Blog Post

Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/faith-values-and-the-2024-election/

Sermon delivered at Christ Church, Gardiner October 27, 2024 Good morning. My name is John Hennessy. I am the public policy director of the Diocese of Maine and the co-chair of the public policy committee...

Event

Green Teams Gathering

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/green-teams-gathering/

Green Teams Gathering Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (with optional offerings before and after) Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, Freeport As storms rage around us—both literal and metaphorical—we know...

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Clergy Disciplinary Process

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-discipline-titleiv/

All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese.  Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these.  An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.

Blog Post

Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/election-of-the-presiding-bishop-in-2024/

The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Event

Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging in U.S. Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/vote-faithfully-episcopalians-engaging-in-u-s-election/

Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church online on September 18 at 1 p.m. to explore the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one...

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Creation Justice Ministries Lenten Devotional

https://episcopalmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Digital-2025-Lent-Devotional.pdf

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Season of Creation liturgical resource

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource/

A Perennial Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes  

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Season of Creation 2025 Celebration Guide

https://drive.google.com/file/d/176sdbMmoy4s05GrsocHP-1SG1fCR7rvN/view?usp=drive_link

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Christian Century – 10 guidelines for pastoral care during the coronavirus outbreak

https://www.christiancentury.org/blog-post/guest-post/10-guidelines-pastoral-care-during-coronavirus-outbreak

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ACPE: Programs for Spiritual Care Professionals

https://acpe.edu/