Christian Women United lunch, meeting

PARIS — The Christian Women United luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m.  Tuesday, April 17, at the First Congregational Church. The speaker will be Melinda Haines from the Community Angels Pantry.

For reservations or more information, call Pam at 207-240-6671.

Pursuing a satisfying life talk

LEWISTON — How to experience a full and satisfying life, even in the midst of sickness, will be explored at Lifetree Cafe at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Lewiston Baptist Church, 1919 Lisbon Road.

The program, titled “How to Live Before You Die: Embracing Life to the Fullest,” features a filmed interview with Sasha Vukelja, who as a young girl escaped from communist Yugoslavia and emigrated to the U.S.

Vukelja, now an oncologist, tells how she works with patients facing an uncertain future to find hope and a positive attitude.

“I tell people they have a terminal illness called life, and one day, it’s going to kill you,” Vukelja says. “If you live every day like it’s your last, one day you’re going to be right.”

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Travis Burleigh at 783-3316 or [email protected].

Readings to be offered at church

SABATTUS — Gallery readings will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life, 352 Crowley Road.

There will be medium/psychic personalized readings for $10 a person.

For more information, call 207-376-5318.

Catholic endowment fund over $1M

PORTLAND — The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) has announced that available distributions from its endowment funds will exceed $1 million for the first time.

The endowment funds benefit churches, parish programs, schools, tuition assistance, social justice outreach initiatives, vocations and other ministries across Maine. Anyone may give to the endowments, and new endowments can be opened throughout the year.

To create an endowment or to contribute to an existing one, contact Elizabeth Badger at 207-321-7820 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.catholicfoundationmaine.org.