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Dear Friends in Christ,

Many in our community are feeling uncertain as a result of recent actions by the current administration. Our faith calls us to care for the vulnerable among us, and as members of the Body of Christ, we stand together, and we will renew our commitment to live out God’s second-greatest commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39). We do this in “thought, word, and deed,” by committing to the mandate of the Gospel, following the teachings of Jesus, and educating and equipping ourselves to be advocates for justice.

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. please join us for a Zoom webinar, Faithfully Supporting Our Vulnerable Neighbors. We will provide resources from The Episcopal Church and local partner organizations. Our distinguished panel will include the Rev. Jane Field, executive director of the Maine Council of Churches; Rebecca Linder Blachly, director of The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations (OGR); and John Hennessy, the diocese's public policy director.

Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven.” Together, through prayer and action, we can become that bright light for vulnerable communities in Maine.

In Christ,

More ways to stay informed and get involved

Immigration Basics and Know Your Rights for Churches and Individuals

Monday, Feb. 3, 2 - 3:30 p.m. on Zoom

Join Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) for an extended conversation on the basics of U.S. immigration law and know your rights information for churches and individuals. Register here.

Every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. on Zoom, EMM and the OGR host 30-minute updates on U.S. immigration policy and the responses in our churches and communities. Register here. 

Thursdays at 1 p.m. on Zoom, the OGR hosts a 30-minute, weekly conversation about the policies and legislation The Episcopal Church is advocating for. This is a chance to take part in a conversation on advocacy asks, the political environment, and the legislative outlook. Register here.

Find more resources on our website here.