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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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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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Notice for Church Leaders Preparing 2026 Budgets

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/notice-for-church-leaders-preparing-2026-budgets/

2026 Compensation Minimums The 206th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine approved new minimum compensation standards for both lay employees and clergy serving in diocesan congregations and related ministries, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Lay...

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Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray

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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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Restoration Laos Presentation in Castine

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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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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

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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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LGBTQIA+ Resources from the Maine Council of Churches

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  The Maine Council of Churches (MCC) held open town halls, “Here We Are. Send Us!” on during the first quarter of 2025 to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...

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Communications Workshop: Copyright for Churches – June 2022

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/copyright-for-churches-workshop/

This workshop was presented to The Episcopal Church in New Hampshire by the Canon for Administration of The Episcopal Diocese of Maine in June of 2022.

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Interview with The Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

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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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Migration, Refugees, & Immigration from OGR

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Office of Government Relations (OGR) of The Episcopal Church Migration, Refugees, & Immigration As we look ahead to a new presidential administration and congress, we anticipate many changes in immigration policy that may cause a...