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Photo Release Template for a Minor

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/photo-release-template-for-a-minor/

When capturing photographs of children and youth, churches can use this template from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine to ensure they have permission.

Blog Post

Season of Creation liturgical resource now available in perennial edition

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource-now-available-in-perennial-edition/

Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes updated for Lectionary Years A, B, and C In 2022, the Rev. John Elliott Lein (artist and priest in Downeast Maine) partnered with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas (Creation Care leader in Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts) to assemble and present liturgical resources for this Season for the benefit of interested yet busy parish worship leaders. Year by year, contributions and diocesan endorsements have grown. Last year, the 2024 Season of Creation worship guide was authorized for use in 50 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.

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Digital Usher Training Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riRUjdBkLJwjCvCOjT_iigU5BHhubnHF/view?usp=sharing

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine offered training on how to serve as a digital usher during a worship service or meeting on Zoom.

Event

Handel’s Messiah, Parts II and III in Thomaston

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/handels-messiah-parts-ii-and-iii-in-thomaston/

Down East Singers, Mozart Mentors Orchestra and four professional soloists will present Handel’s Messiah, Parts II and III (Easter portion) on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, at 5 p.m. at Watts Hall, 174 Main Street,...

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The Dio Log (Diocesan Newsletter) Archive

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/dio-log-archive/

Access past issues of The Dio Log, the bi-monthly newsletter of The Episcopal Diocese of Maine.

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Letters of Agreement

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/letters-of-agreement/

Letters of Agreement, Congregations in Transition, Transition in the Diocese of Maine

Blog Post

What are we doing as a church in this moment? Reflecting on ‘A World Unraveling’ with Brian McLaren

https://episcopalmaine.org/what-are-we-doing-as-a-church-in-this-moment-reflecting-on-a-world-unraveling-with-brian-mclaren/

Letting Go, Letting Be, Letting Come, Setting Free These words were the theme of “A World Unraveling,” an event featuring theologian and author Brian McLaren hosted by the diocese and St Alban’s Church, Cape Elizabeth...

Blog Post

Christ Transfigured: Maine Artist Discusses Painting

https://episcopalmaine.org/christ-transfigured-painting/

Christ Transfigured This image was created for the season of Epiphany, 2023. As I thought about the themes inherent to the season, and looked at the various gospel readings for this year, I found myself...

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Young Adult Resources

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/young-adult-resources/

Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan intergenerational Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming...

Event

St. Francis by the Sea Pilgrimage to Italy

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-francis-by-the-sea-pilgrimage-to-italy/

The Rev. Douglas Beck, rector of St. Francis by the Sea in Blue Hill, invites you to embark on a spiritual journey through Italy, immersing yourself in the sacred sites and timeless beauty of Assisi,...