In the episode airing November 14 of “We Are Queer” on Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM, host Olivia Paruk interviewed The Rev. Douglas Beck who is the Rector at Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal...
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...
By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Nancy Gieseler Devor a Deacon (Transitional) in Christ’s one holy catholic...
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...
From The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music Reports to the 78th General Convention: Supplemental Materials
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...
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...
The Fund for the Diaconate provides vital financial assistance for deacons and those in diaconal formation who have insufficient funds for their needs. Most deacons in The Episcopal Church serve as non-stipendiary ministry leaders, and...
On Veterans Day, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bangor will present “Fifty Years After the Vietnam War: Program of Remembrance and Reflection.” The program will include poems by Michael Casey, Yusef Komunyakaa, Bobbi Trotter, and...
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...
