The diocese has a membership with The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) that allows our churches access to stewardship campaign materials and learning opportunities. Join them for a free webinar to help prepare lay and...
The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...
Would you like to start or expand your celebration of the Season of Creation, but looking for support? In this webinar Rev. John Lein, rector of St. Aidan’s, Machias, will discuss the Celebration Guide for...
Dear Friends in Christ, Wasn’t the clergy conference marvelous? At the “bishop’s time” I said, “there’s always something to receive from whomever the speaker or leader is, and there’s always something the speaker says or...
Celebration of New Ministry By the Grace of God the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will celebrate the new ministry of The Reverend Elizabeth Marshall Casasola as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church 150 Perkins Street Castine, Maine on Sunday,...
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...
CIR Materials: Brochure, Documentary, Op-Ed
Understanding children’s spirituality is key to understanding how to create useful and compelling formation programs. Every compelling church program or engagement with children and families starts with an understanding of how children experience and...
Are you part of a committee, governing body, or ministry that uses the project management platform Basecamp? If you would like to learn how to use this tool, please join Director of Engagement Teresa Pinney will...