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Legislative Update – February 5, 2023
Below you will find the first draft of the legislative tracking document and my notes from Advocacy Days. The tracking document is not set up with active links to the legislative documents – yet. I...
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Faith-Based Advocacy Series 2023
Maine Council of Churches Invites You to Participate in a Faith-Based Advocacy Series in 2023 Designed to inspire and equip people of faith to advocate for policies and people that align with their deepest beliefs...
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For Earth Day, Honor the Wabanaki’s Response to the Climate Crisis
How should parishes celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Week (April 17-23) this year? The Diocese of Maine’s Climate Justice Council suggests that we look to the Wabanaki experience as they respond to the...
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Recap of the 203rd Diocesan Convention (2022)
The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith” Saturday, October 22, 2022 Let us run the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,...
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The Season of Creation is Coming Up: Are You Ready to Celebrate?
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is launching the 2023 Season of Creation! This year's theme is "Let justice and peace flow", and the symbol "A mighty river".
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Young Adult Resources
Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming Christian...
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Election Day Prayers Online
Online; Offered by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations As polls begin to close on Nov. 8 for the U.S. midterm elections, all are invited to join an Election Day Prayers gathering online hosted by...
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MOM’s Demand Action Rally in Portland
On May 13, National Mothers Day of Action, our Maine Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship and MOM’s Demand Action invite you to join them in Portland’s Monument Square from 3-4 p.m. Bring your homemade...
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Maine Legislature resumes work in Augusta
The legislature convened the second session this week and the schedule for public hearings and work sessions is already starting to fill up. All legislative committee work will be conducted virtually at least through January...
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Digital Onboarding Grant Deadline
Digital Onboarding Grant Deadline Coming Soon! The Digital Onboarding Grant Program deadline is 1 February 2022. Here are some things to note about the program: The “cap” is a maximum of $4,000 per church or...