Blog Post

Canon to the Ordinary’s 2022 sabbatical

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocesan-staff-members-sabbatical/

Over the last several years I have been working on a plan to support the work of clearing unexploded ordnance in Laos. Laos is a small country in between Thailand and Vietnam and is profoundly...

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Will Harron announced as Province I Coordinator

https://episcopalmaine.org/will-harron-announced-as-province-i-coordinator/

The Executive Committee of Province I is excited to announce the call of Will Harron to be the Coordinator of Province I. Will is a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, Massachusetts and lives...

Event

Virtual Panel Discussion of the film Dawnland

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/virtual-panel-discussion-of-the-film-dawnland/

DAWNLAND: A film by ADAM MAZO and BEN PENDER-CUDLIP Online Viewing is available from October 22-28th Virtual Panel Discussion October 27th, from 6:00-7:00 pm Christ Church of Gardiner is sponsoring the online viewing of Dawnland...

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Ways to Support Those Suffering from Violence in Ukraine

https://episcopalmaine.org/ways-to-support-those-suffering-from-violence-in-ukraine/

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...

Resource

Safe Church Training in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/safe-church-training/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is committed to the prevention of abuse of all forms. We want to help the church to be a safe place for all who worship, or minister, or come in any sort of need, including children, youth, and those who work with them. We believe that this policy is one aspect of honoring our baptismal vows to “respect the dignity of every human being.”

Event

Dawnland: Online Film Viewing

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dawnland-online-film-viewing/2022-10-22/

DAWNLAND: A film by ADAM MAZO and BEN PENDER-CUDLIP Online Viewing is available from October 22-28th Virtual Panel Discussion October 27th, from 6:00-7:00 pm Christ Church of Gardner is sponsoring the online viewing of Dawnland...

Event

Online Film Salon: “Come and See; Go and Tell–Next Year in Palestine”

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/online-film-salon-come-and-see-go-and-tell-next-year-in-palestine/

On Sunday December 11, 2022, at 3 pm ET, join an Online Film Salon, “Come and See; Go and Tell–Next Year in Palestine.” Register, view short documentaries, then join the discussion at tinyurl.com/VFHL-December2022. This event...

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Why Justice? A reflection on the Diocesan Justice Commission Meeting

https://episcopalmaine.org/why-justice/

“Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?”  From our Episcopal Baptismal Covenant “Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.”   Micah 6:8...

Event

Learn about the Diocesan Justice Commission

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/learn-about-the-diocesan-justice-commission/

Justice Commission Town Hall  The Justice Commission is hosting the Town Hall on February 7th at 7 pm to share widely the justice work the commission does in the Diocese of Maine, why it matters...

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Diocese Working with Government Agencies to Address Current Homelessness Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/homeless-crisis-update/

Update February 20, 2023 Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches and I participated in a call with state officials from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Portland legislators, the...