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Sunday Service

"The Stories We Inherit: The Stories We Pass Down"

All-Congregational service. In honor of the observation of Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday, we reflect on the stories we inherit from the era of the US Civil Rights movement. And we contemplate the stories we will pass on about our own commitments to justice movements in the 21st century. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek.

Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M.


Join the virtual service at 11:00 A.M. via our Zoom link:

Contact the Office for Zoom Link.

Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#.

In case you missed it

For a Youtube video of the January 12, 2025 service

"Telling Our Stories," click here.

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Looking for Stewards!

We are looking for people to canvass members & friends. Being a steward is an opportunity to get to know new people, share you passion and commitment for UUSE and help make our Annual Appeal a success. The commitment time is short with one training session and a couple of weeks to contact 3 or 4 members or friends. The stewardship conversations are a time of fellowship and sharing our dreams and aspirations. Talking about financial commitment is a small part of a much larger conversation about generosity and community. So please consider volunteering to be a steward this year. We especially want people who have never been stewards before, especially parents!


The steward will use a personal visit (if both feel comfortable), email, phone calls, texts, etc. to get in touch with people to answer any questions and remind them to fill out their pledge form and return it to Annie. Personal canvassing will be from March 20 - April 4, 2025.


Please email Phil Sawyer at uuseoffice@uuse.org or call 860-646-5151 if you are willing to help or have any questions.

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Annual Goods & Services Auction

and Saucy Cook-Off

The online auction is open at fundraiser.bid/uubid! It will close on Friday, January 24 at 10 PM.


There are so many amazing things for you to choose from! You can also preview the items like dinners at members' homes and our live auction items that include Rev. Josh's sermon and UConn Women basketball tickets that will be available only at the live event on Saturday, January 25. It's going to be a fun night!


Toni says, "Don't forget about the yummy sauce competition and dinner!"

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Pastoral Friends

The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the months of January or February, please contact Sid Soderholm.

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Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals

January 15, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House

With discoveries in neuroscience, we know how to program our mind. By understanding the process, we can take control of our thoughts and emotions and create a more fulfilling life. In this presentation by Skip Gatting, you will learn the skills needed to start rewiring your subconscious mind to send you ideas throughout the day that lead you to achieving your goals. Learn more at Happiness-Success.com. Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee.

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Winter Invasives De-vining

Saturday, January 18th

Join the Building & Grounds Committee for Winter Invasives De-vining on Saturday, January 18th, 10 AM - 1 PM. We will be focusing on trees behind the building. Please park in the CYM lot. We will start and end the activity in the garden level. Please wear warm boots, work gloves, hat, and dress in layers for the weather. Bring pruning tools if you have them (we have some to lend). Kids welcome with an accompanying adult.

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Prophetic Listening Session

Monday, January 20th at noon

UUSE chapel or on Zoom


Bishop John Selders of Moral Monday CT and Rev. Josh Pawelek, in alignment with Repairers of the Breach, will host an MLK/Inauguration Day listening session and discussion. Join us in the UUSE chapel or by Zoom at noon. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org.


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Science & Religion

January 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel and on Zoom

We'll pick discussion topics and coordinators for the upcoming year. Come with your always fascinating ideas! Contact Linda Duncan for the Zoom link.

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Classical Trio Concert

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at UUSE


UUSE is pleased to host a classical concert featuring the world premieres of Serenades and Divertimento by New York City composer, Bruce Lazarus, a trio for oboe, cello and piano. The performers include Kurt Kaufman (cello), Emily Ferguson (oboe) and Bruce Lazarus (piano). Lazarus will also perform selections from Musical Explorations of Messier Star Clusters and Nebulae, inspired by French astronomer Charles Messier's catalogue of celestial objects. Bring the family and enjoy this wonderful performance. Suggested donation $20, $10 for students, under 12 free. No one will be turned away. Contact info@uuse.org.

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Ongoing Happenings at UUSE!

There’s Always Something Good Going On

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Our Mission

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.

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UUSE Links and Information

Monthly Newsletter • Website • Previous Sunday Services

 • Children & Youth Ministry • Facebook •

New England Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association

uuse.org • 860-646-5151

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Here's a link to the latest Order of Service

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