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Understanding the 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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Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Diocese
Responsibilities: The position of Secretary of the Diocese requires familiarity with the process of the Annual Diocesan Convention. In addition to the canonical responsibilities, the Secretary oversees the registration of delegates to convention and monitors...
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Staff to Contact by Topic
Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with diocesan staff with any questions, concerns, or requests. Reach any of us by phone by dialing 207-772-1953 and then “2” for a staff directory of extensions. Not...
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Permission to Officiate and Recording a Marriage Form (non-canonical clergy)
In order to fulfill Canon 1:19 of Regulations Respecting Holy Matrimony: Concerning Preservation of Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage and Remarriage, non-canonical priests should complete this request form at least 30 days before the solemnization (Canon...
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Customary for Retiring Deacons
The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...
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Tri-Dio Sacred Ground Circles this Fall 2025
Tri-Dio Sacred Ground Circles Begin Again This Fall Are you interested in joining others from the Episcopal dioceses of Northern New England, Province 1, or elsewhere, in a film-based dialogue series on race and faith?...
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Registration for Come Away Together
The Faith Formation Network of Province I (i.e., the New England dioceses) is combining its annual formation conference with Forma to offer the best of both worlds! We will gather January 27-30, 2025 with colleagues from across New England...
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Loring Fund Grants
The Loring Fund is designed to benefit congregations by supporting clergy in the Diocese of Maine. This support is made possible by providing funds for continuing education and sabbatical programs which enhance a clergy person's preaching, pastoral care, counseling, and leadership roles.
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Take Action to Support Our Refugee and Immigrant Neighbors
On January 21, 2025, the Trump administration signed a range of executive Borders that will profoundly impact immigration in the U.S. and put the lives of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people at risk. Read...
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St. John’s Block Party
St. John’s, Bangor, Maine will host a block party on Sunday, May 1 from 12-2pm. There will be tours of the church and their “pocket park”, music (hear the organ and newly restored harpsichord1), food,...