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Upcoming Formation Events of Note for 2025
Dear folks in Maine committed to the work of formation, Happy New Year and joyful Christmastide greetings to all of you. I’m writing to be sure you know about some upcoming formation events and opportunities,...
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A Successful, Snowy, ‘Have Your Say’ Youth Retreat
Last weekend, middle and high school youth from both Maine and New Hampshire gathered for a winter retreat at Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in New Hampshire. Titled “Have Your Say,” what began...
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Episcopal Maine Youth invite diocese to celebrate International Pronouns Day
Several years ago, our youth decided it was time to start introducing ourselves with our pronouns. At the time, we were meeting in person for full-weekend events. We’d put out plastic nametags, and youth could...
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Lay Liturgical Ministry
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.
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Education for Ministry (EfM)
Every Baptized Person is Called to Ministry. Education for Ministry (EfM) invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened.
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Young Adult Resources
Retreats We have young adult retreats when requested. There are young adult cabins at the diocesan intergenerational Summer Finale at Bishopswood. Christian Communities The Crossing in Boston – The Crossing is an active, emergent, welcoming...
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Episcopal Maine Youth: Prayer Vigil
Youth, young adults, youth ministers and parents are all invited to join together for a Prayer Vigil tonight. We will host this Prayer Vigil in remembrance of the 21 school-shooting victims from Uvalde, Texas. We...
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Grants through the Diocese of Maine
The Grants Committee of the Diocese of Maine is rolling out a new process in 2025 with the goal of making grant making easy and accessible to everyone. View the recording and slides from the...
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Youth Retreat Weekend: Faith in the Forest
April 29 – May 1 Camp Bishopswood For the first time in two years, Episcopal Maine Youth will gather in person for an overnight retreat – and we want you to be there! REGISTER NOW to...
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Youth Working to End Gun Violence
High school students from across the Episcopal Church who are called to be advocates and witnesses against gun violence in their communities. The Episcopal Diocese of Maine will bring a group and youth from other...