Faith & Public Issues

The First Congregational Church UCC of Camden holds discussions to deepen understanding of how our faith can respond to political crises. Working with Midcoast churches, social service agencies and the public, an overview of difficult or controversial topics is given by content experts, often via publications, online offerings, or Zoom sessions. This is followed by an open non-partisan discussion, ending with suggested action plans. We hope to educate and move participants to become activists for issues that match their personal values. These talks are free and open to members of all faith communities and the wider public.

Forums to date: Fake News & the Media, Bi-partisan Election Information on Candidates & Information on Voting, Immigration and Refugees, Climate Change, Access to Quality Health Care, Preventing Gun Violence, Opiate Addiction, and Islam in Maine.

Possible future topics: Poverty, Managing Difficult Political Conversations, and Prison Reform.

Anyone who would like to participate in these discussions should contact Roy Hitchings.