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On Sacred Ground: Personal Transformation Leads to Sacred Ground Program Expansion

https://episcopalmaine.org/sacred-ground-russell/

The national “Becoming Beloved Community” newsletter recently included this column about Caroline Russell, a St. Paul’s, Brunswick parishioner until her death in December 2021, and her relationship with the Sacred Ground program. Sometimes a transformation...

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Diocesan Officers

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-officers/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is lead by five Diocesan Officers the Bishop of Maine, the Bishop's Chancellor, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and Registrar. In addition, the Maine Episcopal Missionary Society, Inc., is lead by the Bishop of Maine (President), Secretary, and Treasurer.

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Earth Keeper Update from the Aroostook Cluster

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-keeper-update-from-the-aroostook-cluster/

Aroostook Cluster’s Covenant to Care of Creation St. Paul’s, Fairfield Earth Keepers from our cluster of churches; St. Paul’s, Good Shepherd in Houlton, St. John’s in Presque Isle, are planning a combined gathering in September....

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Clergy Disciplinary Process

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-discipline-titleiv/

All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese.  Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these.  An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.

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Special Commission to Study Diocesan Investments (SCSDI)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/studying-diocesan-investments/

Convention adopted the resolution below (and here) regarding the investment of diocesan funds which asks the bishop to form a special commission to discuss the resolution, the ‘call to action’ attached to the resolution, and...

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Legislative Update – February 5, 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-update-february-5-2023/

Below you will find the first draft of the legislative tracking document and my notes from Advocacy Days. The tracking document is not set up with active links to the legislative documents – yet. I...

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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...

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‘It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement’

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/its-all-about-love-a-festival-for-the-jesus-movement/2023-07-09/

  The Episcopal Church “It’s All About Love” Festival Sunday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 12 The Episcopal Church is hosting “It’s All About Love,” a churchwide festival and revival featuring worship, learning, community, and...

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Recap of the 202nd Diocesan Convention (2021)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/recap-convention-2021/

The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine assembled online via Zoom on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The proceedings were livestreamed on YouTube. We took time to pause throughout convention to hear the Word of God, praise God with song with our virtual choir, and share Spiritual Eucharist.

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Nominations open for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards

https://episcopalmaine.org/joint-standing-committee-on-nominations-opens-applications-for-episcopal-church-positions-committees-boards/

The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the churchwide roles listed below. The deadline to apply is April 15. Elections will take place at the 81st...