The WHCF Community Calendar

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Month of September: Blanket Drive for the Homeless
During September, Mac Heat Pumps is holding a ‘blanket drive’ to give to 'The Sandwich Man', Jeff Thoms, who helps the hungry and homeless on a weekly basis in the Bangor area! As the temperature starts to drop at night this is a need! If you want to donate gently used or new blankets you can drop them off at MAC Heat Pumps at 368 Hammond street in Bangor.

September 12: 40 Days for Life Kick-off Event at St. John's Catholic Church on York St. in Bangor at 5:30 PM. Whether you’re a long-time participant or you simply want to learn about Bangor's 40 Days for Life, all are encouraged to attend our Kickoff for updated logistical information and inspiration. Don't miss the Kick-off as we join hundreds of other cities participating in the worldwide movement to protect mothers and babies.

September 14: Women's Conference 'Going Beyond' Ladies Simulcast. Saturday, September 14. Doors Open at 8:30am, Sessions begin at 9:30am and close at 1:00pm. Cost is $10. Come join us for an exciting in-person event where you can connect with other amazing women and be inspired by powerful speakers. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and have a great time together. Don't miss out on this special gathering designed just for ladies like you! Whether you're looking to network, gain new insights, or simply enjoy a day out, Ladies' Simulcast has something for everyone. Mark your calendar and get ready for a day filled with empowerment, encouragement, and fun! Location: First Assembly Church, 614 Finson Rd, Bangor. Click this link to register:
Women's Conference 'Going Beyond'  
 
September 14: Share Jesus without Fear sharing your faith can be challenging, awkward, & even downright scary, but it doesn't have to be. Come join us at Crosspoint Church in the Thrive Center from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Travis Pelletier with Ratio Christi,  will teach you how to share our faith without fear. The goal of this training day is to help the average believer have an everyday conversation about their faith. Lunch is provided. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Steve Young at [email protected].

September 14: East Orrington Congregational Church will hold its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon. Something for everyone! By donation. 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington​.

September 15: Rising Gospel Music artist Billy Walker is coming to East Millinocket, ME. Billy will be at Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 2 Orchard St. in E. Millinocket on Sunday evening September 15th at 6pm. Pastor Kendall Sperrey invites the community and surrounding area to come out and take part in this great event.

September 19th: Fairfield First Baptist Church, 12 Newhall Street, will begin a weekly showing of The Chosen with a discussion following each episode. Each evening will start with a one dish fellowship supper at 6:00 pm and that week's episode of The Chosen and discussion will begin at 6:30 pm. If you have any questions about the event please call the church office at 207-453-0170 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.

September 20 - 21: Rock Church 'Rock Men Retreat'; Fair Haven Camps in Brooks, Maine. Events include corn hole, golf chipping, pickle ball, pistol target shooting, ping pong, kayak races, basketball, Foosball, billiards, swimming, jumping onto a blob!!, Bible study and more. There will be devotional times and free times for hiking and enjoying the camp. Special speaker on Friday night is Zack Fowler, winner of ALONE in 2018, who will also speak on Saturday morning and do a Q & A. Price includes meals, drinks, snacks, lodging (two-day ticket only bring your own bedding / sleeping bag)
​For ticket information: https://www.experiencetherock.church/events​

September 25-November 3: 40 Days for Life a multi-denominational, faith-based effort to promote awareness of the tragic reality of abortion through prayer, fasting, and educational resources. Right here in Bangor, beginning September 25, community and local church members will take one-hour shifts to peacefully pray between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the entrance to Evergreen Woods, 700 Mt. Hope Avenue, where northern Maine’s largest abortion business is located. Volunteers who silently pray are equipped with yard signs (e.g., Pray to End Abortion • You don’t have to do this today • We will help you • Ask me about a free ultrasound) and pamphlets for local pregnancy help & post-abortion resources. For more information and additional events, visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/bangor.

September 28: Girls Night Out at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church the event begins at 6:30 pm with dessert, to be followed by a concert of praise and worship with Paula Dunn and her daughter Emma.  Be encouraged and up lifted as they share God’s power and love through music. Tickets are $20 per adult.  K-12 $10 each. Purchase tickets through Event Brite or at the door. Cash or checks only at the door - no cards. Unattended nursery available. Access to Kennebec Valley Baptist Church is via Rice Rips Road only Please check Google Maps for directions. For more info call 872-7021.

October 2: Love & The Outcome is going to be in concert at Caribou United Baptist Church in Caribou on October 2nd. Tickets are $10 and can be found by going to: www.familyradiowfst.com.

October 4-6: Evangelistic outreach event at Grace Bible Church,40 Douty Hill Road, Sangerville Ed Sealy, a gospel singer and evangelist, will be with us. We will have an outdoor concert Friday night, October 4 at 6:30 PM. Please bring your own chair to help with the seating. If the weather is bad, we will move inside. On Saturday, we will host a free banquet followed by some songs and a message. On Sunday, Ed will be with us again at our morning worship service at 9:30 AM. These are all free events, and we would love to see you come out. We hope to see you and your friends!  For more info call 207-280-0694.

October 5: BBQ Rib Cookoff with Cornhole Tournament. $75.00 to sign up for the cookoff and $50.00 per Cornhole team. All proceeds go to support Trident Medicals Hospice program. October 5th Hayford Park Bangor Starts at 10am.

​October 5: Free Concert featuring contemporary Christian Music-songwriter "Mitch McVicker" and special guest Josh Emery. Athens Fairgrounds, 40 So. Main Street, Athens, Maine 04921 October 5 @ 3:30 PM, followed by a potluck. Donations will be accepted for New Hope Woman's Shelter in Solon, Maine.

October 11-12: ‘Godly Girlfriends’ Women’s Conference, Hermon Baptist Church. Guest Speaker: Kristi Stoughton. Friday, October 11, 6pm-8pm and Saturday, October 12, 9am - 2:30pm. This ladies only, God-focused weekend will fill your cup! We'll learn how to deepen relationships with the women God has put in our lives, navigate the waters of healthy friendships, and consider ways that we can be Godly Girlfriends.  Ages 6th grade and up are encouraged to attend! Lunch provided. Snacks and coffee available throughout the conference. Your donation of $10 or more helps us continue to host this conference for free, allowing us to reach as many women as possible with the Gospel and other tools for biblical womanhood. Please bring your love offering to the conference if the Lord leads you to give in this way! Register Online: hermonbaptistchurch.org Event Address: Hermon Baptist Church, Rt. 2, Hermon. PHONE: 207.848.5749 EMAIL: [email protected]



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: Abortion Recovery Abortion recovery class begins September 11 Monday 6 pm. This is a 9-week class called "Forgiven and Set Free." Most women regret their choice to abort their child(ren). First Step Pregnancy Resource Center offers a biblically sound healing program that tackles this issue that most women keep hidden for fear of judgement and shame and believe it is unforgivable which is so far from the truth. If you truly wish to be forgiven and set free contact First Step at 942-1611, email info@ firststepbangor.com. It is a safe, friendly and confidential environment where you will meet others that share the same choice and grieve alongside. 

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.