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Prayer for a Church Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-for-convention/

We pray for the convention’s work supporting diocesan mission and ministry using "For a Church Convention" from the BCP.
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CANON 15 Of the Diocesan Council

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Canon 15 Of the Diocesan Council Section 1: The congregations and the clergy of the Diocese shall be grouped in Areas in such number and manner as the Bishop and Diocesan Council, in consultation with...
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Recap of the 206th Diocesan Convention (2025)

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The 206th Convention of the Diocese of Maine Saturday, October 25 , 2025 The diocese met to conduct business and worship on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The Bishop’s...
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Exploring Full Communion: A Webinar on the General Convention 2027 Proposal for TEC-UMC Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/exploring-full-communion-a-province-1-webinar-on-the-general-convention-2027-proposal-for-tec-umc-relations/

Next summer, General Convention will vote on entering a Full Communion relationship with the United Methodist Church. This webinar, led by Rev. Jason Wells and Rev. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, ecumenical officers for New Hampshire and Massachusetts...
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Reports to the 207th Diocesan Convention (2026)

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Camp Bishopswood Council on Indigenous Relations Trinity Jubilee Center St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry Trustees of Diocesan Funds Chaplains to Retired Clergy and Surviving Spouses   Full Pre-Convention Journal Here Return to Convention Page
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Resolutions Proposed to the 207th Diocesan Convention (2026)

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1 – Crossing the Aisles: Braver Angels Training v.2 (10-28-26) 2 – The Sarah Braik Memorial Resolution to Prioritize Creation Care (10-9-26) 3 – Declaration of Wabanaki Sovereignty and Encouraging Allies (10-9-26) 4 – 2027...
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Treasurer’s Responsibilities

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Canon 7, Diocese of Maine (Of the Treasurer of the Diocese) Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and disburse all moneys collected under the authority of the Convention, unless...
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Special Commission to Study Diocesan Investments (SCSDI)

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Convention adopted the resolution below (and here) regarding the investment of diocesan funds which asks the bishop to form a special commission to discuss the resolution, the ‘call to action’ attached to the resolution, and...
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The Standing Committee

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The Standing Committee is an elected body which serves as the Council of Advice to the Bishop and stands ready to be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when a vacancy occurs in the Episcopate.
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Parking for the 207th Diocesan Convention

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Parking is included in your convention registration fee. Please follow one of the two series of steps below to park at the Abromson Center at USM. Note: Registration may be easier from your computer than...