“The people in the Holy Land—Israel and Palestine—are heavy laden. And right now, our most faithful prayer is for the burdensome violence to end. I have written to our representatives in Washington to call for...
The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...
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...
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...
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...
A Pastoral Word from Bishop Thomas Brown to the Episcopal Diocese of Maine in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston 27 October 2023 On Wednesday evening, our beloved community of Lewiston joined the...
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine gathers together annually to conduct the business of our diocese and worship together. The clergy of the diocese along with elected lay delegates from each congregation in Maine are the...
On May 13, National Mothers Day of Action, our Maine Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship and MOM’s Demand Action invite you to join them in Portland’s Monument Square from 3-4 p.m. Bring your homemade...
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2025 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...
