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Safe Church Training in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/safe-church-training/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is committed to the prevention of abuse of all forms. We want to help the church to be a safe place and believe that requiring safe church training is one aspect of honoring our baptismal vows to “respect the dignity of every human being.”
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Territorial and Land Acknowledgements used by congregations in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/territorial-land-acknowledgements/

St. Alban, Cape Elizabeth Land Acknowledgement Our baptismal vows call us to respect the inherent dignity of Wabanaki people and culture and to lament the historic sins committed by governments and institutions against them. The...
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Formation Conversation for the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/formation-conversation/2024-05-16/

“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and...
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Public Conversation with Carter Heywood

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/public-conversation-with-carter-heywood/

Wednesday, September 21 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm; Online The Maine Council of Churches and The BTS Center have invited world-renowned theologian and Episcopal priest, Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward (one of the “Philadelphia 11” women ordained...
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Background Checks for Employees

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/background-checks/

Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium or Verified First by the diocese when there is a new priest called to serve a congregation. The results are sent to the diocese for the bishop’s review....
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Annual Conference of the Episcopal Province of New England

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/annual-conference-of-the-episcopal-province-of-new-england/

A meeting of the Conference of the Episcopal Province of New England will be held on Thursday, December 14 2023 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. over Zoom. At this meeting, there will be a review of the...
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Nominating Committee presents profile for 28th Presiding Bishop

https://episcopalmaine.org/nominating-committee-presents-profile-for-28th-presiding-bishop/

Nominating Committee Calls for Names The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop issued a letter (see below) to the church announcing the availability of the “Profile for the Election...
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Conversations with Noted Speakers: Possibilities of a Parish Lending Library

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/conversations-with-noted-speakers-lending-library/

The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online monthly “Conversations with Noted Speakers” on Zoom. While hosted by the Episcopal churches of New England everyone is welcome to join these sessions!...
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RENEW: Gathering to Support & Reimagine Godly Play Going Forward

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/renew-gathering-to-support-reimagine-godly-play-going-forward/

RENEW: Gathering to Support & Reimagine Godly Play Going Forward Saturday, March 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main Street, Amesbury, MA Join the Circle! Godly Players from northern New...
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Formation Conversation

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/formation-conversation-2/

“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and...