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Faithful Givers

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/faithful-givers/

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.

Event

Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/faithful-preaching-in-changing-times-what-the-recent-irs-interpretation-of-the-johnson-amendment-means-for-you/

In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...

Blog Post

2024 Weekly Legislative Update #3

https://episcopalmaine.org/2024-weekly-legislative-update-3/

February 5, 2024 LD 780 – RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy was voted out of the Judiciary Committee with a divided report. Democrats on the committee supported...

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How to Worship When Your Priest is Sick

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-sunday-morning-plan-b/

COVID Continued: Sick Clergy and Sunday Morning Plan B In recent weeks we’ve been hearing frequent reports of people testing positive for COVID, including in many cases, clergy in charge of Sunday worship.  The good...

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Maine House of Representatives Weekly Legislative Report Index

https://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/Documents/WLR?Legislature=129

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Letter Writing Toolkit for Faithful Advocacy for the Trans Community

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0DiR-wMNiHlZDP9BtYPrLW_ipMJ2EWa/view?usp=share_link

Resource

Vote Faithfully Election Engagement Toolkit 2024

https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/election-engagement/#h-vote-faithfully-toolkit-2024

Event

Labyrinth Vigil for Peace in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/labyrinth-vigil-for-peace-in-portland/2025-07-07/

The “Walking Together” ministry will be hosting a weekly Labyrinth Vigil for Peace and for all those who live in danger and fear during these precarious times. Meet at the labyrinth of St. Luke’s Cathedral...

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Beyond Borders: Empowering Your Ministry with Immigrant Communities

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/beyond-borders-empowering-your-ministry-with-immigrant-communities/

How can churches move from hospitality to partnership with immigrant communities in their midst? This timely and practical webinar hosted by the Episcopal Parish Network will explore how Episcopal congregations can engage more faithfully and...

Event

ICE Out Solidarity Rally

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ice-out-solidarity-rally/

This solidarity rally is a strong and public display of support for our immigrant neighbors as we respond to ICE activity in Lewiston and Portland. Please be prepared to protest peacefully! See the Protesting Faithfully...