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Nomination process opens for Episcopal Church leadership positions

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The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the key churchwide leadership positions listed below. The priority deadline to apply online is June 15. Elections will take place at the 82nd...

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Prayers for Election Day, Nov. 2, 2026

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Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Earlier this year, I offered a prayer to open the Maine Senate that began: “We bless you, loving and gracious God, for being God, and showing us that we are...

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Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley’s Address to the 207th Diocesan Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-ruth-woodliff-stanleys-address-to-the-207th-diocesan-convention/

The Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, Bishop of South Carolina, preached this sermon at Holy Eucharist at diocesan convention on Nov. 7, 2026. Hello, Diocese of Maine! What a joy and honor to be with you!...

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Advent Resources

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A few of our favorite things for churches, families, and communities, updated for 2025… From The Episcopal Church: In Luke’s telling of the Christmas story, startled shepherds are the first to hear that good news...

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Season of Creation 2026 in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

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“Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as...

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Episcopal Maine in the News

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A list of articles and videos featuring the Diocese of Maine

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The Ministry of Showing Up

https://episcopalmaine.org/the-ministry-of-showing-up-jenks/

The Rev. Peter Jenks reflects on his long tenure in Thomaston When he retires from the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston on Sept. 29, Rev. Peter Jenks will leave a legacy that...

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Archives of the Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/archives-of-the-diocese-of-maine/

The Archives contain a mixture of public, historical records that can be used for research, and legal records that are sealed from view. Together they comprise a history of the people and places that have formed and shaped us over the years.

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The Urgency of Now: An Author Talk with David Beckmann

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-urgency-of-now-an-author-talk-with-david-beckmann/

David Beckmann, former Bread for the World president and World Food Prize laureate, discusses faith, the fight against poverty, and the urgency of the moment.  After decades of progress against poverty, progress is grinding to...

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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...