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Statement from Episcopal and Lutheran Bishops in New England: Our Commitment to Peace and Justice in a Broken World

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Beloved of God, In the midst of an Advent full of joyful preparation, this past weekend delivered a stark reminder that our Lord Jesus Christ was and continues to be born into a broken world...

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Democracy, Not Theocracy: A Training on How to Recognize and Resist Authoritarianism and White ‘Christian’ Nationalism

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/democracy-not-theocracy-a-training-on-how-to-recognize-and-resist-authoritarianism-and-white-christian-nationalism/

The Maine Council of Churches and Multifaith Justice Maine are co-hosting this free training, which is designed to equip you to speak and act with the moral clarity this moment demands. “Faith communities have superpowers in this...

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Meet our GC80 Deputies

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As we approach General Convention in July 2022, we’d like to introduce you to a few of the deputies who will be representing the Episcopal Diocese of Maine in Baltimore.  We will introduce our deputies...

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Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service

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The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean of St. Luke’s Cathedral will complete 18 years of service to the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, the City of Portland, and the state and Episcopal Diocese of...

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Legislative Themes for the 81st General Convention (GC81)

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-themes-for-the-81st-general-convention/

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC81) will take place June 23-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Maine deputation is excited to head to Louisville next month to represent our diocese. The group includes: the Rev. Joshua Hill, the Rev. Cn. Lisa Fry, the Rev. Kerry Mansir, the Rev. Lauren Kay, Mark Spahr, Christian Clough, Richard Rozene, and chair John Hennessy. The delegation also includes Catherine Mansir, one of two high school students representing Province 1 (the seven dioceses of New England). If you have any questions about GC81, please reach out to [email protected].

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Territorial and Land Acknowledgements used by congregations in Maine

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St. Alban, Cape Elizabeth Land Acknowledgement Our baptismal vows call us to respect the inherent dignity of Wabanaki people and culture and to lament the historic sins committed by governments and institutions against them. The...

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Indigenous Peoples Justice Network Book Discussions

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Book Discussions  September 25, 7 -8:30 p.m. on Zoom for Healing Haunted Histories by Elaine Enns and Ched Myers- https://healinghauntedhistories.org/ Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOuhqT4oHtJCIADpZFasHaGnST1X3OHj   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how...

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Creation Justice Ministries Lenten 2023 Resource

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/creation-justice-ministries-lenten-2023-resource/

Prepare for Easter. In Lent, we reflect on Christ's ministry, death, and resurrection. We slow down, and examine our internal spiritual lives as well as the way we live out our Christian faith in the world. This Lenten reflection and action guide will help individuals take time to learn, reflect, repent, ask God for forgiveness, and take concrete steps to change course.

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Indigenous Peoples Justice Network Book Discussions

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/indigenous-peoples-justice-network-book-discussions-nov/

Book Discussions  September 25, 7 -8:30 p.m. on Zoom for Healing Haunted Histories by Elaine Enns and Ched Myers- https://healinghauntedhistories.org/ Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOuhqT4oHtJCIADpZFasHaGnST1X3OHj   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how...