It is our practice to give away 100% of the riches collected each week. In March, 50% of our plate goes to New Hope Midcoast, which believes that a life free from abuse is a fundamental human right, and works to build a culture that will not tolerate domestic abuse. New Hope Midcoast supports people as they create pathways to safety.

     Each week of this church year, 50% goes to Niweskok - a collaboration of native food and medicine providers with a goal of re-matriating Wabanaki lifeways through engaging with their kinship responsibilities, and reclaiming traditional foods and healing. They prioritize restoring the Penobscot Bay region as a Wabanaki food hub.

Unitarian Universalist Association Reiterates Longstanding Condemnation of U.S. Military Action Against Iran

This morning, the United States, in coordination with the state of Israel, launched military attacks against Iran. According to news reports, the U.S. will undertake more military actions over the next several days.

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has long opposed any intervention into Iran by the U.S. military and supported the pursuit of diplomatic resolutions in the region that protect innocent life and global human rights. In 2008, Unitarian Universalists (UU) voted in favor of an Action of Immediate Witness that called upon UU congregations to urge Congress to prohibit an attack on Iran without specific congressional authorization and discourage an attack by an ally, and to urge Iran to cooperate with inspections of its nuclear program. Sadly, 18 years later, those calls remain even more relevant today.

In June 2025, the UUA reiterated its opposition to such military action. We do so again this morning, and every day these armed attacks continue. We and our member congregations will continue to work for a world where the shared values of pluralism and interdependence are realized, and where the inherent dignity and worthiness of all people are upheld.

Religion in Maine: The UUs and the Quakers are Growing

New Safety and Security Team

     - from Chris Wright

Over the last several months, our Building Use Group (BUG) and Church Council have begun to identify some of the church’s specific safety and security needs, and have made good progress in putting some remedies in place. Safety and security covers issues all the way from a well functioning evacuation plan--should the need arise--to the security and safety of our congregation and building if someone were to present a threat. While some needs have already been addressed, it has quickly become clear that our church needs more hands-on-deck to carry out the identified needs.

The BUG and Council are appealing to members of the congregation to step up and volunteer to play a role in a Safety and Security Team as we move forward. If you have questions, please send them to me (chriswright2400@gmail.com) or ask a member of the BUG or Church Council. Thanks.