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Rev. Tom Mousin Retirement, April 12, 2026
On April 12, the congregation of St. Peter’s in Portland celebrated the ministry of the Rev. Tom Mousin, who served as priest in charge for five years. Mousin, who is retiring, was an elementary school...
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Waves of Gratitude: A Vacation Bible School Program created by the United Thank Offering
Planning Vacation Bible School this summer? Don’t forget that UTO has a free program for congregations to use called “Waves of Gratitude.” Learn more (or download the resources) using the link here.
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Ministry Exhibits
Please be sure to visit the ministry tables during convention! Camp Bishopswood Council on Indigenous Relations Diocesan Creation Care Team/Earth Keepers Faithful Givers Be SMART Secure Gun Storage Restoration Laos St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry Maine...
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Earth Keepers Organize Food Waste Presentation
Earth Keepers from St. Peter’s, St. Luke’s, and St. Alban’s Episcopal churches collaborated to invite Susanne Lee to give a presentation on food waste in the U.S. at St. Luke’s Cathedral on September 22, 2024....
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Poll Chaplain/Peacekeeper Training
Poll chaplains and peacekeepers are faith leaders and members of the laity who bring a calming, non-partisan presence to polling locations that are particularly at-risk of being targeted for voter intimidation. Multi-Faith Justice Maine is...
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Territorial Lands and Waters Acknowledgement
2021 Diocesan Resolution 3 for Territorial Acknowledgement Wabanaki REACH Statement on Land Acknowledgement at https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/acknowledging_the_land Dawnland Signals program on WERU-FM about land acknowledgements (11/19/20) at https://archives.weru.org/?s=dawnland+signals Land (and water) acknowledgement by the University of Southern...
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Recording of Restoring Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty Forum held Feb. 20, 2022
The Racial Justice Council and the Committee on Indian Relations of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine held a public forum in support of LD1626, “An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act" in February 2022. Maulian Dana, Ambassador of the Penobscot Nation will be the keynote speaker.
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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.
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Our Churches Celebrate Pride
Congregations in the Diocese of Maine marched in Pride Parades across the state in 2024. The youth of the diocese led all activities at the Portland parade.
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2024 Weekly Legislative Update #2
January 28, 2024 The legislative committees continue to hold public hearings and work on bills at a very quick pace although not necessarily on bills we are working on. Read the legislative report here. Remember,...