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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Indivisible - Special Guests Indivisible - Special Guests Tuesday, April 28th at UUSE What is being done to safeguard Connecticut's elections? How can we help educate and register voters? Manchester's Registrars of Voters will address these concerns on Tuesday, April 28th. The two elected officials will be the guests of the Manchester Indivisible chapter which meets at UUSE on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Contact Nancy Pappas with questions.. #eBlast-04-22 Indivisible - Special Guests Tuesday, April 28th at UUSE What is being done to safeguard Connecticut's elections? How can we help educate and register voters? Manchester's Registrars of Voters will address these concerns on Tuesday, April 28th . The two elected officials will be the guests of the Manchester Indivisible chapter which meets at UUSE on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Contact Nancy Pappas with questions.. #eBlast -04-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Green Sanctuary News Despite the anti-climate rhetoric coming from Washington, D.C. these days, Connecticut is forging ahead, unwilling to stop working on saving our planet in any way we can. The Sustainable Living Committee Is offering an exciting Film Festival at UUSE on September 14 that will run from 2:00 pm until about 4:30 pm with time for discussion at the end. We will have tables set up to introduce you to the latest goings-on in and around Connecticut. It will give you a chance to talk with our members who are looking forward to a large crowd of folks coming out to explore the creative offerings from around the world. This Climate Café is one not to be missed! The following week, September 21, from 12-4:00 pm we will set our sights on Connecticut State University where the Connecticut SUN DAY Festival will be set to celebrate the unstoppable rise of CLEAN ENERGY! It will be well worth the trip to New Britain to partake in the many activities planned for that day. Hope to see you all there! SAVE THE DATES! Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 PM. CLIMATE FUTURES FILM FESTIVAL at UUSE. Ten award-winning films from four continents explore the human and artistic response to climate change. These short films use various artistic ways, through drama, documentary, humor, and stunning animation, to express human feelings about climate change – hope and cynicism, denial and grief, rage and heartbreak, resilience and resolve. There will be tables and people to talk with working on these issues to give us ways to take action. Come early! For more information about the festival see https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/ Sunday, September 21, from 12-4:00 PM. Connecticut SUN DAY Festival at Connecticut State University, New Britain. Elders Climate Action https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/. This organization will be one of several groups promoting SUN Day September 20-21. They are highlighting solar and wind power. We’ll be learning more about this important event. #SeptemberNewsletter Despite the anti-climate rhetoric coming from Washington, D.C. these days, Connecticut is forging ahead, unwilling to stop working on saving our planet in any way we can. The Sustainable Living Committee Is offering an exciting Film Festival at UUSE on September 14 that will run from 2:00 pm until about 4:30 pm with time for discussion at the end. We will have tables set up to introduce you to the latest goings-on in and around Connecticut. It will give you a chance to talk with our members who are looking forward to a large crowd of folks coming out to explore the creative offerings from around the world. This Climate Café is one not to be missed! The following week, September 21, from 12-4:00 pm we will set our sights on Connecticut State University where the Connecticut SUN DAY Festival will be set to celebrate the unstoppable rise of CLEAN ENERGY! It will be well worth the trip to New Britain to partake in the many activities planned for that day. Hope to see you all there! SAVE THE DATES! Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 PM. CLIMATE FUTURES FILM FESTIVAL at UUSE. Ten award-winning films from four continents explore the human and artistic response to climate change. These short films use various artistic ways, through drama, documentary, humor, and stunning animation, to express human feelings about climate change – hope and cynicism, denial and grief, rage and heartbreak, resilience and resolve. There will be tables and people to talk with working on these issues to give us ways to take action. Come early! For more information about the festival see https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/ Sunday, September 21, from 12-4:00 PM. Connecticut SUN DAY Festival at Connecticut State University, New Britain. Elders Climate Action https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/ . This organization will be one of several groups promoting SUN Day September 20-21. They are highlighting solar and wind power. We’ll be learning more about this important event. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 10, 2025 Star Island - Science and Spirit on an Island Sunday Service: "Star Island -  Science and Spirit on an Island" Star Island, in the Isles of Shoals, operates as a retreat and conference center. "Shoalers" - those who attend - consider it a spiritual home. David and Jane have been part of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science for decades, and this year were joined by Stan McMillen. The service will share some insights from this year's conference on Science and Spirituality. Coordinators : Jane Penfield and David Klotz. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-08-06 Sunday Service: "Star Island -  Science and Spirit on an Island" Star Island, in the Isles of Shoals, operates as a retreat and conference center. "Shoalers" - those who attend - consider it a spiritual home. David and Jane have been part of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science for decades, and this year were joined by Stan McMillen. The service will share some insights from this year's conference on Science and Spirituality. Coordinators : Jane Penfield and David Klotz. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 10, 2025 #eBlast -08-06 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled New Member Sunday New Member Sunday June 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. Have you taken the Intro to UU class? Would you like to become a member of UUSE? If yes, please contact Carole Boster or Janet Dauphin at membership@uuse.org . There will be a short ceremony at the beginning of the service, as well as a special coffee hour to get to know new members after the service. The next UUSE New Member Sunday is June 8. If you have any questions, please contact Janet or Carole, or Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast-06-04 New Member Sunday June 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. Have you taken the Intro to UU class? Would you like to become a member of UUSE? If yes, please contact Carole Boster or Janet Dauphin at membership@uuse.org . There will be a short ceremony at the beginning of the service, as well as a special coffee hour to get to know new members after the service. The next UUSE New Member Sunday is June 8. If you have any questions, please contact Janet or Carole, or Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast -06-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Youth Group Bottle and Can drive Bottle and Can Drive The Youth Group is running a UUS:E Bottle and Can Drive to be held Saturday morning, April 29 in conjunction with the May Fair. All proceeds to benefit UUS:E. So save up your empties and help raise money for our community! OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Mark Your Calendar for MayFair! Mark Your Calendar for MayFair! Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -- All over the UUSE Grounds Fun for Everyone! Here's a link to the facebook event with all of the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ Be sure to share it widely! • Beltane Ritual at 11 AM • Reggaeton Music Demonstration at 1 PM • Bike Rodeo and Children's Activities • Food Truck • Tag Sale • Bake Sale • Plant Sale There are also many ways you can help out! ***NEW ASK*** Do you have a pop-up that we can borrow for the day? Contact Anne Carr or sign up in the lobby on Sundays. ***NEW ASK***Beltane Ritual organizers are looking for a couple of people to participate in the staging of the ritual itself, drummers and a firekeeper. Contact Ellen Williams to get more involved. Tag Sale - No theme; we'll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould. Bake Sale - Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale - Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, April 30 and May 1 during office hours (9 - 4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table - Sign up in the lobby or contact Anne Carr. #eBlast-04-22 Mark Your Calendar for MayFair! Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -- All over the UUSE Grounds Fun for Everyone! Here's a link to the facebook event with all of the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ Be sure to share it widely! Beltane Ritual at 11 AM Reggaeton Music Demonstration at 1 PM Bike Rodeo and Children's Activities Food Truck Tag Sale Bake Sale Plant Sale There are also many ways you can help out! ***NEW ASK*** Do you have a pop-up that we can borrow for the day? Contact Anne Carr or sign up in the lobby on Sundays. ***NEW ASK***Beltane Ritual organizers are looking for a couple of people to participate in the staging of the ritual itself, drummers and a firekeeper. Contact Ellen Williams to get more involved. Tag Sale - No theme; we'll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould . Bake Sale - Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale - Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, April 30 and May 1 during office hours (9 - 4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table - Sign up in the lobby or contact Anne Carr . #eBlast -04-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 11, 2025 Flower Communion Sunday Service: "Flower Communion" All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! Note: Our 2025 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-05-14 Sunday Service: "Flower Communion" All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! Note: Our 2025 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 11, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -05-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Feb 11, 2024 Things Worth Praying For This Sunday we welcome Rev. Josh back from his sabbatical. Our service will name challenges at home and abroad, or as Josh puts it, 'things worth praying for.' Guest musicians Anhared Stowe, Ryan Ford and Marilyn Krentzman join UUSE Music Director Mary Bopp in a presentation of J. S. Bach's Violin and Oboe Concerto in C Minor. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-02-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Crys Matthews Concert Crys Matthews Concert June 13th at 7:00 P.M. at UUSE A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls "the poster-child for intersectionality." Crys Matthews is made for these times, and her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers is a resounding affirmation of that fact. Suggested donation $15, but no one will be turned away. Visit: crysmatthews.com. #eBlast-06-12 June 13th at 7:00 P.M. at UUSE A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls "the poster-child for intersectionality." Crys Matthews is made for these times, and her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers is a resounding affirmation of that fact. Suggested donation $15, but no one will be turned away. Visit: crysmatthews.com . #eBlast -06-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled SUNDIALS: Out from the Shadows SUNDIALS: Out from the Shadows (A Cliff Pelletier Memorial Lecture) October 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room Long-time member Fred Sawyer will provide an overview of the 3,500-year-long history of the sundial as a scientific device--perhaps humanity's first. Dozens of varieties and instruments and how they evolved will be discussed and illustrated with opportunities for the audience to ask questions. Fred is President and editor of the North American Sundial Society and the Patron of the British Sundial Society. He has published nine books on Sciatherics -- the study of sundials. This event is offered in memory of UUSE member Cliff Pelletier who loved science and was very generous to UUSE. #eBlast-10-01 SUNDIALS: Out from the Shadows (A Cliff Pelletier Memorial Lecture) October 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room Long-time member Fred Sawyer will provide an overview of the 3,500-year-long history of the sundial as a scientific device--perhaps humanity's first. Dozens of varieties and instruments and how they evolved will be discussed and illustrated with opportunities for the audience to ask questions. Fred is President and editor of the North American Sundial Society and the Patron of the British Sundial Society. He has published nine books on Sciatherics -- the study of sundials. This event is offered in memory of UUSE member Cliff Pelletier who loved science and was very generous to UUSE. #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Hands Off Rally Hands Off Rally Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the State Capitol in Hartford The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee invites you to the Hands Off Rally. Co-sponsored by many organizations including Women's March, 50501 and others, this rally protests the current assault on our country, our Constitution, our government services and so much more. More information at https://handsoff2025.com/ If you would like to carpool, gather at UUSE at 2:30 P.M. Or contact Sid Soderholm. #eBlast-04-02 Hands Off Rally Saturday, April 5 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the State Capitol in Hartford The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee invites you to the Hands Off Rally. Co-sponsored by many organizations including Women's March, 50501 and others, this rally protests the current assault on our country, our Constitution, our government services and so much more. More information at https://handsoff2025.com/ If you would like to carpool, gather at UUSE at 2:30 P.M. Or contact Sid Soderholm. #eBlast -04-02 OOS Sermon YouTube