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Watch Party for the Presiding Bishop’s Investiture in Bangor

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/watch-party-bangor/

St. John’s invites you to join in a Watch Party of the Celebration of New Ministry and Investiture of the Right Reverend Sean Rowe as Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church on Saturday,...

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Frances Perkins’ Day

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/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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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...

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.

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Check-in for Parish Administrators

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/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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Labyrinth Vigil for Peace in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/labyrinth-vigil-for-peace-in-portland/2025-07-07/

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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Building Intentional Small Groups

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/building-intentional-small-groups/

Resources for creating an intentional small group ministry in your congregation

Blog Post

UTO Grant Adds Showers and Laundry to Services at New Trinity Jubilee Center

https://episcopalmaine.org/uto-grant-adds-showers-and-laundry-to-services-at-new-trinity-jubilee-center/

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...

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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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Fall Clergy Day with Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/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...