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Retirement Benefits Update – January 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/retirement-benefits-update-january-2026/

We are pleased to share an important update regarding retirement benefits for employees in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Effective immediately, employees who work fewer than 1,000 hours annually are now eligible to enroll in...

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Bishop Brown Discusses Our Digital Museum

https://episcopalmaine.org/bishop-brown-discusses-our-digital-museum/

A few weeks ago, Bishop Brown sat in conversation with the Founder and CEO of HistoryIT, Kristen Gwinn-Becker, to discuss the diocese’s focus on digital preservation. Find more info and the link to explore our...

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Definitions of Operating and Non-Operating Revenues and Expenses

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/definitions-of-operating-and-non-operating-revenues-and-expenses/

General Description of Operating Revenues and Expenses All funds, from whatever source, that are used for the general operation of the congregation are operating revenues. The general operation of the congregation includes—but is not limited...

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Liturgical Materials for Honoring God in Creation

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-materials-for-honoring-god-in-creation/

From The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music Reports to the 78th General Convention: Supplemental Materials  

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206th Annual Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/206th-annual-diocesan-convention/

Diocesan Convention in 2025 will take place in Bangor. Register by Oct. 18. Please find all convention information here.

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Italian Dinner and Silent Auction

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/italian-dinner-and-silent-auction/

An Italian Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit St. Luke’s Food Pantry will be held on Thursday, May 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Lower Hall at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s, Portland.

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Diocesan Revolving Loan Fund

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-revolving-loan-fund/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds hold diocesan endowments with a value of approximately $2.9 million. The Diocesan Revolving Loan Fund program calls for the use of no more than $250,000 of the this fund’s endowment...

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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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LGBTQIA+ Liturgies, Prayers, and Music

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lgbtqia-liturgies-prayers-and-music/

Enriching Our Worship 6 Rites for Blessing Relationships Service of Renaming in The Book of Occasional Services, page 149 Prayers for Trans Day of Visibility from TransEpiscopal and Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission Pastoral...

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“We Are Queer” on Community Radio WERU featuring The Rev. Douglas Beck

https://episcopalmaine.org/radio-interview-beck/

In the episode airing November 14 of “We Are Queer” on Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM, host Olivia Paruk interviewed The Rev. Douglas Beck who is the Rector at Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal...