Volume 28, Number 5

May 21, 2026

Camden-Area Churches Celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter Together

The clergy and congregations of St. Margaret's, Belfast, St. Peter's, Rockland, St. John Baptist, Thomaston, Nativity Lutheran, Rockport, and St. Thomas', Camden, gathered to celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter together. Bishop Brown joined them in Camden for the service, which took place in both the sanctuary and parish hall. Read more and see additional photos here.

Regional Confirmation at Grace Church, Bath

Grace Church in Bath hosted a regional confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation service with St. Paul’s, Brunswick, on Saturday in Easter Week. Four candidates were confirmed, seven were received, and two were reaffirmed. Congratulations to all! Read more and see additional photos here.

The Rev. Tom Mousin Retires from St. Peter's, Portland

St. Peter's, Portland's priest in charge, the Rev. Tom Mousin, retired following a celebration of his five-year tenure with the parish on April 12. We join the St. Peter's community in wishing him a long and happy retirement! Read more and see additional photos here.

St. John's, Southwest Harbor Hosts Quietside Supper Pilot Program

A new partnership between St. John's, Southwest Harbor and Open Table MDI was the subject of a May 13 feature in the MDI Islander. Having hosted free community suppers in Bar Harbor for several years, Open Table MDI wanted to bring them to the other side of Mount Desert Island, known as the Quietside, and found a mission-aligned partner in St. John's, which hosts the Westside Food Pantry and the Tremont and Pemetic schools’ backpack programs. The Quietside Suppers launched on Tuesday, May 5, when 80 people served at St. John's, and will continue on Tuesdays through the month, with the hope that it will become a permanent program.

Trinity Jubilee Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility

For 35 years, Trinity Jubilee Center operated out of the cramped basement at Trinity Church, Lewiston. "We kept growing but the space did not," Executive Director Erin Reed recently told the Sun Journal (gift article).

In 2020, plans began forming for a new building, which opened in February of this year. Four times larger than the previous location, the center has a spacious professional kitchen, shower and laundry facilities, and room to offer expanded services for those dealing with homelessness and poverty. In the past three-and-a-half months, Reed, her staff, and volunteers have served over 10,000 meals, sheltered over 100 people, distributed over 11,000 diapers, and helped over 180 people apply for jobs. This afternoon, they will celebrate this new chapter with a grand opening event. "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has been on this journey with us," Reed said in a press release. "Thank you for believing in this project, our community, and our mission."

Portland Pride Parade 2026

Saturday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ish)

Poster making 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Please join us as we walk in the 2026 Portland Pride Parade! All are welcome! You are invited to make signs about God’s love for all people, to wear rainbow clothing, and to walk in celebration of the glorious spectrum of humanity God has made.

If you’d like to do that in community, you are invited to join Episcopal Maine youth at the Diocesan Office at Loring House (next to the Cathedral Church of St. Luke) from 9:30 - 11 a.m. for snacks, poster-making and fun.

Order our 2026 Pride "Love for All, All for Love" T-shirt here!

A FEW SPACES HAVE OPENED UP! Youth Climate Justice Event

June 29 - July 2, 2026

Schoodic Institute, Winter Harbor, ME

We still have a few open spots for this Province 1 youth gathering at Schoodic Institute in Acadia National Park. Intended for middle and high-school students, the event offers an opportunity for youth to come together, build community, and learn about protecting our earth—in beautiful Downeast Maine. Participants will engage in national science-standard aligned, hands-on science programming through the National Park Service rangers, work with Rachel Field from An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice, hear from Wabanaki neighbors about Indigenous stewardship at Acadia, and more. It will also be a fun way to form friendships, explore faith in action and spend time outside on the Maine coast this summer.

Find more details here and reach out to Emily Keniston with questions.

Presentation on the Maine Middle Passage Port Marker Project

Wednesday, May 27, 6 p.m.

Trinity Church, Saco

The Middle Passage Port Markers Project seeks to "honor the two million captive Africans who perished during the trans-Atlantic crossing known as the Middle Passage and the ten million who survived to build the Americas." All are welcome to hear from the coalition of individuals and organizations from across the state working to place a permanent marker near the site in Kittery Point—the only documented location in Maine where enslaved Africans were brought ashore. Learn more here.

BTS Center Green Teams Gathering

Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, Freeport

The annual Green Teams Gathering is a day-long opportunity for learning, worship, and community. This year's theme is "Ceding Conquest, Seeding Justice," with keynote speaker Dwayne Tomah, Passamaquoddy language keeper.

Come to be with other spiritually motivated people looking to grow their faithfulness as anti-colonial individuals and congregations. Bring a team, or come and find your folks. More details and registration information can be found here.

The President and the Constitution

Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m.

Grace Church, Bath

The first event in Grace's Summer Civics Series will be led by Lowell Brown, Esq., a lawyer who has practiced for more than 50 years. He is the author of "Prosecution of the President of the United States: The Constitution, Executive Power, and the Rule of Law (The Evolving American Presidency)." Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Email the church office with questions, and see the other events in this series on our website calendar.

National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend

June 5-7

Every year on the first Friday in June, members of the movement against gun violence come together to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to demand a future free from this crisis. Moms, students, veterans, survivors, and others wear orange throughout the weekend to show their support—in every state across the country.

Wear Orange originated on June 2, 2015—what would have been Hadiya Pendleton's 18th birthday. Just one week after performing at President Obama's second inaugural parade in 2013, she was shot and killed at the age of 15. In the aftermath, teenagers in Chicago who wanted to honor their friend wore orange to raise awareness around gun violence.

Episcopal Peace Fellowship of Maine wishes to honor Hadiya and the more than 130 people shot and killed every day in the United States. Everyone in the Diocese of Maine is encouraged to join in National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend to show our support for prevention of gun violence. Learn more here.

Registration for the 2026 School for Spiritual Direction is now open. Learn more and register here.

The Aroostook Cluster, which consists of three rural congregation: St. Paul’s, Fort Fairfield; Church of the Good Shepherd, Houlton; and St. John’s, Presque Isle, is seeking a full-time rector. Leading a three-parish cluster is a unique calling that requires a blend of diplomacy, organizational agility, and deep pastoral care. Because the parishes share staff and costs, the rector must be a great communicator, as well as someone who can honor individuality and celebrate the unique “flavor” and traditions of each parish, while fostering a sense of unity. Applicants should send their Vocation Hub profile, resume/CV, and a cover letter addressed to the Search Committee to Transition and Deployment Officer, the Rev. Suzanne Roberts. Read the complete Position Profile here.

St. Peter's in the coastal city of Rockland seeks a warm, deeply spiritual, and collaborative two thirds-time rector. This welcoming and inclusive congregation has strong lay leadership, a love of liturgy and preaching the Word, and a proven track record of providing impactful outreach to the community. Currently, the vestry is exploring ways to collaborate administratively with neighboring Episcopal churches. Applicants should send their Vocation Hub profile, resume/CV, and a cover letter addressed to the Search Committee to Transition and Deployment Officer, the Rev. Suzanne Roberts. Read the complete Position Profile here.

St. Ann's in Windham, a growing community and the gateway to Maine's lakes region, seeks a three quarter-time rector to guide the congregation with wisdom and care, empowering them to live more fully into their shared mission. With thoughtful planning already underway and strong lay leadership emerging, the people of St. Ann's are eager to partner with a rector who will help them build on their foundation of faithful worship, a warm welcome for all, compassionate service, and joyful community life. Applicants should send their Vocation Hub profile, resume/CV, and a cover letter addressed to the Search Committee to Transition and Deployment Officer, the Rev. Suzanne Roberts. Read the complete Position Profile here.

The Parish of St. Mary and St. Jude in Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor, respectively, is looking for a full-time rector who will respect their long history on Maine's Mount Desert Island while providing the steady, thoughtful guidance necessary to move them into their next chapter of growth. Applicants should send their Vocation Hub profile, resume/CV, and a cover letter addressed to the Search Committee to Transition and Deployment Officer, the Rev. Suzanne Roberts. Names are being accepted through June 10, 2026. Read the complete Position Profile here.

Grace Church in Bath is seeking a friendly, energetic person to join its vibrant community as a part-time church sexton/custodian. The sexton maintains the church facility and grounds, supporting the programs of the church and outside groups that use the facility. The role is important to Grace’s mission of offering a welcoming and affirming space for people from all walks of life to gather, pray, and serve others. Learn more, including how to apply here.

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and Loring House (143 State St., Portland) seek a half-time facilities director to oversee the maintenance, operations, and long-term stewardship of a shared property, which includes the cathedral, diocesan office, and chapel, with buildings dating back to 1867. This role balances hands-on facilities work with administrative coordination, vendor management, and supervision of custodial and event staff. The position reports to the Dean of the Cathedral and the Executive Assistant to the Bishop. The salary is $40,000 – $45,000, depending on experience. Members of the Cathedral are not eligible to apply. Learn more here.

St. Michael’s in Auburn is looking for an organist for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday services. The small but active congregation with a one-third-time priest seeks a musician to play the church’s restored 1921 Hook & Hastings organ and accompany the choir and congregation for weekly services and Christmas Eve (if not on a Sunday), practice with the choir for 45-minutes prior to the services, and accompany the choir singing hymns during communion. Learn more, including how to apply here.

Trinity Church in Castine seeks a part-time minister of music (6-8 hours/week). The church is looking for an adaptable, collaborative musician to play its Allen Renaissance electronic organ, provide liturgical music for Sunday 9 a.m. worship, and accompany its summer choir (with an optional opportunity to direct the choir for increased compensation). Target start date is this summer and the application deadline is June 14. See the full job description and how to apply here.

St. Thomas’ in Camden seeks a part-time parish administrator (15-19 hours per week). Qualifications include: excellent organizational and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) or Google Workspace; familiarity with or willingness to learn church management software, social media platforms, and online communication tools (e.g. Realm); and ability to maintain confidentiality and provide a welcoming presence. Position open until May 26, 2026. To apply or for more information, email the Rev. Paul Briggs.



Is your church hiring? Would you like us to share the job description? If so, let us know.

See the full  events calendar here.

See the bishop's visitation schedule here. 

May 25 Memorial Day, Diocesan Offices closed

May 29 and 30 Faithful Givers Roadshow, St. John's, Bangor, and St. Mary's, Falmouth

May 31 Celebration of New Ministry, the Rev. Liz Marshall Casasola and Trinity Church, Castine

June 5 - 7 National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend

June 7 Celebration of New Ministry, the Rev. Myrna Koonce and St. Peter's, Portland

June 19 Juneteenth, Diocesan Offices closed

June 20 Portland Pride Parade

June 24 - October Bishop Brown on sabbatical

June 28 Deacons Day in the Diocese of Maine

June 29 - July 2 Youth Climate Justice Event, Schoodic Institute, Winter Harbor

July 9 Summer Chapels Gathering, the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland

Nov. 7 207th Diocesan Convention, Abromson Community Education Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland

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