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Diocese of Maine’s Liturgical Commission Issues Survey

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/liturgical-commission-issues-liturgy-survey/

Dear Liturgical Leaders, Please help us gather information about the liturgies currently in use in parishes across our diocese and feedback about how our work can help serve all churches by completing this survey. The...

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LGBTQIA+ Liturgies, Prayers, and Music

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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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Project Resource Online Stewardship Team Training

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/project-resource-online-stewardship-team-training/2024-09-08/

Project Resource, Fall 2024 Project Resource equips stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns which can be replicated and adapted in future years. Project Resource is dedicated...

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2025 Johnson Amendment Ruling

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/johnson-amendment/

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

https://episcopalmaine.org/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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St. Patrick’s in Brewer Celebrates 50 Years

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-patricks-in-brewer-celebrates-50-years/

St. Patrick’s, Brewer celebrating their 50th on September 22. Reach out to the congregation for worship and celebration details.  

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Dismantling Racism Trainings at the Center for Racial Healing

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/dismantling-racism-trainings-at-the-center-for-racial-healing/2023-06-24/

Dismantling Racism training seeks to increase “racial understanding, healing and reconciliation.” It is offered several times throughout the year and is required for all parish clergy and all lay leaders, including vestry members. Trainings are...

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St. Francis by the Sea in Blue Hill Celebrates 50 Years

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/st-francis-blue-hill-50th/

St. Francis by the Sea in Blue Hill is celebrating their 50th on June 15 with Bishop Brown. Reach out to the congregation for worship and celebration details.  

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2025 Convention Eucharist Bulletin

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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

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