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Advocacy in Action with John Hennessy

https://episcopalmaine.org/advocacy-in-action-with-john-hennessy/

GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...

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Empty Chairs: Remembering Lewiston One Year Later (Rangeley)

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/empty-chairs-requiem-remembering-lewiston-one-year-later-rangeley/

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a service of remembrance on the first anniversary of the Lewiston Shootings. The candle-light service will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October...

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‘A Case for Love’ to be released Oct. 1, 2024 on streaming platforms

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/a-case-for-love-to-be-released-oct-1-2024-on-streaming-platforms/

“A Case for Love,” a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of love, will be released Oct. 1 on all cable, satellite, and digital platforms where films can be rented or purchased....

Event

Courage to Thrive: Practical Steps You Can Start Today to Find Meaning, Joy, and Hope

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/courage-to-thrive-free-seminar/

St Bart’s Episcopal Church in Yarmouth is sponsoring a free seminar by Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan: Courage to Thrive: Practical Steps You Can Start Today to Find Meaning, Joy, and Hope. Rev. Dr. Flanagan...

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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...

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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

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Vote Faithfully Election Engagement Toolkit 2024

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

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Faithfully Supporting Our Vulnerable Neighbors – Webinar Feb. 5, 2025

https://conta.cc/4ggbtFS

Event

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...

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Sunrise Easter Services, 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/sunrise-easter-services-2025/

Sunrise services on Easter morning are a Christian tradition that many believe started with the Moravian church in Germany in the 1730s. For Episcopalians, the practice arose from the Easter Vigil, which, according to The...