MCC Blog March 31, 2017
Why, in the world, does my faith matter? That is the question keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Bill Barter asked 130 people of faith who gathered in Augusta on March 27 and 28 for Interfaith Advocacy Days. I have… Read More
MCC Blog March 10, 2017
Now more than ever, people of faith are called to speak out for justice, compassion and peace and to become effective advocates with elected officials and policy makers who create and vote on important legislation here in Maine…. Read More
MCC Blog February 23, 2017
Congregations who follow the lectionary have been spending time in the gospel of Matthew this year. Two weeks ago, the text was from Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount when Jesus tells his followers, “You are… Read More
MCC Blog January 12, 2017
This prayer was delivered by MCC Executive Director Rev. Jane Field in the State House of Representatives on the opening day of the legislature, January 4. All representatives and and senators …Read more
MCC Blog December 9, 2016
MAY YOUR DAYS BE MERRY AND BRIGHT During this holiday season, we at the Maine Council of Churches wish you and your loved ones the Advent blessings of hope, peace, joy and love. We pray for the… Read More
MCC Blog November 17, 2016
In a call for peace, the Maine Council of Churches and veterans’ organizations in Maine are asking churches throughout Maine to ring their bells for two minutes at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. The following is the speech… Read More
MCC Blog October 24, 2016
October 21, 2016 Dear Friends: On Thursday, October 20, we were thrilled to host a statewide event, “From Mudslinging to Mutual Respect: How To Make Politics More Civil,” featuring Senator George Mitchell. We welcomed nearly 200 people from… Read More
Guest Blog: Using God’s Gift of Light
Guest blog post by MCC summer intern and recent Colby College graduate, Lucy Hadley, on solar energy.
Rainbows, God’s Fingerprints and Miracles
Rev. Jane Field reflects on the miracles witnessed by those who attended an Augusta vigil to remember the victims of gun violence in Orlando.
