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Eucharistic Prayer for the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/eucharistic-prayer-for-the-diocese-of-maine/

This Eucharistic Prayer, written and copyrighted by the Rev. Martin L. Smith, who spends time at All Saints Church on Southport Island every summer, made its debut at Chrism Eucharist on April 8, 2025. The...

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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/faithful-preaching-in-changing-times-what-the-recent-irs-interpretation-of-the-johnson-amendment-means-for-you/

In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...

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Diocesan Chrism Eucharist 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/maine-chrism-eucharist/

Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism All are invited to join us for Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Mary 43 Foreside...

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Diocese Awards $33,200 in Grants for Parish Outreach Efforts

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-awards-33200-in-grants-for-parish-outreach-efforts/

The following grants were recommended by the Grants Committee and approved for funding by the Diocesan Council at their June meeting. INTERNATIONAL POVERTY Christ Church, Gardiner was awarded $5,000 for the St. Jacques Parish school...

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Diocese of Maine’s Liturgical Commission

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-commission/

The Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Maine plans diocesan-wide services and serves as a resource for all congregations.  In 2025, they issued a survey to liturgical leaders designed to help them gather information about the...

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Season of Creation Celebrated with Ecumenical Service in Houlton

https://episcopalmaine.org/season-of-creation-celebrated-with-ecumenical-service-in-houlton/

Under the leadership of Earth Keeper Christy Fitzpatrick, Good Shepherd, Houlton hosted an ecumenical service at the town amphitheater in Monument Park to start off the Season of Creation. There were about 40 in attendance,...

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Bishop Brown’s Update on How We Are Helping Our Immigrant Neighbors

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-update-on-how-we-are-helping-our-immigrant-neighbors/

Feb. 3, 2026 You are a spectacular church! Thank you for all the ways you’re praying, giving, feeding, demonstrating, and loving our neighbors. You often hear me say “God has already given us everything we...

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Episcopal Church Immigration Call: ‘Effective Interventions’

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/episcopal-church-immigration-call-effective-interventions/

This weekly call hosted by Episcopal Migration Ministries will include a special 30-minute segment with guests from the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe. Join Bishop Mark Edington, the Rev. Michael Rusk, and Guilia Bonoldi...

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Definitions of Operating and Non-Operating Revenues and Expenses

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/definitions-of-operating-and-non-operating-revenues-and-expenses/

General Description of Operating Revenues and Expenses All funds, from whatever source, that are used for the general operation of the congregation are operating revenues. The general operation of the congregation includes—but is not limited...

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Vote Forward Letter-writing Party at St. Luke’s Cathedral

https://episcopalmaine.org/vote-forward-letter-writing-party-at-st-lukes-cathedral/

St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team hosted a Vote Forward letter-writing party after the 10:00 service on October 13. The eleven members wrote 200 letters to people in swing states who are registered...