CUF Annual Meeting  February 12 after worship with Soup and Dessert Luncheon! The 2022 Annual Report and 2022 Annual Treasurer’s Report will soon go out by separate e-mail. You can request a mailed paper copy of the reports at the church office – or pick one up at CUF. If you have any budget questions please call the church office at 207-866-3655 before the Annual Meeting. Thank you!

Next Sunday! Feb. 12 after worship in the Vestry CUF Annual Meeting  with delicious  Soup and Dessert Luncheon! Click below to read the  2022 Annual Report  2022 Annual Treasurer’s Report You can request a mailed paper copy of the reports at the church office – or pick one up in the Gathering Place at CUF. If you have any budget questions please call the church office at 207-866-3655 before the Annual Meeting.

February Benevolence Local: Faith Linking in Action (FLIA) Bangor FLIA’s purpose is to support congregations and communities to work together to address root causes of poverty.  National: Southern Poverty Law Center Please donate directly through their website. Please mark your offering “pledge” or “benevolence” Unmarked loose money in the plate offering on Sundays always goes to CUF Open Doors.

Monday, Feb. 6 6 pm Book Group – Gathering Place and ZoomBook Discussion: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Please contact David Griffin to participate for the first time. Tuesday, Feb. 7 3:30 pm Bible Study on Zoom Please contact Barbara Turner to participate for the first time. 5:00 pm Knitting Group on Zoom Please contact Steffi Egenhofer to participate for the first time. Wednesday, Feb. 8 12:00  to 1:00 pm “Drop-in Visits” with our MinistersWednesdays don’t work for you?Just call the office  207-866-3655 for an appointment. 5:00 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal – MacKenzie Room 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary Sunday, Feb. 12 Annual Meeting and Soup Luncheon after worship in the Vestry.If you can make a pot of soup or bake something yummy – please let Steffi know! Thursday, Feb. 16 7:00 pm Pub Theology Stay tuned for location and theme!  Friday, Feb. 17 At Noon on Zoom  Adult Ed with Pastor Malcolm: Reading the Bible with the Poor Peoples Campaign

Hi everyone! You’re invited to take part in CUF’s 2023 Congregational Survey!!  What’s the big deal about this survey?  After three-plus years of life being turned upside down here at CUF, we’re starting to work our way back to something like normal. The question is, what IS normal now?  This survey is your chance to let us know what you think. We’re checking in with you on everything from services and sermons to programs, budgets, religious education, and more. This is your time to help the ministers, deacons, and trustees guide the church through the next three-plus years by candidly sharing your thoughts, opinions, brilliant flashes of insight, and more!  There are questions on a variety of topics, most of them just a quick button-click answer. Plus there are spaces where you can type in a more thoughtful response if you’d like to. This survey is completely anonymous, and the results will be viewed by the ministers, deacons, and trustees and relevant highlights will be shared with the congregation.  Everyone is welcome/encouraged to participate in the survey,whether you’re thinking about becoming a member, a longtime member, or a member who has been away for while. We want to hear from all of you! You can fill out the survey online at this link:  2023 CUF Congregational Survey or stop by the church for a paper copy. Please respond by Feb. 28. Thank you! CUF Congregational Survey Committee

Next week at CUF: Monday, Jan. 30 5:30 pm Still Water Sangha – MacKenzie Room Join this group if you are interested in mindful sitting, walking, and discussion in the tradition of Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. All welcome! Tuesday, Jan. 31 3:30 pm Bible Study on Zoom Please contact Barbara Turner to participate for the first time. Wednesday, Feb. 1 12:00  to 1:00 pm “Drop-in Visits” with our MinistersIf Wednesdays don’t work for you-appointments are always welcome.Just call the office  207-866-3655 5:00 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal – MacKenzie Room 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary Friday, Feb. 3 on Zoom At noon: CUF Adult Series with Pastor Malcolm (see more info in box below) Coming up Sunday, Feb. 5 New members join during worship. Monday, Feb. 6 6 pm Bookgroup – Gathering Place and Zoom Book: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Please contact David Griffin to participate for the first time. Sunday, Feb. 12 Annual Meeting and Soup Luncheon after worship in the Vestry.If you can make a pot of soup or bake something yummy – please let Steffi know! Thursday, Feb. 16 7:00 pm Pub Theology Stay tuned for location and theme!