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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

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In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...
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Safe Church Training in Maine

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is committed to the prevention of abuse of all forms. We want to help the church to be a safe place and believe that requiring safe church training is one aspect of honoring our baptismal vows to “respect the dignity of every human being.”
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General Convention

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Maine’s 2025 General Convention Deputation Lay Deputies Mark Spahr, Chair – St. Patrick’s, Brewer Nancy Dymond – St. John’s, Bangor Christian Clough – Cathedral of St. Luke, Portland Julie Littlefield – St. George’s, York Harbor...
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Loring Fund Grants

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The Loring Fund is designed to benefit congregations by supporting clergy in the Diocese of Maine. This support is made possible by providing funds for continuing education and sabbatical programs which enhance a clergy person's preaching, pastoral care, counseling, and leadership roles.
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Ecumenical Youth Service Corps Builds Connection for Portland-Area Teens

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The cheerful flyer with colorful graphics of winter hats, socks, and mittens invited Portland-area youth to spend an afternoon with the Youth Service Corps (YSC), shopping for warm accessories at Marden’s, followed by a visit...
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Holy Eucharist with Reaffirmation of Vows and Consecration of Chrism Worship Bulletin – 8 April 2025

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Liturgical Remarks Since 2023, we have crafted this liturgy from The Book of Occasional Services 2022 (BOS) in which the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music made considerable changes to “Consecration of Chrism Apart from...
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Clergy Formation

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The Clergy Formation Committee is a group of presbyters and deacons working to offer opportunities to enrich the ongoing formation of Maine's clergy community.
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Diocesan Chrism Eucharist 2025

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism All are invited to join us for Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Mary 43 Foreside...
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Compilation of Prayer & Liturgy Resources for the Season of Creation

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Websites: episcopalchurch.org/ministries/creation-care/loving-formation: you will find here a pdf with liturgies and prayers for the Season of Creation seasonofcreation.org: here are a number of resources from the various faith traditions as well as an interfaith resource btscenter.org:...
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Thank you for considering a donation to our ministries or churches! You may also mail your contributions by check to:  Episcopal Diocese of Maine, PO Box 4036, Portland ME 04101 Please include the name of...