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What do bishops preach on Trinity Sunday? Check out Bishop Steve's sermon:  "No church is exempt from the work of joining God's Project." 

Read Bishop Steve's op-ed on gun violence in the Bangor Daily News. 

More than 412 Maine Episcopalians (and a few friends) from 126 Maine communities and 55 parishes signed on to his letter about gun violence sent to Maine mayors. 

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The deadline for online submission is September  1. Council will vote on new applications at its September meeting. Please direct any questions about the process to Heidi Shott at 207.772.1953 x126 or

195th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Maine

University of Maine, Presque Isle

October 24-25, 2014

For the first time, all pre-convention information usually sent to churches will be offered online at www.tinyurl.com/diome2014 (or click the button above).

Look for announcements in the Dio Log as new information is added to the page. Currently all information about nominations, resolutions, making reservations for accommodations and a map locating hotels and UM as well as a link to the delegate certificate is available. Information about meals, bus service to The County, and Pre-Convention Hearings will be posted soon.

The full convention booklet will be printed and distributed to clergy, delegates, and alternates in September.

 

Three opportunities for young people at Convention

There will be three different ways that teens can serve at convention:

Some congregations have elected a teenager as a regular lay delegate. If you would like your teen delegates to room with other teens on Friday night, contact Jane Hartwell at jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org.

Teens in grades 6-12 may serve as a youth ambassador. They will collect ballots and otherwise assist with convention. To volunteer, contact jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org.

Teens in high school through age 20 may apply to be a Diocesan Youth Representative who will accompany the congregation to serve with voice, not vote, at convention. 

*  Who can apply?  Baptized members of Episcopal congregations who are either in high school or younger than age 21. 

*  How to apply?  Fill out the online nomination form here.  The nomination form can be submitted by the young person, priest, or lay person. The form requires a brief note of support from their priest. Application deadline is September 15. 

*  The selection committee will choose up to eight representatives. All applicants will be notified within a week after the deadline.  

*  The congregation and priest should prepare the youth, encourage him/her to attend pre-convention hearings and mentor her/him during convention.  

*  The diocese will provide meals, housing, a morning workshop and mentoring. For more information, contact Jane Hartwell at  jhartwell@episcopalmaine.org.

• E.Y.E. (Episcopal Youth Event) in Philadelphia - July 8-13
• BION Teen Camp - at Bishopswood for grades 6-12 - August 18-23
• International Youth Mission to Jalonga - applications available and first meeting later this summer

• Leadership Prep for Middle School Event - October 17 to 18 - Cathedral     
• Youth at Convention as regular delegates, Diocesan Youth Reps or ambassadors - Oct.24 to 25
• Leadership Prep for Happening - October 31 to November 2 - Christ Church, Gardiner
• Fall Middle School Event - November 14 to16 - Cathedral
• Happening High School Event - November 21 to 23 - Christ Church, Gardiner