Unitarian Universalist Society: East

A welcoming, liberal religious community

Unitarian Universalist Society: East is a welcoming, open-minded,
spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms.


We share responsibility for building a more equitable,
peaceful, and sustainable world.

  • Home
  • Worship
    • Worship
    • UUS:E Virtual Sunday Services
    • Sunday Services
    • Thank you for your donation!
    • Principles and Mission
    • Minister’s Column
    • Music Programs
      • Musical Events
      • Music Programs
      • Director of Music
    • Our Closing Words
    • Recent Sermons
    • Video Archives
  • Ministries
    • Ministries
    • Newcomers and Visitors
    • Ministry Themes for the Congregational Year
    • Small Group Ministries
    • Pastoral Care Ministries
    • Mental Health Ministry
    • Community Outreach Ministry
    • Rev. Joshua Mason Pawelek
  • Learning
    • Learning
    • Religious Education for Children and Youth
      • Basis of Our Curriculum
      • Religious Education Program
      • Program Goals
      • Building Community for our Future
      • Volunteers and Staff
    • Adult Programs, Classes and Ongoing Groups
    • Youth Group
    • Religious Education Director’s Column
  • Social Justice
    • Social Justice News
    • Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance (GHIAA)
    • Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee
      • Why Offer Sanctuary?
    • Welcoming Congregation
    • Food Share
    • Rebuilding Together (Christmas in April)
  • Sustainability
    • Sustainable Living
    • Welcome to the UUS:E Library of Things (LoT) 
    • Green Sanctuary News
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Green Sanctuary
    • Equal Exchange Fairly Traded Interfaith Store
    • Energy Star®Certified!
    • Green Tips
  • Giving
    • Giving
    • Stewardship
    • 2023-24 Annual Appeal
    • Legacy Giving
  • Community
    • Reflecting Pool
    • Leadership Opportunities
    • Community
      • UU Buddhist Group
      • Mental Health Ministry
      • UUS:E Book Lovers Book Club
      • Manchester Women’s Sacred Singing Circle
      • Wednesday Morning Yoga
    • UUA New England Region
    • Interactive Online Community
  • 04/01/23
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • 2023 Goods & Services Auction and Cookie Competition
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Driving Directions
    • Community
    • Unitarian Universalist History and More
      • Who We Are
      • UUS:E Stories
      • A Brief History of Unitarian Universalist Society:East
      • 25th Anniversary Interview Project
      • Photo Directory
    • Memorial Garden
    • Annual and Congregational Meetings
    • Policies & Documents
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Winter Weather Closing Information
  • UUA
    • Unitarian Universalist Association
    • Unitarian Universalist History and More
  • Growth Through Service
    • Leadership Opportunities
    • Current Job Postings

Parish Minister

Reverend Joshua Mason Pawelek, Parish Minister, Unitarian Universalist Society: East

Reverend Joshua Mason Pawelek, Parish Minister, Unitarian Universalist Society: East

Recent Sermons

On the Moral Obligation to Ask for Help

https://youtu.be/iiLuxNLsGbs Rev. Josh … [Read More...]

That’s How We Learned to Get Through This

https://youtu.be/BYOZDGeq1jM Rev. Josh … [Read More...]

Towards a Spiritual Discipline of Love

Rev. Josh Pawelek I am slightly embarrassed. My … [Read More...]

Imbolc Reflections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlQck8Fcy_0 Callin … [Read More...]

More Sermons

Special Announcements

 COVID-19 News and Updates

Visit the Corona Virus News and Update Center for updates on policies, visitor access, and other important news.

Upcoming Events

Join us at 11 AM for our Virtual Sunday Services
Click here to learn how to join us

In-person services at 9 and 11 AM


Yoga Wednesday Mornings, 10 AM

Women’s Sacred Singing Circle, Thursdays 7 PM

4/1: Coffeehouse, 7 PM (performances), 6 PM (signups)

4/2:  “How Do You Resist?” 9 & 11 AM

4/8: Repair Café in Willimantic, 10 AM – 2 PM

4/9: “Easter,” 9 & 11 AM

4/16: “On Resistance,” 9 & 11 AM

[Read More…]

News & Events

Coffeehouse

The next Coffeehouse will be held on Saturday, … [Read More...]

The Community of Earth

On Saturday March 4, 2-4 PM the congregation is … [Read More...]

Power UP CT Black History Month Events (online!)

In recogniztion of Black History Month, the UUS:E … [Read More...]

UUS:E Members Support HUSKY for Immigrants

UUS:E members and staff were in attendance at the … [Read More...]

More Recent Events

Our Vision

Closing Words for Unitarian Universalist Society: East Unitarian Universalist Society: East will be home to a spiritually alive, richly diverse and growing congregation. We will send forth energy, spirit and strength into our beloved communities. We will love, be present to suffering, comfort, heal, bear witness to oppression, and boldly work toward social and environmental justice.

Adopted by the congregation May 20, 2018

Search Unitarian Universalist Society: East

Important Links

New or Visiting UUS:E? Online Community ButtonWelcoming Congregation ButtonWeekly Email BlastCalendar of Events Button

Donations

Want to donate to the UUSC to support their work with Ukrainian war refugees? Click here for more information.

UUSC Donate Button

Click Donate below to donate to UUS:E's weekly offering or to pay your pledge.

Visit Us!

Unitarian Universalist Society: East 153 Vernon Street W., Manchester, CT 06042 860.646.5151

Click here for Sunday Service times and information.
Click here to learn how to join us.

Find us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

Archive of Posts

Recent Posts

  • “How Do You Resist?” — UUS:E Virtual Worship, April 2, 2023 03/29/23
  • Intro to UU 03/28/23
  • Minister’s Column April 2023 03/28/23
  • Impressions 03/28/23
  • Peter Mayer 03/28/23
  • Coffeehouse 03/27/23

Return to top of page

© 2023 Unitarian Universalist Society: East • Built on the Genesis Framework powered by WordPress · Log in