Land Acknowledgement
Portland New Church is located in the unceded homeland of the Wabanaki, the People of the Dawn.
We extend our respect and gratitude to the many Indigenous people and their ancestors whose rich histories and vibrant communities include the Abenaki, Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Nations and all of the Native communities who have lived here for thousands of generations in what is known today as Maine, New England, and the Canadian Maritimes.
These nations are here now; strong, proud, and sovereign. We commit to learning from and supporting their communities in whatever ways we are invited to serve.