< 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

< To Upcoming Services Apr 21, 2024 Earth Day and the Arts: We Wont Give Up! Art has the power to inspire change. Join us as some of our artists and writers share their thoughts about the artwork they have created for our new Earth Day art exhibit. Coordinators: Janet Heller, Chris Larson, #eBlast-04-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Oct 18, 2026 Gathering Courage Sunday, October 18th: Gathering Courage. In times of difficulty, whether personal or global, we often ask ourselves what we can do. How do we know what the right thing is? Are we looking for comfort or guidance? This service will draw from Bishop Mariann Budde's book, How We Learn to Be Brave. Coordinators: Jane Penfield and David Klotz Sunday, October 18th: Gathering Courage . In times of difficulty, whether personal or global, we often ask ourselves what we can do. How do we know what the right thing is? Are we looking for comfort or guidance? This service will draw from Bishop Mariann Budde's book, How We Learn to Be Brave. Coordinators: Jane Penfield and David Klotz #OctoberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 16, 2025 On Inclusion, Part II Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part II" 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. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Snow Closure - Zoom Only at 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-13 Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part II" 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. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Snow Closure Zoom only 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 16, 2025 #eBlast -02-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 26, 2026 The Possibilities in Us. Sunday, April 26th: The Possibilities in Us. In this service, we'll explore how there is hardly ever a single answer to a question, a single solution to a problem, or a single path to take. The unknown can certainly be daunting. However, the act of embracing possibility can afford us inspiration, growth, excitement, hope, and liberation. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Ellen Williams Sunday, April 26th: The Possibilities in Us. In this service, we'll explore how there is hardly ever a single answer to a question, a single solution to a problem, or a single path to take. The unknown can certainly be daunting. However, the act of embracing possibility can afford us inspiration, growth, excitement, hope, and liberation. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Ellen Williams #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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 Jun 11, 2023 Let the Poets Speak! This morning we warmly welcome Manchester’s poet laureate, Ryan T. Parker (and guests) to the UUSE pulpit. Ryan describes himself as “a Mama's Boy, chocolate chip cookie lover, edutainer, poet, and artivist.” Our theme for June is “delight,” and we can guarantee this service and its poetry will be a source of delight!! Coordinator(s): Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 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 monthly Newsletters for rehearsals dates. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . UUSE Choir is Back - 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

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a9825906-c0dc-44c2-bc12-0e2c3abf1997 < Back to Newsletter October Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Community Outreach Ministry Charitable Giving for October As always, thank you for your generosity. We do not gather our gifts only for ourselves, but to share with the larger community. Continuing our practice of sharing our gifts with the community beyond our walls, fifty percent of our Sunday plate collections for the month will be shared with: Please contact Louisa Graver at uuseoffice@uuse.org , David Lacoss, or Nancy Madar at uuseoffice@uuse.org. Make checks out to UUSE. If the memo line: ✓ is blank or “pledge” - all will go toward your pledge. ✓ has “COM” or the name of the charity - all will go to the charity. ✓ has “1/2 pledge, 1/2 COM” - it will be divided equally. #OctoberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Healing Singing Bowls & Gongs Sound Bath Sunday, October 11th, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us for a meditative sound journey with Himalayan singing bowls and gongs, played by Reiki Master Priscilla Gale. Gentle vibrations relax the body, release tension, ease pain, and restore balance, leaving you peaceful, clear and renewed. Suggested donation $20; no one turned away. #eBlast -10-07