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...
Consent Calendar for the 203rd Convention of the Diocese of Maine
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...
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...
Below is a notice regarding the 10th Anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy. EPF-Maine is asking that the churches in the diocese might consider attending this event or doing a small candlelight vigil along with...
Two-night clergy formation event brought to you by the Clergy Formation Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Feast in a Time of Famine: Sacramental Life for our Secular Age with Rev. Dr. Patricia Lyons Passionate...
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,...
Hear from UTO Board President Sherri Dietrich who lives and worships in Maine about United Thank Offering and working to cultivate gratitude in our diocese.
