English Language Tutors Needed
The Literacy Volunteers of Bangor is offering training starting March16. You can choose English Language Learning Tutor Training or Basic Literacy Tutor Training. The program has a number of students who need a tutor; however they need to train more tutors to meet these needs.
Contact Literacy Volunteers of Bangor to read more about the program and to fill out an application.
I have been a tutor for more than 10 years. If you have any questions or you would like more information, feel free to contact me at 207-944-5643 or email me at ivhjjm@gmail.com
Irene von Hoffmann

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 6
6:00 pm Book Group
in the Gathering Place and on Zoom
Book Discussion:The Soul of the Octopus by Sy Montgomery
Please contact David Griffin to participate for the first time.

Tuesday, March 7
3:30 pmBible Study on Zoom
Please contact Barbara Turner to participate for the first time.
5:00 pm Knitting (and Chatting) Group on Zoom
Please contact Steffi Egenhofer to participate for the first time.

Wednesday, March 8
12 to 1 pm Drop-in Visits with our Ministers 
Wednesdays 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, March 12
#11:45 in the MacKenzie Room after worship

Duska Hayman, Executive Director, The Housing Foundation, will discuss the work of her organization to “provide affordable housing and support services for Maine families, senior, and disabled adults”.  
Friday, March 17
At Noon on Zoom with Pastor Malcolm
“We Cry Justice” – Reading the Bible 
with the Poor Peoples Campaign
Next Series:
Mar 17 – Mar 31 – Apr 21
(More info in box below)

Saturday, March 18
Dr. Sandy Caron’s Induction
into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
Ceremony at 2:00 pm
University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Hall
Bus available (see info in box below)

February Benevolence
Local: Mabel Wadsworth Center, Bangor
The Mabel Wadsworth Center provides healthcare using a feminist model focused on sexual and reproductive health through education,
advocacy, and clinical services.
Please mark your offering “pledge” or “benevolence”
Unmarked loose money in the
plate offering on Sundays always goes to CUF Open Doors.
If you give your pledge in cash, please make sure
your name is on the envelope. Thank you!

UMaine students, Maher Alsamsam and Adam Elkadi, are organizing a supply drive to support aid efforts for those impacted by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Please consider donating items from the list below and placing them in the collection bin outside the church office before the end of March. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dominique DiSpirito via email dominique.dispirito@gmail.com or phone 401-548-0526.

• handwarmers
• hats
• gloves
• toothbrushes/toothpaste
• combs/hairbrushes
• sanitary pads
• deodorant
• hair products
• baby powder
• kids toys

CUF Adult Ed Series  Join Pastor Malcolm Fridays at Noon  “We Cry Justice” – Reading the Bible  with the Poor Peoples Campaign Next Series (4 classes): March 3 – Mar 17 – Mar 31 – Apr 21 Email: malcolm@opencuf.org to participate for the first time. Click here for Zoom link.

The Church of Universal Fellowship is seeking a Director of Children and Youth Ministries to oversee programs and education for youth ages 0-18.  CUF is a socially and theologically progressive congregation with inclusive values around religious traditions, sexuality/gender identity, and diversity. If you are energized working with young people and enjoy working independently as well as cooperatively with a creative team of spiritual leaders, please contact Rev. Mariah Hayden for more information about this 10-15 hour/week position.  Mariah@OpenCUF.org or 207-866-3655

PRIME PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT (at CUF!)Downtown Orono – walking distance to shops and restaurants. All offices have windows and range in size from 60 sq. ft to 225 sq. ft. Amenities include utilities (except phone) and internet service. For information call: CUF Office, Stefanie Egenhofer 207-866-3655 or email cufoffice@icloud.com

Think Summer! Promoting Camp Pride in Maine Queer youth summer camp the first week in July!! Camp Pride at Pilgrim Lodge (UCC-affiliated and interfaith-led). Wildly successful in past years, the age span for this week now goes from middle school to high school. Registration link: https://www.pilgrimlodge.org/summer-camp/register-for-camp/ Pastor Malcolm has been a camp chaplain for Camp Pride. He recommends the experience – just over an hour away, a beautiful spot in West Gardiner, Maine.

UCC New England Women’s Celebration XL March 17, 18 and 19, 2023 at the Doubletree Hotel, Manchester, NH Pam Burnham asks if CUFers can donate a personal hygiene kit (or the supplies to go into the kit) for participants of this event. Items needed: 1 gallon plastic zipper closure bag 1 cotton hand towel measuring approximately 15″ x 28″ to 16″ x 32″ 1 cotton washcloth 1 wide-tooth comb removed from the package 1 fingernail or toenail clipper removed from the package 1 bath-size bar of soap in the wrapper 1 toothbrush in the package 10 standard size Band-AidsAll items need to fit inside your one-gallon Zip Lock Bag.  Remove the excess air from the bag and seal it. Please do NOT add any items, including toothpaste.