Who Are We?
MAEC is a group of local Christian churches in Southeastern Connecticut working
together to bring the compassion of Christ to those in need, through advocacy,
service, celebration, and fellowship.
What do we do?
We walk twice a year, on Good Friday and in October, to alleviate hunger.
The Good Friday Walk raises money to feed those in need in our communities. In
2026, 28 people did the walk along River Road, stopped at stations of the cross,
and raised $3,780. Checks for $500 each were sent to six local agencies that serve
our area. The balance was then donated to the relief effort for the 42 persons
who were displaced by a terrible fire in Groton.
MAEC joins with Church World Services (CWS) every year to help fight hunger
around the world. In 2025, about 35 walkers trekked from downtown Mystic to
Noank and back, raising almost $6000 in the annual CROP Hunger Walk. CWS
returned $1415 of that total for our use locally. In 2026, we will be celebrating 50
years of participation in the CROP Walk.
We offer a year-round Care and Share program which provides gas and food gift
cards to people who need assistance in the towns of Groton, Mystic, Stonington,
North Stonington, and Pawcatuck. Referrals to this program come from our
member churches, the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, and Human Services
Agencies.
At our June meeting we present the annual Neil and Pat Kluepfel Community
Service Award. This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated
exceptional service to their community. In 2026 the award was given to Mike
Hewitt, Noank, Retired U.S. Navy Captain. A $200 check was given in his honor to
support the USS Groton Sail Monument.
Every July we fund a lunch program at St. Luc School in Mercery, Haiti. The lunch
program serves over 300 students.
Upcoming Events
Community conversations on faith traditions of our neighbors. All are welcome to
attend these events.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6—7:30 pm at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Flanders Road in Mystic. A community conversation will be held with representatives of Baha’i, Buddhism, and Christianity.
Member Congregations
Calvary Episcopal Church, 27 Church Street, Stonington, CT 06378
www.calvary-stonington.org
Christian Science Society, 5 Gravel Street, Mystic, CT 06355
www.christiansciencect.org/mystic
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1230 Flanders Road, Mystic, CT 06355
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
www.christumcgroton.org
First United Methodist Church, 23 Willow Street, Mystic, CT 06355
www.firstumcmystic.org
Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument Street, Groton, CT 06340
www.grotonucc.org
Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355
www.mysticucc.org
Mystic Pilgrim Community
Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Noank, CT 06340
www.noankbaptistchurch.org
North Stonington Congregational Church, 89 Main Street, P.O. Box 66, North
Stonington CT 06359
860-535-0379
Old Mystic United Methodist Church, 44 Main Street, P.O. Box 542, Old Mystic, CT
06372 www.omumc.org
Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church, 1241 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340
www.pbbcgroto.org
St. Mark Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic, CT 06355
www.stmarksmystic.org
St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 69 Groton Long Point
Road, Groton, CT 06340
www.stmarysgroton.org
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 32 East Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355
secretary@saintpatrickmystic.org
Union Baptist Church of Mystic, 119 High Street, Mystic, CT 06355
www.ubcmystic.org
Monthly Meetings
2026—2027 MONTHLY MEETING LOCATIONS
Every 3rd Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
September 16, 2026 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
October 21, 2026 – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
November 18, 2026 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
January 20, 2027 – To be announced
February 17, 2027 – Christ United Methodist Church
March 17, 2027 – First United Methodist Church
April 21, 2027 – Old Mystic United Methodist Church
May 19, 2027 – Christian Science Society
June 16, 2027 – Worship/Mtg./Dinner/Award
