Gun Safety Working Group
The Gun Safety Working Group formed following the October 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston. Open to the public, the group works to gain an understanding of the causes of gun violence through sharing research, hearing from speakers, and discussing publications and legislation. The group meets periodically. Members of the group choose to act on specific legislation and initiatives independently.
Maine Conference UCC Social Action Committee
Would you like to learn more about the UCC’s justice work, or would you like to work with others across the state of Maine to promote and advance social justice initiatives? Connect with the Maine Conference UCC Social Action Committee to learn about current initiatives, access the resource guide, and join with UCC activists across the state.
Peninsula Pride
Since 2017, the Congregational Church has hosted a Pride Celebration during the month of June, with festivities featuring free food, live music with dancing, and a rainbow of activities for kids and teens! We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with this all-ages event including crafts, educational booths sponsored by groups such as OUT Maine, opportunities for advocacy, and support from local businesses who provide some of our food and materials. Play with bubbles and sidewalk chalk, make your own rainbow wands and decorate a pair of glasses, write a postcard to your legislators, or just enjoy some free hot dogs or pulled pork from the grill and the sweet sounds of local musical groups for an overall fun atmosphere often ending with a contra dance.
Coordinating with other sponsors in the area, in 2025 we are moving toward a month-long celebration to include a dance sponsored by the YMCA, book studies, and a return to a parade down Tenney Hill and Main Street. In all, we hope to be a visible and joyful ally for LGBTQ+ persons as we honor God in every person in our Open and Affirming church!