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Advocacy in Action with John Hennessy

https://episcopalmaine.org/advocacy-in-action-with-john-hennessy/

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,...

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Eucharistic Prayer for the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/eucharistic-prayer-for-the-diocese-of-maine/

This Eucharistic Prayer, written and copyrighted by the Rev. Martin L. Smith, who spends time at All Saints Church on Southport Island every summer, made its debut at Chrism Eucharist on April 8, 2025. The...

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Earth Keeper Update from St. David’s in Kennebunk

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-keeper-update-from-st-davids-in-kennebunk/

St. David’s Covenant to Care of Creation At St. David’s in Kennebunk, for the Season of Creation, we are inviting the congregation to make a commitment to one or two specific actions from the list...

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Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-cycle-of-prayer/

The new Cycle of Prayer (1 Advent 2024 to Christ the King 2025) is also available as a Google calendar here or iCal here.

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Mission Thursday: Envisioning World Mission

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/mission-thursday-envisioning-world-mission/

Envisioning World Mission – A Word from the Standing Commission Register here on Eventbrite for the one-hour webinar on Jan. 23 at 1 p.m., which is free and open to the public. Presenting will be...

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Restoration Laos Presentation in Castine

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/laos-presentation/

On Sunday, August 20, 2:00 p.m., Restoration Laos brings its presentation to Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine. The Rev. Michael Ambler will present an informative session on the demining of Laotian fields for the...

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Walking Together

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/walking-together/

Be a part of a new collaborative ministry! Director of Public Policy John Hennessy has begun gathering churches and people in our diocese involved in migration ministry. Please be in touch with him via email...

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2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/johnson-amendment/

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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St. Margaret’s Leans In and Reaches Out for Refugee Sunday

https://episcopalmaine.org/st-margarets-leans-in-and-reaches-out-for-refugee-sunday/

In February, Bishop Brown announced that the diocese would show its support for the ministry of refugee resettlement by hosting a Refugee Sunday on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9. Realizing that churches might...

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Formation Updates for Fall and Beyond

https://episcopalmaine.org/formation-updates-for-fall-and-beyond/

Director of Faith Formation Emily Keniston shares what you need to know about upcoming formation events this fall, plus dates to save for 2026. Watch the video to learn about some exciting new happenings for...