Blog Post

World Too Beautiful service reflection

https://episcopalmaine.org/world-too-beautiful-service-reflection/

Reflection by Peter Jenks for World Too Beautiful service, January 5, 2022 January 6, Feast of the Epiphany, is no longer simply an overt religious date for churches to offer a service or meal; but...

Resource

Parochial Reports

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/parochial-report-filing/

Online filing for the Parochial Report for all Episcopal Church congregations is due every year on March 1. An email is sent to congregations from The Episcopal Church regarding the Parochial Report in December. Those...

Resource

Diocesan Central Payroll Program

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/diocesan-payroll-program/

The Diocesan Central Payroll Program was created  to serve our congregations by providing an economical payroll service process.  For the fee of $104 annually per employee, we prepare all direct deposits, file quarterly 941 reports, deposit payroll taxes and prepare W-2s at year-end. Basically, if all of your employees are on this program, you simply send money to the diocese twice a month and you have no other payroll responsibilities. 

Resource

Young Adult Resources

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/young-adult-resources/

Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan intergenerational Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming...

Event

Mid-Week Advent Evening Service

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/mid-week-advent-evening-service/2022-12-07/

St. Bartholomew’s will hold this service at their church in Yarmouth in partnership with Emmaus Lutheran Church in Falmouth from November 30 through December 21st. Services will also be livestreamed at stbartsyarmouth.org.  

Resource

Copyright for Churches

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/copyright/

Learn what your church needs to know about copyright and licenses. This list provides resources about copyright, but it is not to be considered legal advice. 

Event

St. Bart’s Lent Evensong Service

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-barts-lent-evensong-service/

A Choral Evensong Service will take place on Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m. at St Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Yarmouth. Evensong is an Episcopal tradition of contemplative readings and music. The St. Bartholomew’s Choir will...

Event

Thanksgiving Day: Bishop preaches at the Cathedral

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-bishop-preaches-at-the-cathedral/

Bishop Brown will be at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Portland at their 10:00 a.m. service on Thanksgiving Day. Service is in-person and live streamed here.

Resource

How to Update Your Church Listing on the Episcopal Asset Map

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/update-church-listing-for-holy-week-on-the-episcopal-asset-map/

Update your church listing online for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

Resource

Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/lay-liturgical-ministry/

A communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Bishop to serve as Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, or Eucharistic Visitor. Requirements and guidelines for the selection, training, continuing education, and deployment of lay ministers, and the duration of licenses shall be established by the Bishop in consultation with the Commission on Ministry.