Congregations are invited to apply for Strategic Congregational Support (SCS) from the diocese before next year's budget is prepared. There are changes to the program for 2027.
March 19, 2025 An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice 2025 Update From the Rev. Rachel Field, project manager and Deb Baker, project coordinator An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is halfway through its second year....
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.
When capturing photographs of children and youth, churches can use this template from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine to ensure they have permission.
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...
The Commission on Ministry (COM) assists the bishop in developing, recruiting, forming, and assessing those called to ministry in the church. Their work encompasses those called to lay or ordained ministry.
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine offered training on how to serve as a digital usher during a worship service or meeting on Zoom.
24 March 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The late theologian, Louis Weil wrote, “When the Christian community meets to do the whole eucharistic action in obedience to the Lord, he comes. He gives himself to...
Bishop Mariann Budde (Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC) is a nationally respected faith leader, author, and advocate for justice, known for her courageous and faithful public witness. In this timely event, she will reflect on...