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Sunrise Easter Services, 2025

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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...

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Copyright for Churches

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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. 

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Stations of the Cross Service with Music on Palm Sunday

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St Luke’s Cathedral in Portland will be offering a Stations of the Cross service at 4 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 in Emmanuel Chapel with music composed by John Hosking and played by Hentus...

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Young Adult Service Corps Applications Open

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Applications are open for the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC). This is a program for young people ages 21-35 who are interested in exploring their faith by living and serving in communities around the world....

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Thanksgiving Service with Bishop Brown

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Bishop Brown will preach and preside at the Cathedral of St. Luke’s Thanksgiving Day Service from 10 – 11 a.m. Watch the livestream here. All are welcome!

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Bearing Witness: Video Series Provides Resources for Talking About Crisis in the Middle East

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Are you and your congregation looking for constructive ways to talk about the devastating situation in the Holy Land? “Bearing Witness” is a free, video-based study program from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of...

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Viewing Party of the Presiding Bishop’s Investiture in Belfast

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On Saturday, November 2, our new Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will be installed.  This service will be broadcast from the Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in NYC so that people...

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Choral Evensong in Yarmouth

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A contemplative service of beautiful choral music and lessons, with the St Bart’s choir led by Music Director Christina Edelen. A reception of light refreshments will follow the service.

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Earth Day 2025 Worship

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Earth Day 2025 Worship from the Creation Care Team of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Resources for liturgy for a service on Earth Day (The Tuesday of Easter Week, April 22, 2025) or on the...

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

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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.