Social Justice & Advocacy

“Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

The Episcopal Diocese of Maine established a network in 2015 made up of Maine Episcopalians committed to working toward justice and peace for all people and advocating for public policies that respect the dignity of every human being, both in the State of Maine, the United States, and the world.  Members of this group, known first as MENJ (Maine Episcopal Network for Justice) and then MEPPN (Maine Episcopal Public Policy Network), strive, with God’s help, to affirm the essential relationship between what we believe and how we live. The network is supported by diocesan staff and a small steering committee.

SAVE-THE-DATE ~ Meeting on Wed., Dec. 9, 2026, 2-3 p.m.

You are invited to a discussion about advocacy in the diocese with Bishop Brown and staff on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. on Zoom. We’ll talk about what the Maine Episcopal Public Policy Network (MEPPN) can do, how it will be organized following a period of transition, and how its priorities will be established. When the meeting takes place on Dec. 9, we may have an idea of the proposed bills coming before the new Maine legislative session which can inform our next actions as a network. Let’s think about MEPPN integrates with and amplifies the work of the Maine Council of Churches (MCC) and The Episcopal Church’s Office of Governmental Relations (OGR). Please join us if you are interested in determining how we focus and guide our congregations in the areas where our collective power can have the greatest impact. This meeting is for all who are committed to living out our baptismal promises in the public square. Zoom details will be available soon.