Join Maine Council of Churches (MCC) on Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m., for the second in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to...
Be a part of a new collaborative ministry! Director of Public Policy John Hennessy has begun gathering churches and people in our diocese involved in migration ministry. Please be in touch with him via email...
The Johnson Amendment, established in 1954, prohibits 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations—including religious bodies—from intervening in political campaigns. In July 2025, in a court settlement with two specific churches, the IRS made a concession, agreeing that the...
Resources from the Maine Council of Churches
“Formation” is the work of deepening our faith and learning about God, our faith tradition and ourselves throughout the course of our lives. And how we “form” Episcopalians is changing a lot as our churches and...
Resources to Help Protect Houses of Worship Follow-up material from the Protecting Houses of Worship forum hosted by the Maine Council of Churches in Westbrook in 2022. This link provides materials and resources from the...
How can churches move from hospitality to partnership with immigrant communities in their midst? This timely and practical webinar hosted by the Episcopal Parish Network will explore how Episcopal congregations can engage more faithfully and...
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s College, Standish This day-long workshop with activist Father John Dear is offered by the Maine Council of Churches as part of “a collection of programs...
Director of Public Policy John Hennessy will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. His presentation will especially focus on how the diocese and the Maine Council of Churches...
Join the Maine Council of Churches on Tuesday, January 14, at 4pm, for the first in a series of online “town hall” gatherings to discuss ways Maine’s communities of faith can be prepared to respond...
