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Executive Council of The Episcopal Church Accepting Nominations

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The Episcopal Church Executive Council is accepting nominations for a clergy member to fill an unexpired term that became vacant when the Rev. Lester Mackenzie, who was elected at the 2024 General Convention, resigned to join...
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The Season of Creation is Coming Up: Are You Ready to Celebrate?

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is launching the 2023 Season of Creation! This year's theme is "Let justice and peace flow", and the symbol "A mighty river".
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Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election

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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...
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Retired Clergy

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The Retired Clergy Community in Maine connects regularly via Zoom, Facebook, and newsletter.

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

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A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.
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Advocacy Update – April 2023

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It has been a busy couple of weeks on the advocacy front now that the legislature has dealt with the statebudget. Speaking of the budget, you have heard the democratic majority passed a budget that...
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Diocesan Payroll Program

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The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process. For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 
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An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice

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March 19, 2025 An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice 2025 Update From the Rev. Rachel Field, project manager and Deb Baker, project coordinator An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice is halfway through its second year....
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Episcopal Diocese of Maine will affiliate with the Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-affiliates-with-watc/

Letter from Bishop Brown to members of the Creation Care Team, Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, and Racial Justice Council, Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and diocesan staff: 20 December 2023, an Ember Day...
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How to Author a Resolution

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The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2026 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September 25, 2026....