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Collecting Signatures for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative

https://episcopalmaine.org/collecting-signatures-for-the-safe-schools-safe-communities-initiative/

You may have signed a petition for the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Initiative at your polling place on Election Day. While 60,000 signatures were gathered that day, more are still needed, and you can help...

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Discernment Manual

https://episcopalmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Discernment-Manual-Feb-2018-v-2.1-1.pdf

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Leave-Taking Protocol for Ministry Leaders in the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/leave-taking-protocol-for-ministry-leaders-in-the-diocese-of-maine/

A good beginning depends on a good ending. A church’s ability to call a successor depends on how well the rector, priest, or ministry leader and the wardens and vestry manage the leave-taking and on...

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Diocese-Wide Indigenous Peoples’ Day Worship Service

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocese-wide-indigenous-peoples-day-worship-service/

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Compline with the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/compline-with-the-episcopal-diocese-of-maine/

Worship is an essential act for all Christians at all times – even when we are not gathering together in person in a church. Please join our clergy as they lead us in praying Compline...

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Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/maine-paid-family-and-medical-leave/

Since January, 2025, both Maine employers and employees have helped to fund the payroll contributions for this new state program. Benefits for this program began on May 1, 2026. Employees will need to apply directly...

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Thank God for Our Church Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/thank-god-for-our-church-leaders/

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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Check-in for Parish Administrators

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/check-in-for-parish-administrators/

The Parish Administrators Collaborative (PAC) will be getting together on Dec. 3! PAC is a community of professionals who share knowledge and resources to support the ministry of our congregations and the mission of the Church. Membership...

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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tens-2026-2027-pledge-campaign-materials-available/

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...

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Summer Finale Weekend 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summer-finale-weekend-2026/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is inviting you to celebrate the end of summer together with a weekend at Camp Bishopswood in Hope, located on Lake Megunticook, about five miles from Camden. All are welcome...