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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Friendsgiving! Friendsgiving! Emmy is organizing a Friendsgiving on the American Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday, November 27) at UUSE. All congregants! Please be on the lookout for collection jars in both kitchen windows for monetary donations to help fund the meal. An email will be going out soon to organize contributions of appetizers, side dishes, desserts and drinks. Please reach out to Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest or ask any questions. #eBlast-11-19 Friendsgiving! Emmy is organizing a Friendsgiving on the American Thanksgiving Holiday ( Thursday, November 27 ) at UUSE. All congregants! Please be on the lookout for collection jars in both kitchen windows for monetary donations to help fund the meal. An email will be going out soon to organize contributions of appetizers, side dishes, desserts and drinks. Please reach out to Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest or ask any questions. #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

This class is based upon episodes of the original “Twilight Zone” series, which tackled a range of social issues and political statements not generally seen in shows of its time. It’s host, Rod Serling, was himself a Unitarian! At each class, an entire episode is viewed. After viewing, the class engages in discussion and activities, designed to encourage deep contemplation of issues. To signup to volunterr with Twilight Zone (6th, 7th and 8th grades) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAFAC2CA3FFCE9-5thdimension < Back Twilight Zone (Gr 6-7) This class is based upon episodes of the original “Twilight Zone” series, which tackled a range of social issues and political statements not generally seen in shows of its time. It’s host, Rod Serling, was himself a Unitarian! At each class, an entire episode is viewed. After viewing, the class engages in discussion and activities, designed to encourage deep contemplation of issues. To signup to volunterr with Twilight Zone (6th, 7th and 8th grades) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAFAC2CA3FFCE9-5thdimension Previous Next

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Women’s Circle Women’s Circle with Nora Alpers-Leon Third Tuesdays at 7:00 Zoom Only December-March Contact alpers6@gmail.com for zoom link Nora describes this women’s circle as a “judgment-free comfort zone.” She invites participants to “sit, connect and share.” Bring a journal and a pen and a cushion or mat to sit on if you prefer that to a chair. Nora Mijares Alpers-Leon is an indigenous (Colombian) mother, developmental psycholinguist and educator, who has a background in dance, yoga, and mindfulness. She completed 2 bachelor and 2 master degrees and a graduate certificate between UW-Madison and UConn. She did her Yoga Teacher Training in the Berkshires, and has led mindfulness workshops and talking circles in the United States and Colombia with both adults and children. To sign up for this circle, or if you want more information, contact Nora. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Newsletter Correction: Stewardship Training Please note there was an error in the January newsletter. Stewardship training will be offered on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 (not Thursday the 27th). Training will also be offered on Saturday morning, March 1. Specific times will follow. #eBlast-01-29 Please note there was an error in the January newsletter. Stewardship training will be offered on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 (not Thursday the 27th). Training will also be offered on Saturday morning, March 1. Specific times will follow. #eBlast -01-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 24, 2025 Silent Night, Holy Night. 5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night. Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek. 5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night . Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful m usic, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE “Community Suppers” Are Back! Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee is once again organizing Springtime Community Suppers! But we need your help. If you would like to host a “Community Supper” at your home sometime during the merry month of May, please contact Sue Myers via email uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone (860-646-5151) by April 15 and let her know the date & time you would like to host, and how many guests; she’ll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish; guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts etc. We’ll put sign-up sheets in the lobby, after each service on April 20 and 27. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carole Boster uuseoffice@uuse.org . #AprilNewsletter Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee is once again organizing Springtime Community Suppers! But we need your help. If you would like to host a “Community Supper” at your home sometime during the merry month of May, please contact Sue Myers via email uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone (860-646-5151) by April 15 and let her know the date & time you would like to host, and how many guests; she’ll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish; guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts etc. We’ll put sign-up sheets in the lobby, after each service on April 20 and 27. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carole Boster uuseoffice@uuse.org . #AprilNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 11, 2024 Unearthing Our Spiritual Roots. For many, gardening in the summer is a spiritual practice. From tending small plants, to harvesting their bounty, gardening nourishes both our bodies and our souls. Join us for this mid-summer service as members share the roots of their spiritual connection to gardening. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Kate Kimmerle #eBlast-08-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Paul Hawken, Best-selling Regeneration Author Paul Hawken, Best-selling Regeneration Author Talk and book-signing, Saturday, May 31 Join best-selling author and environmental visionary Paul Hawken for a talk and book signing of his new book, "Carbon: The Book of Life" on Saturday, May 31 at 6:00 P.M. at American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street in Winsted, CT. Paul will reframe carbon not as a culprit of the climate crisis but as an essential force of connection and life, inviting us to see the world with wonder, explore new possibilities, and nurture a deeper bond with our planet. The talk is free but pre-registration is required. Register at PaulHawken-AMPtalk.eventbrite.com to secure your spot and an optional copy of the book. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Carpool at 3:45 P.M. from UUSE, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT #eBlast-05-28 Paul Hawken, Best-selling Regeneration Author Talk and book-signing, Saturday, May 31 Join best-selling author and environmental visionary Paul Hawken for a talk and book signing of his new book, "Carbon: The Book of Life" on Saturday, May 31 at 6:00 P.M. at American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street in Winsted, CT. Paul will reframe carbon not as a culprit of the climate crisis but as an essential force of connection and life, inviting us to see the world with wonder, explore new possibilities, and nurture a deeper bond with our planet. The talk is free but pre-registration is required. Register at PaulHawken-AMPtalk.eventbrite.com to secure your spot and an optional copy of the book. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Carpool at 3:45 P.M. from UUSE , 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT #eBlast -05-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 13, 2023 Poetry by Our Poets. August 13: “Poetry by Our Poets.” Come hear members of our UUSE community read their poems and offer reflections on what writing and sharing poems mean to them. Coordinator(s): Marsha Howland OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled General Assembly is ONLY two months away! General Assembly is ONLY two months away! UUA General Assembly, the main UU denominational event of 2025, will be held this year in Baltimore from June 18 - 22. The event will be held in a hybrid format, so you can attend online or in-person. Check out the following links for more information: For general information about GA 2025: Click here. To register for GA 2025: Click here To view the programs and schedule: Click here. To find delegate information: Click here. For more information on how you can serve as a delegate from UUSE to GA, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-04-23 General Assembly is ONLY two months away! UUA General Assembly, the main UU denominational event of 2025, will be held this year in Baltimore from June 18 - 22. The event will be held in a hybrid format, so you can attend online or in-person. Check out the following links for more information: For general information about GA 2025: Click here . To register for GA 2025: Click here To view the programs and schedule: Click here . To find delegate information: Click here . For more information on how you can serve as a delegate from UUSE to GA, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 11, 2026 AA - Mondays at Noon Every Monday at Noon Every Monday at Noon OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled A Conversation on CT's Fiscal Roadblocks A Conversation on CT's Fiscal Roadblocks Tuesday, April 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford Join House Speaker Matt Ritter and members of the Hartford Legislative Delegation for this important conversation. This is a GHIAA and CT For All event to compel policy change on CT's path to passing a budget that invests in community needs. ASL & Spanish interpretation provided. Please register here. #eBlast-04-02 A Conversation on CT's Fiscal Roadblocks Tuesday, April 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford Join House Speaker Matt Ritter and members of the Hartford Legislative Delegation for this important conversation. This is a GHIAA and CT For All event to compel policy change on CT's path to passing a budget that invests in community needs. ASL & Spanish interpretation provided. Please register here . #eBlast -04-02 OOS Sermon YouTube