The 207th Convention of the Diocese of Maine

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine gathers together annually to conduct the business of our diocese and worship together. The clergy of the diocese along with elected lay delegates from each congregation in Maine are the voting body. The 2026 Diocesan Convention will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Abromson Community Education Center at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. Details TBA.

 

 

Prepare for Diocesan Convention by Attending One of Two Meetings

We’ll hold two pre-convention meetings on Zoom in October. Delegates and clergy should plan to attend one of these meetings. This will be an opportunity to discuss the budget and resolutions with the same information will be presented at each. Registration will be required for these online meetings.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m.

The agenda will cover the following:

  • 2027 Proposed Budget
  • Proposed Resolutions
  • Check-in and Voting Procedures

A Prayer for Convention

Please pray for the entire convention, your bishop and staff, for all delegates and the decisions they have made, and those who have offered themselves for leadership roles. We thank all for their service and faithfulness.

Prayer for a Church Convention

 

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Certificate of Lay Delegates and ASA for 2026

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Recap of the 206th Diocesan Convention (2025)

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Recap of the 205th Diocesan Convention (2024)

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