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...
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is divided into six Areas made up of groups of congregations. Diocesan Council, a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine, is comprised of two elected members from each of the six diocesan Areas. New clergy members are elected to Council at a Pre-Convention Hearing in advance of Convention in October.
The Diocese of Maine is now a partner of Caffeinated Church, a resource center with online and live events, all related to church communications, technology, and administration. What does this mean for you? You can...
Cybersecurity Information & Resources From the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Weekly News for Clergy and Lay Leaders, various dates Phishing in churches Please beware of email and text “phishing” in Maine churches. Fraudulent email and...
Please see this information put together by The Episcopal Church team with updates on the situation in Israel and Palestine. Office of Government Relations resources Holy Land resource page: This page includes all the resources...
General Convention and its role in the life of The Episcopal Church The Episcopal Church’s General Convention will meet for the 81st time this year, from June 23- 28 in Louisville, KY. Read all about...
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m. You are invited to an upcoming presentation at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Yarmouth. Over 11 million Americans provide on-going care for loved ones with...
Websites: episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/loving-formation: you will find here a pdf with liturgies and prayers for the Season of Creation seasonofcreation.org: here are a number of resources from the various faith traditions as well as an interfaith resource btscenter.org:...
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...
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...