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Copyright for Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/copyright/

Learn what your church needs to know about copyright and licenses. This list provides resources about copyright, but it is not to be considered legal advice. 

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How to Author a Resolution

https://episcopalmaine.org/how-to-write-resolutions/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2025  Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...

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Creation Care

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/creation-care/

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Leave-Taking Protocol for Ministry Leaders in the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/leave-taking-protocol-for-ministry-leaders-in-the-diocese-of-maine/

A good beginning depends on a good ending. A church’s ability to call a successor depends on how well the rector, priest, or ministry leader and the wardens and vestry manage the leave-taking and on...

Event

Ordination of Jonathan Radtke to the Transitional Diaconate

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-jonathan-radtke-to-the-transitional-diaconate/

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people, The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Jonathan Radtke to the Transitional Diaconate in Christ’s one holy catholic...

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Celebration of a New Ministry (CNM) Liturgical Guidelines & Planning Worksheet

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/celebration-of-a-new-ministry-cnm-liturgical-guidelines-planning-worksheet/

Liturgical Customary for a Celebration of New Ministry Guiding Principles We celebrate two realities: a new clergyperson and the ongoing ministry of the people of God called to be a particular faith community We highlight...

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Background Checks for Employees

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/background-checks/

Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium or Verified First by the diocese when there is a new priest called to serve a congregation. The results are sent to the diocese for the bishop’s review....

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Ordination of Nancy Devor to the Transitional Diaconate

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-nancy-devor-to-the-transitional-diaconate/

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Nancy Gieseler Devor a Deacon (Transitional) in Christ’s one holy catholic...

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Discover Living Stories Sermons: An Introductory Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/discover-living-stories-sermons-an-introductory-webinar/

What if Sunday sermons weren’t just heard but seen, felt, and co-created by everyone in the room? Living Stories is an innovative approach to preaching that invites the whole congregation—kids and adults alike—into a shared...

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Discover Living Stories Sermons: An Introductory Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/discover-living-stories-sermons-an-introductory-webinar-2/

What if Sunday sermons weren’t just heard but seen, felt, and co-created by everyone in the room? Living Stories is an innovative approach to preaching that invites the whole congregation—kids and adults alike—into a shared...