tag/lay_ministry

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Spring Training 2022

Spring Training 2022 – Featuring a Conversation with the Bishops of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Saturday, May 14  9 am -12 pm  Online via Zoom Join us for a morning of conversation, prayer, and learning. Participants can...

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Disciplinary Board

In the event of a charge of clergy misconduct, members of Disciplinary Board must meet to review the matter.

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Spiritual Direction

Here is a list of spiritual directors working within the Diocese of Maine. This is not a list of vetted practitioners; it is merely a list of those who have let us know that they...

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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

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Recap of the 202nd Diocesan Convention (2021)

The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine assembled online via Zoom on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The proceedings were livestreamed on YouTube. We took time to pause throughout convention to hear the Word of God, praise God with song with our virtual choir, and share Spiritual Eucharist.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Chaplain Support (ACS)

USCG Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla “The 2-1 ACS” “Semper Paratus – Always Ready”. That’s the proud motto of the United States Coast Guard, the guardians of our Nation’s maritime safety and security. The Coast Guard...

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Commissioning Service for Lay Ministries in The Church

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Creation Justice Ministries Lenten 2023 Resource

Prepare for Easter. In Lent, we reflect on Christ's ministry, death, and resurrection. We slow down, and examine our internal spiritual lives as well as the way we live out our Christian faith in the world. This Lenten reflection and action guide will help individuals take time to learn, reflect, repent, ask God for forgiveness, and take concrete steps to change course.

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Recap of the 204th Diocesan Convention (2023)

The documents that make up the Journal of the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention can be accessed below: Agenda Budget Bishop Brown’s Address Rules of Order Consent Calendar Resolutions 1-3 Report from the Trustees of Diocesan...

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Advent Organ Recital in Cape Elizabeth

Director of Music Ministries at St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth, Dr. Hentus van Rooyen will play St. Alban’s magnificent Ortloff Organ Company Opus 3 organ at a recital that includes a hymn for audience participation on...