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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...

Event

Preconvention Meeting on Zoom

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/preconvention-meeting-on-zoom/

Lay delegates and clergy are asked to attend one of two preconvention meetings on Zoom in October to learn about the business coming before the 2025 Diocesan Convention. Tue., Oct. 14, 7-8:30 p.m or Thu.,...

Event

Preconvention Meeting on Zoom

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/preconvention-meeting-on-zoom-2/

Lay delegates and clergy are asked to attend one of two preconvention meetings on Zoom in October to learn about the business coming before the 2025 Diocesan Convention. Tue., Oct. 14, 7-8:30 p.m or Thu.,...

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Prayer Vigil Tonight

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-vigil-26/

26 October 2023 The diocese is planning a community-wide prayer vigil tonight in place of the pre-convention meeting that was previously scheduled. JOIN HERE As you plan to comfort parsihioners and friends, please know of...

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Liturgies Approved for Use in The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgies-approved-for-use-in-the-episcopal-church/

On this website, you will find a list of liturgical resources authorized by The Episcopal Church, answers to FAQs about liturgical resources, alternative-liturgies, gender-inclusive language liturgies, and liturgy-related links. This website was conceived of and built by the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision. Resolution 2022 A058 directed the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to take on its oversight and maintenance following the 80th General Convention. This work is just beginning, and this site will develop significantly. We welcome you to seek, to pray, to plan, and to learn.

Blog Post

Interview with The Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

https://episcopalmaine.org/interview-gerken-nelson/

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth introduces the congregation to their new Priest in Charge, Amanda Gerken-Nelson in this short video.

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Parish Finance Form Required for 2026 Assessments

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/parish-finance-form-required-for-2026-assessments/

2026 Parish Assessment Update Changes to the format of The Episcopal Church’s Parochial Report form for 2024 have resulted in the need to gather additional financial information from parishes. The Diocesan Finance Committee asks that...

Blog Post

EYE 2023 Photo Gallery

https://episcopalmaine.org/eye-2023-photo-gallery/

Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) celebrated its 40th anniversary this week! EYE is the church’s second-largest event after General Convention, drawing nearly 1,500 young people ages 15-19 from every province every three years. The event began...

Event

Lament with Earth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/lament-with-earth-may8/

Seasonal events honoring the pain of loss through the liturgical year Wednesdays  7:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Online “We know and feel in our bones that something primal is amiss. Our extended home is being...

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Global Mission

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/global-mission-advocate/

Global mission is no longer the domain of professional missionaries, but has become the work of everyone in the church. We go on mission trips to build schools, clinics, and churches, participate in medical missions,...