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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Tret Fure Concert Tret Fure Concert Sunday, October 5th at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Tret Fure, an iconic singer-songwriter whose career spans more than fifty years is coming to UUSE with her critically acclaimed 18th album, Lavender Moonshine (2023). From her early days touring with Spencer Davis to her foundational role in the women's music movement, Fure has been celebrated for heartfelt storytelling, courageous lyricism and masterful musicianship. Join us Sunday, October 5 at 3:00 P.M. for an unforgettable afternoon of music that will inspire, move and connect us all. $20 free will donation. #eBlast-10-01 Tret Fure Concert Sunday, October 5th at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Tret Fure, an iconic singer-songwriter whose career spans more than fifty years is coming to UUSE with her critically acclaimed 18th album, Lavender Moonshine (2023). From her early days touring with Spencer Davis to her foundational role in the women's music movement, Fure has been celebrated for heartfelt storytelling, courageous lyricism and masterful musicianship. Join us Sunday, October 5 at 3:00 P.M. for an unforgettable afternoon of music that will inspire, move and connect us all. $20 free will donation. #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Choir Rehearsal Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and monthly Newsletters for rehearsals dates. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 28, 2024 Shine. Sometimes we get what we don't deserve ... and it's wonderful. One traditional religious term for this phenomenon is grace, though Unitarian Universalists typically don't embrace this term. Given, that, what might grace look like for UUs? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-04-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Article II talk Join us in the sanctuary on Saturday, February 17th at 10:00 a.m. for a multi-congregational virtual meeting on Zoom with members of the Article II study commission (who proposed the bylaw changes) to hear a bit about the proposal and get answers to our questions. Coffee and tea will be provided but no childcare. Program length is about 2 hours. Plan to stay afterwards for a talk-back if you wish to discuss further. If unable to come to the meetinghouse, register here to attend on Zoom. Questions? Contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-02-14 Join us in the sanctuary on Saturday, February 17th at 10:00 a.m. for a multi-congregational virtual meeting on Zoom with members of the Article II study commission (who proposed the bylaw changes) to hear a bit about the proposal and get answers to our questions. Coffee and tea will be provided but no childcare. Program length is about 2 hours. Plan to stay afterwards for a talk-back if you wish to discuss further. If unable to come to the meetinghouse, register here to attend on Zoom. Questions? Contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-02-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Weaving Our Lives" Sunday Service: "Weaving Our Lives" General Assembly 2024. We will be presenting an edited version of the 2024 GA Sunday Worship service featuring inspiring stories and music focused on the interdependent web of life of which we are all a part. Coordinator: Vivian Carlson. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 31, 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 8/24/25 service, "Coffee House Worship!" Important note: Next week on September 7th, we return to our fall schedule with services at 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. with the 11:00 A.M. service also broadcast on Zoom. Additionally, Annie will be away on vacation the first week of September, so if you have a notice for the e-blast for that week, please send it to Susan Barlow at uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast-08-27 Sunday Service: "Weaving Our Lives" General Assembly 2024. We will be presenting an edited version of the 2024 GA Sunday Worship service featuring inspiring stories and music focused on the interdependent web of life of which we are all a part. Coordinator : Vivian Carlson. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 31, 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 8/24/25 service, "Coffee House Worship!" Important note : Next week on September 7th, we return to our fall schedule with services at 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. with the 11:00 A.M. service also broadcast on Zoom. Additionally, Annie will be away on vacation the first week of September, so if you have a notice for the e-blast for that week, please send it to Susan Barlow at uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast -08-27 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled The Burial at Thebes The Burial at Thebes December 4th - 7th, 2025 The UUSE Affirmation class is planning to attend The Burial at Thebes. We thought others might like to attend as well. This is a version of Sophocles' Antigone, a new translation by Seamus Heaney and directed by our own Kristen Morgan. Shows run from December 4 - 7, 2025 at the Proscenium Theater at Eastern Connecticut State University. For tickets and more information, look for the flyers around the building and scan the code or contact the box office by emailing uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone (860) 465-5123. #eBlast-12-03 The Burial at Thebes December 4th - 7th, 2025 The UUSE Affirmation class is planning to attend The Burial at Thebes . We thought others might like to attend as well. This is a version of Sophocles' Antigone , a new translation by Seamus Heaney and directed by our own Kristen Morgan. Shows run from December 4 - 7, 2025 at the Proscenium Theater at Eastern Connecticut State University. For tickets and more information, look for the flyers around the building and scan the code or contact the box office by emailing uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone (860) 465-5123. #eBlast -12-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 29, 2024 Are You Ready? Are any alarms sounding in your world? If so, what are you doing in response? How are you preparing for what may be coming? Rev. Josh examines 'being prepared' as a spiritual practice. We'll also conduct a fire drill! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-09-25 Sunday, September 29th: Fire Drill . Are any alarms sounding in your world? If so, what are you doing in response? How are you preparing for what may be coming? Rev. Josh examines ‘being prepared’ as a spiritual practices. We’ll also conduct a fire drill! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek and the UUSE Emergency Preparedness Team . OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from July 5-11 at Ferry Beach in Saco ME! During the week, you'll get to explore faith development, spiritual growth and leadership among colleagues, friends and families. This is an incredible once a year summer UU program by the ocean. Click here to register or to find out more about workshops, activities, lodging and pricing. #eBlast-03-26 Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from July 5-11 at Ferry Beach in Saco ME! During the week, you'll get to explore faith development, spiritual growth and leadership among colleagues, friends and families. This is an incredible once a year summer UU program by the ocean. Click here to register or to find out more about workshops, activities, lodging and pricing. #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Middletown Pride Parade - June 7 Middletown Pride Parade - June 7 Middletown Pride is one of Connecticut's largest Pride celebrations. Our friends at the Universalist Church of West Hartford have invited us to march with them in the Middletown Pride Parade this coming Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 PM. Meet up for carpooling from the Universalist Church (433 Fern St., West Hartford) at 10:00 AM. Or find the UU contingent in the parade's third division on Pease Street by 12:30 PM. Parking in Middletown is recommended at the Kidcity lot off of Broad St., Russell Library lot off of Broad St., or Melilli Parking lot next to City Hall. Contact the UUSE office to let us know you're coming. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh or check out Middletown Pride. #eBlast-06-04 Middletown Pride Parade - June 7 Middletown Pride is one of Connecticut's largest Pride celebrations. Our friends at the Universalist Church of West Hartford have invited us to march with them in the Middletown Pride Parade this coming Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 PM . Meet up for carpooling from the Universalist Church (433 Fern St., West Hartford) at 10:00 AM. Or find the UU contingent in the parade's third division on Pease Street by 12:30 PM. Parking in Middletown is recommended at the Kidcity lot off of Broad St., Russell Library lot off of Broad St., or Melilli Parking lot next to City Hall. Contact the UUSE office to let us know you're coming. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh or check out Middletown Pride . #eBlast -06-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 29, 2023 Connected to Ancestors. Join us for our all-congregational celebration of Samhain or Ancestor Day. Peggy Gagne leads us in our Pagan ritual of Calling the Quarters and Emmy Galbraith shares a story for all about the power of connection. Following the service, children will trick or treat for UNICEF. Coordinators: Beth Hankins and Vivian Carlson #eBlast-10-25 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 5, 2026 Buddhist Group Buddhist Group meets at 7 PM on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month for meditation and discussion of a Buddhist perspective on the monthly ministry theme. Email Nancy Thompson at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details or the Zoom link. The Buddhist Group meets at 7 PM on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month for meditation and discussion of a Buddhist perspective on the monthly ministry theme. Email Nancy Thompson at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details or the Zoom link. OOS Sermon YouTube