Social Action
Faithfully engaging others toward a more just society and planet. That’s the role of the Social Action Committee (SAC). The SAC works with Resource Teams, Associations, Churches, and People of the Maine Conference to help promote their engagement in social action.
What We Do
SAC initiates new social action endeavors on behalf of the Conference, such as opposing LD 926 of the 130th Maine Legislature which would have forced trans girls to defend their gender identity publicly if they wanted to participate in school sports. The SAC also offered testimony in support of LD 1626, a bill to enhance Tribal Sovereignty in Maine . In the winter of 21/22 we offered an online series of 3 workshops: “Organizing for Social Action in the Local Church”, “Immigration and ‘Loving Your Neighbor’”, and “Climate Change”. The SAC also serves as the clearing house for resolutions brought before the Maine Conference Annual Meeting.
Resources
Read the latest SAC Resource Guide (PDF), containing a summary of SAC’s recent initiatives and the Maine Conference UCC Resolutions as well as resources related to climate change, gun safety, homelessness, immigration, LGBTQ+, tribal sovereignty, and more.
Who We Are
The SAC is comprised of representatives appointed by each of our seven Associations. In addition, representation is provided from the Maine Conference Board of Directors and the Pilgrim Lodge Leadership Team.
Our Representatives
Katahdin Association: Linda Depew
Sunrise Association: Hannah Mondrach
York Association: Rev. Melissa Marquis
Cumberland Association: John Brooking
Oxford Union Association: Dianne Morse-Leonard
Living Water Association: Ian Lynch
Midcoast Association: OPEN
Pilgrim Lodge Leadership Team: OPEN
Board of Directors: Kathy Woodside and Stephen Hastings
Our representatives were last elected in April of 2022.
Connect With Us
Want to learn more about our ongoing projects and connect with the SAC? Follow our Facebook page!
Contact Our Members
For further information on the SAC, contact Stephen Hastings or Kathy Woodside.