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Energy conservation projects have been emphasized by Christ Church in Eastport

https://episcopalmaine.org/energy-conservation-projects-have-been-emphasized-by-christ-church-in-eastport/

Christ Church’s recent efforts build upon past efforts which included: additional building insulation, automatic setback thermostats on both heating systems and hot water tanks, water heater insulation jackets and hot water pipe insulation, individual lighting...

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Sunrise Easter Services, 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/sunrise-easter-services-2025/

Sunrise services on Easter morning are a Christian tradition that many believe started with the Moravian church in Germany in the 1730s. For Episcopalians, the practice arose from the Easter Vigil, which, according to The...

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Audit Policy Task Force Meeting with Treasurers

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/audit-policy-task-force-meeting-with-treasurers/

Diocesan treasurers! The Audit Policy Task Force wants to hear your challenges and question to inform their work of revising our audit policy. Check your email for the Zoom link.

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Keeping Kids Safe for Faith Communities Conference

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/keeping-kids-safe-for-faith-communities-conference/

The Maine-based organization Stop Trafficking US is hosting a free conference in August about Keeping Kids Safe. Penney Memorial United Baptist Church 393 Water St, Augusta ME 04330 August 21,  8 a.m. – 5 p.m....

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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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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-themes-for-the-81st-general-convention/

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

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Youth Working to End Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/youth-working-to-end-gun-violence/2024-06-25/

High school students from across the Episcopal Church who are called to be advocates and witnesses against gun violence in their communities. The Episcopal Diocese of Maine will bring a group and youth from other...

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Parochial Reports

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/parochial-report-filing/

Online filing for the 2024 Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations opened on Jan. 6, 2025 and closed on Mar. 1, 2025. Parishes will no longer have access to the online form after Mar....

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Upcoming Formation Events of Note for 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/upcoming-formation-events-of-note-for-2025/

Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...

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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...