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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00:00 PM Join UUSE and Skip Gatting for a presentation of Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals. With discoveries in neuroscience, we know how to program our mind. By understanding the process, we can take control of our thoughts and emotions and create a more fulfilling life. In this presentation, you will learn the skills needed to start rewiring your subconscious mind to send you ideas throughout the day that lead you to achieving your goals. Learn more at Happiness-Success.com. Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee. Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00:00 PM Join UUSE and Skip Gatting for a presentation of Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals . With discoveries in neuroscience, we know how to program our mind. By understanding the process, we can take control of our thoughts and emotions and create a more fulfilling life. In this presentation, you will learn the skills needed to start rewiring your subconscious mind to send you ideas throughout the day that lead you to achieving your goals. Learn more at Happiness-Success.com . Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 8, 2026 What Makes You Come Alive? "What Makes You Come Alive?" Rev. Josh draws on insights from the 20th-century Christian mystic, Howard Thurman, to reflect on our monthly ministry theme of resilience. In challenging times, what are our sources of resilience? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-04 "What Makes You Come Alive?" Rev. Josh draws on insights from the 20th-century Christian mystic, Howard Thurman, to reflect on our monthly ministry theme of resilience. In challenging times, what are our sources of resilience? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 8, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -02-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 5, 2025 On the Road to Positivity Sunday, January 5: On the Road to Positivity. Given the human brain’s capacity to reorganize its synaptic connections—what scientists refer to as neuroplasticity—it should be possible through sustained practice to change our thinking, to transform the tendency toward negative thinking into a much more satisfying, useful and positive encounter with the world. This service was purchased at last year’s goods and services auction by Skip Gatting. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #JanuaryNewsletter Sunday, January 5 : On the Road to Positivity . Given the human brain’s capacity to reorganize its synaptic connections—what scientists refer to as neuroplasticity—it should be possible through sustained practice to change our thinking, to transform the tendency toward negative thinking into a much more satisfying, useful and positive encounter with the world. This service was purchased at last year’s goods and services auction by Skip Gatting. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 26, 2024 Aging - Whats Next?. This is the second service we have had this year on aging. As we get older, we may find ourselves making decisions about numerous things including where we will live. Today we will hear from three members who have chosen different options. Coordinators: Nancy Madar and David Klotz #eBlast-05-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Death Cafe Death Cafe February 24, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. UUSE's next Death Cafe will be held at the meeting house on Tuesday, February 24th at 1:00 P.M. Death Cafe is a global movement with a simple goal: to provide participants in any stage of life with an opportunity for an open-ended discussion about death and dying. There is no formal agenda, but there is tea, cake and a comfortable place to discuss this issue that will touch all of us at some point in our lives. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast -02-11

dde745e1-b808-4ca5-8ea2-862b5126853c < Back to Newsletter February Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Gender-Free Contra Dance March 21, 4-7 PM There are no "ladies" or "gents" in a gender-free dance. Dance with anyone you want! It's a rollercoaster you make yourselves! Contra is a community folk dance with partners in long lines. The caller teaches the dances as you go. Calling by Rich Sbardella with music by Mickey Koth and John Kalinowski on fiddle and digital accordion. March 21, 2026, 4-7 PM, beginner lesson at 3:45 . Admission $15, students $5, under 12 free. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Music Committee. For more information, contact Meghan MacRae at uuseoffice@uuse.org or Jane Osborn at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Or download and share the flyer here . Unitarian Universalist Society East, Meeting Room, 153 Vernon St. W, Manchester, CT 06042. #FebruaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Help with Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser Help with Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser We are looking for help with the Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in conjunction with Mayfair. Come for an hour or stay the whole time -- whatever works for you! We will be sorting and counting bottles and cans for placement into large bags to bring to the redemption center. And we have fun meeting people as folks drop off their bottles and cans! Please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org to sign up to help or with any questions. Thank you in advance! #eBlast-04-30 Help with Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser We are looking for help with the Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in conjunction with Mayfair. Come for an hour or stay the whole time -- whatever works for you! We will be sorting and counting bottles and cans for placement into large bags to bring to the redemption center. And we have fun meeting people as folks drop off their bottles and cans! Please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org to sign up to help or with any questions. Thank you in advance! #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

b7794ba0-7405-4953-96fc-b72d62176572 < Back Communications and Technology Committee Communications and Technology Committee : Responsible for all society technology and communications to both internal and external audiences. The committee also oversees and manages phone, internet, computers, sound and office equipment. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:16:24 PM

< To Upcoming Services Jun 30, 2024 What Renews Your Spirit? June is a time for celebrations, transitions, and looking forward to abundant summer. The worship theme of renewal fits perfectly for this time of year. We will explore renewal with members' reflections, music, and readings. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Sande Hartdagen #eBlast-06-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled “I never was to Africa, but it comes up in my dreams” ~Ferron But now I feel like I had an idea of an African safari, after I saw Laurel Hennebury’s excellent slides and talk discussing her safari experience earlier. On Friday, September 12, at 7pm at UUSE, Laurel will be showing her slides and discussing her safari experience at UUSE. please feel free to join us! There is no fee. #SeptemberNewsletter But now I feel like I had an idea of an African safari, after I saw Laurel Hennebury’s excellent slides and talk discussing her safari experience earlier. On Friday, September 12, at 7pm at UUSE , Laurel will be showing her slides and discussing her safari experience at UUSE. please feel free to join us! There is no fee. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

e0dadbb5-32e2-46c8-b4cd-53332688225e < Back to Newsletter February Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > UUSE Choir is back! It's not too late to join! Do you love to sing? You don't have to audition. Whether you sing in your car or with the Metropolitan Opera, if you like to have fun, you can sing with the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals started on Wednesday, January 21st in the Meeting Room at 7 PM, in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on April 5th. There is still time to join. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org #FebruaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.