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A Guide to Civil Discourse from the Office of Government Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/a-guide-to-civil-discourse-from-the-office-of-government-relations/

Equip yourself for more constructive political conversations using Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse. Help bridge partisan divides, learn from others, and enlarge the sacred space for debate. Brought to...

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Diocese Awards $33,200 in Grants for Parish Outreach Efforts

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-awards-33200-in-grants-for-parish-outreach-efforts/

The following grants were recommended by the Grants Committee and approved for funding by the Diocesan Council at their June meeting. INTERNATIONAL POVERTY Christ Church, Gardiner was awarded $5,000 for the St. Jacques Parish school...

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For Earth Day, Honor the Wabanaki’s Response to the Climate Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/for-earth-day-honor-the-wabanakis-response-to-the-climate-crisis/

How should parishes celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Week (April 17-23) this year? The Diocese of Maine’s Creation Care Team suggests that we look to the Wabanaki experience as they respond to the...

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The Pine Tree Essay: May 11, 2026

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/pine-tree-essay-may-11-2026/

Dear Friends in Christ, Wasn’t the clergy conference marvelous? At the “bishop’s time” I said, “there’s always something to receive from whomever the speaker or leader is, and there’s always something the speaker says or...

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Racial Justice

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/advocacy/racial-justice/

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How to Author a Resolution

https://episcopalmaine.org/how-to-write-resolutions/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 2026 Diocesan Convention! Proposed resolutions may be submitted at any time by any parish or individual before the deadline of September 25, 2026....

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Sample Church Group Expectations and Confidentiality Policy

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/sample-church-group-expectations-and-confidentiality-policy/

Church Group Expectations We are welcoming, inclusive, open, and non-judgmental We arrive on time We stay focused on the purpose of the group We are welcome to share or not as is comfortable for us...

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CANON 15 Of the Diocesan Council

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/canon-15-of-the-diocesan-council/

Canon 15 Of the Diocesan Council Section 1: The congregations and the clergy of the Diocese shall be grouped in Areas in such number and manner as the Bishop and Diocesan Council, in consultation with...

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TENS 2026/2027 Pledge Campaign Materials Available

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/tens-2026-2027-pledge-campaign-materials-available/

The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) theme for 2026/2027 annual campaign resources is a statement of abundance, reminding us that there is always enough to go around. “Plenty Good Room” themed seasonal reflections, pledge cards,...

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Deacons Day adopted by the 203rd Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/2022-convention-resolution-deacons-day/

Deacons Day in the Diocese of Maine! Remember Resolution 3 from Diocesan Convention in 2022? It sets aside the last Sunday in June for Deacons in the Diocese to travel to a parish that doesn’t...