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Wolf Fund Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/wolf-fund-grants/

The Frederick S. Wolf Fund for Enablement and Education for Lay Ministry was established by unanimous approval at the 166th Diocesan Convention as a means of acknowledging the emphasis placed by Bishop Wolf on active and informed laity.
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Recap of the 203rd Diocesan Convention (2022)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/recap-203rd-convention-2022/

The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith” Saturday, October 22, 2022 Let us run the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,...
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Responsibilities of Delegates to Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/responsibilities-of-delegates-to-convention/

Here is a brief overview of the role and responsibilities of a convention delegate.
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Summit on Truth-telling and Reparations

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summit-on-truth-telling-and-reparations/2024-09-19/

Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, Sept. 19-21, 2024 A historic summit gathering for Episcopal lay, and clergy leaders engaged in reparations and truth-telling ministries sponsored by the church’s Office of African Descent Ministries and the Department...
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One-Day Workshop with Music that Makes Community for Lay Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/one-day-workshop-with-music-that-makes-community-for-lay-leaders/

Singing Workshop with Music that Makes Community Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, New London, NH Join us for a one-day workshop to build community, improve congregational singing, and have...
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Season of Creation Lunch & Learn 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/season-of-creation-lunch-learn/

“To Hope and Act with Creation” You’re invited to join a lunch and learn on Zoom about the Season of Creation for clergy and lay leadership, music, stewardship, and formation leaders. Participants in this virtual...
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Fostering a Future with Leaders of Color in the Episcopal Church in New England

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/province-i-bipoc-conference/

The Episcopal dioceses of Province I will hold a conference “Fostering a Future with Leaders of Color” December 14, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bethany Retreat Center in MA. This will...
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Communications Overview and Guidelines

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/communications-overview-and-guidelines/

Mission Statement The mission of the Diocese of Maine Communications Department is to amplify the message of Jesus Christ beyond our worship spaces—both within the diocese and externally. We may be headquartered at Loring House,...
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Background Checks for Employees

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/background-checks/

Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium or Verified First by the diocese when there is a new priest called to serve a congregation. The results are sent to the diocese for the bishop’s review....
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Learning Session on Safe Church Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/learning-session-on-safe-church-training/

The hiatus for Safe Church training in the Diocese of Maine and the licensing of lay ministers was lifted in mid-2022, and some congregations are still experiencing challenges with the new system. This workshop will...