Bridging the Gap is a community initiative of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church and a partner program of the United Way of Kennebec Valley. We have not created something new but are working to unify three existing direct services at the administrative and operational levels. As with any social justice initiative, Bridging the Gap is a way for us to have an organized response to that which breaks our hearts in our community; a way to offset the parts of the system that often make it difficult for an individual to become the healthiest version of him or herself; and a way to develop long-term solutions. The mission of Bridging the Gap is to help people become the healthiest version of themselves by connecting them to basic needs and community resources and by providing opportunities for meaningful volunteerism and social connection. The vision of Bridging the Gap is a community in which everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and live with dignity.
Book Discussions September 25, 7 -8:30 p.m. on Zoom for Healing Haunted Histories by Elaine Enns and Ched Myers- https://healinghauntedhistories.org/ Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOuhqT4oHtJCIADpZFasHaGnST1X3OHj After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how...
A peaceful service of choral music and readings led by the St Bart’s Music Director, Christina Edelen, and choir. Choral evensong is an Episcopal tradition.
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...
The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine assembled online via Zoom on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The proceedings were livestreamed on YouTube. We took time to pause throughout convention to hear the Word of God, praise God with song with our virtual choir, and share Spiritual Eucharist.
The Episcopal Church “It’s All About Love” Festival Sunday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 12 The Episcopal Church is hosting “It’s All About Love,” a churchwide festival and revival featuring worship, learning, community, and...
There will be a Regional Confirmation on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s in Falmouth. Priests with candidates to be presented should be in touch with the bishop’s Executive Assistant, Lauralee Raymond.
Self-determination through tribal self-government has led to remarkable economic growth across many Tribal nations situated in Indian Country. However, unique to Maine, the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 (MICSA) empowers the state...
