Blog Post

2024 Weekly Legislative Update #2

https://episcopalmaine.org/2024-weekly-legislative-update-week-2/

January 28, 2024 The legislative committees continue to hold public hearings and work on bills at a very quick pace although not necessarily on bills we are working on. Read the legislative report here. Remember,...

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Communication Workshop – Social Media Basics

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/communication-workshop-social-media-basics/

Spring Communication Workshops! Join Katie Clark and Teresa Pinney, our director and assistant director of communications, for upcoming workshops covering a variety of communication topics. Our next workshop will take place on June 15: Social...

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Our Churches Celebrate Pride

https://episcopalmaine.org/pride-2024/

Congregations in the Diocese of Maine marched in Pride Parades across the state in 2024. The youth of the diocese led all activities at the Portland parade.

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Photo Release Template for a Minor

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/photo-release-template-for-a-minor/

When capturing photographs of children and youth, churches can use this template from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine to ensure they have permission.

Event

Supporting your College Students for Congregations and Individuals

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/supporting-your-college-students-for-congregations-and-individuals/

Province 1 Conversations with Noted Speakers: Supporting your College Students and Becoming a Supportive Congregation for College Students Thursday, February 16 online @ 7pm Led by the Rev. Nancy Vogele Nancy Vogele is an Episcopal...

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Formation Conversation

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/formation-conversation-2/

“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and...

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2024 Weekly Legislative Update #1

https://episcopalmaine.org/2024-weekly-legislative-update-1/

January 15, 2024 The second session of the Maine Legislature is off and running. Having carried over a record number of bills from the first session and adding another 100 or so “Emergency” bills, every...

Event

MOM’s Demand Action Rally in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/moms-demand-action-rally-in-portland/

On May 13, National Mothers Day of Action, our Maine Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship and MOM’s Demand Action invite you to join them in Portland’s Monument Square from 3-4 p.m. Bring your homemade...

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Strategic Congregational Support

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/scs/

Congregations are invited to apply for Strategic Congregational Support (SCS) from the diocese each year as the budget is prepared.

Event

Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/gun-safety-awareness-sabbath/

The weekend of February 16-18, 2024, faith communities in Maine are participating in a “Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath,” praying in unity for safety from gun violence for our families, communities, and state. In the last decade,...