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2026 Minimum Lay Compensation

https://episcopalmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EDOM-2025-Policy-Resolution-3-Minimum-Lay-Compensation-V3-10-20-2025.pdf

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Minimum Lay Compensation for 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/minimum-lay-compensation-for-2024/

       

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Remembrance, Lamentation, Hope, and Re-dedication in Lewiston

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/lewiston-oct25/

Remembrance, Lamentation, Hope, and Re-dedication Friday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church and Commons, Lewiston As the community of Lewiston-Auburn commemorates the anniversary of last year’s horrific mass shooting, Trinity Episcopal Church and Commons...

Blog Post

Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/election-of-the-presiding-bishop-in-2024/

The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Reports to Convention Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/reports-to-convention-due/

Diocesan ministries, committees, and standing bodies have the opportunity to submit a report to the diocesan convention that will be included with our preconvention journal. It is not a requirement. If you do choose to send...

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Funeral for Rev. Mary Ann Taylor

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/funeral-for-rev-mary-ann-taylor/

The Rite of Christian Burial for the Rev. Mary Ann Taylor will be Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret’s. The Rev. Barbara Briggs, rector, the Rev. Mary Carson of St. James Episcopal...

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Annual Congregation Reports

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/congregational-report/

Help us keep in contact with, and providing resources to, members of congregational leadership! The Annual Congregational Report to the Bishop is the best tool we have to keep our contact information up to date and ready to use...

Blog Post

Together in Love: A Sermon for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/together-in-love-a-sermon-for-the-cathedral-church-of-st-luke-portland-maine/

7 July 2024 Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine Jesus is teaching. Do we have ears to hear? Hello, friends. It’s good to...

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Dismantling Racism Trainings at the Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dismantling-racism-trainings-at-the-center-for-racial-healing/2023-06-24/

Dismantling Racism training seeks to increase “racial understanding, healing and reconciliation.” It is offered several times throughout the year and is required for all parish clergy and all lay leaders, including vestry members. Trainings are...

Blog Post

Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/faith-values-and-the-2024-election/

Sermon delivered at Christ Church, Gardiner October 27, 2024 Good morning. My name is John Hennessy. I am the public policy director of the Diocese of Maine and the co-chair of the public policy committee...