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Faith Formation and Fun with Catherine Mansir

https://episcopalmaine.org/mainer-member-of-official-youth-presence-at-the-81st-general-convention/

Catherine Mansir of Christ  Church, Gardiner was one of eighteen young people from every province in The Episcopal Church who served as the Official Youth Presence for the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The Official Youth Presence was established by the 1982 General Convention; members have had seat and voice in the House of Deputies since 1997. Sixty young people applied for the 2024 General Convention Official Youth Presence and were interviewed by a team of youth ministers and General Convention deputies from across The Episcopal Church. A team of adult mentors shepherded the group through convention.

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Pre-Convention Journal for the 207th Annual Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/pre-convention-journal-for-the-207th-annual-diocesan-convention/

Materials will be posted here as they are available. Business Rules of Order Nominations for Diocesan Leadership Positions Resolutions 1 – Crossing the Aisles: Braver Angels Training 2 – The Sarah Braik Memorial Resolution to...

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Reports to Convention Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/reports-to-convention-due/

Diocesan ministries, committees, and standing bodies have the opportunity to submit a report to the diocesan convention that will be included with our pre-convention journal. It is not a requirement. If you do choose to...

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How the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is Defined by The Episcopal Church

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bcp-definition-as-of-2024/

In 2022, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved a first reading of a constitutional change to define the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) as inclusive of all the liturgical texts that have been...

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Branding

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/brand-overview/

The logo for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine utilizes design elements – namely the pine tree and the cross - that have remained consistent since 1930. The shape of the logo echoes both the diocesan shield and the shield of The Episcopal Church. View the inspirations for our current, colorful logo and download branding guidelines.

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206th Annual Diocesan Convention

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Diocesan Convention in 2025 will take place in Bangor. Register by Oct. 18. Please find all convention information here.

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Recap of the 206th Diocesan Convention (2025)

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The 206th Convention of the Diocese of Maine Saturday, October 25 , 2025 The diocese met to conduct business and worship on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The Bishop’s...

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Grants through the Diocese of Maine

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There is grant money available in 2026, and applications are received on a rolling basis. Dreaming of the impact your church ministry could make with additional funding? Please be in touch with the committee! Instructions...

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Youth at the 207th Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/youth-at-the-207th-diocesan-convention/

There will be a youth event alongside Diocesan Convention! Youth will gather on Friday, Nov. 6, the night before Convention, at Embassy Suites hotel in Portland for a fun youth event (and pool time!), and...

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207th Annual Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/207th-annual-diocesan-convention/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine gathers together annually to conduct the business of our diocese and worship together. The clergy of the diocese along with elected lay delegates from each congregation in Maine are the...