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Permission to Officiate and Recording a Marriage Form (non-canonical clergy)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/form-for-recording-a-marriage-after-permission-to-officiate/

In order to fulfill Canon 1:19 of Regulations Respecting Holy Matrimony: Concerning Preservation of Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage and Remarriage, non-canonical priests should complete this request form at least 30 days before the solemnization (Canon...

Blog Post

UTO Grant Adds Showers and Laundry to Services at New Trinity Jubilee Center

https://episcopalmaine.org/uto-grant-adds-showers-and-laundry-to-services-at-new-trinity-jubilee-center/

The Episcopal Church Executive Council recently approved more than $1 million in United Thank Offering grants supporting 27 innovative mission and ministry projects focused on water-related issues around the world. One of these grants—for $55,000—was...

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Clergy Compensation Resolution Supporting Documents 2021

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TALcyOZrU85gves56ECwuBWzt4Td2L4n/view?usp=sharing

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Time of Remembrance, Lament, Hope and Re-dedication

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/trinity-church-and-commons-lewiston/

In recognition of the one-year mark since the mass shooting in Lewiston, Trinity Church will offer a special time of Remembrance, Lament, Hope and Re-dedication on October 25, 2024. Afterwards, people can remain at the church to walk the labyrinth, or sit in meditation. Quiet music will be playing and simple meditative art materials and books will be available. Clergy, spiritual directors and others will be available to one-on-one quiet conversation and prayer.

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Upcoming Formation Events of Note for 2025

https://episcopalmaine.org/upcoming-formation-events-of-note-for-2025/

Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...

Event

Ordination of Nancy Devor to the Priesthood

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

Details TBD

Blog Post

Cathedral Dean leaving Portland after 18 years of service

https://episcopalmaine.org/cathedral-dean-leaving-portland-after-18-years-of-service/

The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean of St. Luke’s Cathedral will complete 18 years of service to the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, the City of Portland, and the state and Episcopal Diocese of...

Event

Preaching Conference for Episcopal Deacons 

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/preaching-conference-for-episcopal-deacons/

Friday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 23 Online (Zoom) Registration fee: $25 Hosted by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation and the Association of Episcopal Deacons The central focus of this conference will be the unique voice of...

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Legislative Update – February 5, 2023

https://episcopalmaine.org/legislative-update-february-5-2023/

Below you will find the first draft of the legislative tracking document and my notes from Advocacy Days. The tracking document is not set up with active links to the legislative documents – yet. I...

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Diocese Holds Retreat for Governing Bodies

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-holds-retreat-for-governing-bodies/

On Saturday, March 8, members of the Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Trustees of Diocesan Funds, and diocesan staff gathered with Bishop Brown at St. Luke’s Cathedral for a Governance Retreat—the first retreat convened by the...