October 12, 2023 The Maine Council of Churches Public Policy Committee met yesterday to do a final debrief of the legislative session. I co-chair this group and was excited to meet, mostly in person,...
Spiritual singer/songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine will present a concert on Tuesday, June 3, at 7:00 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street, Rangeley. The concert is co-sponsored by Good Shepherd (Episcopal)...
The Standing Committee is an elected body which serves as the Council of Advice to the Bishop and stands ready to be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when a vacancy occurs in the Episcopate.
Province I is one of nine provinces in The Episcopal Church and consists of the nine dioceses in New England.
Creation Care Team Faith and Climate Organizations Anglican Communion Environmental Network An official network of the Anglican Communion that shares resources and best practices for responsible environmental stewardship, supports local initiatives and provides networking opportunities....
Discernment by Henry Nouwen In Discernment, Nouwen teaches us how to read the signs of the times; in daily life in order to make decisions that are ultimately guided by God. Nouwen emphasizes listening to...
Jennifer Booher gave a slide talk about her research into stained-glass windows in Bar Harbor buildings. Booher is an artist and photographer currently at work on a book documenting local stained-glass windows. Her research has...
All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese. Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these. An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.
Responsibilities: The position of Secretary of the Diocese requires familiarity with the process of the Annual Diocesan Convention as well as attendance at pre-convention meetings and convention itself. The Secretary has responsibility of producing meeting...
DIOCESE OF MAINE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III Section 4. Each Parish in union with the Convention, or the Vestry thereof, and each Organized Mission in union with the Convention, or the Bishop’s Committee thereof, may, at...