Event

Green Teams Gathering

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/green-teams-gathering/

Green Teams Gathering Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (with optional offerings before and after) Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, Freeport As storms rage around us—both literal and metaphorical—we know...

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Webinar: History and Contemporary Realities of Black Communities in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/webinar-history-and-contemporary-realities-of-black-communities-in-maine/

Participants will learn about the history of slavery and racism in Maine, including the role of eugenics and the term Vacationland. Presenters will talk about our shared ancestry and how slavery has impacted the way...

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Foundation of Religious Life Sunday

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/foundation-of-religious-life-sunday/

Monastic Orders and Christian Communities have existed in The Episcopal Church since the mid-19th century, but are largely unknown by Episcopalians.  Episcopalians are invited to celebrate Religious Life this Sunday! Newly approved by General Convention,...

Resource

Faith and Climate Organizations

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Creation Care Team Faith and Climate Organizations Anglican Communion Environmental Network An official network of the Anglican Communion that shares resources and best practices for responsible environmental stewardship, supports local initiatives and provides networking opportunities....

Resource

As more Mainers struggle with food insecurity, communities come together to help

https://www.pressherald.com/2020/09/17/as-more-mainers-struggle-with-food-insecurity-communities-come-together-to-help/?fbclid=IwAR1KrufUT21LflrW3G1eZ2iG9rAsZejoDRExFsXjPSU4wxwsoiCDgk3Umuo

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Keeping Kids Safe for Faith Communities Conference

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/keeping-kids-safe-for-faith-communities-conference/

The Maine-based organization Stop Trafficking US is hosting a free conference in August about Keeping Kids Safe. Penney Memorial United Baptist Church 393 Water St, Augusta ME 04330 August 21,  8 a.m. – 5 p.m....

Resource

Collecting Signatures for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative

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

Blog Post

WE HAVE RIGHTS: In Our Communities, In Our Streets

https://episcopalmaine.org/we-have-rights-in-our-communities-in-our-streets/

Resource

Safe Church, Safe Communities Video from The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/safe-church-safe-communities-video/

Blog Post

Bowen receives 2023 Kany Award for work with Seeds of Hope

https://episcopalmaine.org/bowen-receives-2023-kany-award-for-work-with-seeds-of-hope/

Excerpted transcript of remarks by Bill Kany, son of the award’s namesake, from the award presentation “The criteria is to be a person who has done a great deal to benefit our communities over a...