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Trustees of Diocesan Funds

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/trustees-of-diocesan-funds/

The Trustees of Diocesan Funds manage financial and real estate assets for the benefit of congregations, missions, the diocese and the bishop.

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Serving on the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/vestry/

Serving on a vestry is an important ministry for the health and well-being of a church. It can bring with it questions and challenges, as well as rewards. The Diocese of Maine wants to help helps wardens and vestries find resources necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Wardens and vestries are also encouraged to share ideas and to help one another.  

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Copyright and Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby

https://citizensclimatelobby.org/

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Climate Advocacy Organizations

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/climate-advocacy-organizations/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Climate Justice Council has curated a list of resources including this list of organizations focused on advocating for climate justice.

Event

Convention Due Date: Nominations, Resolutions, Certificate of Delegates

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/convention-due-date-nominations-resolutions-certificate-of-delegates/

Nomination Form: https://EpiscopalMaine.formstack.com/forms/nominations2023 Resolution Form: https://EpiscopalMaine.formstack.com/forms/resolution_2023 Certificate of Delegates Form: (to be signed by rector/priest or in absence of a priest, senior warden or clerk) https://EpiscopalMaine.formstack.com/forms/certificate_2023

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Lay Liturgical Ministry

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/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.

Page

General Convention

https://episcopalmaine.org/about/governance/general-convention/

Blog Post

For Earth Day, Honor the Wabanaki’s Response to the Climate Crisis

https://episcopalmaine.org/for-earth-day-honor-the-wabanakis-response-to-the-climate-crisis/

How should parishes celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Earth Week (April 17-23) this year? The Diocese of Maine’s Climate Justice Council suggests that we look to the Wabanaki experience as they respond to the...

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State and Municipal Organizations addressing Climate

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/state-and-municipal-organizations/

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Climate Justice Council wants you to know about state and municipal organizations doing creation care work.