Event

Ordination of Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-kristen-burkholder-to-the-diaconate/

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate in Christ’s one holy catholic and...

Event

Ordination of Nancy Devor to the Transitional Diaconate

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-nancy-devor-to-the-transitional-diaconate/

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...

Event

Exploring the Facts of H.R. 1

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/exploring-the-facts-of-h-r-1/

Join The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations (OGR) for a pop-up webinar covering some of the anticipated impacts of the recently passed H.R. 1 legislation (also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”)....

Resource

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...

Resource

Faithful Givers

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/faithful-givers/

Faithful Givers is a new initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine that will strengthen our capacity to engage God’s mission in our congregations and in our community-based ministries. This program will help us develop and sustain financial giving in seeking pledges, fundraising, and building endowments for the future.

Resource

Financial Assistance for Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/financial-assistance-for-deacons/

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...

Event

Celebration of New Ministry: The Rev. Greg Baker and St. Mary’s, Falmouth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-the-rev-greg-baker-and-st-marys-falmouth/

Celebration of New Ministry By the Grace of God the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will celebrate the new ministry of The Reverend Gregory Baker as Rector of The Episcopal Church...

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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.

Event

Summer Finale Weekend 2025

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

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...