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Rev. Tom Mousin Retirement, April 12, 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/rev-tom-mousin-retirement-april-12-2026/

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...

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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...

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Basecamp Learning Sessions for Diocesan Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/basecamp-learning-sessions-for-diocesan-leaders/2025-01-29/

Are you part of a committee, governing body, or ministry that uses the project management platform Basecamp? If you would like to learn how to use this tool, please join Director of Engagement Teresa Pinney will...

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Planning for the Season of Creation, a Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/planning-for-the-season-of-creation-a-webinar/

Would you like to start or expand your celebration of the Season of Creation, but looking for support? In this webinar Rev. John Lein, rector of St. Aidan’s, Machias, will discuss the Celebration Guide for...

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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

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Anniversary of the Election of Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/anniversary-of-the-election-of-bishop-brown/2025-02-09/

It’s been five years since Bishop Thomas Brown was elected in Bangor, Maine to serve as the Tenth Bishop of Maine. May God continue to bless our ministry together!

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

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/resuming-pre-pandemic-eucharistic-practices/

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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Joyce Kennedy Joins the Diocese as Stewardship Advisor

https://episcopalmaine.org/joyce-kennedy-joins-the-diocese-as-stewardship-advisor/

Bishop Brown is pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Kennedy to the new consultant position of Stewardship Advisor, which is underwritten by the Trustees of Diocesan Funds for a period of two years. In...

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CANON 13 Of The Standing Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/canon-13-of-the-standing-committee/

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...

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Staff to Contact by Topic

https://episcopalmaine.org/who-to-contact/

Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with diocesan staff with any questions, concerns, or requests. Reach any of us by phone by dialing 207-772-1953 and then “2” for a staff directory of extensions. Not...