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2023 Legislative Review

https://episcopalmaine.org/2023-legislative-review/

October 12, 2023   The Maine Council of Churches Public Policy Committee met yesterday to do a final debrief of the legislative session. I co-chair this group and was excited to meet, mostly in person,...
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Public Conversation with Carter Heywood

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Wednesday, September 21 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm; Online The Maine Council of Churches and The BTS Center have invited world-renowned theologian and Episcopal priest, Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward (one of the “Philadelphia 11” women ordained...
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Protecting Houses of Worship

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/protecting-houses-of-worship-2/

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Letter from Bishop Brown about joining Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition 12/20/2023

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wegCfmUQfY4UN4ZqaFhBaSMyAlngPQf/view?usp=sharing

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Energy conservation projects have been emphasized by Christ Church in Eastport

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Christ Church’s recent efforts build upon past efforts which included: additional building insulation, automatic setback thermostats on both heating systems and hot water tanks, water heater insulation jackets and hot water pipe insulation, individual lighting...
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A Celebration of Black History Month with Roosevelt André Credit

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St. John’s in Bangor will host a concert by traditional gospel singer Roosevelt André Credit, a bass-baritone, who has performed at the Met, on Broadway, and in award-winning films such as “12 Years a Slave.”...
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Sabbaticals for Clergy

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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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Praying in Advent with the O Antiphons

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Today the O Antiphons begin. Part of the Church’s Advent prayer for at least 12 centuries, they employ seven images from the prophet Isaiah to engage us with the names and attributes of the Holy One whose...
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Godly Play One-Day Virtual Summit

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Godly Play One-Day Virtual Summit Wednesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. The day features 12 workshops with presenters from around the world, including: Godly Play and Effective Dialogue | Zinaida Lurie (Russia) Sitting...
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Sermon on the Mount

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The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are...