Search Results for

tag/new_initiatives

Event

Diocesan Office Closed

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocesan-office-closed/2024-07-05/

Loring House will be closed on Fridays in July and August. Please reach diocesan staff  Monday through Thursday during these months.
Event

Ordination of Nancy Ludwig to the Priesthood

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-nancy-ludwig-to-the-priesthood/

Nancy Ludwig will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday, 19 February at Good Shepherd in Rangeley at 3:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. Clergy are invited to vest and process (red).
Event

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...
Event

Choral Evensong at St. Francis by the Sea, Blue Hill

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/choral-evensong-at-st-francis-by-the-sea-blue-hill/

Choral Evensong, Potluck Meal and Anniversary Program This Choral Evensong, led by the St. Francis by the Sea Choir, and Music Ministers, The Rev. Carlton and Mrs. Lorna Russell, opens the 50th Anniversary Celebration weekend...
Blog Post

Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/faith-values-and-the-2024-election/

Sermon delivered at Christ Church, Gardiner October 27, 2024 Good morning. My name is John Hennessy. I am the public policy director of the Diocese of Maine and the co-chair of the public policy committee...
Event

De-escalation and Active Bystander Training for Faith Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/de-escalation-and-active-bystander-training-for-faith-leaders/2024-09-19/

This online training for faith leaders (clergy and lay) on de-escalation and active bystander skills is offered by MCC in partnership with Prevention.Action.Change during the week of September 15 and week of October 6. The 4-hour training is...
Event

Diocesan Listening Session

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

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)....
Event

Clergy Retreat: Risk-taking in Christian Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/clergy-retreat/

Clergy Retreat: Risk-taking in Christian Ministry Risk-taking is a part of life and an important challenge for those of us in Christian ministry at this time. What is the nature of risk-taking? Why should we consider...
Event

All Saint’s Orr’s Island 125th Anniversary Celebration

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/all-saints-orrs-island-125th-anniversary-celebration/

All Saints Chapel on Orr’s Island will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its consecration with a choral evensong service officiated by Bishop Brown. The service will feature music by Portland-based string ensemble Palaver Strings and...
Event

Election Night Virtual Prayers

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/election-night-virtual-prayers/

Everyone is invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Bishop Sean Rowe, who will become presiding bishop on Nov....