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,...
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.
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...
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...
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.”...
On April 12, the congregation of St. Peter’s in Portland celebrated the ministry of the Rev. Tom Mousin, who served as priest in charge for five years. Mousin, who is retiring, was an elementary school...
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 “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...
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...
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...
