Search Results for
tag/celebrations_of_new_ministry
Blog Post
Earth Keeper Update from St. David’s in Kennebunk
St. David’s Covenant to Care of Creation At St. David’s in Kennebunk, for the Season of Creation, we are inviting the congregation to make a commitment to one or two specific actions from the list...
Resource
Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee
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.
Resource
LGBTQIA+ Resources from the Maine Council of Churches
The Maine Council of Churches (MCC) held open town halls, “Here We Are. Send Us!” on during the first quarter of 2025 to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...
Blog Post
Advocacy in Action
GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...
Resource
Bishops Beyond Borders: A Video Conversation
25 March 2025 A time of conversation, fellowship, and prayer among the Anglican/Episcopal bishops of Maine, Montreal, New Hampshire, Quebec, and Vermont, recorded last Friday during the annual meeting of the House of Bishops. ...
Resource
Parish Administrators’ Collaborative (PAC)
The Parish Administrators' Collaborative of the Diocese of Maine is a community of professionals who support one another, share knowledge and resources, and support the ministry of our congregations and the mission of the Church.
Resource
UTO Formation Materials Order Form for Late Spring/Early Summer
Looking for formation materials? UTO is now taking orders for spring/summer materials. Follow the link to order your kits by April 10, 2025 for shipping by April 28, 2025. These materials focus on gratitude for...
Blog Post
Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray
An Invitation to Pray Transformation Northeast is a nondenominational effort to renew Christianity in New England. I encourage all churches in our diocese to become involved. Join them in praying 24/7 for Church and regional renewal,...
Resource
Eucharistic Prayer for the Diocese of Maine
This Eucharistic Prayer, written and copyrighted by the Rev. Martin L. Smith, who spends time at All Saints Church on Southport Island every summer, made its debut at Chrism Eucharist on April 8, 2025. The...
Resource
Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)
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.” Most...