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Celebration of New Ministry: St. Francis-by-the-Sea, Blue Hill

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-st-francis-by-the-sea-blue-hill/

St. Francis -by-the-Sea, Blue Hill and Rector, the Rev. Douglas Beck, will celebrate the beginning of their new ministry together with Bishop Brown at 4 pm on April 14 at St. Francis.  All are welcome!

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Celebration of New Ministry: Grace Church, Bath

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-with-grace-church-bath-and-the-rev-misty-kiwak-jacobs/

The Wardens, Vestry, and People of Grace Episcopal Church cordially invite you to share in the Celebration of New Ministry and Institution of the Reverend Misty Kiwak Jacobs by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown on Sunday, 21...

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Celebration of New Ministry – Rev. Douglas Beck & Trinity, Castine

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-rev-douglas-beck-trinity-castine/

Your prayers and presence are requested at a Celebration of New Ministry for the people of Trinity Church 150 Perkins Street, Castine to induct their new Rector, The Reverend Douglas A. Beck, ObJN. The Right...

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Celebration of New Ministry with Rev. Paul St. Germain & Trinity, Lewiston

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-with-rev-paul-st-germain-trinity-lewiston/

The Rt. Rev. Thomas Brown and the people of Trinity Episcopal Church, Lewiston will formally welcome the Rev. Dr. Paul St. Germain during a Celebration of New Ministry on September 17 at 6 p.m. Your...

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Province 1 Annual Conference 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/province-1-annual-conference-2024/

There will be a meeting of the Provincial Conference on Wednesday May 29, 2024 from 5-9 p.m. over Zoom. There will be a gathering of Provincial ministry networks, a discussion with 2024 General Convention deputies,...

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Clergy Formation

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-formation-committee/

The Clergy Formation Committee is a group of presbyters and deacons working to offer opportunities to enrich the ongoing formation of Maine's clergy community.

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United Thank Offering (UTO)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/uto/

United Thank Offering (UTO) The United Thank Offering is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that encourages the personal spiritual practice of gratitude in support of the mission of the whole church. UTO encourages people...

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Mutual Study of Ministry (MSM)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/msm/

For many years, the Bishop’s Office has encouraged congregations to conduct a Mutual Study of Ministry (MSM) every few years. An agreement to do an MSM about 18 months into the new priest’s tenure is...

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Wolf Fund Grants

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/wolf-fund-grants/

The Frederick S. Wolf Fund for Enablement and Education for Lay Ministry was established by unanimous approval at the 166th Diocesan Convention as a means of acknowledging the emphasis placed by Bishop Wolf on active and informed laity.

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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.