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Episcopal Clergy and Lay People Fight Anti-Trans Legislation at the State House

https://episcopalmaine.org/fight-anti-trans-legislation/

Update June 16, 2025: The Maine legislature has defeated all eight of the anti-transgender bills! The Episcopal Church has taken an unequivocal and strong position in support of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit people. We have...

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Trustees of Diocesan Funds

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/trustees-of-diocesan-funds/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds manage financial and real estate assets for the benefit of congregations, missions, the diocese and the bishop.

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Chrism Eucharist & Renewal of Vows 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/chrism-eucharist-renewal-of-vows-2026/

All are invited! Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, Augusta The day will...

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Understanding the Community and Economic Potential of Tribal Sovereignty

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/community-and-economic-potential-of-tribal-sovereignty/

Self-determination through tribal self-government has led to remarkable economic growth across many Tribal nations situated in Indian Country. However, unique to Maine, the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 (MICSA) empowers the state...

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Love is the Point: A Multi-Faith Response to the Turning Point USA Event

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/love-is-the-point-a-multi-faith-response-to-the-turning-point-usa-event/

With the support of Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, Turning Point USA is bringing their “Make Heaven Crowded Tour” to the Portland Expo on May 15. Turning Point USA, founded by the late Charlie Kirk, advocates...

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Host a #FreedomToLive Vigil

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/host-a-freedomtolive-vigil/

The Episcopal Peace Foundation (EPF) is is partnering again this year with the Newtown Action Alliance for a nationwide gun violence prevention (GVP) initiative Dec. 10 – 14. You are encouraged to join the initiative and...

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“Saying ‘Peace, Peace’ When There Is No Peace” program

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/saying-peace-peace-when-there-is-no-peace-program/

Thursday, May 5, 2022 11:00am—1:00pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick Hybrid Event: In person at 1 Middle Street, Brunswick or Online via Facebook Live Registration is free, with an option to donate From the Hebrew...

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Breaking Chains, Building Bridges: Artists as Architects of the Beloved Community

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/breaking-chains-building-bridges-artists-as-architects-of-the-beloved-community/

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join the Maine Council of Churches for breakfast and a screening of MLK, Jr’s 1967 Stanford University speech, “The Other America.” The screening will be followed by a live...

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Committed to Listen: Observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/committed-to-listen-observing-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2025/

Committed to Listen: Observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025 Monday, Jan. 20, 12 p.m. Hope GateWay Church 515 Woodford St., Portland In honor of Martin Luther King Day, an in-person performance of “The Malaga...

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Reconsider the Lilies: White Supremacy and Environmental Justice

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/reconsider-the-lilies-white-supremacy-and-environmental-justice/

The environmental issues facing society are deeply connected with lasting problems of racism, colonialism, and white supremacy. To be faithful to its calling, the church needs to rethink its environmental theology and confront these problems...