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Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray
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,...
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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You
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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Racial Justice Council’s Historical Audit of the Diocesan Archives
Please join the Racial Justice Council and Bishop Brown on October 17th at 1 p.m. at Loring House (143 State Street, Portland ME 04101) for tea, an informational session about the project, and the kick-off...
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Responsibilities of Trustees of Diocesan Funds
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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Bishop Brown’s Update on How We Are Helping Our Immigrant Neighbors
Feb. 3, 2026 You are a spectacular church! Thank you for all the ways you’re praying, giving, feeding, demonstrating, and loving our neighbors. You often hear me say “God has already given us everything we...
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Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar
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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Province 1 Antiracism and Racial Justice Training
This course is open to Episcopalians throughout New England and is geared toward leaders at all levels of the church, including laity and clergy, volunteers and staff, and parish, diocesan, and regional leaders. Lunch will...
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Helping Lewiston
Bishop Brown’s Advent message Congregations and people in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine are supporting the Lewiston-Auburn communities with prayer and money. Lewiston Deaf Access Foundation Learn more about supporting the deaf community and make...
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Beholding Practice
Be-Holding each other with the Eyes of Love: a practice for pairs from Rev. Libby Catania, Limina Renewal Center Used at the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s 2025 Chrism Eucharist
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Summit on Truth-telling and Reparations
Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, Sept. 19-21, 2024 A historic summit gathering for Episcopal lay, and clergy leaders engaged in reparations and truth-telling ministries sponsored by the church’s Office of African Descent Ministries and the Department...