News & Events in the Episcopal Diocese of Maine | | |
Volume 27, Number 10
Oct. 16, 2025
| | Bishop Brown and the parishioners of St. Paul's Brunswick officially welcomed new rector, the Rev. Matthew Scott, on Sunday, Sept. 21 with a service of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. Scott began his ministry at St. Paul's in January. | | Clergy of the diocese convened on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at St. Andrew's in Newcastle for the annual Fall Clergy Day with Bishop Brown. Presentations by community organizer Jake Fahey bookended a service of Holy Communion with joyful singing accompanied by organist Sean Fleming, followed by a festive lunch, courtesy of the congregation and staff of St. Andrew's. It was a glorious day, both in weather and in spirit! Read Bishop Brown's sermon here. See more photos on our Facebook page. | | Retired Deacons' Luncheon | | On Sept. 17, several of the diocese's retired deacons gathered for lunch at St. Mary's in Falmouth, organized by Retired Clergy Chaplain, the Rev. Mary Lee Wile. From left, sitting: Rev. Audrey Delafield, Rev. Linda Cappers, Rev. Peggy Day, Bishop Brown, Rev. Christine Bennett, Rev. Carol Huntington, Rev. Betsey Deleuse, Rev. Wendy Rozene; standing: Rev. Alice Goshorn, Rev. Cindy Beaulieu, Wile, Rev. Stephanie Batterman, Rev. Edie Birney. | | The Rev. James Nutter has retired as rector of St. John's, Bangor. On Sept. 28, the congregation celebrated his nearly three-year ministry with them at a special Eucharist, followed by a reception. | | Updates and Announcements | |
Camp Bishopswood Summer Recap
According to Camp Bishopswood's most recent newsletter, our diocesan summer camp welcomed 370 campers, including 234 returning campers (some for their eighth summer!). Of those, 112 campers—more than 32 percent—received scholarships, totaling $111,579.50 in support! This is a record for the camp, and we join them in being proud and grateful to the Camp Bishopswood community for their generosity in making camp possible for so many!
Registration for Summer 2026 will open later this month or in early November. Read more Camp Bishopswood news here.
Photo: Bishop Brown with campers at Summer Finale in September.
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We are looking forward to seeing clergy and lay delegates next
Saturday in Bangor!
| | Deadline to register: Oct. 18 | | |
What to Expect
In-person check in: 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
(Attendance is required to vote.)
or
Watch the livestream on our YouTube Channel
9 a.m. Festival Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Convention Business
Noon - Lunch
1 - 5 p.m (approx.) Convention Business
Find your lay delegates to convention here.
Read the Preconvention Journal here.
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Concerts and Musical Happenings at Our Churches
On Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., you're invited to bring your dancing shoes to Grace Church, Bath, for an evening with the jazz quartet, Wurlibird. The performance will feature instrumental interpretations of 70s hits by the Crusaders, Al Green, Bill Withers, Grover Washington, Jr., and more. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door. Learn more here.
On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m., St. Bart's in Yarmouth presents Choral Evensong, an Episcopal tradition. All are welcome to this peaceful service of choral music and readings led by St. Bart’s Music Director, Christina Edelen, and choir.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m., Trinity Church in Portland will host the FLUKES, an ensemble of enthusiastic ukulele musicians, along with singer/songwriter Eileen Rose, and special guest the Grateful Hearts. Proceeds from this family friendly concert benefit St. Elizabeth's Essentials Pantry. Suggested donation: $10; children under 12 get in free. Learn more here.
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Veterans Day Holy Eucharist with the Presiding Bishop
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. via livestream
Episcopalians are invited to join a first-time, church-wide Veterans Day service to honor those who have served in the military and specially recognize the Episcopal chaplains who support them.
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will preside, and the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia, bishop suffragan for the church’s Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, will preach. The service will include a special “commissioning for further service” of chaplains who serve military veterans in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Next year marks the 250th anniversary of military chaplaincy within The Episcopal Church. The Rev. John Hurt, an Episcopal minister, began serving as a chaplain in the Continental army in 1776. Today, more than 100 Episcopal priests serve as chaplains across the Armed Forces, Veterans Administration medical centers, and federal correctional institutions.
The Veterans Day service will include recorded readings from military veterans and personnel around the world; prayers written by veterans; music from the Washington National Cathedral; and more.
“This service marks a new chapter in our commitment to walk with veterans—not only in remembrance, but in enduring relationship and hope,” Ritonia said. “If you have a veteran in your life, I encourage you to share about this service and invite them to maybe watch it with you.”
The livestream—from the Chapel of Christ the Lord in New York City—will air on The Episcopal Church’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
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The Communities for Spiritual Vitality is a grant-funded initiative originating from the Dioceses of Vermont and Massachusetts that seeks to support the spiritual formation and fellowship of laypeople throughout Province 1. Its primary focus is on those in parishes without full-time access to clergy. The half-time assistant director will work with the director on most areas of strategic development for the initiative. Hours per week fluctuate based on programmatic rhythms. Applicants should reside within Province I and commit to travel to meet with the director regularly and perform program functions. Clergy as well as laypeople with strong experience in the spiritual formation of others are encouraged to apply. Learn more here.
St. Paul’s, Brunswick seeks a new organist to join its dynamic music program. In addition to providing music for about 48 services per year, the position also includes accompanying St. Paul's choir for rehearsals (the choir joins about eight services per year); right of first refusal for weddings and funerals and other pastoral services, paid by separate fee; free use of organ and other church instruments for hosting lessons and teaching, except when worship space is needed for religious services. Compensation starts at $12,000/year paid in 26 installments. For more information please see the St. Paul’s website.
St. John Baptist, Thomaston, seeks a cheerful, friendly, part-time (15 hrs./wk) sexton who will be responsible for weekly cleaning and minor general maintenance of the church facility, interior and exterior. Applicants must have at least a high-school diploma or equivalency; a minimum of two years of handyman work or relevant experience, and be able to complete Safe Church training and a background check. Pay is $20/hr. Please our website for more details.
St. Thomas’ Church, Camden is searching for a part-time music director, who will be responsible for leading, building, and sustaining the instrumental and choral music offerings of the church, with particular attention to congregational singing. St. Thomas’ has a 1992 Schantz pipe organ with 37 ranks in three divisions and Chickering grand piano. The salary range is $20,000 – $26,000 commensurate with experience. Those interested are asked to contact the Rev. Paul Briggs.
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