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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...
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How the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is Defined by The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bcp-definition-as-of-2024/

In 2022, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved a first reading of a constitutional change to define the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) as inclusive of all the liturgical texts that have been...
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Learning Session on Safe Church Training

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The hiatus for Safe Church training in the Diocese of Maine and the licensing of lay ministers was lifted in mid-2022, and some congregations are still experiencing challenges with the new system. This workshop will...
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United Thank Offering (UTO)

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United Thank Offering (UTO) The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that encourages the personal spiritual practice of gratitude in support of the mission of the whole church. UTO encourages people...
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Episcopal Church Policies on Gun Safety and Gun Reform

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The Office of Government Relations is tasked with representing official Episcopal Church policies voted on and passed by General Convention or Executive Council, the legislative and governing bodies of the Church. Below is a list...
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Enriching Your Retirement (EYR): A Conversation with the Church Pension Group

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/enriching-your-retirement-eyr-a-conversation-with-the-church-pension-group-cpg/

Event for Retired Clergy and Spouses as well as Surviving Spouses Date: Wed., June 11 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 Join representatives from CPG for...
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Maliseet Ambassador presentation at Church of the Good Shepherd

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/maliseet-ambassador-speaks-at-church-of-the-good-shepherd/

Church of the Good Shepherd, Houlton invited community members to learn more about the history of the Maliseet people in Aroostook County. Ambassador Osihkiyol (Zeke) Crofton-Macdonald spoke on his personal experiences and his historical research,...
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‘Philadelphia Eleven’ to be shown at The Gem in Bethel

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The Gem and West Parish Congregational Church are screening the film, The Philadelphia Eleven, as part of the Faith & Film series, and to welcome the Rev. Merrill Bittne to lead a short Q&A following the film. The...
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Parochial Reports

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Online filing for the 2024 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations opened on Jan. 6, 2025 and closed on Mar. 1, 2025. Parishes will no longer have access to the online form after Mar....
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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.