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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Calling All UUSE Moms! Calling All UUSE Moms! Calling all UUSE moms for help in developing a celebratory tribute to the diversity of moms! Do the prompts below move you? If so, please email your responses (or thoughts on being a mom) to Sam Taylor at uuseoffice@uuse.org by May 1st to contribute to our Mother's Day service on May 10th. Thank you for your responses! #eBlast-04-29 Calling All UUSE Moms! Calling all UUSE moms for help in developing a celebratory tribute to the diversity of moms! Do the prompts below move you? If so, please email your responses (or thoughts on being a mom) to Sam Taylor at uuseoffice@uuse.org by May 1st to contribute to our Mother's Day service on May 10th . What does being a mom mean to you? How has your identify shifted since becoming a mom? What is your favorite memory of your mom? What values do you hope to instill in your children? How do you approach motherhood? What advice would you give a mom? What do your children call you? Thank you for your responses! #eBlast -04-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 23, 2025 Gratitude for UUSE "Gratitude for UUSE" UUSE members express their gratitude for UUSE and the many ways in which our beloved community makes our lives richer. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-19 "Gratitude for UUSE" UUSE members express their gratitude for UUSE and the many ways in which our beloved community makes our lives richer. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 5, 2025 How Do You Cultivate Compassion? Sunday Service: "How Do You Cultivate Compassion?" Cultivating compassion can take many forms. Whether given or received, for yourself or for others, compassion helps us grow spiritually and enriches our lives. Join us to hear our reflections on cultivating compassion. We also welcome Tret Fure as our special guest speaker and musician to the service. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-10-01 Sunday Service: "How Do You Cultivate Compassion?" Cultivating compassion can take many forms. Whether given or received, for yourself or for others, compassion helps us grow spiritually and enriches our lives. Join us to hear our reflections on cultivating compassion. We also welcome Tret Fure as our special guest speaker and musician to the service. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, October 5, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 24, 2024 Joyful Thanksgiving All Congregational Service. Let us pause and be mindful as the holiday season gets underway. This morning, through story, song and sharing, we reflect on all for which we are grateful in our lives. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday, November 24, 2024 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: View last week's service, "Building a Consensus," November 17, 2024 here. #eBlast-11-20 Sunday, November 24th: Joyful Thanksgiving All Congregational Service. Let us pause and be mindful as the holiday season gets underway. This morning, through story, song and sharing, we reflect on all for which we are grateful in our lives. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. 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 Responses from the February 15th Service: The Strategic Planning Task Force thanks everyone for their thoughtful and considerate responses during the February 15th service. It’s a great way to kick off our brainstorming as we begin our revision considerations. After reviewing nearly 100 responses to our current vision statement, the six most popular words in our current vision statement that people strongly feel speak to them include (in order by most selected) justice, spiritually, alive, social, environmental, and diverse. To review all of the chosen words, review our WordArt presenting all of the chosen selections (the larger the word appears, the more times it was selected). #MarchNewsletter  The Strategic Planning Task Force thanks everyone for their thoughtful and considerate responses during the February 15th service. It’s a great way to kick off our brainstorming as we begin our revision considerations. After reviewing nearly 100 responses to our current vision statement, the six most popular words in our current vision statement that people strongly feel speak to them include (in order by most selected) justice, spiritually, alive, social, environmental, and diverse. To review all of the chosen words, review our WordArt presenting all of the chosen selections (the larger the word appears, the more times it was selected). #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 22, 2026 Ferry Beach Retreat Participants in this service will provide information about Ferry Beach and share thoughts about experiences they have had there. Coordinators : Nancy Madar and David Klotz Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-18 Participants in this service will provide information about Ferry Beach and share thoughts about experiences they have had there. Coordinators : Nancy Madar and David Klotz Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 22, 2026 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE "Community Suppers" Are Back! UUSE "Community Suppers" Are Back! Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee is once again organizing Springtime Community Suppers! But we need your help. If you would like to host a "Community Supper" at your home sometime during the merry month of May, please contact Sue Myers via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151 by April 15 and let her know the date and time you would like to host and how many guests. She'll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish. Guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts, etc. We'll put sign-up sheets in the lobby after each service on April 20 and 27. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carol Boster. #eBlast-04-09 UUSE "Community Suppers" Are Back! Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee is once again organizing Springtime Community Suppers! But we need your help. If you would like to host a "Community Supper" at your home sometime during the merry month of May, please contact Sue Myers via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151 by April 15 and let her know the date and time you would like to host and how many guests. She'll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish. Guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts, etc. We'll put sign-up sheets in the lobby after each service on April 20 and 27. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carol Boster . #eBlast -04-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 1, 2025 Affirmation Sunday Service: "Affirmation" Affirmation is our long-standing 'coming-of-age' program for youth. This morning we honor and celebrate two UUSE youth who have participated in the Affirmation class over the past congregational year. They will share their credo statements, and we will hear form their mentors. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-05-28 Sunday Service: "Affirmation" Affirmation is our long-standing 'coming-of-age' program for youth. This morning we honor and celebrate two UUSE youth who have participated in the Affirmation class over the past congregational year. They will share their credo statements, and we will hear form their mentors. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 1, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -05-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

04269124-ce32-47d4-ab1c-e02dbe7b3727 < Back Denominational Affairs Committee Denominational Affairs Committee : Keeps congregation informed of UUA and District programs and encourages participation. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:00:56 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Bittersweet August" Sunday Service: "Bittersweet August" In this service, we explore the unique bittersweetness of August, when in the midst of our slow savoring of summer, we are reminded of its transition into shorter, busier, unfamiliar days ahead. Like all of life’s seasons, how do we remain present for the savoring and curious about the possibilities ahead? Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Paula Baker. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 3, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 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 the July 27th service, "We Believe - Adult Credos." #eBlast-07-30 Sunday Service: "Bittersweet August"  In this service, we explore the unique bittersweetness of August, when in the midst of our slow savoring of summer, we are reminded of its transition into shorter, busier, unfamiliar days ahead. Like all of life’s seasons, how do we remain present for the savoring and curious about the possibilities ahead? Coordinators : Sandy Karosi & Paula Baker. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 3, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 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 the July 27th service, "We Believe - Adult Credos." #eBlast -07-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 12, 2026 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. 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. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube