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Sacred Spaces and Thin Places: A conversation with John Bell

https://episcopalmaine.org/sacred-spaces-and-thin-places-a-conversation-with-john-bell/

The Rev. Holly Hoffmann, Priest in Charge of St. Saviour’s, Bar Harbor, Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove, and St. Andrew and St. John, Southwest Harbor, along with Pastor Rob Benson of Bar Harbor Congregational...
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Chrism Eucharist & Renewal of Vows 2026

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All are invited! Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, Augusta The day will...
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Financial Assistance for Deacons

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The Fund for the Diaconate provides vital financial assistance for deacons and those in diaconal formation who have insufficient funds for their needs. Most deacons in The Episcopal Church serve as non-stipendiary ministry leaders, and...
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Racial Justice

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Annual Congregation Reports

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Help us keep in contact with, and providing resources to, members of congregational leadership! The Annual Congregational Report to the Bishop is the best tool we have to keep our contact information up to date and ready to use...
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How to Author a Resolution

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2026 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September 25, 2026....
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Having ‘Bridged the Gap,’ George Cooper Finally Gets to Retire

https://episcopalmaine.org/having-bridged-the-gap-george-cooper-finally-gets-to-retire/

by Susan Sherrill Axelrod It’s not unusual for the career paths followed by Episcopal clergy to have taken a number of turns—sometimes sharp ones—before ending up at the church. For the Rev. George Cooper, who...
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Education for Ministry (EfM)

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Every Baptized Person is Called to Ministry. Education for Ministry (EfM) invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened.

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Earth Day 2025 Worship

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Earth Day 2025 Worship from the Creation Care Team of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Resources for liturgy for a service on Earth Day (The Tuesday of Easter Week, April 22, 2025) or on the...
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Faithful Givers Roadshow a Rousing Success

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Clergy, wardens, treasurers, and others interested in church fundraising turned out in good numbers for the Faithful Givers Roadshow, held at St. John’s, Bangor on Friday, May 29 and St. Mary’s, Falmouth, on Saturday, May...