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Festival of Love Webinar: “Empowering People of Color in Diocesan Life”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/festival-of-love-webinar-empowering-people-of-color-in-diocesan-life/

Festival of Love Webinar: “Empowering People of Color in Diocesan Life” Thursday, May 9, 3 p.m. This is the final event in the monthly workshop series that began last summer at the “It’s All About...

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Johnson Amendment

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...

Blog Post

Dean Shambaugh Recaps Day One in Baltimore for GC80

https://episcopalmaine.org/dean-shambaugh-recaps-day-one-in-baltimore-for-gc80/

“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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Watch Party for the Presiding Bishop’s Investiture in Bangor

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/watch-party-bangor/

St. John’s invites you to join in a Watch Party of the Celebration of New Ministry and Investiture of the Right Reverend Sean Rowe as Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church on Saturday,...

Blog Post

EYE 2023 Photo Gallery

https://episcopalmaine.org/eye-2023-photo-gallery/

Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) celebrated its 40th anniversary this week! EYE is the church’s second-largest event after General Convention, drawing nearly 1,500 young people ages 15-19 from every province every three years. The event began...

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Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program 24/7

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/employee-assistance-work-life-support-program-24-7/

Employees in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Payroll Program can access the Cigna Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program for help with everyday issues and life challenges. The Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program connects...

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“The Philadelphia Eleven” Documentary Coming to PBS

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-philadelphia-eleven-documentary-coming-to-pbs/

Starting March 1, the feature-length documentary film, “The Philadelphia Eleven,” will be offered on PBS stations across the U.S. The film covers the journey of the 11 women who first fought for and ultimately won...

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Courage to Thrive: Practical Steps You Can Start Today to Find Meaning, Joy, and Hope

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/courage-to-thrive-free-seminar/

St Bart’s Episcopal Church in Yarmouth is sponsoring a free seminar by Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan: Courage to Thrive: Practical Steps You Can Start Today to Find Meaning, Joy, and Hope. Rev. Dr. Flanagan...

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Abundant Life Garden Project (Season of Creation Resource)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/abundant-life-garden-project/

Episcopal Relief and Development has this Sunday School Curriculum called The Abundant Life Garden Project which would be perfect for the Season of Creation.

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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.