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Territorial and Land Acknowledgements used by congregations in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/territorial-land-acknowledgements/

St. Alban, Cape Elizabeth Land Acknowledgement Our baptismal vows call us to respect the inherent dignity of Wabanaki people and culture and to lament the historic sins committed by governments and institutions against them. The...

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Diocese Holds Retreat for Governing Bodies

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-holds-retreat-for-governing-bodies/

On Saturday, March 8, members of the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Trustees of Diocesan Funds, and diocesan staff gathered with Bishop Brown at St. Luke’s Cathedral for a Governance Retreat—the first retreat convened by the...

Event

Walking Together for World Refugee Sunday

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/walking-together-for-world-refugee-sunday/

St. Mary’s in Falmouth invites all “Walking Together” parishes and parishioners to join a gathering in celebration and recognition of World Refugee Sunday. Speakers from Catholic Charities and In Her Presence—both in Portland—will provide an...

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Dean Shambaugh Recaps Day One in Baltimore for GC80

https://episcopalmaine.org/dean-shambaugh-recaps-day-one-in-baltimore-for-gc80/

“So today was the first day of General Convention and the Maine Deputation got up early, went to breakfast, and got to work. We did all kinds of things — we had a Eucharist with...

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Sample Church Group Expectations and Confidentiality Policy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/sample-church-group-expectations-and-confidentiality-policy/

Church Group Expectations We are welcoming, inclusive, open, and non-judgmental We arrive on time We stay focused on the purpose of the group We are welcome to share or not as is comfortable for us...

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Support for Maui: A Message from Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/support-for-maui-a-message-from-bishop-brown/

August 15, 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The Diocese of Maine is ready to support the people of Hawaii, and especially the people who live on Maui. The loss of life, the unfathomable destruction of...

Event

Youth Working to End Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/youth-working-to-end-gun-violence/2024-06-25/

High school students from across the Episcopal Church who are called to be advocates and witnesses against gun violence in their communities. The Episcopal Diocese of Maine will bring a group and youth from other...

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EYE 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/eye-2023/

Maine will be sending a delegation! Read through this Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) Frequently Asked Questions one-sheet for details! We hope this document will answer any questions you may have about EYE, and will excite...

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Benediction by Bishop Brown at the Inaguration of Governor Mills

https://episcopalmaine.org/benediction-by-bishop-brown-at-the-inaguration-of-governor-mills/

Holy God, whom we call by many names, we give you thanks for the people of Maine who come together today with the strongest sense of hope for the future you desire to give us....

Event

Conversations with Noted Speakers: Becoming Intentionally Intergenerational

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/conversations-with-noted-speakers-becoming-intentionally-intergenerational/

The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online monthly “Conversations with Noted Speakers” on Zoom. While hosted by the Episcopal churches of New England everyone is welcome to join these sessions!...