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A pastoral word from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the death of Tyre Nichols

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/a-pastoral-word-from-presiding-bishop-michael-curry-on-the-death-of-tyre-nichols/?mc_cid=eb3f1ce26a&mc_eid=a9ee3b300d

"Jesus once told a story to teach about what it looks like to love one’s neighbor, which Moses and Jesus both said is a commandment of God. It’s a story about a man beaten nearly to death and left on the side of the road to die by people who knew what Moses taught about love for God and neighbor—and what the prophet Micah taught when he said that God requires three things of us: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

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New System for Assessment and Episcopate Fees

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/new-system-for-assessment-and-episcopate-fees/

In 2024, the diocese is changing the way assessment and episcopate fees are managed by moving away from spreadsheets and into a database system. The information below explains the changes and improvements, how to access...
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Sample Emergency Action Plan for Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/emergency-plan-for-churches/

The Safety Task Force of Christ Church, Norway developed the emergency plan and accompanying pamphlet below after a year of work. They wish to make both of these items available as samples for other congregations...
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FEMA Handbook – Developing Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/developing-eops-for-houses-of-worship.pdf

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Commission on Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/commission-on-ministry/

The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.
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Climate Advocacy Organizations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/climate-advocacy-organizations/

Creation Care Team Climate Advocacy Organizations 350 Maine 350 Maine is a grassroots movement with local chapters working primarily on state and local initiatives. They focus on climate justice and work extensively with youth. Citizens’...
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State and Municipal Organizations addressing Climate

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/state-and-municipal-organizations/

Creation Care Team State and Municipal Organizations Maine Climate Council Appointed by the Governor, the Council consists of representatives of the State legislature, executive branch, quasi-government agencies, environmental non-profits, experts and Maine citizens representing various...