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Thrivent Breakfast

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/thrivent-breakfast/

Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church Pastor Ben Cooke invites his fellow clergy and lay leaders to join him for this free breakfast, hosted by Thrivent—a financial company that has its roots in the Lutheran Church. This...
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Water and Wilderness Church webinar

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You are invited for an evening conversation with Rev. Pete Nunnally, coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay EcoRegion, about his ministry there. He is the founder of Water and Wilderness—an outdoor church that meets weekly for...
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Report of the 207th Annual Diocesan Convention (2026)

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  Business Bishop Brown’s Address to the 207th Diocesan Convention Elected to Office: Secretary: Theodore G. Fletcher (2027) Treasurer: Julian Sheffield (2027) Standing Committee Members: The Rev. Gwen Fry (2029) Patricia Buck-Welton (2029) Disciplinary Board...
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Phishing & Email Scams in Churches

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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...
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Bishop Brown asks leaders to discuss resuming pre-pandemic Eucharistic practices

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Excerpted from The Pine Tree Clergy Newsletter, 17 October 2022: “At clergy day on 27 September, I asked clergy who oversee congregations to begin conversations with lay leaders about when and how to resume pre-pandemic Eucharistic practices. I...
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Building Intentional Small Groups

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Resources for creating an intentional small group ministry in your congregation
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Annual Congregation Reports

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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...
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Interfaith Security Summit

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/interfaith-security-summit/

This is a free, community-focused event designed for all types of faith-based organizations in Maine to strengthen safety, preparedness, and resilience. Clergy, lay leaders, nonprofit staff, security volunteers, and anyone responsible for safety at houses of...
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“Love God, Love God’s World” Small Group Curriculum

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/climate-justice-love-god-love-gods-world-curriculum/

“Love God; Love God’s World” is a nine-session, film-based curriculum designed for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a...
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Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House

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Update June 16, 2025: The Maine legislature has defeated all eight of the anti-transgender bills! The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal and strong position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. We have...