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Nominations open for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards

https://episcopalmaine.org/joint-standing-committee-on-nominations-opens-applications-for-episcopal-church-positions-committees-boards/

The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the churchwide roles listed below. The deadline to apply is April 15. Elections will take place at the 81st...

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Luncheon for Retired Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/luncheon-for-retired-clergy/2024-10-09/

Two luncheons for retired clergy and surviving spouses are coming up this fall! These gatherings are an opportunity to gather over lunch, catch up with each other, join with Bishop Brown in discussing life in...

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Lenten Clergy Quiet Day

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/lenten-clergy-quiet-day/

Lenten Clergy Quiet Day has been scheduled for Thursday March 13, 2025 9 – 2pm via Zoom. The theme of the day is “Lost and Found: Reflection and Renewal,” led by David Hoover, MDiv LCSW. A...

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Customary for Retiring Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/customary-for-retiring-deacons/

The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...

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Responsibilities of Delegates to Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/responsibilities-of-delegates-to-convention/

Here is a brief overview of the role and responsibilities of a convention delegate.

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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.  

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Children and Youth

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/children-youth/

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CIR reminds diocese of committee’s mission and work

https://episcopalmaine.org/cir-reminds-diocese-of-committees-mission-and-work/

Mission Statement for the Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Diocese of Maine: “We are called by our Creator to deepen our relationship with the Wabanaki of Maine, to stand with the tribes in the pursuit of justice, to...

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Finance Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/finance-committee/

Diocesan Finance Committee Julian Sheffield, Treasurer & Chair of the Finance Committee (2026), St. Margaret’s, Belfast Rev. John Balicki (2026), St. Luke’s, Wilton Theodore G. Fletcher (2026), St. Andrew and St. John, Southwest Harbor Rev....

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Clergy Conference 2025: How Liturgy Can Save the World (beginning with Clergy!)

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/save-the-dates-for-clergy-conference-2025/2025-05-05/

Spring Clergy Conference   Monday – Tuesday, May 5-6 St. Luke’s Cathedral, Portland  Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate...