Commentary: Falsehoods, vitriol may win elections, but they throw democracy for a loss
The Maine Council of Churches reminds voters that effectiveness is never a litmus test for morality. From The Portland Press Herald, September, 2016, click here to read the full article.
MCC Seeks New Office Administrator
The Maine Council of Churches represents nine denominations that work together, in conjunction with other partners, to advocate at the state and national level for the eradication of poverty, for civil discourse in politics, and for environmental… Read More
New England UMC Bishop Endorses Background Checks on All Gun Sales in Maine
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar and the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church endorse background checks on all gun purchases in Maine.
Two Member Denominations Call for Civil Discourse As a Matter of Faith
Leaders of two of MCC’s member denominations both issued statements this week calling for civil discourse in U.S. civic life and mentioning MCC’s leadership in promoting civil discourse as a matter of faith.
Living for 32 Event Poster
Film Viewing and Discussion: “Living for 32” The inspirational story of one of the survivors of the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech in April 2007 MINNIE BROWN CENTER Tuesday, March 22, 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30pm 906 Washington… Read More
Day-Long Restorative Justice Workshop: What is Yours to Do?
Restorative Justice in Maine (RJIME) is excited to welcome to Maine two amazing and inspirational leaders, Mr. Lyndon Harris and Mr. David LaMotte of North Carolina. Wednesday, March 23, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Bowdoin College, Brunswick–Main Lounge, Moulton Union Cost… Read More
A faith-based call to undo decades of over-criminalization, mass incarceration
From the Bangor Daily News, January 28, 2016 Click here to read the article.
Environmental Priorities Coalition – LD 1535
An Act To Protect Firefighters by Prohibiting the Sale and Distribution of New Upholstered Furniture Containing Certain Flame-retardant Chemicals – This bill is currently tabled in the Senate due to Sen. Saviello. Click here to read text of… Read More
Gun safety – partial rollback of constitutional carry bill from last session
Pending approval by bi-partisan leadership, the Legislature may revisit the rescinding of any approval process for concealed carry permits for firearms. We will continue to monitor this issue but no action thus far.
Supplemental Budget (with focus on reimbursement to municipalities for general assistance)
Sen. Gerzofsky has expressed uncertainty regarding what would happen on the supplemental budget. He said he thought the priority for surplus funds would likely be education, but that it’s too soon to know.
