Clergy background checks are conducted through Praesidium 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. The diocese pays...
The environmental issues facing society are deeply connected with lasting problems of racism, colonialism, and white supremacy. To be faithful to its calling, the church needs to rethink its environmental theology and confront these problems...
Please pray for Bishop Thomas Brown today on the anniversary of his consecration.
Budget Budget for 2026 – Spreadsheet Budget for 2026 – Narrative Slide Presentation from Preconvention Meetings Budget Increase Summary PRECONVENTION HEARING RECORDING (Forward to minute 2:18 to watch Finance Director Sherri Quint’s budget presentation.)
Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church in Augusta will be celebrating Epiphany with an evening Eucharist service adapted from both the church’s Lutheran and Episcopal traditions. This service is an opportunity to join with the Three Wise...
In this Advent video, Bishop Brown says, “Let’s speak words and use sign language and every other tool we can to speak a word of hope and glory even if it feels out of place.”...
Join Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and other Episcopalians for an online vigil the evening of Palm Sunday to pray for the continued conversion of our hearts and for God’s blessing on our witness during Holy...
Under the leadership of Earth Keeper Christy Fitzpatrick, Good Shepherd, Houlton hosted an ecumenical service at the town amphitheater in Monument Park to start off the Season of Creation. There were about 40 in attendance,...
The Cross, The Tomb, and the Resurrection: A Journey to Easter in the Ordinary with Fr. Bob Pecoraro SJ This retreat looks at the cross, the tomb, and the resurrection not as individual events but rather,...
Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with diocesan staff with any questions, concerns, or requests. Reach any of us by phone by dialing 207-772-1953 and then “2” for a staff directory of extensions. Not...