Blog Post

Bishop Brown shares Lambeth updates

https://episcopalmaine.org/bishop-brown-shares-lambeth-updates/

Sunday, August 8 Bishop Brown writes, “Ever feel totally grateful and also completely finished? The Lambeth Conference has been amazing, at times brilliant (as they say here); lots of grace, at least for me. I...

Event

General Convention of The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/general-convention/

The 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church (TEC) will be held in Baltimore in July. TEC will produce daily media briefings and sessions can also be watched live, and the virtual binder gives details...

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Diocese Working with Government Agencies to Address Current Homelessness Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/homeless-crisis-update/

Update February 20, 2023 Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches and I participated in a call with state officials from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Portland legislators, the...

Resource

Criteria for Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/criteria/

Allocation of diocesan resources is done by evaluating how the program or ministry effort aligns with our criteria for mission adopted by Diocesan Council in 2022.

Event

Q&A Session for Iona Collaborative’s “Thriving Bi-Vocational Congregations”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/qa-session-for-iona-collaboratives-thriving-bi-vocational-congregations/

Wednesday, October 19 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET Offered by the Iona Collaborative The Iona Collaborative believes small communities can reflect God’s vision for a flourishing world. Today’s culture of rapid change presents an ideal learning opportunity...

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How to Author a Resolution

https://episcopalmaine.org/how-to-write-resolutions/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting candidate resolutions for the 2023 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...

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Compilation of Prayer & Liturgy Resources for the Season of Creation

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-resources-for-the-season-of-creation-care/

Websites: episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/loving-formation: you will find here a pdf with liturgies and prayers for the Season of Creation seasonofcreation.org: here are a number of resources from the various faith traditions as well as an interfaith resource btscenter.org:...

Event

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...

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Important Diocesan Convention Dates

https://episcopalmaine.org/important-diocesan-convention-dates/

Important Dates for the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention September 15: Certificate of Delegates Due Nominations Due Resolutions Due October 15: Registration for Convocation Due October 17: Area Caucuses via Zoom from 7-8pm October 21: Diocesan-wide...

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Faith and Climate Organizations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/faith-and-climate-organizations/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Climate Justice Council has curated a list of resources including this list of organizations promoting and doing climate justice work in the context of faith.