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 …
In wake of anti-Muslim graffiti at USM, rally of religious groups appeals for inclusiveness
Portland Press Herald – December 7, 2016 Stand up against bias and intolerance, organizer Reza Jalili says amid a spate of hate crimes since the divisive election. click here to continue reading
Homeless Persons Annual Memorial Vigil
Portland’s Homeless Persons Annual Memorial Vigil
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Lewiston-Auburn Candlelight Vigil
4:30 to 5:30 pm
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MCC Presents Civil Discourse Event Featuring Senator George Mitchell
Senator Mitchell said candidates should be able to disagree on issues without the damaging rhetoric of 2016. Watch here for entire speech and Q and A.
MCC Statement on Gov. LePage’s Recent Remarks
The Maine Council of Churches, which has a longstanding commitment to promoting civil discourse, is dismayed at Gov. LePage’s recent remarks about race, racial profiling, and his verbal attack on Rep. Drew Gattine.
MCC Member Episcopal Diocese of Maine Launches Network for Justice
On Saturday, March 12, a group of fifty lay people, clergy, legislators, and social justice advocates gathered at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland for a faith-based advocacy training workshop presented by Bishop Lane’s new initiative “Maine Episcopal Network for Justice.”
MCC Board Votes to Endorse Initiative to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales
The MCC Board voted to publicly endorse the November 2016 ballot initiative to require background checks of all gun sales. Faith communities wishing to add their support can find an endorsement form here.
MCC Welcomes New Board Member
The Maine Council of Churches welcomes its newest board member, Rev. Alyssa Lodewick, representing the UCC.
