Event

Maliseet tribal ambassador to speak at Church of the Good Shepherd in Houlton

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/maliseet-tribal-ambassador-to-speak-at-church-of-the-good-shepherd-in-houlton/

Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, tribal ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, will talk about the history of the relationship between the Maliseet Indians and Houlton-area settlers at the Church of the Good Shepherd on May...

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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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Children and Youth

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/children-youth/

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The Crisis in Israel and Palestine: An Interactive Dialogue with Episcopal Peace Fellowship

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-crisis-in-israel-and-palestine-an-interactive-dialogue-with-episcopal-peace-fellowship/

This free and open-to-the-public event will begin after the 9:30 a.m. service. The conversation will be led by Wendy Love, MD, who has served with two medical missions to the West Bank, and has traveled...

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Parish Administrators’ Collaborative (PAC)

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/pac/

The Parish Administrators' Collaborative of the Diocese of Maine is a community of professionals who support one another, share knowledge and resources, and support the ministry of our congregations and the mission of the Church.

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Episcopal Relief & Development

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/episcopal-relief-development/

Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development is the Rev. Gwen Fry of St. Mark’s, Waterville.  

Blog Post

Episcopal Maine Youth invite diocese to celebrate International Pronouns Day

https://episcopalmaine.org/episcopal-maine-youth-invite-diocese-to-celebrate-international-pronouns-day/

Several years ago, our youth decided it was time to start introducing ourselves with our pronouns. At the time, we were meeting in person for full-weekend events. We’d put out plastic nametags, and youth could...

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Episcopal Maine Youth ice fishing success

https://episcopalmaine.org/episcopal-maine-youth-ice-fishing-success/

Episcopal Maine Youth met with huge ice fishing was success in February! They give a big thank you to their fearless leader, Macauley, for taking them out to Pleasant Pond in Litchfield. They caught plenty...

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Season of Creation liturgical resource now available in perennial edition

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource-now-available-in-perennial-edition/

Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes updated for Lectionary Years A, B, and C In 2022, the Rev. John Elliott Lein (artist and priest in Downeast Maine) partnered with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas (Creation Care leader in Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts) to assemble and present liturgical resources for this Season for the benefit of interested yet busy parish worship leaders. Year by year, contributions and diocesan endorsements have grown. Last year, the 2024 Season of Creation worship guide was authorized for use in 50 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.

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Prayer for a Church Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/prayer-for-convention/

We pray for the convention’s work supporting diocesan mission and ministry using "For a Church Convention" from the BCP.