgical texts that have been...

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Clergy Conference 2025: How Liturgy Can Save the World (beginning with Clergy!)

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/save-the-dates-for-clergy-conference-2025/2025-05-05/

Spring Clergy Conference   Monday – Tuesday, May 5-6 St. Luke’s Cathedral, Portland  Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate...

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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...

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Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocesan-earth-keepers-hold-first-ever-retreat/

On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...

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Dio Maine Cooks: ‘Crab Cakes with Tarragon Tartar Sauce’

https://episcopalmaine.org/dio-maine-cooks-crab-cakes-with-tarragon-tartar-sauce/

Founded in 1975, St. Francis, Blue Hill is one of the newer congregations in the Diocese of Maine. “In its very early days it moved around from the wine shop, to the bank, to a...

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Diocesan Youth Pride Planning Team Meeting

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocesan-youth-pride-planning-team-meeting/

June is Pride Month, and for three years our youth have led us in sharing God’s love for and with all people through marching in parades across the diocese. The Portland Pride Parade is on June 21....

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Province 1 Online Conversation ~ Confirmation: The Lost Sacrament Finds Fresh Purpose

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/province-1-online-conversation-confirmation-the-lost-sacrament-finds-fresh-purpose/

The latest in the Province 1 Conversations with Noted Speakers is Confirmation: The Lost Sacrament Finds Fresh Purpose, led by the Rev. Josh Hosler. Hosler is the Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in...

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‘It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement’

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/its-all-about-love-a-festival-for-the-jesus-movement/2023-07-09/

  The Episcopal Church “It’s All About Love” Festival Sunday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 12 The Episcopal Church is hosting “It’s All About Love,” a churchwide festival and revival featuring worship, learning, community, and...

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Collecting Signatures for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative

https://episcopalmaine.org/collecting-signatures-for-the-safe-schools-safe-communities-initiative/

You may have signed a petition for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative at your polling place on Election Day. While 60,000 signatures were gathered that day, more are still needed, and you can help...