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205th Annual Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/205th-annual-diocesan-convention/

Please hold this date for Diocesan Convention & Convocation in 2024. It will be in person in Portland. More details to come! Information will be posted here.

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Areas of the Diocese

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/areas-of-the-diocese/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is divided into six Areas made up of groups of congregations. Diocesan Council, a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine, is comprised of two elected members from each of the six diocesan Areas. New clergy members are elected to Council at a Pre-Convention Hearing in advance of Convention in October.

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Resolution Learning Session

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/resolution-learning-session/

The deadline for submitting a resolution for diocesan convention is fast approaching (September 16th)! If you have an idea for a resolution — or want to learn more about the process — mark your calendar...

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WITHDRAWN – 2022 Convention: Calculation of Lay Delegates to Convention

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6wvBKwdM4e2MpVIhChOc22rtizUehKt/view?usp=sharing

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2022 Budget Proposed to Convention

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vWxFMgzPEslyy3MzQOwSeZ47u5SHb22t/view?usp=sharing

The diocesan budget for 2022 was approved as presented at Convention 2021.

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Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Diocese

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/secretary-of-the-diocese-responsibilities/

Responsibilities: The position of Secretary of the Diocese requires familiarity with the process of the Annual Diocesan Convention. In addition to the canonical responsibilities, the Secretary oversees the registration of delegates to convention and monitors...

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Bicentennial of the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bicentennial-celebration/

The Diocese of Maine celebrated its 200th birthday in the year 2020. The Bicentennial Committee planned a year long multi-event celebration, beginning with a kick-off at Diocesan Convention in 2019.

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Province I

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/province-1/

Province I is one of nine provinces in The Episcopal Church and consists of the nine dioceses in New England.

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Trustees of Diocesan Funds

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/trustees-of-diocesan-funds/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds manage financial and real estate assets for the benefit of congregations, missions, the diocese and the bishop.

Event

COP27: UN Climate Change Conference

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/cop27-un-climate-change-conference/

At The Episcopal Church’s 80th General Convention in July, the House of Bishops passed a statement titled, “Expressing the Mind of the House on Climate and Our Vocation in Christ.” “In this statement, we see the...