The Al Amana Centre in Muscat, Oman, is an ecumenical and interfaith organization built upon the legacy of over 130 years of Christians working with their Muslim hosts and neighbors from different faiths represented in Oman. We live in a global age in which one act, whether it is political, economic, religious, or cultural, can have a worldwide impact. Our futures are now interconnected, and it will take the cooperation of all segments of society to live in harmony with one another bringing Christians and Muslims together. Their mission is to provide safe spaces, diverse encounters, and engaging methodologies for people of faith to build sustainable peace. 

The Centre has expanded its work in recent years to provide a safe place for leaders of different faiths in conflict-torn countries beyond Oman and the Middle East (Muslim and Christian leaders as well as college students in the Asian sub-continent  and in Africa) to meet and seek ways to work together for peaceful reconciliation around the values of mutual understanding and trust. During COVID-19, the Centre carried out much of its mission via ZOOM and other electronic means. The Centre’s “semester abroad” program as well as short-term immersion visits were suspended in 2020. Short-term trips have now been resumed. The “semester abroad” program may resume in 2023. 

The Centre is registered in the Sultanate of Oman as a “non-governmental agency” (NGO). The Centre is governed by an international ecumenical and interfaith elected Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has full authority for the vision/mission and program of the Centre. The mission/program budget is supported largely by participant or agency fees and grants. Financial support also comes from US and Canadian churches (Reformed, Presbyterian, Episcopal, UCC and Methodist congregations). Thanks to our generous donors. our congregation contributes annually to the Al Amana Centre. In 2018, a group travelled there to learn more about the program and the executive director visited our congregation in 2019. Members, Rev. Ken and Marcia Bradsell spent two years in the Sultanate of Oman, where Ken served the congregations of the Protestant Church as its lead pastor and served as liaison for all Protestant and Orthodox ministries in Oman with the country’s Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The Boothbay Region District Nursing Association was ounded in January 1952, the Boothbay Region District Nursing Association's mission has always been to provide RN support to residents of the region allowing them to safely remain in their homes and age in place. An RN collaborates with a patient's PCP to determine their needs and plan of care. Physicians recognize that all needs of their patients cannot be met through insurance coverage and additional help is necessary. Services such as medication management, wellness checks, chronic disease management, patient education, and referrals to other community resources are generally not covered by insurance, Maine Care, or Medicare. These services are provided without discrimination and regardless of financial status. The church supports this group's mission with an annual donation, this support would not be possible without our generous parishioners.

The Boothbay Region Food Pantry started in 1985 as an ecumenical committee of church ministers and leaders in the Boothbay region. The pantry serves individuals and families experiencing food insecurity with non-perishable items and fresh produce. Non-perishable items are largely obtained by donations and church appeals along with contributions from Hannaford Super Markets, Good Shepherd Food Bank, local schools, and the YMCA. Veggies to Table, Twin Village Farm, Hannaford, and other local farmers provide significant amounts of in-season fresh produce all year long. Clients are also given vouchers to be used at their local market to purchase perishable items such as milk, eggs, and bread. 

The Congregational Church provides a "home" for the pantry in the lower level of the church to store food. This space was newly renovated 6 years ago to provide more space for shelving, refrigeration, and commercial freezers. The pantry opens up the Fellowship Hall at the church every Friday from 11 AM-1 PM to the community where they make available an impressive selection of foods. Volunteers works tirelessly every day of the week picking up food at various places and stocking the shelves. It is quite an effort and one we are proud to support through donations, Souper Bowl for Caring, and a space for them to grow. Check them out on Facebook or visit their website to learn more about the ways the Boothbay Region Food Pantry serves our community.

Bright Stars of Bethlehem is "a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the health, education, and cultural and spiritual development of the people in the Middle East in order to promote peace and harmony in the region. With an ever-increasing network of supporters in the U.S., Bright Stars impacts the lives of over 60,000 men, women, and children in Palestine. Born out of the vision of Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb and his outreach ministry in Bethlehem, Bright Stars is now more than fifteen years old. The staff and volunteer leadership work together to provide support to the Palestinian people to help grow hope in the midst of occupation." 

Each year, the church makes a donation to Bright Stars of Bethlehem in support of their mission. Thank you to all of our generous donors for making support like this possible.

The mission of CRC is to assist people in need on the Boothbay peninsula by providing information, referrals, resources and programs. CRC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization registered in the state of Maine.

Services and Resources Include:

The Addiction Outreach Program provides information, support and referrals to individuals and families seeking treatment and recovery services. 

Boothbay Community Rides is a free driving service serving residents of the Boothbay Region.

The Community Fridge is a shed located behind the Boothbay Town Office. The shed is open 24/7 and contains a refrigerator, freezer, and shelving for nonperishables.

The Community Navigator Program (CNP) is a free and confidential service designed to help families on the Peninsula meet essential needs and achieve goals and aspirations.

Food for Thought provides nutritious, child-friendly, easily accessible healthy snacks for families in need.

The Fuel Fund is a heating assistance program of the Community Resource Council that assists residents of the Boothbay Peninsula (Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport) by providing financial assistance and referrals for home heating needs.

Set for Success is a back to school event gifts new backpacks and every teacher-required school supply to every AOS98 elementary student.

Woodchucks is a wood bank serving low income and vulnerable people who have wood stoves or fireplaces.

The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine's mission is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious food for people in need, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public in the fight to end hunger. Our local food pantry, housed in the church's ground floor, is in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank and receives truck loads of food regularly to help feed those facing food insecurity in our region. Thanks to our generous pledgers, we are able to donate annually to this cause. 

Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers is a locally governed non-profit organization, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Founded in 1991, 7 Rivers is addressing the housing needs of low-income families, serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties and the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell, Maine. Their mission is to “create successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing, and repairing, weatherizing and modifying existing homes.” Habitat coordinates the labor of volunteers with the generous donations of materials and financial gifts received to improve the living conditions of our partner families and those who are elderly and/or disabled and in need of home improvements. 

Recently, 7 Rivers was in Boothbay Harbor helping a young family build a new home and we are proud to support this organization with an annual donation. Prior to the pandemic the church would participate in the Spring Walk to Build, 7 Rivers largest fundraiser. We hope to have some walkers participate this year in-person!

Healthy Kids is a non-profit organiztion located in Damariscotta and "is a community based family and professional network, offering support and educational outreach to families throughout Lincoln County. Since 1985, Healthy Kids has worked to enhance and improve the lives of children and parents, providing a wide variety of programs. These programs are designed to help parents, caregivers and professionals in raising emotionally, physically and cognitively healthy children." We are proud to support this program with an annual donation. 

Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) supports thriving, healthy communities in Lincoln County by working with partners to improve the health and well-being of Lincoln County residents- from the youngest members of our communities to our seniors. HLC is a local community health non-profit agency serving all of Lincoln County, Maine.

Whether it is working with towns to make policies that protect kids from underage drinking, or collaborating with the schools, farms, and libraries to bring fresh produce to the people who need it, HLC bring together members of the community to share ideas and resources to have the greatest collective impact.

Lincoln County Dental (LCD), is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency that was established in 2011 by a group of volunteer dental professionals, healthcare providers, and members of the community. The group convened to address the lack of low-income dental services for adults and children in Lincoln County. One hundred percent of those served by LCD live below the median income levels and do not have dental insurance. The mission of LCD is to support the health of the people in our community by providing access to a high quality, compassionate, and comprehensive oral health care using an income-based sliding fee scale and participation with MaineCare. These services improve the overall health and quality of life for those served.  Although they target services towards the lowest wage earners, they also work on a sliding fee scale and are willing to work with anyone to make dentistry affordable and available. They offer comprehensive dentistry and work with everyone including children from their first tooth to elders living on fixed incomes. They also access a grant that allows them to provide free dentistry to all Veterans. Their work has been such a blessing to our community and we are proud to be able to support LCD with an annual donation.

Nest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) supporting the responsible growth and creative engagement of the artisan & maker economy to build a world of greater gender equity and economic inclusion.

Through programs that support the wellbeing of artisans both in the United States and globally, Nest is bringing radical transparency and opportunity to the informal handworker economy.

New Hope Midcoast is the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine. Since 1981, their staff have been serving individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence and stalking.

OUT Maine works toward a welcoming and affirming Maine for all rural young people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender identities. In partnership with their allies and families, OUT Maine supports, educates and empowers these youth in their journey from adolescence to adulthood.

Partners for World Health (PWH is a non-profit 501(c)3 based in Portland, Maine that collects medical supplies and equipment from healthcare facilities, manufacturers, other organizations, and individuals and then sorts, evaluates, repackages, and prepares these supplies and equipment for distribution to individuals, communities, and healthcare facilities in need all over the world. 

PWH was started by Elizabeth McClellan, Surgical RN at Maine Medical Hospital who was disturbed by everything that was thrown out and going to landfills. She collected things in her own home for quite some time. Now she has two huge warehouses and has developed relationships with local donors who provide support. Maine hospitals and healthcare facilities use her service to decrease their trash expenses. She now has 20-50 volunteers daily that help sort through all the donations and help package them for shipping.

Our church helps support this organization with an annual donation. 

Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County (RT-LC) was formed by a group of Boothbay Region community members in 2002 and is affiliated with the National Rebuilding Together organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.. National Rebuilding Together Day, in our region, occurs on a Saturday in late April or early May each year. On this day volunteers of all skill levels come together to work on a designated home which has been selected to receive Rebuilding Together-Lincoln County services. To receive assistance, home owners in Lincoln County must go through an application process. Our church supports RT-LC with an annual donation and has provided additional funds for two larger projects in recent years. Thank you to our generous donors! 

Safe Passage in Guatemala City serves the community surrounding the largest garbage dump in Central America. This organization, started by Hanley Denning in December of 1999, is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education, healthcare, nutrition, and social services for children Pre-K through 9th grade and their families, as well as educational reinforcement for high school students.

The odds are stacked against the families of this community as one out of every three residents have never been to school, most adults have less than a fourth grade education, the average family size of six lives on just $4 a day, and their public schools are only open for 4 hours a day. “Safe Passage is a refuge for children facing difficult situations marked by extreme poverty, neglect, and abuse. Safe Passage is a gateway out of poverty.”

We are proud to support this organization through an annual donation from our Board of Missions. We also sponsor a student every year through donations from the congregation. We have already seen one student through the program who has graduated and have picked up a new student who started Pre-K 2 years ago. In May of 2018 we sent a group of youth leaders to the school in Guatemala to volunteer. They were able to meet the young man we sponsored through the program and help teach English to students. They got to experience firsthand the impact this program has on the lives of the garbage dump community. 

The St. Andrews Free Bed Fund is a non-profit was established in 1938 by a group of local community members spearheaded by Dr. George Gregory, Harold Bishop, and Fannie Orne Perkins. The initial mission was to be able to provide patients residing in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport and Edgecomb with no health insurance or very high deductibles a bed at St. Andrews Hospital at no cost at the request of a doctor. 

With the development of HIPPA laws and the closing of our beloved local hospital, the mission of the group needed to pivot to continue to meet the needs of those they served. Now you can apply for financial assistance through the organization who is affiliated with other hospitals and health services on the mid-coast, like Mid Coast Hospital, Miles Memorial Hospital, Boothbay Regional Ambulance Service and Boothbay Region Health Center.

We are proud to support this organization each year with a donation knowing it is helping our community receive the healthcare we all deserve.

The Carpenter's Boat Shop in Pemaquid, Maine was founded by Ruth, (a teacher), and Bobby, (a minister, lobsterman, and boatbuilder), Ives in 1979, their desire to “'bring humanity together' transformed an old chicken farm into a community nexus of worship, service, and craft. Built from the volunteer labor of community members, the Boat Shop quickly attracted those willing to work hard, live simply, and share in work and life with one’s community."

The organization's website describes itself as being "dedicated to nurturing and enriching lives through the practices of building wooden boats, living in community, and serving others."

"The Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity for adults of all ages to take a deliberate time of reflection and skill-building as they search for new direction in their lives. Through daily work in the woodshop, reflection, and living out service to others at home and in the community, we learn about ourselves and each other. The skills we practice range from the technical, to self-awareness, to interpersonal, as we navigate the joys and challenges of living and working closely with others."

With the generosity of our parishioners we are able to help continue the vision of the Ives' family with an annual donation. Check out their website to learn more! 

The Twin Villages Foodbank Farm (TVFF) was founded in 2016 by Megan Taft and Sara Cawthon in partnership with the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, a non-profit 501(c)3. TVFF is a 3 acre organic farm located at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm where all of the food grown is donated to food pantries and youth programs in Lincoln County. Coastal Rivers' Salt Bay Farm donates the use of its fertile farmland and provides storage space for TVFF, as well as administrative support. The Boothbay Region Food Pantry, which is housed in the church, receives organic produce from TVFF and to show our appreciation and support the church gives an annual donation to the farm. .

Veggies To Table, a local farm in Newcastle, Maine, grows fresh organic produce and flowers for those experiencing food insecurity. Thanks to our generous members and friends of the church we are able to make an annual donation to the farm helping to end hunger for our neighbors. This farm operates with volunteers and needs our help to sustain their mission..