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The Gun Safety Day of Action, and What’s Next

https://episcopalmaine.org/the-gun-safety-day-of-action-and-whats-next/

Dozens of Episcopalians were among the hundreds of Mainers gathered at the Maine State House in Augusta on January 3—the first day of the new legislative session—to press for gun safety reform. Among them was...

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Diocesan Payroll Program

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-payroll-program/

The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created  to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process.  For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 

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Dedication of St. Mark’s Labyrinth

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dedication-of-st-marks-labyrinth/

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...

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“Here We Are. Send Us!” Part 2 – MCC Town Hall

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/mcc-town-hall-2/

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...

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White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Faithful Witness

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/white-christian-nationalism-a-call-to-faithful-witness/

All are invited to join the New England United Methodist Church for a powerful and timely webinar hosted by the Committee on Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (CUIR) as we confront the rise of White...

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A Celebration of Black History Month with Roosevelt André Credit

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/a-celebration-of-black-history-month-with-roosevelt-andre-credit/

St. John’s in Bangor will host a concert by traditional gospel singer Roosevelt André Credit, a bass-baritone, who has performed at the Met, on Broadway, and in award-winning films such as “12 Years a Slave.”...

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St. Alban’s Organ Dedication Festival of Concerts

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-albans-organ-dedication-festival-of-concerts/2022-06-03/

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church invites you to join us as we dedicate the new pipe organ with two special concerts: Friday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Christopher Jacobson Duke University Chapel and Divinity School Organist...

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Background Checks for Employees

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/background-checks/

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....

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Province 1 Becoming Beloved Community Network Meeting

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/province-1-becoming-beloved-community-network-meeting/

A call to appreciate one another as children of God continually has been repeated at the General Conventions of the Episcopal Church. In 2009, the General Convention urged every leadership body of the Church to...

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Diocesan Chrism Eucharist 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocese-wide-chrism-mass-2024/

Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism All are invited to join us for Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. John, 225 French...