< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Council of Elders Inaugural Meeting (Reboot) Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 P.M. in the UUSE Sanctuary Rev. Josh is reconvening the UUSE Council of Elders. The initial purpose of this convening is to explore how UUSE can best provide ministry to elders. Are you an elder? Should you attend this meeting? For the time-being, we're defining an elder as someone who is 70 years or older, along with anyone younger who would like to participate. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org . Planning to attend the inaugural meeting? Please let us know in the UUSE office at (860) 646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast-10-21 Inaugural Meeting (Reboot) Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 P.M. in the UUSE Sanctuary Rev. Josh is reconvening the UUSE Council of Elders. The initial purpose of this convening is to explore how UUSE can best provide ministry to elders. Are you an elder? Should you attend this meeting? For the time-being, we're defining an elder as someone who is 70 years or older, along with anyone younger who would like to participate. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org . Planning to attend the inaugural meeting? Please let us know in the UUSE office at (860) 646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast -10-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Dec 3, 2023 Holy Clues. UUSE welcomes Rev. Stephen Kendrick as our guest speaker. Coordinator: Anne Vogel #eBlast-11-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 14, 2024 Principles and Values: Reflections on Article 2 This morning Rev. Josh Pawelek shares his thoughts on the outcomes of the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly. What do the results mean for our congregation? What do the results mean for Unitarian Universalism? Special music by Pat Eaton-Robb. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Coordinator: Sheila Foran #eBlast-07-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 3, 2024 Love is the Spirit of This Church This morning, we kick off our 2024 Annual Appeal. We are joined on this truly celebratory morning by the Unitarian Universalist folk rock group Meetinghouse! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-02-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 5, 2026 The Idea of America In its 250th year, it can be difficult to celebrate America. You only need look around to see how far America, the nation, is from America, the Idea. But that Idea lives on. We see it in every city that says no, not here. In every state that says, yes, you are welcome. In every community that offers safety for all. This is not the first time America has fallen back. We've been here before, and through struggle, we've arisen better than we were. We can still celebrate the Idea of America, and we can move towards it again. Coordinators: Rob Napier, Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker. Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-01 Sunday Service: "The Idea of America" In its 250th year, it can be difficult to celebrate America. You only need look around to see how far America, the nation, is from America, the Idea. But that Idea lives on. We see it in every city that says no, not here. In every state that says, yes, you are welcome. In every community that offers safety for all. This is not the first time America has fallen back. We've been here before, and through struggle, we've arisen better than we were. We can still celebrate the Idea of America, and we can move towards it again. Coordinators: Rob Napier, Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 5th at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -07-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

b44cfe74-7415-447d-857e-6dabf5b8ad69 < Back Pastoral Care Ministry Pastoral Friends : Works with Minister to provide caring and assistance to members and friends in times of challenge and/or crisis. Contact: PastoralFriends@uuse.org Want more information about who's who in a committee? Pick up a paper copy of the UUSE Directory in the lobby to get the details! Updated October 9, 2025 at 10:22:28 AM

< To Upcoming Services Nov 16, 2025 Do UU Know Your History? "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-12 "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 16, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 11, 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

< To Upcoming Services Feb 15, 2027 Strategic Plan Task Force The Strategic Plan Task Force has collected, collated, and synthesized input from our congregation, beginning with the February 15, 2026 Sunday service at which we asked members and friends what their visions and hopes for UUSE were. We followed that successful service with two workshops at which we had deeper conversations about the future of our beloved community. In April and May, we placed our current Mission and Vision statements in the lobby and asked members and friends to make changes and offer ideas for new statements on sticky notes. Green dots indicated agreement with the current statements. In June and July, we collated, organized, and synthesized the input we received and came up with a proposed Vision and Mission statement: The proposed Vision: UUSE will grow an inclusive spiritual community centered by love and justice. The proposed Mission: We will use our resources to nurture the spiritual growth and wellbeing of our youth and adults within UUSE and the wider community. As a framework for constructing the Plan, we developed five goals or potential pillars of the Plan: We hope you will consider these statements and offer your thoughts as we add substance to the framework. Thank you. Rob Napier, Maureen Flanagan, Jen Edgerton, Stan McMillen, Trisha Corey-Lisle, Kate Kimmerle, Michelle Spadacini #OctoberNewsletter The Strategic Plan Task Force has collected, collated, and synthesized input from our congregation, beginning with the February 15, 2026 Sunday service at which we asked members and friends what their visions and hopes for UUSE were. We followed that successful service with two workshops at which we had deeper conversations about the future of our beloved community. In April and May, we placed our current Mission and Vision statements in the lobby and asked members and friends to make changes and offer ideas for new statements on sticky notes. Green dots indicated agreement with the current statements. In June and July, we collated, organized, and synthesized the input we received and came up with a proposed Vision and Mission statement: The proposed Vision: UUSE will grow an inclusive spiritual community centered by love and justice. The proposed Mission: We will use our resources to nurture the spiritual growth and wellbeing of our youth and adults within UUSE and the wider community. As a framework for constructing the Plan, we developed five goals or potential pillars of the Plan: We hope you will consider these statements and offer your thoughts as we add substance to the framework. Thank you. Rob Napier, Maureen Flanagan, Jen Edgerton, Stan McMillen, Trisha Corey-Lisle, Kate Kimmerle, Michelle Spadacini #OctoberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 3, 2025 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 #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 In case you missed it #eBlast -07-30 OOS Sermon YouTube