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Areas of the Diocese

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/areas-of-the-diocese/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is divided into six Areas made up of groups of congregations. Diocesan Council, a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine, is comprised of two elected members from each of the six diocesan Areas.

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Choral Evensong Service in Yarmouth

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A Choral Evensong Service will take place on Sunday, 22 October, 4:00pm at St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Yarmouth. Choral Evensong is a service of music, beauty, and mindful prayer. It is considered one of...
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Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Diocese

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Responsibilities: The position of Secretary of the Diocese requires familiarity with the process of the Annual Diocesan Convention. In addition to the canonical responsibilities, the Secretary oversees the registration of delegates to convention and monitors...
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All Saint’s Orr’s Island 125th Anniversary Celebration

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All Saints Chapel on Orr’s Island will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its consecration with a choral evensong service officiated by Bishop Brown. The service will feature music by Portland-based string ensemble Palaver Strings and...
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Sacred Songs and Readings Service

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Sacred Songs & Readings: The Lord’s Prayer 3 pm Sunday, November 13 There will be a Sacred Songs and Readings service on November 13, exploring the great prayer that Jesus taught us. The genesis of...
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Background Checks for Employees

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Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium or Verified First by the diocese when there is a new priest called to serve a congregation. The results are sent to the diocese for the bishop’s review....
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Celebration of Ministry: St. Bart’s and the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

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September 22nd Join St. Bartholomew’s in Yarmouth for a Celebration of Ministry on Sunday, September 22nd at 4 pm. This service will celebrate Amanda’s ministry in our midst as we acknowledge her becoming their Rector...
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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.  
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Advocacy in Action with John Hennessy

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GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...
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Customary for Retiring Deacons

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The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...