All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese. Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these. An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.
Global mission is no longer the domain of professional missionaries, but has become the work of everyone in the church. We prayerfully work to build relationships across difference whether in local or international contexts. We...
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.
Sunday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Second Congregational Church in Newcastle All are invited to this interactive, multi-faith workshop led by the Rev. Fred Small, a Unitarian Universalist minister, singer-songwriter, former environmental...
Persis Laverack, a longtime member of one of our summer chapels, Church of the Redeemer in Sorrento, shares her views on the importance of providing financial support for summer chapels. The Church of the Redeemer...
Aroostook Cluster’s Covenant to Care of Creation St. Paul’s, Fairfield Earth Keepers from our cluster of churches; St. Paul’s, Good Shepherd in Houlton, St. John’s in Presque Isle, are planning a combined gathering in September....
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...
In 2022, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved a first reading of a constitutional change to define the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) as inclusive of all the liturgical texts that have been...
Province I is one of nine provinces in The Episcopal Church and consists of the nine dioceses in New England.
