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Special Message from The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/special-message-from-the-absalom-jones-episcopal-center-for-racial-healing/

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing is a church-wide resource which is primarily supported by the Diocese of Atlanta and The Episcopal Church, charged with providing tools and experiences to engage in racial healing, dismantling racism,...

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Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program 24/7

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/employee-assistance-work-life-support-program-24-7/

Employees in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Payroll Program can access the Cigna Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program for help with everyday issues and life challenges. The Employee Assistance & Work/Life Support Program connects...

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Racial Justice Council’s Historical Audit of the Diocesan Archives

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/racial-justice-councils-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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Retirement Benefits Update – January 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/retirement-benefits-update-january-2026/

We are pleased to share an important update regarding retirement benefits for employees in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Effective immediately, employees who work fewer than 1,000 hours annually are now eligible to enroll in...

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Faithful Preaching in Changing Times: What the Recent IRS Interpretation of the Johnson Amendment Means for You

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/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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Tenebrae Service: Online Worship for Holy Week

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/tenebrae-online-worship-service-for-holy-week/

We are delighted to share with you a Tenebrae online worship service for Holy Week, brought to you by the children and youth of the diocese. The full service will be made available to all...

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Dio Maine Cooks: ‘Crab Cakes with Tarragon Tartar Sauce’

https://episcopalmaine.org/dio-maine-cooks-crab-cakes-with-tarragon-tartar-sauce/

Founded in 1975, St. Francis, Blue Hill is one of the newer congregations in the Diocese of Maine. “In its very early days it moved around from the wine shop, to the bank, to a...

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Summit on Truth-telling and Reparations

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summit-on-truth-telling-and-reparations/2024-09-19/

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...

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Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/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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Transformation Northeast: An Invitation to Pray

https://episcopalmaine.org/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,...