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Formation Conversation
“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and...
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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
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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Creation Justice and Racial Justice
What does racial inequality have to do with climate change? Dr. Andrew Thompson, associate professor of theological ethics and director of the Center for Religion and Environment at the School of Theology of the University...
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship Annual Meeting
Director of Public Policy John Hennessy will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. His presentation will especially focus on how the diocese and the Maine Council of Churches...
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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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“Here We Are. Send Us!” Town Hall
Join the Maine Council of Churches on Tuesday, January 14, at 4pm, for the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...
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2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling
The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...
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Diocese of Maine’s 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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From Sanctuary to Security: Practical Tools for Faith-Based Safety Planning
Creating spaces that are both welcoming and secure is one of the most pressing challenges faith communities face today. How can churches, schools, and ministries remain places of hospitality while also preparing for real-world security...