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Earth Keeper Update from St. Peter’s in Portland

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-keeper-update-from-st-peters-in-portland/

It’s been a quiet time during these dark months. Now that Winter Solstice is over, we can put our hearts and minds toward spring!  We have a new member joining us, Meredith Tipton, and she is a...

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Permission to Officiate in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-new-to-maine-and-licensing/

Clergy licensing, serving in Maine as supply, marriages, funerals

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Background Checks for Employees

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Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium 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. The diocese pays...

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Thank God for Our Church Leaders

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Dear Friends in Christ, the People of God called to be the diocese of Maine, The Psalmist sings, “no good thing will the Lord withhold from those who walk with integrity” (Psalm 84:11). Yesterday, the...

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Lent and Holy Week Resources

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Find new and updated Lent resources to help individuals, small groups, and congregations prepare for Easter including meditations, devotions, prayer, curriculum, sermons, and more.

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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-themes-for-the-81st-general-convention/

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

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SpiritBound – A Digital Mission

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/spiritbound-a-digital-mission/

Curiosity-Contemplation-Conversation: Digital gathering of the “Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.” Join Episcopalians in New Hampshire and Maine as we use technology to create community among ourselves and in God’s name.

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Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray

https://episcopalmaine.org/transformation-northeast-an-invitation-to-pray/

An Invitation to Pray Transformation Northeast is a nondenominational effort to renew Christianity in New England. I encourage all churches in our diocese to become involved. Join them in praying 24/7 for Church and regional renewal,...

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Interview with The Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

https://episcopalmaine.org/interview-gerken-nelson/

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth introduces the congregation to their new Priest in Charge, Amanda Gerken-Nelson in this short video.

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Advocacy in Action

https://episcopalmaine.org/advocacy-in-action/

GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...