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Prayer Vigil Tonight

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-vigil-26/

26 October 2023 The diocese is planning a community-wide prayer vigil tonight in place of the pre-convention meeting that was previously scheduled. JOIN HERE As you plan to comfort parsihioners and friends, please know of...

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Luncheon for Retired Clergy

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/luncheon-for-retired-clergy/2024-10-09/

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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Litany for Gun Violence

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/litany-for-gun-violence/

A Litany in the Aftermath of Gun Violence  by the Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Giver of Life and Love, you created all people as one family and...

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Chrism Eucharist & Renewal of Vows 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/chrism-eucharist-renewal-of-vows-2026/

All are invited! Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, Augusta The day will...

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Winter Youth Retreat

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/winter-youth-retreat/

At this Province 1-wide event, middle and high school youth from around New England will gather for a weekend of faith exploration and lots of fun as we learn and grow together. For Maine participants,...

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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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Province 1 Antiracism and Racial Justice Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/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

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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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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...

Blog Post

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,...