Event

Prophets, Saints, and Kings: Resisting Christian Nationalism and Building the Beloved Community with King and Bonhoeffer

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/prophets-saints-and-kings-resisting-christian-nationalism-and-building-the-beloved-community-with-king-and-bonhoeffer/

All are invited to Nativity Lutheran Church for the livestream of a morning with internationally renowned Bonhoeffer scholars, Dr. Stephen Haynes and Dr. Reggie Williams. On MLK weekend, participants will learn about the intersecting legacies...

Resource

Advent Devotional Calendar for 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/advent-devotional-calendar-for-2024/

Download and use this Advent hymn based on the calendar’s poem to sing anytime during advent.

Blog Post

“We Are Queer” on Community Radio WERU featuring The Rev. Douglas Beck

https://episcopalmaine.org/radio-interview-beck/

In the episode airing November 14 of “We Are Queer” on Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM, host Olivia Paruk interviewed The Rev. Douglas Beck who is the Rector at Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal...

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Chrism Eucharist & Renewal of Vows 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/chrism-eucharist-renewal-of-vows-2026/

All are invited! Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, Augusta The day will...

Blog Post

Diocese Hosts Annual Intergenerational Summer Finale at Camp Bishopswood

https://episcopalmaine.org/annual-summer-finale/

All-ages came together for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Annual Summer Finale to gather, pray, and rest from Sept. 13-15 at Camp Bishopswood.

Blog Post

A Successful, Snowy, ‘Have Your Say’ Youth Retreat

https://episcopalmaine.org/a-successful-snowy-have-your-say-youth-retreat/

Last weekend, middle and high school youth from both Maine and New Hampshire gathered for a winter retreat at Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in New Hampshire. Titled “Have Your Say,” what began...

Event

Defend Trans Lives: A Webinar for People of Faith

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/defend-trans-lives-a-webinar-for-people-of-faith/

Calling pro-LGBTQ Christians and other people of faith! We are living in a terrifying time for trans people and our families, as a virulent anti-trans political movement led by Christian Nationalists is sweeping the United...

Blog Post

Diocese Working with Government Agencies to Address Current Homelessness Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/homeless-crisis-update/

Update February 20, 2023 Jane Field of the Maine Council of Churches and I participated in a call with state officials from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health and Human Services, Portland legislators, the...

Event

‘A Closer Look’ Webinar: Biodiversity Conservation and Policy

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/a-closer-look-webinar-biodiversity-conservation-and-policy/

As the Season of Creation begins, you are invited to join The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations for a discussion about the current landscape surrounding conservation, what recent federal policy changes mean, and how churches and...

Resource

Immigration Resources from the Maine Council of Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/materials-from-here-we-are-send-us-online-discussion-jan-14-2025/

Materials from “Here We Are. Send Us!” Online Discussion Jan. 14, 2025 The Maine Council of Churches (MCC) held the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of...