DOWNLOAD A PDF One day in a diocesan staff meeting, I asked, “What is it that you want to hear, or receive, from my convention address?” Among the 10 or so answers, two jumped out...
All matters of clergy misconduct will be reported to an intake officer for the diocese. Matters might then be resolved through pastoral care, mediation, an agreement with the bishop, an investigation or any combination of these. An investigation may result in formal mediation, and, if necessary, a hearing.
Sunrise services on Easter morning are a Christian tradition that many believe started with the Moravian church in Germany in the 1730s. For Episcopalians, the practice arose from the Easter Vigil, which, according to The...
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...
The Office of Government Relations is tasked with representing official Episcopal Church policies voted on and passed by General Convention or Executive Council, the legislative and governing bodies of the Church. Below is a list...
Parochial Report to The Episcopal Church Online filing for the Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations is due by March 1. An email was sent to congregations from The Episcopal Church in early December....
Parochial Report to The Episcopal Church Online filing for the Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations is due by March 1. An email was sent to congregations from The Episcopal Church in early December....
Come Celebrate Pentecost Wednesday, May 22, 2024 St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 40 Windham Center Rd. Dinner/Cook Out – 5:00-6:30 PM Worship With Ecumenical Choirs 7:00 -8:00 PM The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown/Episcopal Diocese of Maine...
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church online on September 18 at 1 p.m. to explore the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one...
Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.
