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eb9ca5fd-0aae-42f7-8ec7-c9b4c25163b8 < Back Stewardship Committee Stewardship Committee : Provides for financial sustenance of church by raising awareness of need for giving and conducting congregation-wide Annual Appeal. Also provides guidance to members who wish to make a charitable bequest or gift to the UUSE Endowment Fund. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:31:00 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Equal Exchange Coffee Sale Equal Exchange Coffee Sale Sunday, September 14 after each service The Sustainable Living Committee will be holding their regular second Sunday sale of Equal Exchange coffee, chocolate and tea in the lobby following each service. Keep in mind that when you buy Equal Exchange products, you aren't just getting great coffee, tea or chocolate. You're helping to support sustainable agriculture, worker owned co-ops, and business structures that bring fair labor and democracy to the workplace. #eBlast-09-10 Equal Exchange Coffee Sale Sunday, September 14 after each service The Sustainable Living Committee will be holding their regular second Sunday sale of Equal Exchange coffee, chocolate and tea in the lobby following each service. Keep in mind that when you buy Equal Exchange products, you aren't just getting great coffee, tea or chocolate. You're helping to support sustainable agriculture, worker owned co-ops, and business structures that bring fair labor and democracy to the workplace. #eBlast -09-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 24, 2023 Why UUSE is Home. Our congregational family is uniquely special to many of our members and friends. But why exactly? Come hear members of the UUSE family share their thoughts about what UUSE means to them and why they are committed members of our community. Coordinators: David Klotz and Marsha Howland #eBlast OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 19, 2025 The Stories We Inherit; The Stories We Pass Down 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 #JanuaryNewsletter 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 #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the UUSE Meeting Room All ticket proceeds dedicated to CT Students for a Dream In Borderland, we journey with immigrants resisting and organizing for their rights. The interwoven stories of courageous immigrants seeking a way forward sheds light on the human cost of the struggle. Spanish subtitles. Tickets are $5 and benefit CT Students for a Dream. Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Click here for more information. #eBlast-09-17 Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the UUSE Meeting Room All ticket proceeds dedicated to CT Students for a Dream In Borderland, we journey with immigrants resisting and organizing for their rights. The interwoven stories of courageous immigrants seeking a way forward sheds light on the human cost of the struggle. Spanish subtitles. Tickets are $5 and benefit CT Students for a Dream. Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Click here for more information. #eBlast -09-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 23, 2023 Emphasis on Covenant Rev. Josh will share his experiences of the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly in Pittsburgh. In short, where do things stand with Article 2 of the UUA bylaws? Coordinator(s): Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 16, 2023 Among the Trees Throughout history, humans have looked to trees for inspiration, protection, food, and wisdom. This morning's service will be a combination of spiritual, practical, metaphorical, and scientific thoughts about why trees matter. Our two speakers, Emery Gluck, retired DEEP forester, and John Hankins, president of Joshua's Tract Conservation Trust, will share their experiences in Connecticut's forests. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 21, 2024 Let Us All Sing. Come one, come all! Great fun for all ages and musical abilities: Join us at 10 A.M. for UUSE's first request-a-hymn service since before COVID! We've received over ten hymn requests already, and we'll have time for more. Bring the name of your favorite hymn and our fantastic Music Director Mary Bopp will play it live while we all sing together! Coordinator: Martha Larson #eBlast-07-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 9, 2025 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 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. Sunday, March 9, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 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 The Afro-Semitic Experience The Afro-Semitic Experience On Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. The Afro-Semitic Experience is coming to UUSE to help shake off those midwinter doldrums with a World Music Jazz concert guaranteed to get you up and moving. What could be better? $15 suggested donation. #eBlast-02-07 On Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. The Afro-Semitic Experience is coming to UUSE to help shake off those midwinter doldrums with a World Music Jazz concert guaranteed to get you up and moving. What could be better? $15 suggested donation. #eBlast -02-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled September Ministry Theme: Building Belonging Regular Hours begin on September 7th, 9 AM and 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. #SeptemberNewsletter  Building Belonging Regular Hours begin on September 7th, 9 AM and 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. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube