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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 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 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 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Spring Spruce-Up Spring Spruce-Up Please join the Building and Grounds Committee on Saturday May 17th, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. for our annual spring work party to spruce up the grounds. Nothing like communing with nature and UUs to lift your spirits! We'll prepare the grounds for summer and share information about upcoming B&G projects. This is a time for all ages - kids and youth welcome with a responsibe adult. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite lawn tools (we do have some to borrow). We'll provide snacks, beverages, and some guidance. For more information, contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark. See you then! #eBlast-05-14 Spring Spruce-Up Please join the Building and Grounds Committee on Saturday May 17th, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. for our annual spring work party to spruce up the grounds. Nothing like communing with nature and UUs to lift your spirits! We'll prepare the grounds for summer and share information about upcoming B&G projects. This is a time for all ages - kids and youth welcome with a responsibe adult. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite lawn tools (we do have some to borrow). We'll provide snacks, beverages, and some guidance. For more information, contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark. See you then! #eBlast -05-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 3, 2024 America the Beautiful As we approach election day, Rev. Josh reflects on what is noble and good about the United States of America, and what is at stake as voters go to the polls. No matter the outcome on November 5th, how do we support each other in the aftermath? How do we, together, remain true to the American vision peace, liberty and justice for all? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-10-30 Sunday, November 3rd: Election Day I Tuesday, November 5th is a big day for the United States of America. On the Sundays surrounding the election, Rev. Josh will address what’s at stake in this election. What’s at stake for us as UUs and liberal religious people? What’s at stake for our communities? What’s at stake for country? Our November ministry theme is repair. Rev. Josh sincerely hopes these services can focus on repair, but so much remains unknown. And there is so much at stake. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek . #NovemberNewsletter 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 May 19, 2024 Flower Communion. All-Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved multigenerational community. Please bring a flower or flowers to share! We also revisit some important moments in 20th-century UU history. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, #eBlast-05-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 17, 2024 Roots and Wings: The Paradox of Transformation Our March ministry theme is transformation. Although it may be true that "change alone is unchanging," it is also true that "some things never change." There's a paradox there that may be summed up in our very human need for both roots and wings. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-03-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE A welcoming community of music, meditation, and connection Join us for Music + Mantra, a recurring series of live kirtan gatherings at the Unitarian Universalist Society: East (UUSE) in Manchester, CT. Led by Heart Centered Kirtan, these events offer a warm, inclusive space to connect through music, mantra, and shared presence. What is Kirtan? Kirtan is a form of participatory music that blends melody, rhythm, and meditation. Rooted in the devotional singing traditions of India, kirtan invites people of all backgrounds to join in simple, call-and-response chanting. You don’t need to be a singer or have any experience—just an open heart and a willingness to listen and participate. The focus is on community, not performance. Through music and repetition, we create a shared space for reflection, connection, and joy. Led by Heart Centered Kirtan Our gatherings are led by Libby Volckening (vocals/keys), Ezra Landis (guitar), Reed Sutherland (bass), and Chris Ball (drums). Together, they bring a contemporary sound to this ancient practice—grounded in authenticity, openness, and community spirit. When and Where All Music + Mantra events are held on Sundays at 3:00 PM in the UUSE sanctuary: 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT Upcoming 2026 dates: February 22 March 22 May 17 Admission: By free-will donation ($20 suggested) at the door. No one is ever turned away. Chair seating is available, or bring your own floor cushion. Please note: UUSE is a scent-free space. Download the Flyer Click here to download the latest event flyer and share it with friends: Music+Mantra Flyer PDF . All Are Welcome These gatherings are open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and spiritual traditions. Whether you come for the music, the meditation, or the sense of community, you’ll find a place where everyone’s voice belongs. Stay Connected Join the local kirtan community on Facebook: Central CT Community Kirtan . About UUSE The Unitarian Universalist Society East is a welcoming congregation. Our Music + Mantra series reflects our values by creating opportunities for reflection, belonging, and shared expression through music for people of all backgrounds.

< 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

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.