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.
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...
The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 27 innovative mission and ministry projects focused on water-related issues around the world. One of these grants—for $55,000—was...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Resources for creating an intentional small group ministry in your congregation
Canon 13 Of the Standing Committee Section 1. The Standing Committee shall at its first meeting choose a Chair and a Secretary, either Clerical or Lay. The Secretary shall record all proceedings in a book provided...
