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St. Francis by the Sea Offers Unused Vestments

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St. Francis by the Sea is offering the vestments and other items pictured below to anyone in the diocese who can use them. Please reach out to St. Francis by email or phone, 207-374-5200, if...
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Communications Workshop: Copyright for Churches – June 2022

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This workshop was presented to The Episcopal Church in New Hampshire by the Canon for Administration of The Episcopal Diocese of Maine in June of 2022.
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Luncheon for Retired Clergy

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Two luncheons for retired clergy and surviving spouses are coming up this fall! These gatherings are an opportunity to gather over lunch, catch up with each other, join with Bishop Brown in discussing life in...
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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

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In a pending case in Federal court in Texas, the IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment—potentially opening the door for churches to engage more directly with electoral politics during worship if they choose to. But...
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Church Insurance Company

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Report a Claim: Whenever there is knowledge of an actual claim or potential claim, don’t delay! Contact The Church Insurance Company as soon as possible. (800) 223-5705, To report a claim, press 1 Email a...
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Season of Creation Devotional

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Diocese of Southern Ohio Vestry Devotionals: Good News to All Creation Welcome to these brief devotionals reflecting upon the place of creation care in the life of the parish and work of the vestry. These...
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The Ministry of Showing Up

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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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Responsibilities of Trustees of Diocesan Funds

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The Trustees of Diocesan Funds, as an entity created by statute, functions independent of the Bishop and the Diocesan Convention. The body is comprised of seven Trustees plus the Bishop. According to the By-Laws of...
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Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar

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The diocese has a membership with The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) that allows our churches access to stewardship campaign materials and learning opportunities. Join them for a free webinar to help prepare lay and...
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Sabbaticals for Clergy

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The sabbatical standard in the Diocese of Maine is set by canon, and it’s a generous one: four months every five years. See Canon22.4(2). The canonical benefit is time off with pay. Covering the financial costs for a sabbatical is the...