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Bishop Steve's blog - Round Maine with Bishop Lane
www.roundmaine.org
Recent sermons
"Lead lives that show God has made a home among us" at St. Philip's, Wiscasset, on May 5.
"Celebrating the life of Michael Losinger" at St. Paul's, Albany, NY, on April 26.
Bishop Steve is now a regular on Twitter! Follow him @bishop_maine
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NNE - The New Northeast blog
Tracking News, People, Places and Events in the Diocese of Maine
2013 Climate Revival in Boston, news and photos
A reflection on the event by Ann H.F. Sherman, "Facing an uncertain future with hope."
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Two new posts from Lisa Meeder Turnbull at the Maine Stewards blog
"Heaven Can Wait" and "Seeking, Finding, and Being Found."
On the Justice and Mercy Maine blog, the Rev. Shirley Bowen writes,
"The Opportunity of Another Gospel."
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Prayers for ...
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the members of Diocesan Council as they meet to do the work of the Diocese of Maine tonight and tomorrow in Millinocket.
the Rev. George Swanson of Manset, upon the death of his son, William Gaines Swanson, in a diving accident in California on May 4.
the Rev. Katherine Stiles of Cambridge, MA, upon the death of her mother, Nancy Atwood Stiles, of Marblehead, MA, on March 23.
the people of Lewiston affected by the three fires in recent days that destroyed 79 apartments and left nearly 200 people homeless. Many of the victims are connected to Trinity Jubilee Center. Trinity is col-
laborating with organizations to assist those who have lost everything and requests gift cards (to Hannaford, Shaws, Walmart, Target, or for gas) to be sent to Trinity to pass along to the Red Cross.
Gift cards or cash donations for the purchase of cards may be sent to Trinity Jubilee Center, 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240.
An Interfaith prayer service will be held at Kennedy Park in Lewiston on Monday, May 13, at 5 p.m. All are welcome. |
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Bishop Steve answers questions about Holy Conversations
Openings for young adults at Emmaus House in Portland
The young adults at Emmaus House are looking for three more housemates to live with them in Portland's downtown arts district. Emmaus House is for people age 18 - 30ish who have a passion for serving others, are interested in growing deeper in their spiritual life and would have fun living in community. This is the third year of this house, which is sponsored by St. Luke's Cathedral. And it's time now to interview if you're interested. Find out more at 772-5434 (St. Luke's) or at office@cathedralofstluke.org Compensation Committee seeks information The diocesan Compensation Committee is currently revisiting our clergy compensation process. We now use the data from the State on education salaries as a starting point. We are checking the process used in similar dioceses. This comparison includes insurance and other benefits. We are also going to compare in-state data in these areas. We welcome any input from clergy or congregations. Please send any information to Peter Bickford at pmbick@myfairpoint.net. We will present our findings at our next convention. Thank you for your help. Peter Bickford, Chair, Christ Church, Norway Hidden from View conference video available on demand Watch a talk by Jessica Maurer, the Executive Director of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging, shared on April 27, at St. Paul's, Brunswick, during the conference "Hidden from View: Preventing Elder Abuse." The conference was sponsored by the diocesan Committee on Aging. Click here to watch Jessica's talk. If you would like to be a part of an ongoing conversation on how churches can protect elders in their communities, email Rachel Zoller of St. Andrew's, Newcastle, at rachelzol@roadrunner.com |
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Upcoming in Maine and beyond
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship spring meeting
Members of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship - Maine Chapter will meet on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. John Baptist, Thomaston. They will discuss ways of implementing the diocesan Convention Resolution on supporting Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Other agenda items include plans for our participation in the annual Peace Fair in Brunswick in August. New members or interested parties most welcome. For further information, contact Diane Paterson at dcp@gwi.net or Gretchen Crawford at gcrawford16@yahoo.com. Click here for a flyer.
And congratulations to the Women of Grace Church, Bath, on their recent contribution of $500 to the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza which is run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Donations may be made to
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
25 Old King's Highway No., Suite 13
Darien, CT 06820
Christian ed directors gather to share
Christian education directors from several churches are meeting to collaborate on Wednesday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everyone interested in Christian formation for children and teens is invited. This is a great opportunity to share with colleagues! We'll meet at the diocesan office at 143 State Street in Portland. (If distance is prohibitive, you can join us by conference call.) RSVP to Jane Hartwell at jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org
Five Women Witness: Two Weeks in Palestine, a presentation at USM-Portland on May 24
The Rev. Carol Huntington of Bath will be one of five women who will offer a slide presentation and lecture on a recent trip to Palestine. Offering insight through political context and personal stories, five New England women will share their journey to Palestine on Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. in Room 133 of the Wishcamper Center at the USM-Portland campus. All are welcome. For more information, click here for a flyer.
Spirituality and S'Mores - for adults who teach or lead kids
Join other Christian Ed teachers, priests, deacons, youth leaders, pilgrimage leaders, diocesan volunteers - and other people interested in the spiritual growth of teens and kids - on May 31 to June 2 at Camp Bishopswood.
Join leaders from Falmouth, Bangor, Windham, Cathedral, Hallowell/Yarmouth, Trinity Portland and Cape Elizabeth.
Lodging and meals provided. Stay for the weekend or join us for some of it. To register, contact Jane Hartwell at jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org. Click here for more info.
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