< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Calling All Photographers, Painters, and Poets A Spring exhibit at UUSE will be installed on Thursday, March 27th. The new triptych and exhibit will remain in place until mid-June. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include your name, title and photo of the work, the price, if for sale. Drop off will be on March 27 from 12 noon - 1:30 P.M. Questions? Call Carolyn Emerson at 860-646-5151 #FebruaryNewsletter A Spring exhibit at UUSE will be installed on Thursday, March 27th. The new triptych and exhibit will remain in place until mid-June. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org. Include your name, title and photo of the work, the price, if for sale. Drop off will be on March 27 from 12 noon - 1:30 P.M. Questions? Call Carolyn Emerson at 860-646-5151 #FebruaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Call for Artists, Photographers and Poets! Call for Artists, Photographers and Poets! Do you wish to participate in the upcoming summer exhibit in the UUSE sanctuary? Registration starts now and runs through Sunday, June 22. Register via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Please include your name, phone number, title of piece, sale price or NFS (not for sale). Drop off is Thursday, June 26th from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. If you're unable to fit into that time window, kindly leave your framed artwork in Annie Gentile's office, tagged with your name. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson, uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #eBlast-06-18 Call for Artists, Photographers and Poets! Do you wish to participate in the upcoming summer exhibit in the UUSE sanctuary? Registration starts now and runs through Sunday, June 22 . Register via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Please include your name, phone number, title of piece, sale price or NFS (not for sale). Drop off is Thursday, June 26th from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. If you're unable to fit into that time window, kindly leave your framed artwork in Annie Gentile's office, tagged with your name. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson, uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled General Assembly 2026 General Assembly 2026 Virtual Gathering June 14th - June 21st General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. The 2026 GA will be held virtually June 14th - 21st. Are you interested in representing UUSE at this year's General Assembly? Questions? Email Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-06-10 General Assembly 2026 Virtual Gathering June 14th - June 21st General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. The 2026 GA will be held virtually June 14th - 21st. Are you interested in representing UUSE at this year's General Assembly? Questions? Email Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -06-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 6, 2024 Sunday, October 6th: Listen to the Voices Today we contemplate Listening. How can we listen - and hear - other people, the sounds of nature, and the "still and small" voice within? Coordinator: Martha Larson #OctoberNewsletter ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Speak: Young Voices Out Loud Speak: Young Voices Out Loud A Youth Poetry Slam Sunday, June 29, 2025, 12:00 P.M. at UUSE Come hear the raw power, creativity, and passion of young poets taking the mic. Original voices. Bold stories. Live and unfiltered. Please support these amazing young poets as they prepare for Brave New Voices 2025!! Hosted by our very own Elizabeth Thomas. All are welcome -- come cheer them on! No cost. #eBlast-06-18 Speak: Young Voices Out Loud A Youth Poetry Slam Sunday, June 29, 2025, 12:00 P.M. at UUSE Come hear the raw power, creativity, and passion of young poets taking the mic. Original voices. Bold stories. Live and unfiltered. Please support these amazing young poets as they prepare for Brave New Voices 2025!! Hosted by our very own Elizabeth Thomas. All are welcome -- come cheer them on! No cost. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 16, 2023 Among the Trees Throughout history, humans have looked to trees for inspiration, protection, food, and wisdom. This morning's service will be a combination of spiritual, practical, metaphorical, and scientific thoughts about why trees matter. Our two speakers, Emery Gluck, retired DEEP forester, and John Hankins, president of Joshua's Tract Conservation Trust, will share their experiences in Connecticut's forests. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 4, 2024 Sacred Words. August 4: “Sacred Words.”This Sunday we reflect on how poetry serves as an essential conduit to spirituality, featuring original poems and music from members of UUSE.Coordinator(s): Gianna DiMaiolo #AugustNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Chocolate Auction!!! To Celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal!! Sunday afternoon, March 29, 12:30 PM Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year’s chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. All members and friends of UUSE are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, and any other kind of chocolate dessert you can imagine). Bring your creations to the meeting house on the 31st (include your name and a list of ingredients). Then, come to the auction at 12;30 and bid on whatever looks best to you! Bring your check book or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! We need 5-6 volunteers to help out on the 17th. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org or 860-646-5151! #MarchNewsletter Sunday afternoon, March 29, 12:30 PM Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year’s chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. All members and friends of UUSE are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, and any other kind of chocolate dessert you can imagine). Bring your creations to the meeting house on the 31st (include your name and a list of ingredients). Then, come to the auction at 12;30 and bid on whatever looks best to you! Bring your check book or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! We need 5-6 volunteers to help out on the 17th. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org or 860-646-5151! #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 22, 2026 God Talk A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 20, 2025 In the Morning, Joy: A Service for Easter Sunday Service: "In the Morning, Joy: A Service for Easter" Don't miss our annual, all-congregation Easter service. Through music and story, we celebrate Easter and bear witness to the joyful unfolding of spring. Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-16 Sunday Service: "In the Morning, Joy: A Service for Easter" Don't miss our annual, all-congregation Easter service. Through music and story, we celebrate Easter and bear witness to the joyful unfolding of spring. Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 20, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-16 OOS Sermon YouTube