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Customary for Retiring Deacons

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/customary-for-retiring-deacons/

The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...

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...

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Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/maine-paid-family-and-medical-leave/

Since January, 2025, both Maine employers and employees have helped to fund the payroll contributions for this new state program. Benefits for this program began on May 1, 2026. Employees will need to apply directly...

Blog Post

Play Maine Summer Chapel Bingo!

https://episcopalmaine.org/play-maine-summer-chapel-bingo/

  Did you know that Maine has the most summer chapels—17—of any state in the country?! To encourage you to visit them, we thought we’d channel both your Episcopal and your competitive spirit in a...

Event

Messiah Sing at St. John Baptist

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/messiah-sing-at-st-john-baptist/

The Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist Thomaston presents its annual Messiah Sing. Handel’s Part I (the Christmas portion) and the Hallelujah Chorus will be performed with the audience as the chorus and accompanied by...

Event

Biddeford Weekly Community MultiFaith Prayer Vigil

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/biddeford-maine-weekly-community-multifaith-prayer-vigil/2026-08-11/

If you are moved, we welcome you to join us for a weekly MultiFaith Prayer Vigil. All who feel connected to the intention of this gathering are welcome. We are comprised of many different faith...

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Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/absalom-jones-center-for-racial-healing/

We encourage you to visit the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing! Subscribe to their newsletter and you’ll gain access to the many resources that they’ve posted, helping them expand their work throughout the...

Event

Earth Day Creation Care Call with the Presiding Bishop

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/earth-day-creation-care-call-with-the-presiding-bishop/

This special Earth Day conversation will feature Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe; Bishop Cathleen Bascom, eco-regions coordinator; and Andrew Thompson, director of the Center for Religion and Environment at Sewanee. Join these monthly calls to hear...

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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tens-2026-2027-pledge-campaign-materials-available/

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...

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Sacred Ground Curriculum Rollout Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/sacred-ground-curriculum-rollout-webinar/

Sacred Ground facilitators and organizers are invited to join this webinar to learn about the updated Sacred Ground curriculum and recommit to the work of racial reconciliation across The Episcopal Church. The agenda includes an...