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Having ‘Bridged the Gap,’ George Cooper Finally Gets to Retire

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by Susan Sherrill Axelrod It’s not unusual for the career paths followed by Episcopal clergy to have taken a number of turns—sometimes sharp ones—before ending up at the church. For the Rev. George Cooper, who...
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Recap of the 206th Diocesan Convention (2025)

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The 206th Convention of the Diocese of Maine Saturday, October 25 , 2025 The diocese met to conduct business and worship on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The Bishop’s...
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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

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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,...
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“Here We Are. Send Us!” Town Hall

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Join the Maine Council of Churches on Tuesday, January 14, at 4pm, for the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...
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Sample Church Group Expectations and Confidentiality Policy

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Church Group Expectations We are welcoming, inclusive, open, and non-judgmental We arrive on time We stay focused on the purpose of the group We are welcome to share or not as is comfortable for us...
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Johnson Amendment

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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...
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Diocesan Chrism Eucharist 2025

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism All are invited to join us for Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Mary 43 Foreside...
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Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Elizabeth Marshall Casasola and Trinity Church, Castine

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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,...
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Bishop Brown Reflects on His Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

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Have you ever been in the presence of a member of the clergy and thought to yourself, “Wow, he/she/they is clearly called”?  That’s what happened for me during my recent visit with Archbishop Hosam E....
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“Here We Are. Send Us!” Part 2 – MCC Town Hall

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/mcc-town-hall-2/

Join Maine Council of Churches (MCC) on Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m., for the second in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to...