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Minimum Lay Compensation for 2025

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XjmCwpCwv2lqlrFbUDeNEfrgxrvPh3ps/view?usp=drive_link

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2025 Certificate of Average Sunday Attendance and Lay Delegates to Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/certificate-of-average-sunday-attendance-and-lay-delegates-to-convention/

The 2025 Annual Convention of the Diocese of Maine will take place on Sat., Oct. 25, 2025 at Cross Arena in Bangor. This Certificate of Delegates to Convention is due August 1. Canon requires that...

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Church, Migration Ministries, and ‘Sanctuary:’ Considerations for Clergy and Lay Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/church-migration-ministries-and-sanctuary-considerations-for-clergy-and-lay-leaders/

February 4, 2025

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Definitions of Operating and Non-Operating Revenues and Expenses

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/definitions-of-operating-and-non-operating-revenues-and-expenses/

General Description of Operating Revenues and Expenses All funds, from whatever source, that are used for the general operation of the congregation are operating revenues. The general operation of the congregation includes—but is not limited...

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Public Hearing and Resolution Forum

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/public-hearing-and-resolution-forum/

Save the Date: Public Hearing and Resolution Forum September 29, 2022 7:00 pm Online via Zoom – Find details in the Clergy and Lay Leaders Newsletter or email [email protected] We are excited to announce a...

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Preconvention Meeting on Zoom

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/preconvention-meeting-on-zoom-2/

Lay delegates and clergy are asked to attend one of two preconvention meetings on Zoom in October to learn about the business coming before the 2025 Diocesan Convention. Tue., Oct. 14, 7-8:30 p.m or Thu.,...

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Phishing & Email Scams in Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/email-scam-prevention/

Cybersecurity Information & Resources From the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Weekly News for Clergy and Lay Leaders, various dates  Phishing in churches Please beware of email and text “phishing” in Maine churches. Fraudulent email and...

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Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/getting-ready-for-your-2025-2026-annual-campaign-webinar/

The diocese has a membership with The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) that allows our churches access to stewardship campaign materials and learning opportunities. Join them for a free webinar to help prepare lay and...

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Planning for the Season of Creation, a Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/planning-for-the-season-of-creation-a-webinar/

Would you like to start or expand your celebration of the Season of Creation, but looking for support? In this webinar Rev. John Lein, rector of St. Aidan’s, Machias, will discuss the Celebration Guide for...

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Dismantling Racism Trainings at the Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dismantling-racism-trainings-at-the-center-for-racial-healing/2023-06-24/

Dismantling Racism training seeks to increase “racial understanding, healing and reconciliation.” It is offered several times throughout the year and is required for all parish clergy and all lay leaders, including vestry members. Trainings are...