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Meet our GC80 Deputies
As we approach General Convention in July 2022, we’d like to introduce you to a few of the deputies who will be representing the Episcopal Diocese of Maine in Baltimore. We will introduce our deputies...
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A Season of Prayer for an Election
Let us come together across the church to offer a novena for discernment in voting and for the well-being of our nation. Starting October 29 and continuing through the day after the election, we invite...
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Recap of the 204th Diocesan Convention (2023)
The documents that make up the Journal of the 204th Annual Diocesan Convention can be accessed below: Agenda Budget Bishop Brown’s Address Rules of Order Consent Calendar Resolutions 1-3 Candidate information Report from the Trustees...
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Episcopal Church Policies on Gun Safety and Gun Reform
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...
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Responsibilities of Delegates to Convention
Here is a brief overview of the role and responsibilities of a convention delegate.
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Diocesan Council
Diocesan Council is a decision-making body of the Diocese of Maine that is comprised of two elected members from each of six diocesan areas.
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Customary for Retiring Deacons
The Canons of The Episcopal Church require the retirement of deacons from all positions of active service in the Church, on reaching the age of 72. Deacons are required to submit their resignations, and bishops are...
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Dio Maine Cooks: The ‘100’ Cookies
In this second installment of “Dio Maine Cooks,” we honor St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Palmyra and the church’s new rector, the Rev. Christopher Warne, who are celebrating their new ministry together today. The slim,...
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2025 Preconvention Meetings
Prepare for Diocesan Convention by Attending One of Two Meetings We’ll hold two preconvention meetings on Zoom in October. Delegates and clergy should plan to attend one of these meetings. This will be an opportunity...
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Bishop Brown shares Lambeth updates
Sunday, August 8 Bishop Brown writes, “Ever feel totally grateful and also completely finished? The Lambeth Conference has been amazing, at times brilliant (as they say here); lots of grace, at least for me. I...