The diaconate is a full and equal order in the church. Its purpose is to help the body of Christ grasp the fullness of Christ’s ministry. As the church moves from an “operational” mode of life to a “missional” mode of life, deacons will play a crucial role.
The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process. For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities.
Bishop visits St. Luke’s Cathedral, Portland. Trinity Sunday ~ St. Luke’s will have a visit with Bishop Brown, a service of confirmation at 10 am, a dedication and blessing of their new kitchen, and a...
The Diocese of Maine celebrated its 200th birthday in the year 2020. The Bicentennial Committee planned a year long multi-event celebration, beginning with a kick-off at Diocesan Convention in 2019.
Lovett Fund Grants are to be used on the maintenance and improvement of mission churches.
Let’s gather to renew our promises of baptism (for lay persons), and ordination vows (for ordained persons) at Good Shepherd in Rangeley. The Church of the Good Shepherd has ample space for us, windows and...
A service of Regional Confirmation will be held on Saturday, May 7th at 4PM at St. Mark’s in Waterville, Maine. If your congregation would like to join the congregations of St. Mark’s, Waterville, St. John’s,...
The Climate Justice Council created an Earth Week 2021 Liturgy (morning prayer) for your use! Although dated April 25, 2021, this liturgy can be used anytime.
The diocese is a member of TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship), an association of church leaders, both lay and ordained, “who are committed to living generously and helping others live lives of generosity.” Among...
