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Recap of the 204th Diocesan Convention (2023)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/convention2023/

The documents that make up the Journal of the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention can be accessed below: Agenda Budget Bishop Brown’s Address Rules of Order Consent Calendar Resolutions 1-3 Candidate information Report from the Trustees...

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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.

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Special Commission to Study Diocesan Investments (SCSDI)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/studying-diocesan-investments/

Convention adopted the resolution below (and here) regarding the investment of diocesan funds which asks the bishop to form a special commission to discuss the resolution, the ‘call to action’ attached to the resolution, and...

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How to Author a Resolution

https://episcopalmaine.org/how-to-write-resolutions/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2025  Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...

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Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Diocese

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/secretary-of-the-diocese-responsibilities/

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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Diocesan Payroll Program

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-payroll-program/

The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created  to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process.  For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 

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Governance

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/governance/

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Together in Love: A Sermon for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/together-in-love-a-sermon-for-the-cathedral-church-of-st-luke-portland-maine/

7 July 2024 Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine Jesus is teaching. Do we have ears to hear? Hello, friends. It’s good to...

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Bicentennial of the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bicentennial-celebration/

The Diocese of Maine celebrated its 200th birthday in the year 2020. The Bicentennial Committee planned a year long multi-event celebration, beginning with a kick-off at Diocesan Convention in 2019.

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General Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/governance/general-convention/

Maine’s 2025 General Convention Deputation Lay Deputies Mark Spahr, Chair – St. Patrick’s, Brewer Nancy Dymond – St. John’s, Bangor Christian Clough – Cathedral of St. Luke, Portland Julie Littlefield – St. George’s, York Harbor...