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Annual Congregation Reports

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/congregational-report/

Help us keep in contact with, and providing resources to, members of congregational leadership! The Annual Congregational Report to the Bishop is the best tool we have to keep our contact information up to date and ready to use...

Event

De-escalation and Active Bystander Training for Faith Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/de-escalation-and-active-bystander-training-for-faith-leaders/2024-09-19/

This online training for faith leaders (clergy and lay) on de-escalation and active bystander skills is offered by MCC in partnership with Prevention.Action.Change during the week of September 15 and week of October 6. The 4-hour training is...

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Recap of the 204th Diocesan Convention (2023)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/convention2023/

The documents that make up the Journal of the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention can be accessed below: Agenda Budget Bishop Brown’s Address Rules of Order Consent Calendar Resolutions 1-3 Report from the Trustees of Diocesan...

Event

Reckoning and Repair: An Update from the Episcopal Boarding School Commission

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/reckoning-and-repair-an-update-from-the-episcopal-boarding-school-commission/

This conversation will delve into The Episcopal Church’s work to confront its complicity in the Native American boarding school system. Experts will share updates on archival investigations, oral histories, and the development of educational, pastoral,...

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Celebration of Ministry: St. Bart’s and the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-ministry-st-barts-and-the-rev-amanda-gerken-nelson/

September 22nd Join St. Bartholomew’s in Yarmouth for a Celebration of Ministry on Sunday, September 22nd at 4 pm. This service will celebrate Amanda’s ministry in our midst as we acknowledge her becoming their Rector...

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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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Teaching Others to Pray: A Workshop with SSJE

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/teaching-others-to-pray-a-workshop-with-ssje/

This one-day workshop is designed especially for pastors, teachers and other lay leaders who assist in the spiritual formation of others. Others who have interest in the topic are also welcome to attend. We will...

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Defend Trans Lives: A Webinar for People of Faith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/defend-trans-lives-a-webinar-for-people-of-faith/

Calling pro-LGBTQ Christians and other people of faith! We are living in a terrifying time for trans people and our families, as a virulent anti-trans political movement led by Christian Nationalists is sweeping the United...

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Phishing & Email Scams in Churches

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

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 text requests for money...

Blog Post

Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/election-of-the-presiding-bishop-in-2024/

The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.