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Living Peace, Practicing Nonviolence: The Lessons of Jesus, Gandhi and King for Today

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/living-peace-practicing-nonviolence-the-lessons-of-jesus-gandhi-and-king-for-today/

Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s College, Standish This day-long workshop with activist Father John Dear is offered by the Maine Council of Churches as part of “a collection of programs...

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Audit Policy Task Force Meeting with Treasurers

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/audit-policy-task-force-meeting-with-treasurers/

Diocesan treasurers! The Audit Policy Task Force wants to hear your challenges and question to inform their work of revising our audit policy. Check your email for the Zoom link.

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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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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tens-2026-2027-pledge-campaign-materials-available/

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...

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Diocese of Maine’s Liturgical Commission

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-commission/

The Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Maine plans diocesan-wide services and serves as a resource for all congregations.  In 2025, they issued a survey to liturgical leaders designed to help them gather information about the...

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Territorial Lands and Waters Acknowledgement

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tribal-sovereignty-forum-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

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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.

Blog Post

Our Churches Celebrate Pride

https://episcopalmaine.org/pride-2024/

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.

Blog Post

2024 Weekly Legislative Update #2

https://episcopalmaine.org/2024-weekly-legislative-update-week-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,...