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Learning Session on Safe Church Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/learning-session-on-safe-church-training/

The hiatus for Safe Church training in the Diocese of Maine and the licensing of lay ministers was lifted in mid-2022, and some congregations are still experiencing challenges with the new system. This workshop will...
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Episcopal Church Policies on Gun Safety and Gun Reform

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/episcopal-church-policies-on-gun-safety-and-gun-reform/

The Office of Government Relations is tasked with representing official Episcopal Church policies voted on and passed by General Convention or Executive Council, the legislative and governing bodies of the Church. Below is a list...
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How to Watch the Investiture of PB-elect Sean Rowe

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/investiture-of-new-presiding-bishop/

Join the Churchwide Virtual Celebration In this historic and joyful season, we invite you to pray for guidance for our church and our new presiding bishop as he leads us in envisioning the reign of...
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United Thank Offering (UTO)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/uto/

United Thank Offering (UTO) The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that encourages the personal spiritual practice of gratitude in support of the mission of the whole church. UTO encourages people...
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Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lay-liturgical-ministry/

A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.
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Parochial Reports

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/parochial-report-filing/

Online filing for the 2024 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations opened on Jan. 6, 2025 and closed on Mar. 1, 2025. Parishes will no longer have access to the online form after Mar....
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‘Philadelphia Eleven’ to be shown at The Gem in Bethel

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/philadelphia-eleven-to-be-shown-at-the-gem-in-bethel/

The Gem and West Parish Congregational Church are screening the film, The Philadelphia Eleven, as part of the Faith & Film series, and to welcome the Rev. Merrill Bittne to lead a short Q&A following the film. The...
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Model Safe Church Policies

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tec-safe-church-model-policies/

1 Corinthians 12:12, 26-27 Christ is just like the human body—a body is a unit and has many parts; and all the parts of the body are one body, even though there are many.  If one...
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The Advent Grace of Starting Over with Fr. Martin Smith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-advent-grace-of-starting-over-with-fr-martin-smith/

All are invited to attend an advent gathering with Fr. Martin Smith for a short talk, contemplations, and personal mediation. Smith is the author of widely read books on contemporary spirituality and one of The Episcopal...
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Sample Emergency Action Plan for Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/emergency-plan-for-churches/

The Safety Task Force of Christ Church, Norway developed the emergency plan and accompanying pamphlet below after a year of work. They wish to make both of these items available as samples for other congregations...