New Member Info Coffee  This Sunday, Jan. 29– after worship Anyone interested in becoming a CUF member – please contact our Pastors or just come to the Info Coffee! New Members join Sunday, Feb. 5 during worship.

Monday, Jan. 23 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. 24 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, Jan. 25 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 Sunday, Jan. 29 New Member Info Coffee after worship. Sunday, Feb. 5 New members join during worship. Sunday, Feb. 12 Annual Meeting and Soup Luncheon after worship in the Vestry. Steffi will call soon to ask for soup and dessert donations for the luncheon!

The MLK breakfast scheduled for Monday, Jan. 15 has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 20 due to predictions of bad weather.

Mark Your Calendars This Sunday, Jan. 15  Transparent Budget Meeting after worship Please stay and have all your CUF 2023 Budget questions answered. 3:00 pm  Faith Linking in Action celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Racial and Ethnic Experiences Through the Generations Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor 120 Park Street and on Zoom More info atcontactus@faithlinkinginaction.org Monday, Jan. 16 8:30 am Wells Conference Center Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration We still have a few tickets available. Tell Steffi if you would like to go. 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. 17 3:30 pm Bible Study on Zoom Please contact Barbara Turner to participate for the first time. Wednesday, Jan. 18 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 Friday, Jan. 20 At Noon on Zoom with Pastor Malcolm “We Cry Justice” –  Reading the Bible with the Poor Peoples Campaign This week: Deuteronomy 15 Save the Date! Sunday, Feb. 12 Annual Meeting and Soup Luncheon after worship Steffi will call soon to ask for soup and dessert donations for the luncheon!

2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration Monday, Jan. 16, Wells Conference CenterThe family-friendly event celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King while offering inspiration through diversity and social commitment.   Doors open at 8:00 am  Program runs from 8:30 to 10:30 am Tickets $20 each Call the CUF office to reserve your seat at the two sponsored CUF tables. Snow Date: Monday, Feb 20 (Presidents Day) *Snow Date Decision by noon Friday, Jan 13

A Message from the CUF Trustees Dear CUF Community,First, the good news: our church is growing, as reflected in a record number of new pledges this year! As Trustees we love CUF dearly, and know that you do, too.Next, a challenging truth: due to rising utilities, inflation, and an uninspiring stock market, CUF also has a record budget gap of $35,712 to close as we move ahead into 2023.The Trustees have worked hard to reduce this gap, but we need your help to balance the budget. Can you increase your 2023 pledge amount, or make an additional one-time donation to support CUF? Please save the date and join us for a transparent budget meeting following the service THIS Sunday, January 15th.There will be options for in-person or Zoom participation (using the same Zoom link you use to attend the service). We look forward to discussing your questions and ideas for how best to address this challenge together! With gratitude, Irene von Hoffmann, Chair The CUF Board of Trustees