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Visioning Day Guides Council in Setting Goals

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From left: Steve Ward, Rev. Chris Warne, John Maddaus, Rev. Ted Kanellakis, Sister Gobnait, Mary Beth DiMarco, Richard Farnsworth, Rev. Annette Joseph, Rev. Myrna Koonce, Patricia Welton, and Elizabeth Maddaus. On Saturday, Aug. 8 the...

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A Vigil of Lament and Hope

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All are welcome to join the cathedral community in the labyrinth at St. Luke’s for candlelight, chanting, prayer, and fellowship to remember Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and pray for our common life together.

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Notice for Church Leaders Preparing 2026 Budgets

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2026 Compensation Minimums The 206th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine approved new minimum compensation standards for both lay employees and clergy serving in diocesan congregations and related ministries, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Lay...

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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

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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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Messiah Sing at St. John Baptist

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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...

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Ordination of Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate

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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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A Guide to Civil Discourse from the Office of Government Relations

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Equip yourself for more constructive political conversations using Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse. Help bridge partisan divides, learn from others, and enlarge the sacred space for debate. Brought to...

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Conversation and Screening: “Sugarcane”

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The award-winning feature documentary “Sugarcane” is a groundbreaking investigation into an Indian residential school, shedding light on years of forced separation, assimilation and abuse that Indigenous children experienced at the hands of church and government....

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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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Beholding Practice

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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