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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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Midcoast “Area D” Churches Raucous Caucus Picnic
The Midcoast Area churches (Area D) will be getting together for fun, fellowship and eating on Sunday, July 24, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson. Families of all sorts, please bring your games...
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Important Diocesan Convention Dates
Important Dates for the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention September 15: Certificate of Delegates Due Nominations Due Resolutions Due October 15: Registration for Convocation Due October 17: Area Caucuses via Zoom from 7-8pm October 21: Diocesan-wide...
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Welcoming New Staff and Announcing Staff Retirements
8 February 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, Today I am delighted to share with you several updates about the diocesan staff as we welcome new faces and begin to honor and celebrate upcoming retirements. Transition...
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Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Diocese
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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Celebration of a New Ministry (CNM) Liturgical Guidelines & Planning Worksheet
Liturgical Customary for a Celebration of New Ministry Guiding Principles We celebrate two realities: a new clergyperson and the ongoing ministry of the people of God called to be a particular faith community. We highlight...
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How to Author a Resolution
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting candidate resolutions for the 2023 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...
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Diocesan Officers
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is lead by five Diocesan Officers the Bishop of Maine, the Bishop's Chancellor, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and Registrar. In addition, the Maine Episcopal Missionary Society, Inc., is lead by the Bishop of Maine (President), Secretary, and Treasurer.
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Diocesan Council Nominee Bios for 2022 Elections
Elections were held on September 27, 2022 where the following lay representatives to Diocesan Council were elected: Acadie (A) – Ted Fletcher, Southwest Harbor Aurora Borealis (B ) – Ben Barr, Millinocket Area C –...