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Worship January Ministry Theme: Story 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. Tuesday, December 24, 7:00 PM . Silent Night, Holy Night. All congregation Christmas Eve worship. On this sacred eve, we welcome the spirit and magic of Christmas. And we sing! Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, December 29, one service at 10:00 AM : Lessons from 2024 . Speakers: Micah Baxter, Maureen Flanagan, and Pat Eaton-Robb. Coordinators: Martha Larson & Ellen Williams. Sunday, January 5 : On the Road to Positivity . Given the human brain’s capacity to reorganize its synaptic connections—what scientists refer to as neuroplasticity—it should be possible through sustained practice to change our thinking, to transform the tendency toward negative thinking into a much more satisfying, useful and positive encounter with the world. This service was purchased at last year’s goods and services auction by Skip Gatting. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, January 12 : Telling Our Stories . According to author Madeleine L’Engle, “Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, and more loving.” In this service we explore how telling our own stories and listening to the stories of others can foster the healing, authenticity, understanding, and connection we need so much right now. Coordinators: Paula Baker & Gina Campellone Sunday, January 19 : 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 Sunday, January 26 : The Power of Protest. Coordinators: Mary Lawrence & David Klotz Sunday, February 2 : On Inclusion . Our February ministry theme is inclusion. Rev. Josh will speak about inclusion in light of trends both within the Unitarian Universalist Association, and within the United States. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #JanuaryNewsletter

< To Upcoming Services Jan 5, 2025 On the Road to Positivity Sunday, January 5: On the Road to Positivity. Given the human brain’s capacity to reorganize its synaptic connections—what scientists refer to as neuroplasticity—it should be possible through sustained practice to change our thinking, to transform the tendency toward negative thinking into a much more satisfying, useful and positive encounter with the world. This service was purchased at last year’s goods and services auction by Skip Gatting. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #JanuaryNewsletter Sunday, January 5 : On the Road to Positivity . Given the human brain’s capacity to reorganize its synaptic connections—what scientists refer to as neuroplasticity—it should be possible through sustained practice to change our thinking, to transform the tendency toward negative thinking into a much more satisfying, useful and positive encounter with the world. This service was purchased at last year’s goods and services auction by Skip Gatting. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 22, 2025 Yoga! Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Due to two Wednesday holidays, our UUSE yoga will meet at 10:00 a.m. on the Friday of the holiday weeks:Friday, December 27 and Friday, January 3.Thanks to A #JanuaryNewsletter 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. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 21, 2025 Humanist Group 3rd Tuesdays at 4:30 PM This ongoing group explores Religious Humanism and its applications to life, both historically and today. All welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter 3rd Tuesdays at 4:30 PM This ongoing group explores Religious Humanism and its applications to life, both historically and today. All welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 7, 2025 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 at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details or the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter 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 at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details or the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 10, 2025 Ladies At Lunch Join us for lunch at 110 Grill, 1127 Tolland Tpke, Plaza at Burr Corners, on Thursday, January 9th. We meet at noon. Everyone is welcome! If you can attend, please RSVP to Sharon Huber by Wednesday afternoon, January 8th: uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #JanuaryNewsletter Join us for lunch at 110 Grill, 1127 Tolland Tpke, Plaza at Burr Corners , on Thursday, January 9th . We meet at noon. Everyone is welcome! If you can attend, please RSVP to Sharon Huber by Wednesday afternoon, January 8th: uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 19, 2025 Adult Affirmation The class will meet on the 3rd Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each month until May. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the theological and spiritual quesetions related to God, humanity and human nature, the earth, the role of the individual in community, and social and environmental justice engagement. Participants will also craft a credo--a statement of their personal theology. Want to sign up? Contact our office at uuseoffice@uuse.org or (860) 646-5151. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. The class will meet on the 3rd Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each month until May. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the theological and spiritual quesetions related to God, humanity and human nature, the earth, the role of the individual in community, and social and environmental justice engagement. Participants will also craft a credo--a statement of their personal theology. Want to sign up? Contact our office at uuseoffice@uuse.org or (860) 646-5151. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Game Night Game Night every fourth Saturday at 7 pm. It's Free! All ages welcome. Bring a friend! Bring a favorite game if you want. There will be plenty of games at the Meetinghouse. Questions: contact Ellen Williams Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. We're starting our monthly game night at UUSE. It will be on the 4th Saturday of each month. Join us for board games and video games. Bring your favorites! All are invited . Hope to see you there! #eBlast -02-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 20, 2025 AA - Mondays at Noon . Sunday, December 1, 3 PM Celebrate the Holidays with The Atrium Brass Quartet at UUSE on Sunday December 1st at 3PM at the UUSE Meetinghouse in Manchester. Admission is free. This #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 15, 2025 Yoga . Wednesdays at 10:00 AM 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 #DecemberNewsletter Samadhi Yoga, 283 East Center Street, Manchester, will let us use their yoga studio on Wednesday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m. (NOTE, 11:00 instead of 10:00 because there's a Samadhi class that gets out at 10:35 or so). Same UUSE yoga -- $5 drop-in, OK to bring a friend. Just a one-time change -- church fair is being set up. Back to the Meetinghouse the week of Thanksgiving. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 28, 2025 God Talk A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Choir Rehearsals Wednesdays, starting October 30th at 7:15 PM Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? You don't have to audition. If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with t #NovemberNewsletter Wednesdays, starting October 30th at 7:15 PM Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? You don't have to audition. If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start Wednesday, October 30th at 7:15 PM. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on December 15th. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube