November is National Adoption Month and it is an opportunity to increase our awareness about foster care and adoption in Maine. It is a time to celebrate families who have grown through adoption. It is a time to listen and learn from youth who have been adopted. It’s also a time to recognize and advocate for the many local youth who are still waiting for adoptive families.

Conversations We Should Be Having

Wednesday, November 16th, 7pm
North Church, Portsmouth (UCC)
2 Congress Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Beyond the Rainbow Flag: Walking the Walk of Radical Inclusion

In this upcoming October 15 public conversation with Marpheen Chann in Portland, Robertson will describe action steps we all can take to reform our lives to be increasingly inclusive by embracing the full breadth of diversity represented in every single person.

“The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism” Book Group

To continue the conversation about “The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism,” we’re inviting everyone who registered for the event to read the book as part of a book group.  As mentioned during the program, we are delighted… Read More

Promotional Material for Beyond the Rainbow Flag

Download a flyer here / Download Bulletin Insert Here / Download Social Media Here Flyer Bulletin Insert Social Media Posts

Carter Heyward Book Group

On behalf of The BTS Center and The Maine Council of Churches, we would like to thank you for participating in our September 21 book event with Carter Heyward. A recording of the event is posted on the Maine Council… Read More

Protecting Houses of Worship

Learn how to safeguard your house of worship
Faith-based events and houses of worship, such as churches, synagogues, and mosques, are inherently welcoming, with open access and publicly available schedules for services and events. However, this welcoming nature can pose risks.

Children and Family Ministries Coordinator

Hours: 10 hours/weekPay: $20/hr Areas of Responsibility HGW Kids: Families and Children: Must be 18 or older. Preference for someone familiar with the HGW Community.  For more information and to apply contact Sara Ewing Merrill, lead pastor. HopeGateWay Community… Read More

Office Administrative Assistant

First Congregational Church of South Portland has an immediate opening for friendly person with exceptional organizational and communication skills. The administrative assistant must be proficient in Microsoft Office; be able to maintain strict confidentiality; and able to work… Read More

Music director at Trinity Lutheran Church

MUSICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION The music director at Trinity Lutheran Church, Westbrook, Maine, shall perform the duties as listed below. Special accommodations may be negotiated in special circumstances such as the covid pandemic, weather events, extended illness. Select, prepare… Read More