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Convention

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  “Our annual convention gives us the opportunity to come together and, bolstered by our faith in Jesus Christ, cultivate the relationships, policies, and programs that advance our common mission.“ — Bishop Thomas Brown Saturday,...

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Earth Day Sermon “To Till and Keep the Earth”

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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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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

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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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Ecumenical Green Teams Gathering held in Cape Elizabeth

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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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Ascension Day Call to the 207th Annual Convention, May 14, 2026

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Hello church.  Happy Ascension Day! This is a grand, grand day in the church. We celebrate Jesus fulfilling his ultimate destiny—foretold in scripture and by himself— that following his crucifixion and resurrection he would leave...

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Permission to Officiate in Maine

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Clergy licensing, serving in Maine as supply, marriages, funerals

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Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service

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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...

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Casting for Grace

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In his latest book, Macauley Lord explores how we heal from moral injury In the video, a purple sea of applauding bishops clusters around Macauley Lord as he steps to a microphone in the center...

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Global Mission

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/global-mission-advocate/

Global mission is no longer the domain of professional missionaries, but has become the work of everyone in the church. We prayerfully work to build relationships across difference whether in local or international contexts. We...

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Advocacy Report – A Busy 90 Days Coming Up

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Update March 18, 2023 The 131st Legislature was very slow to take off and is just now shifting into a quicker pace. As of March 17th, 1210, of an expected 2,000 +/- bills have been...