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Frances Perkins’ Day
Frances Perkins’ life of good work – work that shaped our country and helped so many – has been an inspiration to generations and an icon for how baptized persons live out their ministry in...
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Trustees of Diocesan Funds
The Trustees of Diocesan Funds manage financial and real estate assets for the benefit of congregations, missions, the diocese and the bishop.
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Acolyte Festival
Keeping your acolytes engaged and motivated may not always be easy. Here’s an opportunity for them to practice their skills through fun games and connect with other acolytes from around Province I—all while living out...
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Sacred Writing in Darkness
Poets Shana Rose, parishioner at St. Luke’s, Portland, and Julia Baker, Mercy Hospital chaplain and parishioner at St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth, have announced the next dates for their new ecumenical ministry. “Sacred Writings in Darkness.”...
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Timeline of Ordination to the Diaconate
Please see Commission on Ministry for more information.
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Check-in for Parish Administrators
The Parish Administrators Collaborative (PAC) will be getting together on Dec. 3! PAC is a community of professionals who share knowledge and resources to support the ministry of our congregations and the mission of the Church. Membership...
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Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS)
The diocese is a member of TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship), an association of church leaders, both lay and ordained, “who are committed to living generously and helping others live lives of generosity.” Most...
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Labyrinth Vigil for Peace in Portland
The “Walking Together” ministry will be hosting a weekly Labyrinth Vigil for Peace and for all those who live in danger and fear during these precarious times. Meet at the labyrinth of St. Luke’s Cathedral...
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Fall Clergy Day with Bishop Brown
Please join us for time with the bishop and clergy colleagues that will also include an opportunity to explore community organizing with Jake Fahey (photo above), regional coordinator for Anti-Racist Organizing in Maine (AROM). An...
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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,...