United in Faith, Serving Our Community

The Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry was founded during the 1980’s to foster a cooperative religious spirit in the community by having programs to explore the similarities and differences of our various faith traditions. The first ministry was to establish the Care and Share Food Closet, in partnership with Western Maine Community Action. FAEM and WMCA then worked together to improve the housing at 82 High Street and ensure the availability of safe, affordable housing for low income residents.

In 2001 a bequest from Dorothy B. Mosher for the Care and Share Food Closet served as the impetus for FAEM to become a nonprofit corporation registered with the State of Maine. Application was later made to be recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit corporation organized for religious and charitable purposes and therefore able to receive tax-deductible charitable donations.

In the first decade of the 21st century the primary focus of FAEM has shifted from having programs for its members to a more outward and missional focus. Building on the original foundation of serving our neighbors in need, FAEM has developed several new ministries, including the Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund, the Housing Assistance Fund, and the very popular Warming Center.

In 2010 FAEM was welcomed as a Community Partner by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. In 2011 UWTVA began awarding FAEM an Allocation for the ECU HEAT ministry. FAEM member churches continue to make a significant difference in the lives of our neighbors by working together in answer to the call of Christ.

In 2017, Care and Share Food Closet became a 501.c.3 non-profit organization in its own right in order to better fulfill its mission.

FAEM is a non-profit organization. Your gifts support only the ministry you choose to support. We invite you to join us in making a difference for your neighbors in Franklin County by giving to our ministries.