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Earth Day Sermon “To Till and Keep the Earth”

https://episcopalmaine.org/earth-day-sermon-to-till-and-keep-the-earth/

To Till and Keep the Earth A sermon preached at St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle, MaineFirst Sunday after Easter, Year C, April 24 2022 Celebrating Earth Day (April 22) Texts: Genesis 2:4b-25...

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General Convention

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The General Convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. It meets regularly once every three years.

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Update on Use of the Common Cup

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/update-on-use-of-the-common-cup/

24 March 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, The late theologian, Louis Weil wrote, “When the Christian community meets to do the whole eucharistic action in obedience to the Lord, he comes. He gives himself to...

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Cycle of Prayer for 7-May

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For St. Peter’s, Portland and for St. John’s, Presque Isle; For the ministry of Bridging the Gap in Augusta

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Cycle of Prayer for 14-May

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For St. Giles’, Jefferson and for Saint Mary’s, Falmouth; For postulants and candidates for holy orders in the Diocese of Maine

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Cycle of Prayer for 21-May

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For St. Thomas’, Camden and for St. George’s Chapel, Tenants Harbor; For all church musicians and choirs; For community gardens

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Watch “The Philadelphia Eleven” in Maine on May 14

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/philadelphia-eleven-coming-to-maine/

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church, the compelling new documentary “The Philadelphia Eleven” will have a limited theatrical release in 11 selected cities—including Portland. Read...

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World Labyrinth Day

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/world-labyrinth-day-2024/

Every year on the first Saturday in May people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. This year World Labyrinth Day is...

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Youth Retreat Weekend: Faith in the Forest

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April 29 – May 1 Camp Bishopswood For the first time in two years, Episcopal Maine Youth will gather in person for an overnight retreat – and we want you to be there! REGISTER NOW to...

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Visitations from Bishop Brown

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/visitations/

Episcopal Visitations are required by Canon III every three years.  In the Diocese of Maine, episcopal visitations are scheduled in rotation about once every 28-30 months.  Other celebrations, special services/ mission leadership or pastoral care visits may be scheduled 'in between' official visitations by either the Priest in Charge/Sr. Warden or the Bishop.