Rev. Jarrett Kerbel and St. John’s, Bangor Celebration of New Ministry, April 19, 2026
The congregation of St. John’s in Bangor and their new rector, Rev. Jarrett Kerbel, celebrated their ministry together on the Third Sunday of Easter.
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Rev. Tom Mousin Retirement, April 12, 2026
On April 12, the congregation of St. Peter’s in Portland celebrated the ministry of the Rev. Tom Mousin, who served as priest in charge for five years. Mousin, who is retiring, was an elementary school...
Regional Confirmation at Grace Church, Bath, April 11, 2026
Grace Church in Bath hosted a regional confirmation with St. Paul’s, Brunswick, on Saturday in Easter Week. In addition to Bishop Thomas Brown, clergy included the Rev. Misty Kiwak Jacobs, rector at Grace, the Rev....
Easter Vigil in Camden, April 4, 2026
The clergy and congregations of St. Margaret’s, Belfast, St. Peter’s, Rockland, St. John Baptist, Thomaston, and St. Thomas, Camden, all gathered in Camden for the Great Vigil of Easter with Bishop Brown. Photos courtesy of...
Nomination process opens for Episcopal Church leadership positions
The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the key churchwide leadership positions listed below. The priority deadline to apply online is June 15. Elections will take place at the 82nd...
Diocesan Staff Launches New Parish Visitation Program
Offering Maine Episcopal congregations practical assistance and spiritual encouragement is a collective mission of the diocesan staff, and we continually look for ways to better serve our churches. So, in December 2025 we decided to...
Diocesan Creation Care Team Minutes – February 2026
Diocesan Creation Care Team Minutes – January 2026
A Joint Letter from 154 Bishops of The Episcopal Church: Whose Dignity Matters?
A letter to our fellow Americans. We, the undersigned bishops of The Episcopal Church, write today out of grief, righteous anger, and steadfast hope. What happened a week ago in Minnesota and is happening in...