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Advocacy Report – A Busy 90 Days Coming Up

https://episcopalmaine.org/advocacy-report-a-busy-90-days-coming-up/

Update March 18, 2023 The 131st Legislature was very slow to take off and is just now shifting into a quicker pace. As of March 17th, 1210, of an expected 2,000 +/- bills have been...

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Youth

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Event

Midcoast “Area D” Churches Raucous Caucus Picnic

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/area-d-picnic/

The Midcoast Area churches (Area D) will be getting together for fun, fellowship and eating on Sunday, July 24, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson. Families of all sorts, please bring your games...

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Why Justice? A reflection on the Diocesan Justice Commission Meeting

https://episcopalmaine.org/why-justice/

“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?”  From our Episcopal Baptismal Covenant “Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.”   Micah 6:8...

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St. Philip’s Open House

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-philips-open-house/

Have you ever wondered what goes on at 12 Hodge Street in Wiscasset? Sunday, May 15 from 2-4pm, come and find out! St. Philip’s will be holding an open house and all are invited. Come...

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2023 Legislative Review

https://episcopalmaine.org/2023-legislative-review/

October 12, 2023   The Maine Council of Churches Public Policy Committee met yesterday to do a final debrief of the legislative session. I co-chair this group and was excited to meet, mostly in person,...

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How to Worship When Your Priest is Sick

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-sunday-morning-plan-b/

COVID Continued: Sick Clergy and Sunday Morning Plan B In recent weeks we’ve been hearing frequent reports of people testing positive for COVID, including in many cases, clergy in charge of Sunday worship.  The good...

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2024 Weekly Legislative Update #3

https://episcopalmaine.org/2024-weekly-legislative-update-3/

February 5, 2024 LD 780 – RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy was voted out of the Judiciary Committee with a divided report. Democrats on the committee supported...

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What We Believe

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Accepting a Call in a Time of Transition: New Rectors Reflect

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/accepting-a-call-in-a-time-of-transition-new-rectors-reflect/

Wednesday, October 19th  3:00 p.m. When COVID hit, the Church was already in a period of transition. Clergy retirements were increasing year-over-year. Some churches with years of stable clergy leadership were faced with finding new...