On April 9th, over 80 volunteers from Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland along with friends from St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Portland, Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland, and First Parish Congregational Church UCC, Yarmouth gathered together to pack meals for Ukrainian refugees. Working through End Hunger New England, every meal they packed headed directly to Ukrainians displaced by violence -- feeding over 30,000 people! Find more information about the organization here.

A group from Christ Church, Gardiner was recognized by Maine Preservation for their work on St. Ann's Burying Ground. Congratulations to Bill King, Hank McIntyre, and Dawn Thistle! Watch the video or read more here.

St. John's, Bangor, Maine will host a block party on Sunday, May 1 from 12-2pm. There will be tours of the church and their "pocket park", music (hear the organ and newly restored harpsichord!), food, and kids’ activities! All are welcome to a festive worship service of dedication at 10 am. Find more information here.

St. Bartholomew’s in Yarmouth is seeking a part-time (18 hours/week) Parish Administrator. Duties and responsibilities will include preparing materials for worship, parish communications, support of the priest, treasurer, and other staff, as well as some building management activities. In addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills, well-developed computer skills are a must. A warm personality and a lively sense of humor are a plus! For a complete job description please click here.

Have you ever wondered what goes on at 12 Hodge Street in Wiscasset? Sunday, May 15 from 2-4pm, come and find out! St. Philip's will be holding an open house and all are invited. Come and enjoy their unique architecture, the stories of their outreach ministries and meet some of the members of St. Philip’s. Find more information here.

“Easter is the celebration of the victory of God,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2022 message. “The earth, like an egg, has been cracked open, and Jesus has been raised alive and new, and love is victorious.” View or read Presiding Bishop's Curry full message here.

Clergy and laity from around the diocese gathered at Good Shepherd in Rangeley for Chrism Mass and Renewal of Vows on April 7th. The Rev. Thom Rock, rector, and the parish’s administrator and musician, Robert Ludwig, planned a beautiful liturgy. Click here for the worship leaflet and here for the sermon.

A new series of the Faith in Maine podcast began last month with "An Invitation to Listen Better". Listen here. The series will focus on the four themes from Bishop Brown's 2021 diocesan convention address: Listen, Connect, Adapt, Hope. Be on the lookout for a new episode next week!

Children and youth of the diocese prepared this lovely Tenebrae online worship service to share with us during Holy Week. Click here to download the worship bulletin.