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A Guide to Civil Discourse from the Office of Government Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/a-guide-to-civil-discourse-from-the-office-of-government-relations/

Equip yourself for more constructive political conversations using Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse. Help bridge partisan divides, learn from others, and enlarge the sacred space for debate. Brought to...
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TENS Webinar: Creating a Year-Round Stewardship Campaign

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/tens-webinar-creating-a-year-round-stewardship-campaign/

Stewardship is an essential Christian practice to help your members understand the connection between gratitude and generosity. Year-round stewardship does not imply that we ask for money at every available opportunity, rather it suggests that...
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Restoration Laos: Freeing Land & People from the Explosive Remnants of the Vietnam War

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/restoration-laos-freeing-land-people-from-the-explosive-remnants-of-the-vietnam-war/

A forum at Grace Episcopal Church Sunday  September 15th For a decade during the Vietnam War, the United States rained bombs on the tiny, neutral country of Laos, making Laos the most heavily bombed country...
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The Advent Grace of Starting Over with Fr. Martin Smith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-advent-grace-of-starting-over-with-fr-martin-smith/

All are invited to attend an advent gathering with Fr. Martin Smith for a short talk, contemplations, and personal mediation. Smith is the author of widely read books on contemporary spirituality and one of The Episcopal...
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Sacred Ground Webinar on Youth Anti-Racism Curricula

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/sacred-ground-webinar-on-youth-anti-racism-curricula/

All are welcome to join Sacred Ground facilitators and participants in this webinar highlighting programs available for children and youth in line with Sacred Ground’s curriculum on race and faith. Sacred Ground is The Episcopal...
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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...
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Johnson Amendment

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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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Dean Shambaugh Recaps Day One in Baltimore for GC80

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“So today was the first day of General Convention and the Maine Deputation got up early, went to breakfast, and got to work. We did all kinds of things — we had a Eucharist with...
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International Human Rights Day Prayer Meeting

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All are invited to join the Anglican Peace and Justice Network, as well as other Anglican networks, for an online prayer meeting to observe International Human Rights Day and the annual end of the 16...
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Beholding Practice

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Be-Holding each other with the Eyes of Love: a practice for pairs from Rev. Libby Catania, Limina Renewal Center Used at the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s 2025 Chrism Eucharist