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SUMMARY:World Labyrinth Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on the first Saturday in May people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. \n\n\n\nThis year World Labyrinth Day is on Saturday\, May 4. \nIf you want to spread the word about your labyrinth\, Beth Quinlan\, member of St. Alban’s and a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator invites you to be in touch with her. \nShe runs a Facebook page called Maine Labyrinths and is interested in promoting labyrinths in Maine\, especially those at Episcopal churches in the diocese.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/world-labyrinth-day-2024/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T193000
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SUMMARY:Lament with Earth
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal events honoring the pain of loss through the liturgical year\n\n\nWednesdays  7:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Online\n“We know and feel in our bones that something primal is amiss. Our extended home is being eroded. It is essential that we stop and recognize these losses…to respond with sorrow\, outrage and apology at these places touched by so much loss.” — Francis Weller \n\n\nSo many of us know this truth voiced by Francis Weller. And yet\, we have so few opportunities to express our sorrow\, fear\, sadness and yes\, even despair about a future of life in a climate-changed world. It takes courage to touch the places inside ourselves where these truths live — those thoughts and feelings that likely keep many of us up at night\, but are too often held inside us\, in a space both alone\, and lonely. \nTo create space for these feelings\, The BTS Center — together with The Many\, an extraordinary group of songwriters\, spoken word artists and liturgists — has created Lament with Earth — seasonal events featuring original music\, poetry\, rituals\, images\, scripture and videos to reflect different seasons of loss through the liturgical year. These events are interactive\, inviting you to pray and sing along. You are  invited to bring your own sense of loss and sadness. We lament together\, and also share that which has been a balm to our grief\, strengthening us for the work we know awaits us. \nDates:\nWednesday\, November 1\, 2023 • Video recording\nWednesday\, December 6\, 2023 • Video recording\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024\nWednesday\, May 8\, 2024\nWednesday\, June 12\, 2024 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/lament-with-earth-may8/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate Justice - Creation Care
ORGANIZER;CN="The BTS Center":MAILTO:info@thebtscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T150000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Love Webinar: "Empowering People of Color in Diocesan Life"
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Love Webinar: “Empowering People of Color in Diocesan Life” \nThursday\, May 9\, 3 p.m. \nThis is the final event in the monthly workshop series that began last summer at the “It’s All About Love” festival in Baltimore. As the church works to decolonize and fully embody its commitment to collective liberation\, being in right relationship with Episcopalians of color is imperative. This webinar will share experiences of creating sacred space for people of color in relation to the dominant culture structures of The Episcopal Church. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/festival-of-love-webinar-empowering-people-of-color-in-diocesan-life/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Education,Fellowship,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T180000
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Ben Cooke to the Priesthood
DESCRIPTION:By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people\nThe Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown\, Tenth Bishop of Maine\nwill ordain\nBen Cooke\nto the\nPriesthood\nin Christ’s one holy catholic and apostolic Church\non the\n12th day of May 2024\n4 o’clock in the afternoon\nSt. Peter Episcopal Church\n11 White Street\nRockland\, Maine\nReception immediately following the service. Clergy red stoles; laity are invited to wear red.\nYour prayers and presence are requested.\n 
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/ordination-of-ben-cooke/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (Rockland)\, 11 White Street\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bishop Thomas Brown,Worship
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000
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SUMMARY:Music of the Holocaust Author Lecture and Recital
DESCRIPTION:This free event includes a lecture by Dr. Susan Eischeid\, professor of oboe at Valdosta State University (Georgia) and noted scholar\, who will discuss her new book\, “Mistress of Life and Death: The Dark Journey of Maria Mandl\, Head Overseer of the Women’s Camp at Auschwitz.” The lecture will be followed by a recital\, “Courage\, Resilience\, and Artistry: Music of the Holocaust\,” presented by the cathedral’s Canon for Liturgy and Music\, Christian M. Clough\, baritone; Susan Storey Frank\, soprano; James Kennerley\, piano; and Kathleen McNerney\, oboe. \n“We see May 13th as an opportunity to gather to reflect on past\, present\, and all-too-possible future anti-semitism in Maine and across the nation and indeed\, the world over. An opportunity to reflect and talk and pray together\, made more palpable by the power of music\,” says Maine composer Sara Lambert Bloom\, who taught Eiescheid at the Cincinnati Conservatory. \nLearn more about the author and the book here.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/music-of-the-holocaust-author-lecture-and-recital/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Luke\, 134 Park Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Advocacy,Education,Fellowship,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T210000
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SUMMARY:The Philadelphia Eleven: Film & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Episcopal Diocese of Maine will be screening “The Philadelphia Eleven” in person\, in Portland\, Maine on Tuesday\, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Nickelodeon Cinemas (1 Temple St.) in Portland at 7 p.m. \nExclusion of women from ordination and other church leadership roles made headlines in 2023 when the Southern Baptist Convention banned women from the most senior leadership roles. Women in many parts of the Christian church continue a struggle for full inclusion in the sacraments and leadership of the church\, a struggle that some women started 50 years ago. \nIn 1974\, there was a dramatic breakthrough of the so-called stained glass ceiling that gave hope to Christian women everywhere. At a church in Philadelphia\, a group of 11 women were ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in what was seen as a violation of the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church—which at the time stated that only men were eligible for ordination. This story is told in “The Philadelphia Eleven.” \nRead more in this Portland Press Herald article. \nJoin us for the panel discussion following the movie featuring: \nThe Rev. Merrill Bittner\nOne of the Philadelphia 11\, the Rev. Merrill Bittner served in the Diocese of Rochester from 1973 to 1976\, including a 1973-1975 term as an associate at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Webster\, New York. After moving to Maine\, she worked as a hospital chaplain and served at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Rumford from 2001-2006. She married Nancy Noppa\, a college friend with whom she had traveled the United States\, in 2013. \nThe Rev. Sukie Curtis\nIn 1984\, the Rev. Sukie Curtis became the first woman ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Mississippi. Massachusetts Bishop Coburn\, who ordained her\, was president of the House of Deputies when women’s ordination to the priesthood was canonically approved in 1976. Sukie served as rector at parishes in Massachusetts and Maine before choosing to leave the priesthood in 2008\, a decision that gave her space and freedom to revisit and begin to reframe her experience of sexual exploitation around the time of her ordination. She was reinstated to the priesthood in 2019. \nThe Rev. Portia Royall Hirschman\nEast Boothbay native\, the Rev. Portia Royall Hirschman was the first woman to graduate from Purdue University’s Construction Engineering Program and spent 25-plus years in the construction area in and around Indianapolis. She was active in her local church and advocated for the ordination of women at diocesan conventions because a few of her friends felt called. One of them was the Rev. Jackie Means\, the first regularly ordained woman in The Episcopal Church. It was another 10 years before Portia followed her own call. She was ordained in 1993 and served congregations in Indiana and Maryland before retiring in 2014 and moving to Scarborough. She is an active member of St. Mary’s\, Falmouth\, and does supply work there and around the state. \nThe Rev. Cn. Nancy Moore\nA lifelong Mainer\, the Rev. Cn. Nancy Moore was ordained a priest in 2002. She served as vicar of the Episcopal Congregations of Piscataquis County from 2001 to 2014. She then accepted an experimental call to be both pastor of Trinity Lutheran in South Paris and priest at Christ Episcopal Church in Norway\, before becoming the full-time priest-in-charge for Christ Church in 2021. Nancy has served the diocese as president of the Standing Committee\, co-chair of Diocesan Council\, and a member of the Finance Committee. She currently serves on the Task Force on Evangelism. \nThe Rev. Dr. Vicki Lovely Smith\nThe Rev. Dr. Vicki Lovely Smith was born and raised in central Maine. She was ordained a priest at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland on Dec. 8\, 1984\, so considers herself part of the second generation of women priests in the Episcopal Church. She has served as a parish priest and regional dean in several dioceses across the country\, including Ohio\, Southern Ohio\, North Carolina and Kansas. In May of 2022 she retired from full-time parish ministry and returned to Maine with her husband\, Kevin. She now serves as part-time rector of St Martin Episcopal Church in Palmyra. \nBuy your ticket ($15) today! \nTICKETS \nWe want you to attend! If cost or the Nick’s website for purchasing tickets (maybe you don’t like to buy things online) presents any difficulty\, please be in touch with Teresa Pinney\, 207-772-1953 x132. \nThere is a $45 stipend for childcare\, if needed. Please arrange this with Lauralee Raymond\, 207-772-1953 x125. \n \nMore information about the film can be found at: PhiladelphiaElevenFilm.com
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/maine-screening-phil-11/
LOCATION:Nickelodeon Cinemas\, 1 Temple St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Advocacy,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000
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SUMMARY:Formation Conversation for the Diocese of Maine
DESCRIPTION:“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God\, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and communities change! No matter what your connection to forming Christians is\, you are welcome at these informal conversations where we share ideas and updates\, bring our questions\, and pray for one another. You can come to one\, two or all conversations; they are held via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month from 10-11 am. Questions? Please be in touch with Emily Keniston.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/formation-conversation/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Children,Education,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Maine Faith Formation":MAILTO:ekeniston@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T150000
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SUMMARY:Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia \nTuesday\, May 21\, 1:30 p.m. \nYou are invited to an upcoming presentation at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Yarmouth. \nOver 11 million Americans provide on-going care for loved ones with dementia. People in caregiving roles may experience varying stressors\, including burnout\, even as they strive to be compassionate\, knowledgeable\, and open to support. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is hosting a seminar on the local resources available to care partners of loved ones with dementia. \nThe presentation will be led by Lori Campbell\, MA\, LSW. Lori is a licensed social worker and a Family Caregiver Resource Specialist in Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Family Caregiver Support Program. She has worked at SMAA for 34 years in a variety of capacities\, supporting older adults and their family caregivers in southern Maine. \nThe presentation will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Church and is free of charge and open to the public. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia/
LOCATION:St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church\, 396 Gilman Road\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T180000
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SUMMARY:Meeting of Senior Wardens with Bishop Brown
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 21\,  5-6 p.m. on Zoom \nWe would like to invite all senior wardens to an online gathering on Tuesday\, May 21 at 5 p.m. which will begin with a chance to meet the diocesan staff.   \nDuring the meeting\, we will define the canonical role of senior wardens and discuss  the responsibilities of senior wardens as spiritual leaders. Bring your stories\, problems\, and questions to share with this group of your peers\, and let’s explore ways to continue to help and support each other in this important work.  Each person who attends will be mailed a copy of the Vestry Resource Guide.   Please register in advance for this meeting. \nAny questions? Please be in touch with Teresa Pinney\, (207) 772-1953 x132
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/meeting-of-senior-wardens-with-bishop-brown/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Bishop Thomas Brown,Education,Fellowship,Governance
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T200000
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SUMMARY:Ecumenical Pentecost with Bishop Brown in Windham
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate Pentecost\nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024\n \nSt. Ann’s Episcopal Church\n40 Windham Center Rd.\nDinner/Cook Out – 5:00-6:30 PM\nWorship With Ecumenical Choirs 7:00 -8:00 PM\nThe Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown/Episcopal Diocese of Maine\nRev. Tim Higgins – St. Ann’s Episcopal/Faith Lutheran\nRev. Dr. Leslie Foley/Westbrook Warren UCC\nRev. Sharon Rankin – Windham Hill UCC\nChoirs and Music Directors\nSt. Ann’s Episcopal – Amy Webb-Prosser\nFaith Lutheran – Betty McIntyre\nThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Janet Davis\nWestbrook Warren UCC – Alicia Phelps\nWindham Hill UCC – Paul Stickney\n  \n*Pentecost Offering to support St. Ann’s/Faith Lutheran Essential Pantry\n(toothpaste\, diapers\, shampoo\, non-perishables)\n 
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/bishopwindham-05222024/
LOCATION:St. Ann’s Episcopal Church\, 40 Windham Center Road\, WIndham\, ME\, 04062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bishop Thomas Brown,Fellowship,Holiday,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Diocese of Maine":MAILTO:info@episcopalmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T214249
CREATED:20240523T130704Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the Life and Work of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
DESCRIPTION:Province I (spearheaded by the Diocese of Rhode Island) is offering a Zoom on May  23 from 7-8:30 p.m. about the life of The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. The guest speaker will be her niece\, Rostia Stevens-Holsey\, who has authored a new book about her aunt’s life. \nRegister here. \nAll are invited! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/celebration-of-the-life-and-work-of-the-rev-dr-pauli-murray/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Advocacy,Education,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T214249
CREATED:20240507T173100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T163432Z
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SUMMARY:Season of Creation Lunch & Learn 2024
DESCRIPTION:“To Hope and Act with Creation” \nYou’re invited to join a lunch and learn on Zoom about the Season of Creation for clergy and lay leadership\, music\, stewardship\, and formation leaders. \nParticipants in this virtual event on Wednesday\, May 29 at 12:30 p.m.\, will hear how parishes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrated the annual worldwide liturgical Season of Creation (traditionally Sept. 1- Oct. 5) in 2023. Panelists will include clergy and lay people sharing their experiences with liturgy\, preaching\, faith formation\, coffee hour engagement\, and stewardship related to creation. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will leave with ideas and resources for celebrating the 2024 Season of Creation in their parishes. The event is hosted by the ECNH Earth Care Commission\, the Episcopal Diocese of Maine\, and SpiritBound Digital Mission. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/season-of-creation-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Advocacy,Climate Justice - Creation Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T214249
CREATED:20240520T152334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T192604Z
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SUMMARY:Marking the Memoryscape: Conversation and Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project (MPCPMP) founder Ann Chinn and award-winning civil rights historian and activist Danita Mason-Hogans of Bridging the Gap for a community luncheon and conversation facilitated by June Thornton-Marsh about launching a Middle Passage Ceremony and Port Marker Project FOR MAINE! \nMPCPMP was established in 2011 to honor the two million captive Africans who perished during the transatlantic crossing known as the Middle Passage and the ten million who survived to build the Americas. \nLearn more and register here. \n \nA WHERE2024 event\, presented by Atlantic Black Box in collaboration with Maine Black Community Development\, The Third Place\, and First Parish Portland.
URL:https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/conversation-about-middle-passage-ceremonies-and-port-markers-project/
LOCATION:First Parish Portland\, 425 Congress St\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Formation,Advocacy,Education,Racial Justice
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