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Tips for a Successful Online Convention Experience

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Here’s a checklist to help you prepare. Please read through these tips to make sure you have the tools and capability to participate as a lay delegate or voting clergy on Saturday, October 22nd: Have...

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Advocacy Report – A Busy 90 Days Coming Up

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Update March 18, 2023 The 131st Legislature was very slow to take off and is just now shifting into a quicker pace. As of March 17th, 1210, of an expected 2,000 +/- bills have been...

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ACTION ALERT from the Climate Justice Council

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As we continue to strive in new ways to care for the gift of God’s Creation, the Climate Justice Council asks your support in contacting your legislators about these proposed bills in the document below....

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What We Believe

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Resolution Learning Session

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The deadline for submitting a resolution for diocesan convention is fast approaching (September 16th)! If you have an idea for a resolution — or want to learn more about the process — mark your calendar...

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Barbara Martin’s Sabbatical 2023

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Canon Martin will be on sabbatical officially from May 8 to September 6 in 2023. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with diocesan staff with any questions, concerns, or requests. What do you have...

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Permission to Officiate and Recording a Marriage Form (non-canonical clergy)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/form-for-recording-a-marriage-after-permission-to-officiate/

In order to fulfill Canon 1:19 of Regulations Respecting Holy Matrimony: Concerning Preservation of Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage and Remarriage, non-canonical priests should complete this request form at least 30 days before the solemnization (Canon...

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Welcoming New Staff and Announcing Staff Retirements

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8 February 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, Today I am delighted to share with you several updates about the diocesan staff as we welcome new faces and begin to honor and celebrate upcoming retirements. Transition...

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Convention Registration Opens Friday, September 16

https://episcopalmaine.org/convention-registration-opens-friday-september-16/

Register today for the 203rd annual Diocesan Convention! REGISTER HERE Who should register?  All voting lay convention delegates whose names have been submitted by their congregation All voting canonically resident clergy and licensed priests in charge...

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Diocese of Maine Announces New Canon to the Ordinary February 8 2023

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