Maine Sea Coast Mission

The Maine Sea Coast Mission (MSCM) provides spiritual, health, and youth development programs in coastal and island communities in Downeast Maine. Established in 1905 and rooted in a history of non-denominational service, the Maine Sea Coast Mission offers hope, encouragement, and help to strengthen individuals, families, and communities. The Maine Sea Coast Mission was founded in 1905 by two brothers, who were also pastors, Angus and Alexander MacDonald. They took the first Mission boat, a sloop called Hope, to isolated island communities providing spiritual support where there were no churches, bringing books and learning opportunities, and always sharing in the spirit of giving and joy with Christmas surprises. The scope of the services provided by the Mission has grown considerably over the last 100 years, but the mission remains essentially the same.

For over forty years, the Maine Sea Coast Mission has had a strong presence in Washington County through programs based at its Downeast Campus in Cherryfield. The Downeast Campus provides a broad range of services including a food pantry, emergency fuel assistance, housing repair and weatherization, clothing assistance, a Senior Companion Program, a weekly Coffee House, and the Downeast Table of Plenty. Additional Mission programs and services include: the Christmas Program; the EdGE after-school and summer programs for youth; Scholarship Program; Ministries to island and coastal communities, including partnerships with four island churches; and Sunbeam Island Health Services.