The WHCF Community Calendar

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Now-August 8: Grief Share Old Town United Methodist Church is sponsoring a grief support group called Grief Share. This is a support group open to anyone in the area who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Griefshare is a 13 week program held on Fridays beginning May 2nd until August 8. Meetings will be held at Old Town United Methodist Church, 726 Stillwater Ave. from 10:00am-11:30 am. Sessions will include a presentation, workbook activities, & small group discussion. The workbook is $22, but they will work with you to be sure everyone has a workbook. For more information or questions, call Sue Gauthier 207-944-5323 or email [email protected].

​Now-August 5: Grief Share every Tuesday beginning on May 6th until August 5th from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm. at Old Town Christian Fellowship, 64 Water St. in Old Town. GriefShare is a support group for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. It's a 13 week program. Each session will include a presentation, workbook activities, & small group discussion. The workbook is $22, but they will work with you to be sure everyone has a workbook.  For more information or questions, call Sue Gauthier 207-944-5323 or email [email protected].

July 14-18: VBS at Harvest Chapel in Levant HOWDY, Partners! Dust off your boots, grab your bandana and get ready for a rootin'tootin' time at Wonder Junction! Join us as we gallop through the wonder-filled West, where we will learn about the grandest wonder of all- Jesus Christ. Wonder Junction will be an adventure filled with excitement, so contact us today!
FREE, Light Supper at 5:30, VBS from 5:55-8:00 pm. Pre-register at www.Harvestchapellevant.com by July 9th for a free children's t-shirt! Harvest Chapel is located at 3531 Union Street.

July 21-24: VBS Wonder Junction! The wonder of Jesus! Put on your spurs. You're invited to VBS at First Baptist Church in Cherryfield. Chow time, crafts, rodeo games and campfire lessons with a surprise every night!
JULY 21st-24th for ages 5-12. ROUND UP TIME from 4:30pm-7:30 pm. Contact Miss Robbi @207-546-1539.

July 25:4th Annual Concert with Brad White Newport Church of God, 257 Moosehead Trail, Newport, ME invites you for a Concert with Brad White, concert pianist, gospel singer, and saxophone player on July 25 starting from 6PM to 8PM. Free will offering only! Invite family and friends to come with you. Any questions contact: Donna 207 735 3570

July 25-26: Encounter Student Conference at The Rock Church, Bangor This will be an unforgettable experience for students ages 12-17 focused on what it looks like to have a genuine faith rooted in a strong relationship with Christ through worship, messages, discussion panels and community group time. Tickets are $25 & include snacks on Friday evening, a light breakfast on Saturday morning, and Chick- Fil- A lunch in the afternoon. Our focus for this year's conference is IDENTITY! Friday's session 6:30 pm-8:30 pm (doors open at 5:45). Saturday is 8:30am-12:30pm (doors open at 7:45). To register or for more information, visit Encounter Student Conference in Bangor - Checkout.

July 26: Christian Life Conference: Influence from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Baptist Park, 60 Park Rd. in Mapleton. The cost is $40/person. We’re all influencers! Todd Tillapaugh will equip us with skills to more effectively influence others for Christ. Todd will share the tools that he has learned and uses to effectively influence and lead an international mission's organization. Participants will learn: To identify your communication style and how others perceive it, how to build trust through thoughtful communication, & how simple yet powerful tools can help you fight for the highest good of the church, team or family that you influence. For more information or to register call 207-764-1832 or visit www.baptistpark.net.

July 27-August 1: Brooks Pentecostal Church will be hosting special services with Evangelist Joe Ganze and family. Sunday-Friday, July 27th through August 1st at 6:30 pm. For more information, contact us through brookspentecostalchurch.org. ​

August 2: Needhams & Josh Brooks Concert Come enjoy an evening of gospel music and support Greater Houlton Christian Academy. The Needhams and Josh Brooks will be in concert at Military Street Baptist Church, 307 Military Street on August 2 at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 for general seating and $25.00 for VIP seating which includes a meet and greet experience. Tickets are available by calling Greater Houlton Christian Academy at 207-532-0736.

September 4-6: Men's Preaching Conference, Hermon Baptist Church Keynote Speaker, David L. Allen, PhD., has an extensive background that has equipped him to champion and model “text-driven” preaching.  He has co-authored a book by that title, as well as numerous other books and articles. Allen is founder and editor-in-chief of the new preaching ministry and website, preachingcoach.com, a one-stop shop for all things preaching. Dr. Allen also has a personal blog site at drdavidlallen.com. Dr. Allen can help pastors and ministry leaders to become better teachers and communicators of God's word. Cost for the conference is $100. What a great gift for your pastor! For more information and to register, go to hbc.me.org.  

September 6: Day Of Joy at the Bangor Waterfront Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual "day of Joy event." This is a day of Christian living, where we provide everything for free: music, breakfast lunch free haircut, free clothes, children’s ministry, free Bible, and most importantly, we offer salvation.Our motto is feed the soul and feed the body. Closer to the event, more details will be provided. For more information or to volunteer, visit Day of Joy.

​September 20: Bangor Out of Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walks provide an opportunity for communities to walk together toward a world without suicide. Together, we can create a better understanding of mental health and how to be there for each other, including ourselves, when someone is struggling. Join us on the Bangor Waterfront Park on September 20th to connect and heal with others while raising awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Check in at 9 am and walk at 10 am. Registration is FREE. Register, form a team, or donate today at www.afsp.org/bangor! Connect with us about the Bangor Walk to Fight Suicide, fundraising, or sponsorship: Audra Gordon, Fundraising Manager | [email protected] | 603-856-1697.

Central Maine Good News Clubs: During the school year

Corinth:  Every Friday from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Central Community School contact is Karen Partridge 207-974-8750
Dexter: Every Tuesday from 2:45-4:30 pm at the Riverview Community School contact is Jana Gerardi 207-370-5737
Dover-Foxcroft: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 pm at Calvary Chapel Maine Highlands contact is Erin Bridges 207-343-2776
Enfield: Every Wednesday from 2:05-3:30 pm at Enfield Station School contact is Susie Babineau 207-290-2317
Glenburn: Every Monday from 2:45-3:45 pm at Glenburn Elementary School contact is Kim Allen 207-257-2965
Hampden: Every Monday from 3:05-4:30 pm at the Weatherbee School Room 204 contact is Susan Nygren 207-659-5255
Hermon: Every Monday from 3:15-4:45 pm at Patricia A. Dunn Elementary School contact is Leah Cravin 207-745-8857
Kingman: Every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 pm at Kingman Elementary School contact is Maryann Hanscom 207-456-7534
Knox: Every Thursday from 6:00-7:15 pm at the Knox Ridge Baptist Church contact is Jon Dowdy 207-322-9874
Levant: Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Suzanne Smith School contact is Wendy Tate 207-852-5186
Lincolnville: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 pm at Lincolnville Central School contact is Becky Richards 207-242-8854
Newport: Every Monday from school release to 4:00 pm at Sebasticook Valley Elementary contact is Gina Gilley 207-341-0910
Sangerville: Every Tuesday from 3:15-4:45 pm at Grace Bible Church contact is Tracy Santos 207-217-8169
Winterport: Every Thursday from 2:15-4:00 pm at Leroy Smith School contact is Midge Clements 207-223-2259

Ongoing: New Hope Baptist Church in Dexter Maine hosts youth group every week on Wednesday nights at 5pm to 7pm and Sundays 12pm to 2pm (we serve lunch on Sundays). It's for grades 6th to 12th. It is at 130 Spring street Dexter Maine. For more information you can call the church at 207-924-7419, or call 207-210-0616. Or email at [email protected]
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Ongoing:  Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Center Baptist Church - every 4th Thursday of the month. Free Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with garlic bread, drinks & dessert.  Dinner is served from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  The church also offers a chairlift for those who need handicap accessibility.     Address is 523 Main Street, Lincoln, Maine, 04457

Ongoing: Farmer's Market Fridays from 3-6 pm in Holden at the Historical Society by Freshies. There will be handmade jams, crafts., veggies and more. For more information, call Kerry at 207-992-3692. 

Ongoing: Addiction Recovery Group, Every Tuesday Night, 6:00PM, Calvary Chapel, 658 Main Street, Calais.  Leader: Jason Olsson; Child Care Provided; Potluck & Testimony Night on 2nd Tuesday of each month. Phone: 207-952-9312
Email: [email protected]

Ongoing: Soup Kitchen every Tuesday evening from 5-6:30 PM beginning November 16th at Machias Christian Fellowship, 3 Davis Road. A hot, home cooked meal will be provided for anyone who needs it. For more information, follow the MCF Soup Kitchen Facebook page or call Kylie Lenfestey at 207-598-0583.

Ongoing: Connect Youth This event is put on by multiple churches and pastors working together, it is not one organization. This is an interdenominational youth event. It is for ages 11-18. This event's purpose is to connect youth with each other and with Jesus and the vision is to unite youth groups in the region. This upcoming month on August 5, it will be at Crossing Life Church in Carmel. We will have food, games, worship, and a message. This is a free event. It is from 6-9 pm Friday nights. To find out the location of the upcoming gatherings, you can follow connectYTH on IG or Facebook. You can contact Jessica Delgado at (207) 249-8822 or Michael Tremblay at (603) 534-2178.

Ongoing: Campus Life after school program. Open every Thursday after school until 4:30. After school snack/meal is provided open to all middle and high school students. Located at the love alliance building in Howland (across from the Howland town office). 

Ongoing: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered 12 step program, meets every Saturday at the Mansion Church, 96 Center St. in Bangor at 6:00 PM. For more information, call 207-949-2273.

Ongoing: The God Chapter A Christian Motorcycle Ministry Group meets 1st Saturday of the month at 4PM, and would like to invite anyone who would like to attend. Only cost is price of your meal, drink, and waitstaff gratuity. Currently being held at China Hill Restaurant in Ellsworth, Maine. A free will offering will be taken for ministry costs. If you would like to get involved in a year round active motorcycle ministry than please do come. You can also contact the Chapter President, Ralph Rumill.

Ongoing: Solid Rock Cure for Addiction Meetings every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Kennebec Valley, 165 River Rd., Fairfield. Applying Biblical truth to the root of addiction. For more information, call 509-5528 or visit Facebook/Solid Rock. 

Ongoing:  Welcome To Housing has helped individuals and families as they move from shelter programs to a place of their own.  We provide home goods, kitchen, bed and bath items donated through the community!  visit WelcomeToHousing.com for more information

Ongoing:  The Serenity Recovery Group is a support group for recovering alcoholics, those who are currently struggling with alcohol addiction or live with  someone who is.  They meet at Crosspoint Church, 1476 Broadway in Bangor Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in Room 8 .  For  more information contact the church office at (207) 947-6576.

Ongoing: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc. and the Kinship Program is a non-profit organization that partners with DHHS to provide support, training , education, listening support, referrals and materials goods to Resource parents (foster, adoptive, kinship and permanency guardianship provided).  The services are also available to families who are not involved with DHHS.   The organization is located at 34 Main Street, Orono.  More information is available by calling (207) 827-2331, fax (207) 889-6978, or email  [email protected]t or visit their website at affm.net

Ongoing:  Guilford United Methodist Church Food Cupboard is open on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM and is available to anyone needing assistance who lives in Elliotsville, Monson, Willimantic, Blanchard, Abbot, Guilford, Sangerville, Parkman, Wellington or Cambridge.  Food Cupboard is located at 3 School Street in Guilford.

Ongoing:  Partnership Food Pantry- Guilford is open to anyone with unmet food needs.  They operate the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from noon until 3:00 PM, and as needed on an emergency basis.  They are located at 84 Elm Street in Guilford, ME and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833. mainepartnership.org 

Ongoing:  Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Center Baptist Church - every 4th Thursday of the month. Free Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with garlic bread, drinks & dessert.  Dinner is served from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  The church also offers a chairlift for those who need handicap accessibility.     Address is 523 Main Street, Lincoln, Maine, 04457

Ongoing:  Partnership Food Pantry- Greenville is open to anyone with unmet food needs.  They operate the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 11:00 AM to noon, and as needed on an emergency basis.  They are located behind the fire station on Minden Street in Greenville and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833.  mainepartnership.org

Ongoing:  Momentum Student Ministries at The Rock Church, Ohio Street, Bangor.  A monthly gathering of local youth in the greater Bangor area.  Live music, food, prizes and a message from a local Youth Pastor.  Always the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. #momentuminbangor or facebook.com/TrcYouth.  

Ongoing:  Bib and Tucker Food and Clothing Ministry located at Christian Ridge Church on Christian Ridge Rd, Ellsworth.  Serving the Ellsworth and surrounding areas.  Opened Monday 12:00 to 2:00 PM; Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM - Noon.  For more details, please call (207) 613-4566.

Ongoing:  Safe families for Children creates extended family-like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by faith to keep children safe and keep families together.  SFFC is a movement of local churches who volunteer in locations throughout Maine.  Please go to safe-families.org to see how you and/or your church can participate in this 'loving your neighbor' the Safe Families way.  You may also contact Robin Chamberlain at (207) 263-5530 or   [email protected]
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Ongoing: Youth and Kids' Club each Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway, Bangor, Maine.  Students from high school down to pre-K choose either sports or crafts followed by Bible time (elementary or teen) and then a light dinner.  Free of charge.  For more information please call (207) 941-0324.
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Ongoing: Second Chance Clothing at First Baptist Church of Waldoboro will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  They offer FREE, clean, gently used, quality clothing for men, women, children, and infants.  They also offer quality shoes and some dressy shoes.  Please contact Debbie at (207) 701-9770 for more information and follow us on  Facebook.