Maine religious leaders urge Sen. Collins to take a stand against health care repeal

from the Maine Beacon, June 25, 2017Members of Faith in Public Life and Mainers for Accountable Leadership rallied in  Portland’s Lobsterman Park on Friday to urge Senator Susan Collins to oppose the Republican health care repeal plan. “Speaking… Read More

Maine Compass: The moral case for Mainecare We can’t sit back and watch as an important part of the safety net is dismantled.

The Kennebec Journal, May 17, 2017 Whenever I find myself in a confusing situation that requires a decision, I find it helpful to fall back on simple moral truths, such as “don’t forget to say please and thank… Read More

Fund Addiction Treatment

from the Bangor Daily News, Opinion, 5/8/2017 The Maine Council of Churches strongly supports all efforts to fully fund drug and alcohol treatment programs in Maine. In the early 1930s, when people addicted to drugs and alcohol were… Read More

Bishop Robert Deeley condemns Trump’s immigration orders

The Sun Journal, Tuesday, January 31 Maine Catholic Bishop Robert Deeley and other religious leaders in Maine condemned President Donald Trump’s ban on some Muslim countries, saying it goes against Christian teachings and what the country stands for…. Read More

Maine’s religious leaders condemn Trump’s immigration ban

Bangor Daily News,  Jan. 30, 2017 Religious leaders in Maine on Sunday and Monday condemned President Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim nations.

‘TI$ THE $EA$ON

When our newsletter arrived in your mailbox, it was probably nestled in amongst many December fundraising appeals from non-profits and charities asking for your donation.  As you consider your end-of-year giving, please keep the Maine Council of Churches… Read More

Standing Together Against Hate

The Rev. Larry Weeks of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Portland, the Rev. Jane Field, executive director of the Maine Council of Churches, and the Rev. Todd Glacy of Sacred Sound and Living focus on their hearts …

Call for civility with your vote

Letters to the Editor, Current Publishing –October 28, 2016 In the heat of the outrage over Gov. LePage’s unseemly voicemail to Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, I was impressed that Westbrook held a rally, not for revenge, but for decency,… Read More

Politics based on mutual respect, honesty

Letters to the Editor, Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel, October 19, 2016 click here to read the full letter.

Letter: Candidates should sign civility pledge

By The Forecaster on October 17, 2016. click here to read the letter.