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Hymn: O Wondrous Souls

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2022-convention-hymn-o-wondrous-souls/

The 2022 Virtual Choir will present a world premiere performance of  “O Wondrous Souls” on October 22.  The Rev. Victoria Sirota, a recently retired priest and professionally trained musician now living in Searsmont, Maine has...

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2025 Preconvention Meetings

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/2025-preconvention-meeting-oct-16/

Prepare for Diocesan Convention by Attending One of Two Meetings We’ll hold two preconvention meetings on Zoom in October. Delegates and clergy should plan to attend one of these meetings. This will be an opportunity...

Blog Post

On Sacred Ground: Personal Transformation Leads to Sacred Ground Program Expansion

https://episcopalmaine.org/sacred-ground-russell/

The national “Becoming Beloved Community” newsletter recently included this column about Caroline Russell, a St. Paul’s, Brunswick parishioner until her death in December 2021, and her relationship with the Sacred Ground program. Sometimes a transformation...

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Earth Day Sermon “To Till and Keep the Earth”

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-day-sermon-to-till-and-keep-the-earth/

To Till and Keep the Earth A sermon preached at St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle, MaineFirst Sunday after Easter, Year C, April 24 2022 Celebrating Earth Day (April 22) Texts: Genesis 2:4b-25...

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A Pastoral Word from Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/a-pastoral-word-from-bishop-brown/

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...

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Prayer for a Church Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-for-convention/

We pray for the convention’s work supporting diocesan mission and ministry using "For a Church Convention" from the BCP.

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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-themes-for-the-81st-general-convention/

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

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Clergy Retreat for Dioceses of NH, ME, and VT

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/clergy-retreat-for-dioceses-of-nh-me-vt-diowma/

Music That Makes Community Geneva Point Center, Moultonborough, NH Sunday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. – Tuesday, Oct. 8, lunch The Episcopal Church in New Hampshire is inviting clergy in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine to...

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Ecumenical Green Teams Gathering held in Cape Elizabeth

https://episcopalmaine.org/ecumenical-green-teams-gathering-held-in-cape-elizabeth/

On May 19 the BTS Center hosted a Green Teams gathering at Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church. There were representatives from many churches of all denominations in southern and mid coast Maine, including many Episcopal Earth Keepers. We...

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Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service

https://episcopalmaine.org/cathedral-dean-leaving-portland-after-18-years-of-service/

The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean of St. Luke’s Cathedral will complete 18 years of service to the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, the City of Portland, and the state and Episcopal Diocese of...