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Getting Ready for Your 2025-2026 Annual Campaign Webinar
The diocese has a membership with The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) that allows our churches access to stewardship campaign materials and learning opportunities. Join them for a free webinar to help prepare lay and...
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LGBTQIA+ Liturgies, Prayers, and Music
Enriching Our Worship 6 Rites for Blessing Relationships Service of Renaming in The Book of Occasional Services, page 149 Prayers for Trans Day of Visibility from TransEpiscopal and Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission Pastoral...
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2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling
The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...
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Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat
On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...
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Diocesan Staff Retreat
Staff in Maine will travel to New Hampshire for a combined retreat, worship, and festive lunch!
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Celebration of Ministry: St. Bart’s and the Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson
September 22nd Join St. Bartholomew’s in Yarmouth for a Celebration of Ministry on Sunday, September 22nd at 4 pm. This service will celebrate Amanda’s ministry in our midst as we acknowledge her becoming their Rector...
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2025 Convention Eucharist Bulletin
The worship leaflet will be distributed at convention. CONVENTION EUCHARIST The collection at convention will be distributed to Good Shepherd Food Bank and ILAP Maine (Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project). DONATE HERE
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“Healing Our Hearts, Healing the Land” Ecumenical Creation Care Liturgy
“Healing Our Hearts, Healing the Land” is a 90-minute, family-friendly liturgy from the Diocese of Massachusetts for Earth Sunday suitable for any creation care event. It includes time for walking, outdoor cleanup and prayer. Follow...
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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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Faith and Climate Organizations
Creation Care Team Faith and Climate Organizations Anglican Communion Environmental Network An official network of the Anglican Communion that shares resources and best practices for responsible environmental stewardship, supports local initiatives and provides networking opportunities....