News & Events in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine |
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Volume 24, Number 5
March 3, 2022
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Watch the Forum on Restoring Tribal Sovereignty |
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Our Racial Justice Council and the Committee on Indian Relations hosted a public forum in support of LD1626, “An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act.” Maulian Dana, Ambassador of the Penobscot Nation, was the keynote speaker. If you missed the discussion on February 20, watch it here on our YouTube channel.
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Save the Date for Spring Training 2022 |
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Spring Training 2022 will feature a conversation with the Bishops of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Saturday, May 14
9 am -12 pm
Online
Join us for a morning of conversation, prayer, and learning. Participants will attend two workshops of their choice, as well as engage in a conversation between our own Bishop Brown, Bishop MacVean-Brown of Vermont, and Bishop Hirschfeld of New Hampshire. Workshop topics range from environmental and social justice to welcoming COVID-traumatized children into our sanctuaries, to exploring the diaconate.
Mark your calendars now, and be on the lookout for forthcoming registration for this free online event!
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March Faith Formation calendar available |
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Click on the image below to download the Faith Formation Calendar for the month of March! |
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News From Our Congregations |
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Ash Wednesday services were held in churches throughout the diocese and in some towns, ashes were offered "to go" on streets. |
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Rev. Lauren Kay, Rector, St. George's, Sanford |
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Rev. Suzanne Roberts, MD, Priest Asscociate, St. Luke's Cathedral, Portland |
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Rev. Tim Higgins, Rector, and Rev. Wendy Rozene, Deacon, St. Ann's, Windham |
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On February 20, St. David’s, Kennebunk Verger Bill Rhines, formally stepped down from the ministry he has served for over two decades. Bill was presented with a verge, and a t-shirt depicting his nickname “Darth Verger” as he was lovingly referred to among quiet clergy circles. Bill received a standing ovation along with a resolution from the vestry that Bill is now “Verger Emeritus” of St. David’s Episcopal Church from this day forward. St. David's are so thankful for Bill's dedication to his profession for so many years. |
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The St Mary Schola under the direction of Bruce Fithian will present a sacred concert, featuring a work of the French baroque: André Campra’s ‘Messe de Requiem' filled with soaring vocal lines. Intervening solos offer southern Maine’s finest singers to bring to life the heartfelt and expressive music. Handel’s ‘The Judgement of Solomon’ will also be featured on the program. Handel’s poignant music brings to life the extraordinary pathos of this story.
- Friday, March 18, 7:30 pm Church of Saint Mary, Falmouth
- Saturday, March 19, 3:00 pm Church of Saint Mary, Falmouth
- Sunday, March 20, 3:00 pm Saint Luke’s Cathedral, Portland
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Bishop Brown's visit to St. George's, York Harbor |
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Bishop Brown's visit to St. Martin's, Palmyra |
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Maine Episcopalians voice support for bill that would...
{Episcopal News Service] Maine Episcopalians are supporting the efforts of the state's Native tribes to exercise the sovereign powers that enable tribes in other states to largely regulate their own affairs. By advocating for a bill currently...
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www.episcopalnewsservice.org
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Melanie Kyer reflects on the lessons she's learned from a jigsaw puzzle in St. George's, York Harbor latest "Meditations in Pandemic". " ...as I look out at our long winter, I pause in the stillness and realize there is real peace in putting something broken back together. There is an inordinate sense of accomplishment in finally finding a piece that fits–in having control even if it’s just over a small bit of cardboard." Read more here.
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St. Luke's, Wilton brings Ash Wednesday to downtown
“Ashes-to-Go” returned to downtown Wilton and Farmington thanks to St. Luke's, Wilton and the Rev. Suzanne Cole. All were welcome to stop by for the imposition of ashes and a prayer. Photos made the front page of the Sun Journal!
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www.sunjournal.com
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Five of the fourteen authors (includeing Shirley N. Hager and the Rev. Shirley Bowen) ofThe Gatherings: Re-imagining Indigenous-Settler Relations discussed the book with Jennifer Rook on Maine Calling. Find the podcast here in the list of recordings or click here to listen right now.
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Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine
Mainers gathered late Sunday afternoon at an Episcopal church in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine, attending a service that was just one among many gatherings and protests held around the United States and the world after Russian President...
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www.pressherald.com
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St. Brendan's, Deer Isle offered their parish hall to Opiate Free Island Partnership (OFIP) a year ago to serve as a needle exchange. The parnership is thankful for the continuing support of St. Brendan’s Pastor Elaine Hewes and Warden George Pazuniak which "has been essential to the exchange, as have volunteers Samantha Parker and Shauna Larrabee, who have operated the exchange when OFIP was unavailable." Read more here.
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We offer prayers for the ministry of the Rev. John Nieman who has concluded his time with the congregation of St. Margaret's, Belfast. The parish created this Facebook album to thank him for his service.
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As we pray for peace and those affected by the crisis, know that Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing to provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Donations to their International Disaster Response Fund can be made here. |
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Let us pray for the Rev. Regina Knox upon her retirement. All Saints, Skowhegan, where she has served as priest in charge, held a farewell service this past Sunday. |
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We pray in thanksgiving for the Rev. Douglas Beck, priest in charge at St. Augustine's in Dover-Foxcroft, who will become a priest in the Episcopal Church, following a brief examination per the canons. Douglas is a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, and a longtime part of our diocesan community. |
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Join Episcopal Peace Fellowship to pray Compline weekly via Zoom. They meet every Tuesday at 8:30 pm with EPF friends, chapters and members across the country praying together. Open to all! The Zoom link to attend is here. The link to the service bulletin is here.
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Join a free, online film screening about the Wabanaki |
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The Justice Commission of the Diocese of Maine encourages us to continue learning about our Wabanaki neighbors and recommends an upcoming online screening of two films hosted by the Upstander Project. This is a chance to watch the new film The Bounty, about the 1755 Bounty Proclamation, issued by Massachusetts, which put a price on the scalp of every Penobscot man, woman and child, and the award-winning film Dawnland on Wednesday, March 9 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Following the film there will be an all-female panel featuring Eastern Woodlands Rematriation co-founder Alivia Moore (Penobscot), BOUNTY co-director Dawn Neptune Adams (Penobscot), and Upstander Project (producers of the films) learning director Dr. Mishy Lesser for a conversation and Q&A moderated by endawnis Spears (Diné, Ojibwe, Chickasaw, Choctaw) of the Akomawt Educational Initiative. Register in advance here.
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"Journey to the Cross" Lenten devotional series available |
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Consider engaging in d365's Lenten devotional series, "Journey to the Cross". Available from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, the series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. An ecumenical team of talented writers produced this year's devotions, including two Episcopalians: Elizabeth Cervasio, Missioner for Children, Youth, & Campus Ministry for The Episcopal Church in Colorado, and Paris Ball, Minister for Christian Formation & Camps in The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Learn more about this resource and Lenten discipline at www.d365.org.
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