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2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling

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The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...

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Ways to Support Those Suffering from Violence in Ukraine

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Continue to pray for Ukraine and those in danger Collect for Peace from the BCP: Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who...

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White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Faithful Witness

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All are invited to join the New England United Methodist Church for a powerful and timely webinar hosted by the Committee on Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (CUIR) as we confront the rise of White...

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Prayer to open the Maine State Senate, March 3, 2026

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Bishop Brown’s prayer opened the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature. He was invited to offer the prayer by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Cumberland).  We bless you, loving and gracious God, for being God,...

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How to Author a Resolution

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Resolutions Committee is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2025  Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September...

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A Season of Prayer for an Election

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Let us come together across the church to offer a novena for discernment in voting and for the well-being of our nation. Starting October 29 and continuing through the day after the election, we invite...

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Read More About Climate Change and Environmental Issues

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Mainers are writing about climate change and the environment: Sam Matey’s The Weekly Anthropocene: Dispatches from the wild, weird world of humanity and its biosphere Jason Anthony’s Field Guide to the Anthropocene: A weekly essay/newsletter on the transformed...

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Creation Justice Ministries Lenten 2023 Resource

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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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Resources for Preparing Testimony Against Anti-Trans Bills Before Maine State House

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On Thursday, May 8, numerous anti-trans bills will be introduced before the Judiciary Committee at the Maine State House, and the the Maine Council of Churches (MCC) is urging people of faith to show their...

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Children’s Spirituality ~ An Introduction

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  Understanding children’s spirituality is key to understanding how to create useful and compelling formation programs. Every compelling church program or engagement with children and families starts with an understanding of how children experience and...