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Season of Creation liturgical resource now available in perennial edition

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource-now-available-in-perennial-edition/

Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes updated for Lectionary Years A, B, and C In 2022, the Rev. John Elliott Lein (artist and priest in Downeast Maine) partnered with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas (Creation Care leader in Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts) to assemble and present liturgical resources for this Season for the benefit of interested yet busy parish worship leaders. Year by year, contributions and diocesan endorsements have grown. Last year, the 2024 Season of Creation worship guide was authorized for use in 50 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.

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Diocesan Hunger Initiative

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-hunger-initiative/

The Diocesan Hunger Initiative. through contributions from individuals and parishes, finds ways to share the message of our faith in action with the larger community, giving people the nourishment and encouragement needed to make it through difficult times. 

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What are we doing as a church in this moment? Reflecting on ‘A World Unraveling’ with Brian McLaren

https://episcopalmaine.org/what-are-we-doing-as-a-church-in-this-moment-reflecting-on-a-world-unraveling-with-brian-mclaren/

Letting Go, Letting Be, Letting Come, Setting Free These words were the theme of “A World Unraveling,” an event featuring theologian and author Brian McLaren hosted by the diocese and St Alban’s Church, Cape Elizabeth...

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Accepting a Call in a Time of Transition: New Rectors Reflect

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/accepting-a-call-in-a-time-of-transition-new-rectors-reflect/

Wednesday, October 19th  3:00 p.m. When COVID hit, the Church was already in a period of transition. Clergy retirements were increasing year-over-year. Some churches with years of stable clergy leadership were faced with finding new...

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How to Update Your Church Listing on the Episcopal Asset Map

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/update-church-listing-on-the-episcopal-asset-map/

Update your church listing online for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

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How to Worship When Your Priest is Sick

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-sunday-morning-plan-b/

COVID Continued: Sick Clergy and Sunday Morning Plan B In recent weeks we’ve been hearing frequent reports of people testing positive for COVID, including in many cases, clergy in charge of Sunday worship.  The good...

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CIR reminds diocese of committee’s mission and work

https://episcopalmaine.org/cir-reminds-diocese-of-committees-mission-and-work/

Mission Statement for the Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Diocese of Maine: “We are called by our Creator to deepen our relationship with the Wabanaki of Maine, to stand with the tribes in the pursuit of justice, to...

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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,...