Event

Lessons and Carols in Yarmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/lessons-and-carols-in-yarmouth/

Lessons and Carols is a festive service that tells the story of Christmas in music and poetry. Please join St. Bartholomew’s for this annual tradition on December 15 at 4 p.m.    

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Regional Confirmation

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/regional-confirmation-sanford/

There will be a Regional Confirmation on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Sanford. Priests with candidates should be in touch with the bishop’s Executive Assistant, Lauralee Raymond.  ...

Event

Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/getting-ready-for-your-2025-2026-annual-campaign-webinar/

The diocese has a membership with The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) that allows our churches access to stewardship campaign materials and learning opportunities. Join them for a free webinar to help prepare lay and...

Resource

The Episcopal Church Parish Register App

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/the-episcopal-church-parish-register-app/

The Episcopal Church developed a parish register app which was released early in 2024 that you may wish to try!  

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2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/johnson-amendment/

The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...

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Faith and Climate Organizations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/faith-and-climate-organizations/

Creation Care Team Faith and Climate Organizations Anglican Communion Environmental Network An official network of the Anglican Communion that shares resources and best practices for responsible environmental stewardship, supports local initiatives and provides networking opportunities....

Event

Clergy Conference 2025: How Liturgy Can Save the World (beginning with Clergy!)

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/save-the-dates-for-clergy-conference-2025/2025-05-05/

Spring Clergy Conference   Monday – Tuesday, May 5-6 St. Luke’s Cathedral, Portland  Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate...

Event

A World Unraveling: A Day with Brian McLaren

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/a-world-unraveling-a-day-with-brian-mclaren/

For twenty-five years, influential author and activist Brian D. McLaren has navigated the complex interplay between religious faith and contemporary culture in our rapidly changing world. His work incorporates valuable insights from philosophers, poets, scientists,...

Blog Post

Will Harron announced as Province I Coordinator

https://episcopalmaine.org/will-harron-announced-as-province-i-coordinator/

The Executive Committee of Province I is excited to announce the call of Will Harron to be the Coordinator of Province I. Will is a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, Massachusetts and lives...

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Marriage After Divorce

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishops-consent-for-marriage-after-divorce/

In the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, permission for marriage after divorce from the bishop is not necessary. Please direct questions or requests for advice in certain instances to the bishop’s executive assistant, Lauralee Raymond.