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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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Advocacy 101 for Individuals and Teams
Advocacy 101 for Individuals and Teams A six-week course offered by Bexley Seabury Seminary Online Taught by John Hennessy, Director of Public Advocacy for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Sometimes we need to work to...
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Sabbaticals for Clergy
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...
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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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Episcopal Peace Fellowship Annual Meeting
Director of Public Policy John Hennessy will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. His presentation will especially focus on how the diocese and the Maine Council of Churches...
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Prayer Vigil Tonight
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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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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Celebration of the Life and Work of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Province I (spearheaded by the Diocese of Rhode Island) is offering a Zoom on May 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. about the life of The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. The guest speaker will be her niece,...
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Big Way of Love for Kids
The Big Way of Love for Kids is a discipleship resource for kids and their beloved communities. It’s a set of playing cards and activities to help our kids become the BIG, beloved children God...
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2022 Diocesan Convention Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar for the 203rd Convention of the Diocese of Maine