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Episcopal Diocese of Maine will affiliate with the Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-affiliates-with-watc/

Letter from Bishop Brown to members of the Creation Care Team, Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, and Racial Justice Council, Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and diocesan staff: 20 December 2023, an Ember Day...
Event

Co-Laboring in Ministry: Exploring the UMC-TEC Full Communion Proposal

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/co-laboring-in-ministry-exploring-the-umc-tec-full-communion-proposal/

The Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations will host a webinar overviewing the proposed full communion agreement between The Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church (UMC), which will be considered at the 82nd General...
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Ways to Support Those Suffering from Violence in Ukraine

https://episcopalmaine.org/ways-to-support-those-suffering-from-violence-in-ukraine/

Continue to pray for Ukraine and those in danger Collect for Peace from the BCP: Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who...
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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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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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Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Emily Keniston and Maribeth Payne

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-to-the-transitional-diaconate-of-emily-keniston-and-maribeth-payne/

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Emily Ainsworth Keniston and Maribeth Anderson Payne Deacons (Transitional) in Christ’s...
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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...
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Give Light: Spiritual Support for Climate Engagement

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/give-light-spiritual-support-for-climate-engagement/

Sunday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Second Congregational Church in Newcastle All are invited to this interactive, multi-faith workshop led by the Rev. Fred Small, a Unitarian Universalist minister, singer-songwriter, former environmental...