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Celebration of New Ministry: Grace Church, Bath

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The Wardens, Vestry, and People of Grace Episcopal Church cordially invite you to share in the Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of the Reverend Misty Kiwak Jacobs by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown on Sunday, 21...

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Maine Legislature resumes work in Augusta

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The legislature convened the second session this week and the schedule for public hearings and work sessions is already starting to fill up. All legislative committee work will be conducted virtually at least through January...

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Socially Responsible Investing with Our Trustees

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Wednesday, October 19 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. ET The Trustees of Diocesan Funds are hosting a virtual gathering to share their approach to socially responsible investing (ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance) within the context of their...

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Territorial Lands and Waters Acknowledgement

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2021 Diocesan Resolution 3 for Territorial Acknowledgement Wabanaki REACH Statement on Land Acknowledgement at https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/acknowledging_the_land Dawnland Signals program on WERU-FM about land acknowledgements (11/19/20) at https://archives.weru.org/?s=dawnland+signals Land (and water) acknowledgement by the University of Southern...

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Commission on Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/commission-on-ministry/

The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.

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Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Maine

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February 18, 2024 Greg Payne from Governor Janet Mills’ office and Michelle Lamm from Greater Portland Family Promise recently met with the Cathedral of St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team for a conversation...

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Dio Maine Cooks: Better Than Boursin

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When I was growing up in Camden, St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church was an anchor for the community (and still is). The church motto: We are followers of Jesus who: “Worship in beauty, Question in faith,...

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Dismantling Racism Trainings at the Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dismantling-racism-trainings-at-the-center-for-racial-healing/2023-06-24/

Dismantling Racism training seeks to increase “racial understanding, healing and reconciliation.” It is offered several times throughout the year and is required for all parish clergy and all lay leaders, including vestry members. Trainings are...

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Casting for Grace

https://episcopalmaine.org/casting-for-grace/

In his latest book, Macauley Lord explores how we heal from moral injury In the video, a purple sea of applauding bishops clusters around Macauley Lord as he steps to a microphone in the center...

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Frequently Asked Questions about LOIs for Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/loi-for-grants/

Wondering if there is a diocesan grant available for your project? Please submit a one-page Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Grants Committee outlining your proposal. In your letter, please include: The full name of...