Event

Ordination of Nancy Ludwig to the Priesthood

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-nancy-ludwig-to-the-priesthood/

Nancy Ludwig will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday, 19 February at Good Shepherd in Rangeley at 3:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. Clergy are invited to vest and process (red).

Blog Post

Election of the Presiding Bishop in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/election-of-the-presiding-bishop-in-2024/

The JNCPB is composed of 20 people. Five bishops were elected by the House of Bishops, and five clergy and five lay people were elected by the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Two members between ages 16-21 were appointed by the president of the House of Deputies (Canon I.2.1.a). Three members were jointly appointed by the presiding bishop and House of Deputies president to ensure the cultural and geographic diversity of the church and skillsets needed for effective service on the committee (Canon I.2.1.c). The members serve a three-year term that concludes with the close of 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Event

Reports to Convention Due

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/reports-to-convention-due/

Diocesan ministries, committees, and standing bodies have the opportunity to submit a report to the diocesan convention that will be included with our preconvention journal. It is not a requirement. If you do choose to send...

Event

Diocesan Chrism Eucharist 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/diocese-wide-chrism-mass-2024/

Episcopal Diocese of Maine’s Annual Chrism Eucharist with Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Holy Chrism All are invited to join us for Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. John, 225 French...

Blog Post

Together in Love: A Sermon for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine

https://episcopalmaine.org/together-in-love-a-sermon-for-the-cathedral-church-of-st-luke-portland-maine/

7 July 2024 Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 for the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, Maine Jesus is teaching. Do we have ears to hear? Hello, friends. It’s good to...

Resource

2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/johnson-amendment/

The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...

Event

Project Resource Online Stewardship Team Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/project-resource-online-stewardship-team-training/2024-09-08/

Project Resource, Fall 2024 Project Resource equips stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns which can be replicated and adapted in future years. Project Resource is dedicated...

Blog Post

Faith, Values, and The 2024 Election

https://episcopalmaine.org/faith-values-and-the-2024-election/

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...

Event

De-escalation and Active Bystander Training for Faith Leaders

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/de-escalation-and-active-bystander-training-for-faith-leaders/2024-09-19/

This online training for faith leaders (clergy and lay) on de-escalation and active bystander skills is offered by MCC in partnership with Prevention.Action.Change during the week of September 15 and week of October 6. The 4-hour training is...

Event

Funeral for Rev. Mary Ann Taylor

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/funeral-for-rev-mary-ann-taylor/

The Rite of Christian Burial for the Rev. Mary Ann Taylor will be Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret’s. The Rev. Barbara Briggs, rector, the Rev. Mary Carson of St. James Episcopal...