Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.
The Standing Committee is an elected body which serves as the Council of Advice to the Bishop and stands ready to be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when a vacancy occurs in the Episcopate.
Canon 7, Diocese of Maine (Of the Treasurer of the Diocese) Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and disburse all moneys collected under the authority of the Convention, unless...
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine will be screening “The Philadelphia Eleven” in person, in Portland, Maine on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Nickelodeon Cinemas (1 Temple St.) in Portland at 7 p.m....
What is Convocation? Convocation is a diocese-wide time to celebrate being “Together: With God, In Call, For Mission”! The celebration will take place at the Cathedral of St. Luke on Saturday, 21 October. **Please enter...
It’s Time to Plan the Season of Creation Dear vestries, priests, deacons, liturgy teams, and parishioners of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine: Yes, it is time for caring for Creation to be the focus of...
It’s time to plan for Deacons Day in the Diocese of Maine! Remember Resolution 3 from Diocesean Convention in 2022? It sets aside the last Sunday in June (this year JUNE 25) for Deacons in the...
It’s time to plan for Deacons Day in the Diocese of Maine! Remember Resolution 3 from Diocesean Convention in 2022? It sets aside the last Sunday in June for Deacons in the Diocese to travel to...
Cybersecurity Information & Resources From the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Weekly News for Clergy and Lay Leaders, various dates Phishing in churches Please beware of email and text “phishing” in Maine churches. Fraudulent email and...
