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
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. Beth St. John
Cumberland Association: Debbie Duval
Oxford Union Association: Dianne Morse-Leonard
Living Water Association: Ian Lynch
Midcoast Association: Oscar Wallace
MEUCC Board of Director’s Rep: Ian Lynch
At-Large Representative: Kathy Woodside
At-Large Representative: Stephen Hastings
Our representatives were last elected in October of 2025.
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.