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Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocesan-earth-keepers-hold-first-ever-retreat/

On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...

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Panel Discussion about Climate, Adaptation, and the Arts

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/panel-discussion-about-climate-adaptation-and-the-arts/

The BTS Center’s Summer Arts Series – Listening to the World’s Edge featuring Halcyon String Quartet and the artwork of Jill Pelto Tuesday, July 26 & Thursday, July 28 The BTS Center is pleased to...

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Concert with Halcyon String Quartet featuring the Climate Paintings of Jill Pelto

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/concert-with-halcyon-string-quartet-featuring-the-climate-paintings-of-jill-pelto/

The BTS Center’s Summer Arts Series – Listening to the World’s Edge featuring Halcyon String Quartet and the artwork of Jill Pelto Tuesday, July 26 & Thursday, July 28 The BTS Center is pleased to...

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Bishop Brown’s Address to the 205th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/bishop-browns-address-to-the-205th-convention-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-maine/

Download a PDF Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Strout, born in Portland and now living in Harpswell, is arguably best-known for introducing the world to her character, Olive Kitteridge, in 2008. Strout’s eight books aren’t exclusively set in...

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All Saint’s Orr’s Island 125th Anniversary Celebration

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/all-saints-orrs-island-125th-anniversary-celebration/

All Saints Chapel on Orr’s Island will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its consecration with a choral evensong service officiated by Bishop Brown. The service will feature music by Portland-based string ensemble Palaver Strings and...

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Online Giving to Churches and Missions in Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/online-giving-info/

The Diocese of Maine uses the platform Vanco to collect donations for all of our churches! We established this system in order to provide an online giving resource to help facilitate stewardship in our churches. While every church and chapel is included in...

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Summer Chapel Clergy Roster Form

https://episcopalmaine.formstack.com/forms/clergy_roster

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Summer Chapel Annual Report

https://EpiscopalMaine.formstack.com/forms/summer_chapel_report

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In Returning and Rest: A Learning Lunch for Summer Chapels – July 2, 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2024chapelevent/

Find materials from the presenters at the 2024 chapel learning lunch below. Insurance  2024 Presentation – Church Insurance Agency 2024 Vacant Properties Tip Sheet – Church Insurance  Future-Planning Future Committee: Transforming Congregational Culture Outline  Future...

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Summer Fridays

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/summer-fridays-3/

Loring House, the building housing the Bishop and staff offices at 143 State Street in Portland, is closed on Mondays and Fridays and holidays. The staff continues to work for you from their home offices...