Maine faith leaders organize ‘alternative’ to Turning Point USA event in Portland
The event, dubbed ‘Love is the Point,’ will support immigrants and transgender people — groups that organizers say Turning Point USA has targeted. Andrew Rice Staff Writer Portland Press Herald April 17, 2026 A growing list of Maine… Read More
Maine hearing on transgender athletes sets up high-profile November election
MCC (Jane Field) and Multifaith Justice Maine ( Jodi Hayasgida) offered faith-based testimony in Augusta opposing the anti-trans referendum. Fielsd was quoted in the following PPH article.
Radio evolve with Rev. Jane Field: Resistance from Deep Faith
In an interview for upcoming issue of evolve magazine, Elizabeth Debold speaks with MCC’s Executive Director, Rev. Jane Field about resistance out of love and deep faith.
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Westbrook community members form a human wall to keep local workers safe from ICE
Maine Public | By Patty Wight Published January 26, 2026 Rev. Jane Field, Executive Director of MCC, is quoted in the article. Many immigrants are afraid to leave their homes — let alone go to work — as masked ICE… Read More
Portland organizations respond to community fear amid ICE operations
As ICE enforcement increases in Maine, churches and nonprofits are stepping up efforts to protect and support fearful immigrant communities.
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Maine faith leaders prepare for more ICE enforcement
Some churches have marked private areas and leaders say they are taking extra precautions as federal immigration enforcement increases in Greater Portland.
Why is Maine one of the least religious state?
MCC’s Executive Director, Rev. Jane Field, was a guest on Maine Calling yesterday, December 18.Listen to the full episode at mainecalling.org or wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.mainepublic.org/…/2025-12-18/maine-religion
For these Maine churches, the story of Christmas and immigrants’ reality tell a similar tale
As congregations count down the days of Advent, the story of Christ’s birth and Joseph and Mary’s flight to another country for safety has prompted church leaders to draw some parallels this year. Sophie Burchell Press Herald Posted December… Read More
Transgender priest joined dozens of Maine faith leaders to testify against anti-transgender bills
By Sean Scott The Maine Monitor July 27, 2025 Roughly 50 religious leaders and advocates testified individually on bills restricting bathroom use and participation in women’s sports this spring. All but four opposed the legislation. Photo by Garrick… Read More
An important step in protecting Wabanaki lands | Letter
Posted June 14 PressHerald No one should have their land taken by the state without consultation or agreement, yet that’s precisely what the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act has allowed to happen on Wabanaki land for the… Read More
