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Ordination of Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate

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By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown Tenth Bishop of Maine will ordain Kristen Burkholder to the Diaconate in Christ’s one holy catholic and...

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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...

Blog Post

Why Summer Chapels are Important with Persis Laverack

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Persis Laverack, a longtime member of one of our summer chapels, Church of the Redeemer in Sorrento, shares her views on the importance of providing financial support for summer chapels. The Church of the Redeemer...

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Messiaen Concert by Ensemble Chamarré

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Freewill offering in support of St. Elizabeth’s Pantry Contact: Christian Clough Please join us on Sunday, February 26th at 3pm in the Cathedral Nave as we host Ensemble Chamarré for a concert of the music of...

Resource

Visitations from Bishop Brown

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Episcopal Visitations are required by Canon III every three years.  In the Diocese of Maine, episcopal visitations are scheduled in rotation about once every 28-30 months.  Other celebrations, special services/ mission leadership or pastoral care visits may be scheduled 'in between' official visitations by either the Priest in Charge/Sr. Warden or the Bishop.Episcopal Visitations are required by Canon III every three years.  In the Diocese of Maine, episcopal visitations are scheduled in rotation about once every 28-30 months.  Other celebrations, special services/ mission leadership or pastoral care visits may be scheduled 'in between' official visitations by either the Priest in Charge/Sr. Warden or the Bishop. You will be provided with visitation forms (available below) ahead of Bishop Brown's visit. Please complete these to help you to prepare for your time together. Here are few highlights: A visitation consists of four parts—a pre-visitation conversation, worship and congregational conversation, vestry/leadership meeting, and time with the clergy person. Please consider scheduling the vestry meeting to a weekday, about 90 minutes, either before or after the visitation. We'll find the time that’s most convenient for you and your leadership. The clergy-bishop time need not occur on Sunday, and when the visitation is online, we’ll likely have to use Zoom for this part. The Bishop's preference, whenever it’s safe and possible, is to have a meal together. Forms to read and complete before Bishop's visit: Bishop's Visitation Customary Notes for Vestry Visits Notes about Confirmation Visitation Planning Worksheet Visitation Schedule Please contact Lauralee Raymond, Executive Assistant to Bishop Brown will any questions.

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Celebration of New Ministry – Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church & the Rev. Ben Cooke

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-new-ministry-emmanuel-lutheran-episcopal-church-and-the-rev-ben-cooke/

The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine, will celebrate the new ministry of the Reverend Benjamin John Cooke as Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church in Augusta on Sunday, June 1 at...

Blog Post

Interview with The Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson

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St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth introduces the congregation to their new Priest in Charge, Amanda Gerken-Nelson in this short video.

Blog Post

Earth Keepers in Portland Paint Season of Creation Banner

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The gorgeous banner was painted by the parishioners of the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland! It will be included in the processions each Sunday during the Season of Creation.

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Regional Confirmation

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/regional-confirmation-2/

There will be a Regional Confirmation on Sunday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Portland. Priests with candidates should be in touch with the bishop’s Executive Assistant, Lauralee...

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Prayer Vigil to Honor Texas School Shoooting Victims

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Prayer Vigil to honor and pray for the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shootin Windham Sunday, June 5th Gather: 7-730pm  Vigil: 8pm Joyful Noise Child Care Center, Rte 302 Windham (parking available in the...