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

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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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Trustees of Diocesan Funds

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The Trustees of Diocesan Funds manage financial and real estate assets for the benefit of congregations, missions, the diocese and the bishop.

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2024 Weekly Legislative Update #3

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February 5, 2024 LD 780 – RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy was voted out of the Judiciary Committee with a divided report. Democrats on the committee supported...

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Upcoming Formation Events of Note for 2025

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Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...

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Canon to the Ordinary’s 2022 sabbatical

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Over the last several years I have been working on a plan to support the work of clearing unexploded ordnance in Laos. Laos is a small country in between Thailand and Vietnam and is profoundly...

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Update on Use of the Common Cup

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24 March 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The late theologian, Louis Weil wrote, “When the Christian community meets to do the whole eucharistic action in obedience to the Lord, he comes. He gives himself to...

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Ecumenical Youth Service Corps Builds Connection for Portland-Area Teens

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The cheerful flyer with colorful graphics of winter hats, socks, and mittens invited Portland-area youth to spend an afternoon with the Youth Service Corps (YSC), shopping for warm accessories at Marden’s, followed by a visit...

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Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Maine

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February 18, 2024 Greg Payne from Governor Janet Mills’ office and Michelle Lamm from Greater Portland Family Promise recently met with the Cathedral of St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team for a conversation...

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Earth Keepers Organize Food Waste Presentation

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Earth Keepers from St. Peter’s, St. Luke’s, and St. Alban’s Episcopal churches collaborated to invite Susanne Lee to give a presentation on food waste in the U.S. at St. Luke’s Cathedral on September 22, 2024....

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Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat

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On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...