Thinking about resuming in person worship?
In recent days, we at MCC have fielded a number of inquiries from local congregations wondering if this is the right time to return to holding in-person services in their church buildings. First and foremost, we encourage churches to… Read More
Ash Wednesday 2022
There is a Jewish saying that we should all carry a note in each pocket. In one pocket, the note should read “For you the universe was created.” The note in the other, “You are dust.” Each year… Read More
MCC BOARD ANNNOUNCES EXPANSION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
With unanimous support from its seven member denominations, the Board of Directors of the Maine Council of Churches has expanded the position of its Executive Director from part-time to full-time, effective August 1, 2021, for a designated term of… Read More
Letter to the editor: Maine people of faith should get vaccinated
Loving both God and neighbor means we must do all we can to protect those around us from the coronavirus. from the Portland Press Herald Opinion August, 28. 2021 This week’s headlines – “Under siege, hospitals plead with Mainers:… Read More
The Giving Winds Capital Campaign: 15-Years of Partnership
Our guest blog this week comes from our respected colleagues at Four Directions Development Corporation, a nonprofit Native American Community Development Financial Institution providing loans and free financial education services to tribes and tribal members in Maine. The Giving Winds Capital Campaign:… Read More
Maine Faith Leaders with Dr. Shah and Maine DHHS
Recording of the Online Meeting of Maine Faith Leaders with Dr. Shah and Maine DHHS from June 3 This important information session on how Maine’s faith communities can work to overcome vaccine hesitancy, how churches can be sites for… Read More
LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT:
Dear Friends, The Maine State Legislature is in an intense sprint to the end of this session. Committees have completed their work and dozens of bills are coming to the floor of the House and Senate for votes every single… Read More
Urge Maine’s Senators to Protect Democracy
In collaboration with MUUSAN, the Maine Episcopal Diocese, and NETWORKlobby.org, Maine Council of Churches is inviting laity and clergy throughout Maine to sign a petition from people of faith urging Senator King and Senator Collins to support S.1, the… Read More
Urgent Action Alert on LD 2
MCC Member Denomination, the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, has issued the following urgent action alert on LD 2, an important bill that MCC also supports. We need faith-based advocates to contact their legislators TODAY to let them know we support… Read More
2021 Faith-Based Advocacy Series
Registration Now Open for MCC’s 2021Faith-Based Advocacy SeriesWe Hope You’ll Join Us! This year, MCC has adapted our traditional Faith-Based Advocacy “Days” training event into a four-part online series, to be held Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30pm, February 23, March 16, April… Read More
