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What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance April 6, 2025 Sunday, April 6th: Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance. " Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy ... UUSE Author Event With S.J. Taylor April 13, 2025 Sunday, April 13th, 1:00 PM “The more a story is forbidden, the more it demands to be told…” New UUSE member, S. J. Taylor, is the author of Madsi the True, a children’s fantasy ... Happenings There’s Always Something Good Going On Affinity Groups Birds of a feather Read More ROMEOS 2nd Tuesdays Read More Women's Sacred Singing Circle Thursdays Read More Coffeehouse 1st Saturdays Read More Choir Rehearsals Wednesday Nights Read More Ladies at Lunch Alternating Thu/Fri Read More Yoga at the Meetinghouse Wednesdays 10:00AM Read More Upcoming Events Calendar Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Monday 3/31/25 Read More Women's History Month Celebration Women's History Month Celebration Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Location: Work Space, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT All are welcome to join the African American ... Monday 3/31/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon- Every Monday at Noon Monday 3/31/25 Read More Early Bird registration will be open until Early Bird registration will be open until March 31, 2025. UUA General Assembly (GA) will be held June 19-25, 2025 in Baltimore,, MD and will be in a hybrid format. General inform... Monday 3/31/25 Read More Now's the Time to Consider Attending General Assembly! Now's the Time to Consider Attending General Assembly! Early Bird registration will be open until March 31, 2025. UUA General Assembly (GA) will be held June 19-25, 2025 in Baltimo... Tuesday 4/1/25 Read More Buddhist Group The Buddhist Group meets at 7 PM on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month for meditation and discussion of a Buddhist perspective on the monthly ministry theme. Email Nancy Thompson a... Wednesday 4/2/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Wednesday 4/2/25 Read More Yoga All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice... Thursday 4/3/25 Read More Women's Sacred Singing Circle Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the e... Saturday 4/5/25 Read More Coffeehouse Coffeehouse Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The Coffeehouse and Open Mic is held monthly on first Saturdays October through May. Musicians, Poets, and Storytellers share their ... Sunday 4/6/25 Read More Stop & Shop Cards Sales This Sunday, Stop & Shop cards will be sold after the 10:00 A.M. service. We now can use debit or credit cards for these purchases. Come support this UUSE fundraiser! Sunday 4/6/25 Read More Attention Poetry Lovers! Attention Poetry Lovers! Do you have a favorite poem? One that fills you with joy or deeply moves you? We are compiling a list of members' favorite poems to include as an insert to ... Sunday 4/6/25 Read More Do you have a favorite poem? One that fills you with joy or deeply moves you? We are compiling a list of members' favorite poems to include as an insert to the order of service on April 6th. Please send the title of the poem and its author to Gina Campellone ( Do you have a favorite poem? One that fills you with joy or deeply moves you? We are compiling a list of members' favorite poems to include as an insert to the order of service on A... More...

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Worship April Ministry Theme: Joy Join us at 9 or 11 AM. The 11 AM Zoom service login and call-in information is shared through the congregational eblasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Subscribe to the eblast by sending a message to uuseoffice@uuse.org or call the UUSE office at 860-646-5151. Sunday, March 30, 2025 - Updated - Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson #eBlast -03-26 Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson Sunday, April 6th: Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance . " Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy in the midst of turmoil is a powerful form of defiance and protest. There are many avenues to joy, and poetry is one of them. Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, several members of the congregation will share how they find joy and strength in poetry. Coordinators: Gina Campellone and Paula Baker Sunday, April 13th: Gracefully Amazing . This morning we offer a multifaceted exploration of the hymn Amazing Grace. We’ll experience different musical approaches to this hymn, and we’ll probe its history and lyrics for spiritual guidance. Coordinators: Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, April 20th: In the Morning, Joy: An Easter Celebration . Don’t miss our annual, all-congregation Easter service. Through music and story, we celebrate Easter and bear witness to the joyful unfolding of spring. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, April 27th: Earth Day . In honor of the 55th Earth Day, we welcome Terri Eickel into our pulpit. Ms. Eickel is the Executive Director of Connecticut’s Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, commonly known as IREJN. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, May 4th: Let’s Imagine Together… . Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination, and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.

This is the listing of upcoming services. It is automatically updated from the events database. Old services are moved to the past services page. Upcoming Services Reminder: UUSE has a Low Scent Policy Here's a list of upcoming services. Past services can be found here . 4/6/25 Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, April 6th: Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance. " Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy in the midst of turmoil is a powerful form of defiance and protest. There are many avenues to joy, and poetry is one of them. Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, several members of the congregation will share how they find joy and strength in poetry. Coordinators: Gina Campellone and Paula Baker 4/13/25 Gracefully Amazing OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, April 13th: Gracefully Amazing. This morning we offer a multifaceted exploration of the hymn Amazing Grace. We’ll experience different musical approaches to this hymn, and we’ll probe its history and lyrics for spiritual guidance. Coordinators: Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek. 4/20/25 In the Morning, Joy: An Easter Celebration OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, April 20th: In the Morning, Joy: An Easter Celebration. Don’t miss our annual, all-congregation Easter service. Through music and story, we celebrate Easter and bear witness to the joyful unfolding of spring. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. 4/27/25 Earth Day OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, April 27th: Earth Day. In honor of the 55th Earth Day, we welcome Terri Eickel into our pulpit. Ms. Eickel is the Executive Director of Connecticut’s Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, commonly known as IREJN. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Rev. Josh Pawelek. 5/4/25 Let’s Imagine Together… OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, May 4th: Let’s Imagine Together…. Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination, and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.

A list of all of our past services, including links to the sermons. Past Services This is a list of past services. Upcoming services can be found here . 3/30/25 OOS Sermon YouTube The Truth About Trust Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-26 3/23/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Love Will Guide Us Sunday Service: "Love Will Guide Us  Through the Hard Night" This morning, we welcome the Rev. Carolyn Patierno to our pulpit. Drawing on our Universalist spiritual heritage, Rev. Patierno will explore how we tap into the power of love to find resilience and hope. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-19 3/16/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Hows Your Rhythm Section? Sunday Service: "How's Your Rhythm Section?" Continuing our exploration of trust, Rev. Josh reflects on his rock 'n' roll days, when a solid rhythm section made all the difference. What does it mean to be part of a trustworthy rhythm section? What does it mean to trust the rhythm section? And more to the point, how's your rhythm section doing? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-12 3/9/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Trust in Action Sunday Service: "Trust in Action" By trusting in each other's unique gifts, we are able to build a community of love, support and action at UUSE. Do you manifest trust as a spiritual leader? And if so, how? Please join our speakers as they reflect on their personal engagement with trust. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi & Kate Kimmerle Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-05 Show More

Religious education is not just for kids. We have plenty of programs to keep adults busy too. Intro to UU The Intro to UU program is taught periodically by the minister. There's not one scheduled at the moment. Keep an eye on the Happenings section of the website to see when the next session might be coming.

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Upcoming Concerts & Musical Events Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Wednesday 4/2/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Saturday 4/5/25 Read More Coffeehouse Coffeehouse Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The Coffeehouse and Open Mic is held monthly on first Saturdays October through May. Musicians, Poets, and Storytellers share their ... Wednesday 4/9/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal. Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Friday 4/18/25 Read More Music Salon Music Salon Friday, April 18th at 6:30 P.M. Mark your calendar and join the musical fun at Music Salon Unplugged in the UUSE Meeting Room. If you like music and fun, you will like ... Sunday 4/27/25 Read More A Concert for Two Pianos Come hear the two UUSE Steinway grands in a blockbuster program of duo piano works by Mozart, Liszt, and Gershwin, performed by virtuosos Paul Bisaccia and Corbin Beisner on Sunday,... Sunday 5/4/25 Read More NEW ENGLAND PRIDE 247-365 CONCERT New England PRIDE 247-365 will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women on Sunday May 4th, at 3:00PM ... More...

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 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: Click here for a Youtube link to our 3/23/25 service, "Love Will Guide Us Through the Hard Night" #eBlast-03-26 Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 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: Click here for a Youtube link to our 3/23/25 service, "Love Will Guide Us Through the Hard Night" #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 17, 2025 Women's Sacred Singing Circle . Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women. Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community! For more information visit Meetup. #AprilNewsletter Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women. Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community! For more information visit Meetup . #AprilNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UU SpiritLife Conversations UUSpiritLife Conversations is a monthly drop-in Zoom for the areas three UU churches to talk about spiritual topics. On Saturday, October 21, 9-10:30 A.M., Judy Robbins will facilitate a conversation about Stephen Levine's Leaning Into the Light. Go to UU SpiritLife Conversations --UU SpiritLife and you'll find an article to read and the Zoom link. See you then! OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Apr 16, 2025 Yoga . All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. #AprilNewsletter All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. #AprilNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube