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...
“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...
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.
Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m. You are invited to an upcoming presentation at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Yarmouth. Over 11 million Americans provide on-going care for loved ones with...
On Saturday, November 2, our new Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will be installed. This service will be broadcast from the Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in NYC so that people...
Join Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) to discuss the basics of U.S. immigration law and know your rights information for churches and individuals online on Feb. 3. Register here
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...
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.
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...
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