In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...
Singing Workshop with Music that Makes Community Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, New London, NH Join us for a one-day workshop to build community, improve congregational singing, and have...
This course is open to Episcopalians throughout New England and is geared toward leaders at all levels of the church, including laity and clergy, volunteers and staff, and parish, diocesan, and regional leaders. Lunch will...
Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium or Verified First by the diocese when there is a new priest called to serve a congregation. The results are sent to the diocese for the bishop’s review....
Letting Go, Letting Be, Letting Come, Setting Free These words were the theme of “A World Unraveling,” an event featuring theologian and author Brian McLaren hosted by the diocese and St Alban’s Church, Cape Elizabeth...
Join Maine Council of Churches (MCC) on Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m., for the second in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to...
Merry Christmas from Bishop Thomas Brown! In these 12 Days of Christmas, more than at any other time of the year, we adore the Word made flesh, our hope is renewed, and our humanity is restored because Jesus Christ, ever ancient and ever new, is born.
Poets Shana Rose, parishioner at St. Luke’s, Portland, and Julia Baker, Mercy Hospital chaplain and parishioner at St. Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth, have announced the next dates for their new ecumenical ministry. “Sacred Writings in Darkness.”...
Bishop Thomas Brown will join the people of St. Mark’s and Waterville community on June 21 at 4 pm to bless and dedicate their new Walking Prayer Labyrinth, followed by a reception and fellowship. Learn...
Experience the magic at St. Paul’s Yuletide Magic Marketplace, the 89th annual Christmas Fair! Shoppers will enjoy delicious baked goods and candy, crafts, a classic country store, a jewelry and unique small treasures shop, beautiful...
