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ba558317-52bb-4a35-b389-294e27e45847 < Back Adult Education Adult Religious Education: Provides workshops that explore various aspects of Unitarian Universalism as well as other theological perspectives and promotes a deeper understanding of the part religion plays in our lives. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:15:19 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled New UUSE member, Grace Smith and Rev. Josh Pawelek invite all UU young adults to a "visioning meeting." What can young adult ministry look like at UUSE? Grace writes: "We believe that every person is evolving in their spirituality. A UUSE young ministry will provide opportunities for us to share in this evolutionary journey, uplifting each other through community. Rooted in love and equity, we encourage peace within ourselves and peace on our planet. This will be a space for clarity and balance in a relaxed setting. Come as you are." We generally define young adults as people between the ages of 18 and 30. Join us for a pizza luncheon on New UUSE member, Grace Smith and Rev. Josh Pawelek invite all UU young adults to a "visioning meeting." What can young adult ministry look like at UUSE? Grace writes: "We believe that every person is evolving in their spirituality. A UUSE young ministry will provide opportunities for us to share in this evolutionary journey, uplifting each other through community. Rooted in love and equity, we encourage peace within ourselves and peace on our planet. This will be a space for clarity and balance in a relaxed setting. Come as you are." We generally define young adults as people between the ages of 18 and 30. Join us for a pizza luncheon on June 7th at noon at UUSE. Please let us know you are coming. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org or (617) 645-1131. #eBlast-06-03 New UUSE member, Grace Smith and Rev. Josh Pawelek invite all UU young adults to a "visioning meeting." What can young adult ministry look like at UUSE? Grace writes: "We believe that every person is evolving in their spirituality. A UUSE young ministry will provide opportunities for us to share in this evolutionary journey, uplifting each other through community. Rooted in love and equity, we encourage peace within ourselves and peace on our planet. This will be a space for clarity and balance in a relaxed setting. Come as you are." We generally define young adults as people between the ages of 18 and 30. Join us for a pizza luncheon on June 7th at noon at UUSE. Please let us know you are coming. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org or (617) 645-1131. #eBlast -06-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Upcoming Workshops Upcoming Workshops Help Brainstorm Vision and Mission Ideas with the Strategic Planning Task Force The Strategic Planning Task Force is offering three upcoming dates in March to join us in brainstorming our current vision and mission statements and what revision ideas we may want to consider to help guide our next five years and future strategic plan. During the short workshop (about 2 hours), participants will review both statements and give their ideas to help with brainstorming our new vision and mission statements. Upcoming Dates Sunday, March 22, at 12:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel right after services Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel after the Chocolate Auction We’d love to hear your thoughts and incorporate your ideas! Please RSVP using the Google Form. #eBlast-03-18 Upcoming Workshops Help Brainstorm Vision and Mission Ideas with the Strategic Planning Task Force The Strategic Planning Task Force is offering three upcoming dates in March to join us in brainstorming our current vision and mission statements and what revision ideas we may want to consider to help guide our next five years and future strategic plan. During the short workshop (about 2 hours), participants will review both statements and give their ideas to help with brainstorming our new vision and mission statements. Upcoming Dates Sunday, March 22 , at 12:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel right after services Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel after the Chocolate Auction We’d love to hear your thoughts and incorporate your ideas! Please RSVP using the Google Form . #eBlast -03-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake… all are popular! And you can buddy up to share the work, cost and space! Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is more than a fundraiser, it’s the biggest party of the UUSE year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. Key Dates and Deadlines • NOW: It’s never too early to claim your spot in the Get Saucy Cooking Competition! • Throughout December: Plan your donations and email the committee at auction@uuse.org ! Include: Thorough description, Approximate value and minimum bid (optional), Time, date, number of spaces, several photos with plain backgrounds are best. • By January 2: Claim your basket theme. 10 basket limit and we want them all to be different. • By January 9: Submit basket description, list of contents, several photos. • January 12-15: Drop the baskets off at the meetinghouse. We can help package it. • January 16: Absolute deadline to send donation details to auction@uuse.org . Sooner is better. • January 17 and 24: Baskets are displayed in the lobby; raffle tickets sold • January 19: Online auction opens at 8 AM • January 30: Online auction closes at 10 PM. Set up crew works through afternoon. • January 31: Live Extravaganza at the meetinghouse with exclusive auction items, the Get Saucy Cooking Competition and free dinner starts at 5 pm. Snow date is February 14. #NovemberNewsletter Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake… all are popular! And you can buddy up to share the work, cost and space! Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is more than a fundraiser, it’s the biggest party of the UUSE year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. Key Dates and Deadlines NOW : It’s never too early to claim your spot in the Get Saucy Cooking Competition! Throughout December : Plan your donations and email the committee at auction@uuse.org !  Include : Thorough description, Approximate value and minimum bid (optional), Time, date, number of spaces, several photos with plain backgrounds are best. By January 2: Claim your basket theme. 10 basket limit and we want them all to be different. By January 9 : Submit basket description, list of contents, several photos. January 12-15 : Drop the baskets off at the meetinghouse. We can help package it. January 16 : Absolute deadline to send donation details to auction@uuse.org. Sooner is better. January 17 and 24 : Baskets are displayed in the lobby; raffle tickets sold January 19 : Online auction opens at 8 AM January 30 : Online auction closes at 10 PM. Set up crew works through afternoon. January 31 : Live Extravaganza at the meetinghouse with exclusive auction items, the Get Saucy Cooking Competition and free dinner starts at 5 pm. Snow date is February 14. #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 19, 2026 Earth Day Our April ministry theme is embracing possibility. While we often feel like solving the climate crisis is impossible due to political and economic forces, this morning we direct our attention to what is possible. Coordinators : Rev. Joh Pawelek and members of the UUSE Sustainable Living Committee Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-15 Sunday Service: "Earth Day" Our April ministry theme is embracing possibility. While we often feel like solving the climate crisis is impossible due to political and economic forces, this morning we direct our attention to what is possible. Coordinators : Rev. Joh Pawelek and members of the UUSE Sustainable Living Committee Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 19, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -04-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Upcoming Holiday and Seasonal Services Upcoming Holiday and Seasonal Services Evening Vespers Service: Monday, December 22nd at 7:00 P.M. - In a season busy with 'bright and merry', we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Silent Night, Holy Night: Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 P.M. - Join us for Christmas Eve worship with beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the offertory collection will be given to the Minister's Discretionary Fund. Reflections and Hopes: Sunday, December 28th, one service only at 10:00 A.M. - Join us for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. #eBlast-12-17 Upcoming Holiday and Seasonal Services Evening Vespers Service : Monday, December 22nd at 7:00 P.M. - In a season busy with 'bright and merry', we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Silent Night, Holy Night: Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 P.M. - Join us for Christmas Eve worship with beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the offertory collection will be given to the Minister's Discretionary Fund. Reflections and Hopes: Sunday, December 28th, one service only at 10:00 A.M. - Join us for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. #eBlast -12-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Climate Future Film Festival Climate Future Film Festival Sunday, September 14 at 2:30 P.M. in the Meetingroom On Sunday, September 14, the Sustainable Living Committee will show the CLIMATE FUTURE FILM FESTIVAL on the big screen with 10 award-winning films from four continents that explore the human and artistic response to climate change. Come early and talk to people working on these issues. The films should be over by 5:00 P.M. Stay afterwards to briefly discuss the impact of the films and ways to act on the climate crisis. Contact Janet Heller - uuseoffice@uuse.org - with questions. The event is free. For more details, visit: https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/ #eBlast-09-10 Climate Future Film Festival Sunday, September 14 at 2:30 P.M. in the Meetingroom On Sunday, September 14, the Sustainable Living Committee will show the CLIMATE FUTURE FILM FESTIVAL on the big screen with 10 award-winning films from four continents that explore the human and artistic response to climate change. Come early and talk to people working on these issues. The films should be over by 5:00 P.M. Stay afterwards to briefly discuss the impact of the films and ways to act on the climate crisis. Contact Janet Heller - uuseoffice@uuse.org - with questions. The event is free. For more details, visit: https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/ #eBlast -09-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

The monthly C&YM column holds a trove of interesting ideas for your kids. Volunteers Needed Together, We Make CYM Possible The Children & Youth Ministry is run by professionals and volunteers working together. We ask that families who enroll their children in the program offer to help—there are LOTS of options designed to fit different comfort levels and availability. Adults without children in the program often help as well! Many hands make light work—and allow all volunteers a chance to become connected to the program, while still having the ability to attend services and feel spiritually nurtured. Family Volunteers Families who enroll their children in the CYM program are asked to make a volunteer commitment by serving on one of our classroom Teaching Teams. These teams meet regularly with a member of the CYM Committee to plan age-appropriate classroom activities. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our children and youth. They contribute directly to the quality and spirit of the program. Shared involvement also deepens connections between families, children, and the wider congregation. Everyone’s Gifts Make a Difference Our congregation includes many talented individuals with a wide range of skills, life experiences, and perspectives to share. These gifts enrich our CYM program in countless ways. Volunteers who do not have children in the program are welcome, encouraged, and essential to our success. They serve in classrooms, assist with special projects and events, and support the program behind the scenes. Their presence strengthens intergenerational connections and helps create a vibrant, inclusive learning environment for our children and youth. Ways to Help You can make a difference in many ways—whether in a classroom or behind the scenes. Teaching Team Member – Support a class and help plan Sunday activities. Event Helper – Assist with intergenerational events or special celebrations. Mentor – Support youth to explore their talents and beliefs and connect more deeply with the community. Guest Storyteller or Artist – Share your skills or life experiences with children and youth. Ready to Get Involved? Whether you can offer one Sunday a month or help on occasion, your participation matters. Contact the Director of CYM at dcym@uuse.org . Every contribution—big or small—helps our children and youth feel seen, supported, and inspired. Together, we’re nurturing a community where every child, youth, and adult can learn, grow, and belong.

< 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 Feb 22, 2026 02-22-26 Generous Spirit Rev. Josh explores the many ways we manifest generosity and why it matters that we continually cultivate generous spirits. Kate Kimmerle purchased this service at the 2025 UUSE Goods and Services Auction. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-18 Rev. Josh explores the many ways we manifest generosity and why it matters that we continually cultivate generous spirits. Kate Kimmerle purchased this service at the 2025 UUSE Goods and Services Auction. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 22, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Chocolate Auction UUSE Chocolate Auction Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 P.M.  Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year's chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. (Note: The March newsletter incorrectly advertised the event for March 31. It is on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. following the second service.) All are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes--you name it!). Bring your creations to the Meeting House on the 29th and bid on whatever looks best to you. Bring your checkbook or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! #eBlast-03-25 UUSE Chocolate Auction Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 P.M.   Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year's chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. (Note: The March newsletter incorrectly advertised the event for March 31. It is on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. following the second service.) All are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes--you name it!). Bring your creations to the Meeting House on the 29th and bid on whatever looks best to you. Bring your checkbook or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! #eBlast -03-25 OOS Sermon YouTube