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< To Upcoming Services Jun 9, 2024 May the River Renew Us Our ministry theme for June is renewal. Given all the trends in the wider world that wear us down these days, finding avenues for renewal seems essential. When you feel down, what renews your spirit? We will also be welcoming new members into our congregation this morning. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-06-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

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. < Previous Times Are Listed Here Next >

b63975d3-067b-41f6-a3a8-2d24d527e6ee < Back Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Emergency Preparedness Task Force : Charged with creating and recommending for approval an all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan following national guidelines. The task force will then be responsible for developing ways to educate and train the congregation in its application, reviewing and updating the plan every two years, and for making any recommended changes. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:02:29 PM

< To Upcoming Services Jan 28, 2024 How We Love. This Sunday we attempt to redefine love and explore its impact on human growth, development and relationships. Coordinators: Gianna DiMaiolo & Vivian Carlson #eBlast-01-24 January 28: “How We Love.” This Sunday we attempt to redefine love and explore its impact on human growth, development and relationships. Coordinator(s): Gianna Dimaiolo & Vivian Carlson OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Heart-Centered Kirtan - Cancelled Heart-Centered Kirtan - Cancelled Please note that the Kirtan advertised last week for this Sunday, May 17th will not be held. #eBlast-05-13 Heart-Centered Kirtan - Cancelled Please note that the Kirtan advertised last week for this Sunday, May 17th will not be held. #eBlast -05-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 5, 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UU Resource for Caring for Aging Parents UU Resource for Caring for Aging Parents Are you looking for guidance when it comes to caring for aging parents? Consider the UU retreat and consultation offerings at Threshold Crossing. Their services explore a range of elder care issues, provide helpful information, and address your fears, communication challenges, and decision-making needs. These offerings are led by UU minister and hospice chaplain, the Rev. Jon Rehmus, and physical therapist and counselor on elder care issues, Katherine Orcutt. Premeditation of these issues is an alternative to what many families experience as a sudden and crisis-driven plunge into a long-term challenge. For individuals or couples, they offer a 20% discount for those registering for their May 29-31 or June 19-21, 2026 retreats. #eBlast-02-18 UU Resource for Caring for Aging Parents Are you looking for guidance when it comes to caring for aging parents? Consider the UU retreat and consultation offerings at Threshold Crossing . Their services explore a range of elder care issues, provide helpful information, and address your fears, communication challenges, and decision-making needs. These offerings are led by UU minister and hospice chaplain, the Rev. Jon Rehmus, and physical therapist and counselor on elder care issues, Katherine Orcutt. Premeditation of these issues is an alternative to what many families experience as a sudden and crisis-driven plunge into a long-term challenge. For individuals or couples, they offer a 20% discount for those registering for their May 29-31 or June 19-21, 2026 retreats. #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 19, 2025 On Love and Hate "On Love and Hate" Diving into our October ministry theme, “cultivating compassion,” Rev. Josh examines the ways we regard our fellow humans across the various divisions in society. Even when we disagree vehemently, how do we honor the humanity of the other? This sermon was purchased by Bill Coleman at the 2024 goods and services auction. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-10-15 "Who Knew Love and Hatred Feel So Much Alike?" Diving into our October ministry theme, “cultivating compassion,” Rev. Josh examines the ways we regard our fellow humans across the various divisions in society. Even when we disagree vehemently, how do we honor the humanity of the other? This sermon was purchased by Bill Coleman at the 2024 goods and services auction. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, October 19, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -10-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the UUSE Meeting Room All ticket proceeds dedicated to CT Students for a Dream In Borderland, we journey with immigrants resisting and organizing for their rights. The interwoven stories of courageous immigrants seeking a way forward sheds light on the human cost of the struggle. Spanish subtitles. Tickets are $5 and benefit CT Students for a Dream. Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Click here for more information. #eBlast-09-17 Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the UUSE Meeting Room All ticket proceeds dedicated to CT Students for a Dream In Borderland, we journey with immigrants resisting and organizing for their rights. The interwoven stories of courageous immigrants seeking a way forward sheds light on the human cost of the struggle. Spanish subtitles. Tickets are $5 and benefit CT Students for a Dream. Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Click here for more information. #eBlast -09-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Mark Your Calendar for May Fair! Mark Your Calendar for May Fair! Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -- All over the UUSE Grounds Fun for Everyone! Here's a link to the facebook event with all of the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ Be sure to share it widely! • Beltane Ritual at 11 AM • Reggaeton Music Demonstration at 1 PM • Bike Rodeo and Children's Activities • Food Truck • Tag Sale • Bake Sale • Plant Sale There are also many ways you can help out! ***NEW ASK*** Do you have a pop-up that we can borrow for the day? Contact Anne Carr or sign up in the lobby on Sundays. ***NEW ASK***Beltane Ritual organizers are looking for a couple of people to participate in the staging of the ritual itself, drummers and a firekeeper. Contact Ellen Williams to get more involved. Tag Sale - No theme; we'll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould. Bake Sale - Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale - Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, April 30 and May 1 during office hours (9 - 4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table - Sign up in the lobby or contact Anne Carr. #eBlast-04-15 Mark Your Calendar for May Fair! Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -- All over the UUSE Grounds Fun for Everyone! Here's a link to the facebook event with all of the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ Be sure to share it widely! Beltane Ritual at 11 AM Reggaeton Music Demonstration at 1 PM Bike Rodeo and Children's Activities Food Truck Tag Sale Bake Sale Plant Sale There are also many ways you can help out! ***NEW ASK*** Do you have a pop-up that we can borrow for the day? Contact Anne Carr or sign up in the lobby on Sundays. ***NEW ASK***Beltane Ritual organizers are looking for a couple of people to participate in the staging of the ritual itself, drummers and a firekeeper. Contact Ellen Williams to get more involved. Tag Sale - No theme; we'll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould . Bake Sale - Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale - Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, April 30 and May 1 during office hours (9 - 4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table - Sign up in the lobby or contact Anne Carr . #eBlast -04-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Healing Singing Bowls & Gongs Sound Bath Healing Singing Bowls & Gongs Sound Bath Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us for a relaxing meditative session using Himalayan singing bowls & gongs played by Reiki Maser Priscilla Gale. As the sweet vibration of the bowls envelope the room, their calming song enters the body in targeted ways to balance, heal, restore feelings of well-being, reduce pain and release tension and stress. The music will also provide feelings of peace, joy, confidence, more energy and clarity of thought. Suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away. #eBlast-10-08 Healing Singing Bowls & Gongs Sound Bath Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us for a relaxing meditative session using Himalayan singing bowls & gongs played by Reiki Maser Priscilla Gale. As the sweet vibration of the bowls envelope the room, their calming song enters the body in targeted ways to balance, heal, restore feelings of well-being, reduce pain and release tension and stress. The music will also provide feelings of peace, joy, confidence, more energy and clarity of thought. Suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away. #eBlast -10-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 18, 2024 That Long Arc of the Moral Universe All Congregational Service. In keeping with our February ministry theme of 'justice and equity,' Rev. Josh and Emmy Galbraith explore those stirring words from Martin Luther King, Jr., (adapted from 19th century Unitarian minister Theodore Parker): "the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith #eBlast-02-14 OOS Sermon YouTube