The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
Trinity Church in Portland has begun hosting three families of asylum seekers. They will be sleeping and living at Trinity for two weeks in conjunction with the organization Family Promise. It is a joy that...
The Episcopal Church's Resolutions, Statements & Ministries
This conversation will delve into The Episcopal Church’s work to confront its complicity in the Native American boarding school system. Experts will share updates on archival investigations, oral histories, and the development of educational, pastoral,...
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...
Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church in Augusta will be celebrating Epiphany with an evening Eucharist service adapted from both the church’s Lutheran and Episcopal traditions. This service is an opportunity to join with the Three Wise...
Director of Public Policy John Hennessy will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. His presentation will especially focus on how the diocese and the Maine Council of Churches...
October 12, 2023 The Maine Council of Churches Public Policy Committee met yesterday to do a final debrief of the legislative session. I co-chair this group and was excited to meet, mostly in person,...
