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Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House

https://episcopalmaine.org/fight-anti-trans-legislation/

Update June 16, 2025: The Maine legislature has defeated all eight of the anti-transgender bills! The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal and strong position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. We have...
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Customary for Retiring Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/customary-for-retiring-deacons/

The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...
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Sixteen Bishops Authorize Use of Liturgical Resource for Creation Season

https://episcopalmaine.org/sixteen-bishops-authorize-use-of-liturgical-resource-for-creation-season/

Press Release Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts August 14, 2023 Creation Season 2023: Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes is now available for those who integrate Creation Season into Sunday worship (Sept. 1- Oct. 4). Curated...
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Migration, Refugees, & Immigration from OGR

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/migration-refugees-immigration-from-ogr/

Office of Government Relations (OGR) of The Episcopal Church Migration, Refugees, & Immigration As we look ahead to a new presidential administration and congress, we anticipate many changes in immigration policy that may cause a...
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Maine diocese’s food distribution ministry connects farmers with jobless residents, both hit by COVID-19

https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2020/08/25/diocese-of-maine-food-distribution-ministry-connects-farmers-jobless-residents-hit-by-covid-19/

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“Building Bridges: A Deacon’s Ministry” Spring Training 2022 Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GN6R4bUcXJa4-OPZFZNKzc0R10A6XfOT/view?usp=sharing

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Strategic Congregational Support

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/scs/

Congregations are invited to apply for Strategic Congregational Support (SCS) from the diocese each year as the budget is prepared.

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Holy Curiosity: A Message From the Bishops of Northern New England – May 14, 2022

https://conta.cc/3wpLaZ2

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Press Release: Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston Awarded $55,000 Grant to Launch New Shower and Laundry Initiative for the Homeless

https://episcopalmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UTO-press-release-Trinity-Jubilee-Center_final.docx