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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.  

Blog Post

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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Disciplinary Board

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/disciplinary-board/

In the event of a charge of clergy misconduct, members of Disciplinary Board must meet to review the matter.

Blog Post

Together in Love: A Sermon for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/together-in-love-a-sermon-for-the-cathedral-church-of-st-luke-portland-maine/

7 July 2024 Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine Jesus is teaching. Do we have ears to hear? Hello, friends. It’s good to...

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Minimum Lay Compensation for 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/minimum-lay-compensation-for-2024/

       

Event

Certificate of Lay Delegates to Diocesan Convention Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/certificate-of-lay-delegates-to-diocesan-convention-due/

Certificate of Delegates Form 2025 Diocesan Convention Page

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2021 Lay Compensation Resolution for 2022

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQWVdYsg3smYPWusCsWnoiD8BxHkpG9K/view?usp=sharing

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Constitution and Canons Applying to Lay Delegates to Convention

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cu5aTtb_0PJ4qgrDifSwo_y8HmxTfi-j/view?usp=sharing

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Commissioning Service for Lay Ministries in The Church

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WCHcYmRsE9Cb2AnBf7m_0KQPbrc7DdM_/view?usp=sharing

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine Discernment Manual

https://episcopalmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Discernment-Manual-Feb-2018-v-2.0.pdf