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Season of Creation liturgical resource now available in perennial edition

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/pressreleases/season-of-creation-liturgical-resource-now-available-in-perennial-edition/

Celebration Guide for Episcopal Parishes updated for Lectionary Years A, B, and C In 2022, the Rev. John Elliott Lein (artist and priest in Downeast Maine) partnered with the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas (Creation Care leader in Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts) to assemble and present liturgical resources for this Season for the benefit of interested yet busy parish worship leaders. Year by year, contributions and diocesan endorsements have grown. Last year, the 2024 Season of Creation worship guide was authorized for use in 50 dioceses across The Episcopal Church.

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What are we doing as a church in this moment? Reflecting on ‘A World Unraveling’ with Brian McLaren

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/what-are-we-doing-as-a-church-in-this-moment-reflecting-on-a-world-unraveling-with-brian-mclaren/

Letting Go, Letting Be, Letting Come, Setting Free These words were the theme of “A World Unraveling,” an event featuring theologian and author Brian McLaren hosted by the diocese and St Alban’s Church, Cape Elizabeth...

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Communications Overview and Guidelines

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/resources/communications-overview-and-guidelines/

Mission Statement The mission of the Diocese of Maine Communications Department is to amplify the message of Jesus Christ beyond our worship spaces—both within the diocese and externally. We may be headquartered at Loring House,...

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CIR reminds diocese of committee’s mission and work

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/cir-reminds-diocese-of-committees-mission-and-work/

Mission Statement for the Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Diocese of Maine: “We are called by our Creator to deepen our relationship with the Wabanaki of Maine, to stand with the tribes in the pursuit of justice, to...

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Earth Keeper Update: Talkin’ About the Weather

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/earth-keeper-update-talkin-about-the-weather/

I’m writing from sunshine and 22 degrees with temperatures expected to drop down to 16. Yes, it’s cold! But according to NOAA, the federal agency which has been making records of  tides, wind and weather...

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How to Worship When Your Priest is Sick

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/resources/supply-sunday-morning-plan-b/

COVID Continued: Sick Clergy and Sunday Morning Plan B In recent weeks we’ve been hearing frequent reports of people testing positive for COVID, including in many cases, clergy in charge of Sunday worship.  The good...

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Archives of the Diocese of Maine

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/resources/archives-of-the-diocese-of-maine/

The Archives contain a mixture of public, historical records that can be used for research, and legal records that are sealed from view. Together they comprise a history of the people and places that have formed and shaped us over the years.

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Reciprocal Love and Being Seen with Holy Vision

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/reciprocal-love-and-being-seen-with-holy-vision/

Listen to the sermon preached at the Diocese of Maine Chrism Mass and renewal of baptismal and ordination vows on April 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Falmouth. Based on:  John 12: 1-8...

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Conversations with Noted Speakers: Season of Creation as Congregational Development

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/event/conversations-with-noted-speakers-season-of-creation/

The Province 1 Christian Formation Network is hosting a series of online monthly “Conversations with Noted Speakers” on Zoom. While hosted by the Episcopal churches of New England everyone is welcome to join these sessions!...

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Recap of the 202nd Diocesan Convention (2021)

https://www.episcopalmaine.org/resources/recap-convention-2021/

The 202nd Convention of the Diocese of Maine assembled online via Zoom on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The proceedings were livestreamed on YouTube. We took time to pause throughout convention to hear the Word of God, praise God with song with our virtual choir, and share Spiritual Eucharist.