Resource

Safe Church Training in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/safe-church-training/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is committed to the prevention of abuse of all forms. We want to help the church to be a safe place and believe that requiring safe church training is one aspect of honoring our baptismal vows to “respect the dignity of every human being.”

Event

The Advent Grace of Starting Over with Fr. Martin Smith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-advent-grace-of-starting-over-with-fr-martin-smith/

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...

Resource

Notice for Church Leaders Preparing 2026 Budgets

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/notice-for-church-leaders-preparing-2026-budgets/

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...

Event

Regional Confirmation

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/regional-confirmation-sanford/

There will be a Regional Confirmation on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Sanford. Priests with candidates should be in touch with the bishop’s Executive Assistant, Lauralee Raymond.  ...

Event

Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/getting-ready-for-your-2025-2026-annual-campaign-webinar/

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...

Resource

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

Ordination of Jonathan Radtke to the Transitional Diaconate

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-jonathan-radtke-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 Jonathan Radtke to the Transitional Diaconate in Christ’s one holy catholic...

Blog Post

Earth Day Sermon “To Till and Keep the Earth”

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-day-sermon-to-till-and-keep-the-earth/

To Till and Keep the Earth A sermon preached at St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle, MaineFirst Sunday after Easter, Year C, April 24 2022 Celebrating Earth Day (April 22) Texts: Genesis 2:4b-25...

Event

International Human Rights Day Prayer Meeting

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/international-human-rights-day-prayer-meeting/

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...

Event

RENEW: Gathering to Support & Reimagine Godly Play Going Forward

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/renew-gathering-to-support-reimagine-godly-play-going-forward/

RENEW: Gathering to Support & Reimagine Godly Play Going Forward Saturday, March 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main Street, Amesbury, MA Join the Circle! Godly Players from northern New...