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Diocese Holds Retreat for Governing Bodies

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On Saturday, March 8, members of the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Trustees of Diocesan Funds, and diocesan staff gathered with Bishop Brown at St. Luke’s Cathedral for a Governance Retreat—the first retreat convened by the...

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Special Message from The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/special-message-from-the-absalom-jones-episcopal-center-for-racial-healing/

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing is a church-wide resource which is primarily supported by the Diocese of Atlanta and The Episcopal Church, charged with providing tools and experiences to engage in racial healing, dismantling racism,...

Event

206th Annual Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/206th-annual-diocesan-convention/

Diocesan Convention in 2025 will take place in Bangor. Register by Oct. 18. Please find all convention information here.

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Prayer Vigil Tonight

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-vigil-26/

26 October 2023 The diocese is planning a community-wide prayer vigil tonight in place of the pre-convention meeting that was previously scheduled. JOIN HERE As you plan to comfort parsihioners and friends, please know of...

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Celebration of the Life and Work of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-the-life-and-work-of-the-rev-dr-pauli-murray/

Province I (spearheaded by the Diocese of Rhode Island) is offering a Zoom on May  23 from 7-8:30 p.m. about the life of The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. The guest speaker will be her niece,...

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Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/

Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m. You are invited to an upcoming presentation at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Yarmouth. Over 11 million Americans provide on-going care for loved ones with...

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Thank God for Our Church Leaders

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Dear Friends in Christ, the People of God called to be the diocese of Maine, The Psalmist sings, “no good thing will the Lord withhold from those who walk with integrity” (Psalm 84:11). Yesterday, the...

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Permission to Officiate and Recording a Marriage Form (non-canonical clergy)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/form-for-recording-a-marriage-after-permission-to-officiate/

In order to fulfill Canon 1:19 of Regulations Respecting Holy Matrimony: Concerning Preservation of Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage and Remarriage, non-canonical priests should complete this request form at least 30 days before the solemnization (Canon...

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Choral Evensong in Yarmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/choral-evensong-in-yarmouth/

A contemplative service of beautiful choral music and lessons, with the St Bart’s choir led by Music Director Christina Edelen. A reception of light refreshments will follow the service.

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Celebration of a New Ministry (CNM) Liturgical Guidelines & Planning Worksheet

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/celebration-of-a-new-ministry-cnm-liturgical-guidelines-planning-worksheet/

Liturgical Customary for a Celebration of New Ministry Guiding Principles We celebrate two realities: a new clergyperson and the ongoing ministry of the people of God called to be a particular faith community We highlight...