In the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, permission for marriage after divorce from the bishop is not necessary. Please direct questions or requests for advice in certain instances to the bishop’s executive assistant, Lauralee Raymond.
A Pastoral Word from Bishop Thomas Brown to the Episcopal Diocese of Maine in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston 27 October 2023 On Wednesday evening, our beloved community of Lewiston joined the...
A sermon for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine preached by the bishop, Thomas J. Brown, in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle for the Fall Clergy Day with the Bishop, Tuesday, 7 October 2025. Take...
Since January, 2025, both Maine employers and employees have helped to fund the payroll contributions for this new state program. Benefits for this program began on May 1, 2026. Employees will need to apply directly...
An Invitation to Pray Transformation Northeast is a nondenominational effort to renew Christianity in New England. I encourage all churches in our diocese to become involved. Join them in praying 24/7 for Church and regional renewal,...
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...
The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 27 innovative mission and ministry projects focused on water-related issues around the world. One of these grants—for $55,000—was...
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...
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...
