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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...

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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...

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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...

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Ordination of Jonathan Radtke to the Priesthood

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-jonathan-radtke-to-the-priesthood/

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people, The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine, will ordain Jonathan Radtke to the Holy Order of Priests in Christ’s one...

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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...

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Gathering for Summer Chapel Leadership on Zoom

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/gathering-for-summer-chapel-leadership-on-zoom/

Summer Chapel Leadership Gathering for 2025 Save the Date! Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 9 –10:30 a.m. It will be a time to connect, share updates, ask questions, and celebrate the...

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.

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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...

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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...

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...