Maine Council of Churches

05/16/2026

350 people filled First Parish UU Portland last night for “Love is the Point,” a prayerful, multifaith gathering where music and blessings affirmed the communities targeted for hate by White Christian Nationalists, including Turning Point USA (a group that held a sparsely attended rally at the same time a few blocks away).

As “Love is the Point” ended, the audience poured out onto Congress Street, holding candles and singing.

05/13/2026

Make heaven crowded? - https://mailchi.mp/f33ce4ed3884/news-from-mcc-16548877 Sorry, Turning Point - that's NOT the point

04/23/2026

Where we will be on May 15? - https://mailchi.mp/843250fd85b8/news-from-mcc-16548216 NOT at the Expo Center!
Click to find out more.

04/20/2026

Maine Council of Churches is a partner in organizing this event, and Rev. Jane Field is quoted in the article. Definitely worth a read!

The event, dubbed 'Love is the Point,' will support immigrants and transgender people — groups that organizers say Turning Point USA has targeted.

04/17/2026

Once more into the breach - https://mailchi.mp/ce20bd370d10/news-from-mcc-16548087 Maine faith leaders speak out against anti-trans referendum,
Click to read the PPH article and testimony.

04/08/2026

URGENT: Your action needed on threats to gun safety laws - https://mailchi.mp/ad24c2c45d4c/news-from-mcc-16547805 Help convince legislators in Augusta to do the right thing! Click the link to take action.

03/31/2026

Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there's a spiritual component, too.