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An Advent Message from Bishop Brown 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/an-advent-message-from-bishop-brown-2023/

In this Advent video, Bishop Brown says, “Let’s speak words and use sign language and every other tool we can to speak a word of hope and glory even if it feels out of place.”...
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Defend Trans Lives: A Webinar for People of Faith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/defend-trans-lives-a-webinar-for-people-of-faith/

Calling pro-LGBTQ Christians and other people of faith! We are living in a terrifying time for trans people and our families, as a virulent anti-trans political movement led by Christian Nationalists is sweeping the United...
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Hope in Small Places: Becoming People of Refugia Faith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/hope-in-small-places-becoming-people-of-refugia-faith/2024-09-26/

The BTS Center Convocation 2024 Hope in Small Places: Becoming People of Refugia Faith Over the course of two days — Thursday and Friday, September 26 and 27 — gather to learn and explore, to nurture...
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‘It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement’

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/its-all-about-love-a-festival-for-the-jesus-movement/2023-07-09/

  The Episcopal Church “It’s All About Love” Festival Sunday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 12 The Episcopal Church is hosting “It’s All About Love,” a churchwide festival and revival featuring worship, learning, community, and...
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Summer Fridays

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summer-fridays/2025-06-20/

Loring House, the building housing the Bishop and staff offices at 143 State Street in Portland, is closed on Mondays and Fridays and holidays. The staff continues to work for you from their home offices...
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Interfaith Prayer Service to Commemorate Lewiston Anniversary

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/multi-faith-vigil-in-augusta-for-victims-of-the-lewiston-tragedy/

Bishop Brown, along with Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders, will be leading an interfaith prayer service outdoors in the plaza between the Cross Building and the rear entrance of the State House...
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Diocesan Listening Session

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/listening-session-4/

You are invited! We all know that our Prayer Book provides a clear statement about the mission God gives us: to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ (p. 855)....
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2025 Preconvention Meetings

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/2025-preconvention-meeting-oct-16/

Prepare for Diocesan Convention by Attending One of Two Meetings We’ll hold two preconvention meetings on Zoom in October. Delegates and clergy should plan to attend one of these meetings. This will be an opportunity...
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You Are Not Alone: Responding to Grief and Trauma by Building Relationships

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/you-are-not-alone-responding-to-grief-and-trauma-by-building-relationships/

The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, has raised the alarm about what he refers to as a epidemic of loneliness and isolation. “You Are Not Alone” is an opportunity for learning,...
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St. Ann, Windham’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-ann-windhams-50th-anniversary-celebration/

St. Ann’s invites you to join them to celebrate the 50th anniversary of sharing faith in the Lakes Region.  They will have one service at 9:00 a.m. followed by lots of food, music and fun!...