Maine School of Ministry

Wabanaki REACH was one of two organizations that were part of MESOM's spring semester course Organizing for Relationships and Repair.

Their work comes out of a Truth and Reconciliation process that recently observed its 11th year of impact through the report of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Ongoing educational opportunities remain available through Wabanaki REACH for organizations, congregations, and municipalities to learn from indigenous history and leadership in the present.

Reading of the poem, “Reparation” by REACH Co-Director Penthea Burns Official handing off of the TRC Report to Penthea by TRC Commission...

Wabanaki Alliance was one of two organizations to be part of our MESOM spring semester class in Organizing for Relationships and Repair. Check out this educational forum upcoming on July 18th. "From Treaties to Today: Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty in Maine." (Recording to be shared real-time on Facebook.)

In one month we will join our friends at Portland Public Library for a panel discussion: “From Treaties to Today: Wabanaki Tribal Sovereignty in Maine” moderated by Dr. Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine, and citizen of the Penobscot Nation.

We’re honored to hear from Hon. Donna Loring (Penobscot Nation), Ambassador Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald (Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians), Maulian Bryant (Penobscot Nation), and Sage Phillips (Penobscot Nation).

We hope to see you on July 18th for a meaningful discussion about the past, present, and future of sovereignty for the Wabanaki Nations. This event will be live-streamed on the Wabanaki Alliance page.

Happy Pride to kids growing up in small-town Maine! And blessings to all who find their vocation like writer Andrea Gibson did. Put what matters on your bucket list.

https://vimeo.com/716198856?fl=pl&fe=vl

Unpublished Andrea Gibson Speech: Do Not Rule Out What Scares You A commencement address from one of the proudest moments of Andrea’s life

Check out All. The. Things. MESOM has classes to look forward to, special programs, and sensational instructors. Lifelong learners and leaders are equipped with theological education for the life of the church!

MESOM Summer News Ministry in Your First ParishParish Ministry ExperienceMilbridge UCC, First Congregational Church of Bridgton, North Congregational Church, First Congregational Church of North Berwick, Edgecomb Community UCC, First Congregational Church of Ellsworth, and Union Congregational Church of Ellsworth Fal...

Save the Date: June 20th
10:00-2:00 (bring your own lunch)
Location: Maine Conference United Church of Christ office

Looking forward to a day for certificate-seeking MESOM students - and anybody else who is a Member in Discernment! - to come and workshop demonstration of learnings in a United Church of Christ context. Drop in whenever it works for you, to share ideas, reflections, and prayerfulness with others.

What is the point of religion right now?

Not an abstract question. Weeks ago various answers were on display in Portland. Turning-Point-USA represented one view, and progressive leaders gathered nearby to represent another. Local UCC faith leaders among other ministers, artists, activists, and musicians found ways to practice and proclaim: "Love Is The Point."

See recording:

LOVE is the Point. - LOVING, Accepting, Welcoming MultiFaith Gathering in Portland, ME on 5/15/26 A recording of the May 15, 2026 event hosted by 26 MultiFaith leade...

Where the global Spirit of Pentecost meets cosmic eschatological poetry:

Maya Angelou's "A Brave and Startling Truth"

https://allpoetry.com/poem/14326544-A-Brave-And-Startling-Truth-by-Maya-Angelou

Wow! Imagination for the future!

Convocation of ministers of the Gospel

We are gathered and we are together

In sacred place and time

MESOM Fall Classes registering now!

Intro to New Testament for all interested. With Paul Day.

Leading with Clarity in Anxious Times for new and experienced pastors. With Todd Weir.

Semester courses are 24-hours, meeting real-time for an affordable fee of $375. Some scholarships available.

More info and registration: https://www.maineucc.org/mesom/