Event

Thrivent Breakfast

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/thrivent-breakfast/

Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church Pastor Ben Cooke invites his fellow clergy and lay leaders to join him for this free breakfast, hosted by Thrivent—a financial company that has its roots in the Lutheran Church. This...

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.

Blog Post

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...

Event

Water and Wilderness Church webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/water-and-wilderness-church-webinar/

You are invited for an evening conversation with Rev. Pete Nunnally, coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay EcoRegion, about his ministry there. He is the founder of Water and Wilderness—an outdoor church that meets weekly for...

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...

Event

Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/getting-ready-for-your-2025-2026-annual-campaign-webinar/

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...

Event

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...

Resource

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...

Event

Communities for Spiritual Vitality Information Session

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/communities-for-spiritual-vitality-information-session/

The Communities for Spiritual Vitality is an initiative of gratitude, hope, and joy offered as a source of renewal for laity with roles of leadership or service in parishes with part-time or shared clergy support....