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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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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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Recap of the 203rd Diocesan Convention (2022)

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The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine “Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith” Saturday, October 22, 2022 Let us run the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus,...

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St. Philip’s Open House

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Have you ever wondered what goes on at 12 Hodge Street in Wiscasset? Sunday, May 15 from 2-4pm, come and find out! St. Philip’s will be holding an open house and all are invited. Come...

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Celebration of Ministry: St. Bart’s and the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

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September 22nd Join St. Bartholomew’s in Yarmouth for a Celebration of Ministry on Sunday, September 22nd at 4 pm. This service will celebrate Amanda’s ministry in our midst as we acknowledge her becoming their Rector...

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Reciprocal Love and Being Seen with Holy Vision

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Listen to the sermon preached at the Diocese of Maine Chrism Mass and renewal of baptismal and ordination vows on April 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Falmouth. Based on:  John 12: 1-8...

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Election Day Prayers

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The following Maine churches are open for election-focused prayer on, before, or after Election Day: St Alban’s, Cape Elizabeth will host Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m. the evening before Election Day, Monday, Nov. 4. Cathedral...

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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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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...