The 205th Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Building and Supporting Strong Communities of Faith” Saturday, November 16, 2024 The diocese met to conduct business on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Holiday Inn by the...
Cybersecurity Information & Resources From the Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Weekly News for Clergy and Lay Leaders, various dates Phishing in churches Please beware of email and text “phishing” in Maine churches. Fraudulent email and...
The Diocesan Hunger Initiative. through contributions from individuals and parishes, finds ways to share the message of our faith in action with the larger community, giving people the nourishment and encouragement needed to make it through difficult times.
The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
Here is a brief overview of the role and responsibilities of a convention delegate.
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is divided into six Areas made up of groups of congregations. Diocesan Council, a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine, is comprised of two elected members from each of the six diocesan Areas.
The logo for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine utilizes design elements – namely the pine tree and the cross - that have remained consistent since 1930. The shape of the logo echoes both the diocesan shield and the shield of The Episcopal Church. View the inspirations for our current, colorful logo and download branding guidelines.
Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium or Verified First by the diocese when there is a new priest called to serve a congregation. The results are sent to the diocese for the bishop’s review....
GC81 was deputy John Hennessy’s second General Convention and first as elected chair of the Maine deputation. A public policy consultant for the diocese with long experience in advocacy at the state and federal level,...
Sermon delivered at Christ Church, Gardiner October 27, 2024 Good morning. My name is John Hennessy. I am the public policy director of the Diocese of Maine and the co-chair of the public policy committee...
