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Convention

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

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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 205th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-address-to-the-205th-convention-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-maine/

Download a PDF Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Strout, born in Portland and now living in Harpswell, is arguably best-known for introducing the world to her character, Olive Kitteridge, in 2008. Strout’s eight books aren’t exclusively set in...

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Governance

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

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Retreat of Diocesan Governing Bodies

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/retreat-of-diocesan-governing-bodies/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds, Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and Diocesan Staff will meet in the Upper Hall of the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to approximately...

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Diocesan Hunger Initiative

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-hunger-initiative/

The Diocesan Hunger Initiative. through contributions from individuals and parishes, finds ways to share the message of our faith in action with the larger community, giving people the nourishment and encouragement needed to make it through difficult times. 

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History

https://episcopalmaine.org/history/

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Lovett Fund Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lovett-fund-grants/

Lovett Fund Grants are to be used on the maintenance and improvement of mission churches.

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Episcopal Communicators Webinar: Website Essentials

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/episcopal-communicators-webinar-website-essentials/

Episcopal Communicators Webinar: Website Essentials Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. on Zoom Websites are essential for spreading the good news in the 21st century. They are the information hub and offer insights into your community,...

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Responsibilities of Trustees of Diocesan Funds

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/responsibilities-of-trustees-of-diocesan-funds/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds, as an entity created by statute, functions independent of the Bishop and the Diocesan Convention. The body is comprised of seven Trustees plus the Bishop. According to the By-Laws of...

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Diocesan Assessment Formula

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-assessment-formula/

Normal Operating Income (NOI) Assessments are calculated as a percentage of Qualifying Normal Operating Income (QNOI) as reported on the Annual Parochial Report submitted two years prior to the assessment year. For example, 2026 assessments...