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< To Upcoming Services Dec 22, 2025 Evening Vespers 7 PM: Monday, December 22nd: Evening Vespers Service. 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. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker, and Ellen Williams. 7 PM: Monday, December 22nd: Evening Vespers Service . 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. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker, and Ellen Williams. OOS Sermon YouTube

5b73218b-00b4-49ef-97b8-bd606ddbc730 < Back Aesthetics Committee Aesthetics Committee : Provides appropriate visual displays throughout the building. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:15:30 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Mr Lobster Concert for Kids and Families Mr. Lobster (Christian Loftus) peforms music for kids and families on Saturday Nov 8th at 2:00PM. Suggested donation for adults $15. Kids can come for free. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 28, 2023 What Shared Ministry Means to Me, Part II. This is a follow-up to the service when Rev Josh preached on this topic January 8, 2023. Several members of the Sunday Services Committee will present their thoughts about how much this model means to their experience on the committee and at UUS:E. Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson, Nancy Madar OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday, June 29th: Sunday, July 6th: Summer Solstice and Living Simply. Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature’s abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Sunday, July 13th: Sing! Sing! Sing! Our second annual hybrid hymn sing service will feature favorite hymns, with some sharing about why they are meaningful Please let Martha Larson know hymns you want to sing NOW. Slides must be made in advance. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Sunday, July 20th: General (Assembly) Reflections. Rev. Josh Pawelek will share his reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Baltimore; and maybe a few more general reflections on summer, the state of the nation, etc. Special music by Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this years Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter Sunday, July 6th: Summer Solstice and Living Simply. Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature’s abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Sunday, July 13th: Sing! Sing! Sing! Our second annual hybrid hymn sing service will feature favorite hymns, with some sharing about why they are meaningful Please let Martha Larson know hymns you want to sing NOW. Slides must be made in advance. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Sunday, July 20th: General (Assembly) Reflections. Rev. Josh Pawelek will share his reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Baltimore; and maybe a few more general reflections on summer, the state of the nation, etc. Special music by Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this years Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Best Tuesday Ever Event!!! this is just a test OOS Sermon YouTube

772efa5c-df1e-4393-889c-6a0f54a26bfa < Back to Newsletter February Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Looking for Hosts for 2026 Annual Appeal Pledging Potlucks! HOORAY! HOORAY! This spring, the Stewardship Committee will offer Pledging Potlucks for two weekends: March 6 – 8 and March 13 – 15. We are looking for people who will host a potluck during those weekends. This year we hope that potential potluck hosts will team up to create an astounding offering. We would especially welcome a potluck offering from our ‘younger’ members and friends. The potlucks are often dinners but could be a brunch, lunch or perhaps dessert & coffee/tea. You can steward your own potluck, or a steward will attend to facilitate the conversation about pledging if you choose. We need to gather a list of hosts (and co-hosts) with dates and times of their potlucks by February 8, 2026. These potlucks are a way to come together in community, enjoy good food and have a deeper conversation about our connection to UUSE and our hopes and dreams for our future. We hope you will consider being a host or a team! Signups for potlucks will begin after services February 15, 22 and March 1, 2026 , when the Annual Appeal officially kicks off. Please contact Stan McMillen at 860-646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org to host a pledging potluck in March. THANK YOU! #FebruaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Jan 21, 2024 Applying Our UU Values to Housing in CT. Guest Speaker: Erin Boggs, Executive Director of Open Communities Alliance. This service will introduce us to the work of the Open Communities Alliance and help us to reflect on the values that underlie the work of increasing affordable housing in CT. Coordinator: David Klotz #eBlast-01-17 January 21: “Applying Our UU Values to Housing in CT.” Guest Speaker: Erin Boggs, Executive Director of Open Communities Alliance This service will introduce us to the work of the Open Communities Alliance and help us to reflect on the values that underlie the work of increasing affordable housing in CT. Coordinator(s): David Klotz OOS Sermon YouTube

34fd1c6b-afb7-4dac-af3c-f34ef6f570d5 < Back to Newsletter February Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair January/February: Sid Soderholm. PastoralFriends@uuse.org. #FebruaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

51c82ac2-c784-4531-92e3-722c83a1c4a0 < Back Finance Committee The Treasurer is responsible for receipt and safekeeping of money and other property; disburses money under direction of Policy Board and keeps financial accounts. The Treasurer is chair of the Finance Committee, which advises the Policy Board on financial operations, supervises the canvass and fundraisers, and prepares and presents the annual budgets. The Endowment/Investment Subcommittee advises the Treasurer and Finance Committee and manages the endowment funds and investment strategies. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:16:54 PM