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Public Reading of MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/committed-to-listen/

Committed to Listen took place in 2021 when political and faith leaders, including Episcopal Diocese of Maine Bishop Thomas Brown, gathered to read aloud the words of MLK's Letter form a Birmingham Jail.

Event

Refugia Faith sponsored in part by our Climate Justice Council

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/refugia-faith-sponsored-in-part-by-our-climate-justice-council/

  In the midst of climate crises, it is difficult for us to find what feels like solid ground and steadiness as the world around us shifts and changes, sometimes at a pace too rapid...

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Bishop’s Statement on Racial Justice

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjRdsL5mJyFpkllB8YnCSQzBsESxuOoy/view?usp=sharing

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Bishop of Maine Shares Video Statement on Racial Justice

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-of-maine-shares-video-statement-on-racial-justice/

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Diocesan Council Nominee Bios for 2022 Elections

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-council-nominee-bios-for-2022-elections/

Elections were held on September 27, 2022 where the following lay representatives to Diocesan Council were elected: Acadie (A) – Ted Fletcher, Southwest Harbor Aurora Borealis (B ) – Ben Barr, Millinocket Area C –...

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Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/absalom-jones-center-for-racial-healing/

We encourage you to visit the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing! Subscribe to their newsletter and you’ll gain access to the many resources that they’ve posted, helping them expand their work throughout the...

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Labyrinth Prayer for Convocation 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/labyrinth-prayer-for-convocation-2023/

Climate Justice Council

Blog Post

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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Areas of the Diocese

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/areas-of-the-diocese/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is divided into six Areas made up of groups of congregations. Diocesan Council, a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine, is comprised of two elected members from each of the six diocesan Areas. New clergy members are elected to Council at a Pre-Convention Hearing in advance of Convention in October.

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The Standing Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/standing-committee/

The Standing Committee is an elected body which serves as the Council of Advice to the Bishop and stands ready to be the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese when a vacancy occurs in the Episcopate.