In recognition of the one-year mark since the mass shooting in Lewiston, Trinity Church will offer a special time of Remembrance, Lament, Hope and Re-dedication on October 25, 2024. Afterwards, people can remain at the church to walk the labyrinth, or sit in meditation. Quiet music will be playing and simple meditative art materials and books will be available. Clergy, spiritual directors and others will be available to one-on-one quiet conversation and prayer.
The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 27 innovative mission and ministry projects focused on water-related issues around the world. One of these grants—for $55,000—was...
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...
The Wardens, Vestry, and People of Grace Episcopal Church cordially invite you to share in the Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of the Reverend Misty Kiwak Jacobs by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown on Sunday, 21...
WIld Church Network’s resources page offers ways to imagine worship in the natural world such as adapting liturgy and lectionary and includes outdoor wandering practices.
Maine Council of Church’s has organized as a continuation of the second event in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond when vulnerable...
The national “Becoming Beloved Community” newsletter recently included this column about Caroline Russell, a St. Paul’s, Brunswick parishioner until her death in December 2021, and her relationship with the Sacred Ground program. Sometimes a transformation...
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...
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.
All are invited to attend an advent gathering with Fr. Martin Smith for a short talk, contemplations, and personal mediation. Smith is the author of widely read books on contemporary spirituality and one of The Episcopal...
