Resources on this page are organized by public policy issue or topic.
Health Care Reform
1. Worship, education and advocacy resources
Click here for resources from Faithful Reform in Health Care, a national network of faith-based activists working for health care reform: http://www.faithfulreform.org/
2. Want to get involved in health care reform in Maine?
Use this link to download a fillable pdf volunteer form:
965_080930_Volunteer_Pledge_Form_CVC__fillable_distributed[1].pdf
3. A Call to Action on Health Care Reform 2009: The Transparency Initiative
Beginning in January, 2009, Maine Voices for Coverage, of which Maine Council of Churches is a member, is focusing on the "transparency issue." Click on the links below to learn more:
http://www.mainecahc.org/foundation/Transparencyreport.htm
Transparency Issue.doc
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Religious Campaign Against Torture
New! Lenten Resource (2009) on non-violence by Rev. Kirsten Klepfer (from No2Torture). Click here for an 8 page Lent 2009 resource (with an introduction and preaching helps for each Sunday) -- for preachers and others who want to explore the issue of non-violence and the choices our society makes for violence or for the Realm of God, using the Common Lectionary readings for the Sundays in Lent. LentenResource on Non-violence, Rev. Kirsten Klepfer.pdf
How you and your community of faith can get involved:
1. Click here for a pamphlet with more information about why this is an important issue for people of faith.
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Study the issues in the context of faith:
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Co-host a video screening/discussion with other faith communities in your area. Click here for more information about one such film; and here for a Facilitator’s Guide for study groups. Several other print, audio and video resources are available on the NRCAT website. Please contact Eric C. Smith(esmith@mainecouncilofchurches.org) if we may be of help in organizing and publicizing your event.