Maine Council of Churches

Did you know that October is Clergy Appreciation Month? 
To express your appreciation for all they’ve done, CLICK FOR YOUR CLERGY and make a donation in their honor to the Maine Council of Churches. 

Join us for this interactive online conversation with author Susan Inches, an educator and advocate who has worked in environmental policy for over 25 years, including 14 years as a senior official in Maine state government where she worked on numerous policy issues including renewable energy, energy efficiency, land use planning, the working waterfront, building and energy codes, rural development, rural broadband, and fisheries management.  She currently serves on the steering committee of the Pine Tree Coalition, which is working to establish in the State Constitution Mainers’ rights to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.

In response to the rapidly spreading Delta variant of COVID-19, churches across the state are reassessing their fall ministry plans. Many congregations are choosing to re-instate universal masking, go back outdoors, or go back online. The latest Returning to Church supplement created by our sister organization, the Wisconsin Council of Churches,

MCC Board members, volunteer advocates, members of the Public Policy Committee, and our Executive Director have been testifying, writing editorials and letters to editors, and collaborating with our twelve partner organizations to be sure that the voice of faith is heard in the halls of the State House.

We have posted copies of written testimony on our website. Follow the link if your are interested in viewing http://mainecouncilofchurches.org/legislative-priorities/