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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday, June 29th: Sunday, July 6th: Summer Solstice and Living Simply. Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature’s abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Sunday, July 13th: Sing! Sing! Sing! Our second annual hybrid hymn sing service will feature favorite hymns, with some sharing about why they are meaningful Please let Martha Larson know hymns you want to sing NOW. Slides must be made in advance. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Sunday, July 20th: General (Assembly) Reflections. Rev. Josh Pawelek will share his reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Baltimore; and maybe a few more general reflections on summer, the state of the nation, etc. Special music by Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this years Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter Sunday, July 6th: Summer Solstice and Living Simply. Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature’s abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Sunday, July 13th: Sing! Sing! Sing! Our second annual hybrid hymn sing service will feature favorite hymns, with some sharing about why they are meaningful Please let Martha Larson know hymns you want to sing NOW. Slides must be made in advance. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Sunday, July 20th: General (Assembly) Reflections. Rev. Josh Pawelek will share his reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Baltimore; and maybe a few more general reflections on summer, the state of the nation, etc. Special music by Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this years Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter 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 Jul 30, 2023 Breaking Bread Join us this morning as members of the congregation reflect on cooking as an expression of love in their lives. Coordinator(s): Gianna DiMaiolo and Sande Hartegan OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Back to School Photos! Please send Emmy Galbraith your back-to-school and autumnal greetings photos to dcym@uuse.org by September 1st! The photos will be included in a slideshow at our Homecoming Service on September 7th. (Photos will not be saved or stored on our website or zoom channel.) #SeptemberNewsletter Please send Emmy Galbraith your back-to-school and autumnal greetings photos to dcym@uuse.org by September 1st! The photos will be included in a slideshow at our Homecoming Service on September 7th. (Photos will not be saved or stored on our website or zoom channel.) #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sitting in Silence Together Sitting in Silence Together Monday, October 20th at 3:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room Join the UUSE Buddhist Group for in-person meditation at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 20th, in the Meeting Room. At a recent service, Rev. Josh talked about how rare it is to be quiet together with other people--and how it is beneficial for us. Here's your chance. There'll be some instruction, then we'll sit. We may do some optional walking meditation. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions: uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast-10-15 Sitting in Silence Together Monday, October 20th at 3:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room Join the UUSE Buddhist Group for in-person meditation at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 20th , in the Meeting Room. At a recent service, Rev. Josh talked about how rare it is to be quiet together with other people--and how it is beneficial for us. Here's your chance. There'll be some instruction, then we'll sit. We may do some optional walking meditation. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions: uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast -10-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 4, 2023 Affirmation: A Coming-of-Age Celebration. The UUSE Affirmation program provides a modern Rite of Passage experience that welcomes and affirms youth as they embark on their journey towards young adulthood. This morning we affirm our coming-of-age youth as they share their credo statements with the congregation. This is always one of our most rewarding, thought-provoking services. Coordinator(s): Gina Campellone & Gianna DiMaiolo OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Attention UU Artists! Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities. Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025. Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast-06-18 Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities . Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025 . Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled NEW ENGLAND PRIDE 247-365 CONCERT New England PRIDE 247-365 Concert New England PRIDE 247-365 will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women. An intergenerational collective of queer performers and allies and based in Hartford, they will be performing at UUSE on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 P.M. There is a $15 voluntary donation. #eBlast-04-30 New England PRIDE 247-365 Concert New England PRIDE 247-365 will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women. An intergenerational collective of queer performers and allies and based in Hartford, they will be performing at UUSE on Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 P.M. There is a $15 voluntary donation. #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Atrium Brass Quintet Celebrate the Holidays with The Atrium Brass Quartet at UUSE on Sunday December 1st at 3PM at the UUSE Meetinghouse in Manchester. Admission is free. This concert is given in memory of Lynn and Roland Chirico, longtime members of UUSE. Celebrate the Holidays with The Atrium Brass Quartet at UUSE on Sunday December 1st at 3PM at the UUSE Meetinghouse in Manchester. Admission is free. This concert is given in memory of Lynn and Roland Chirico, longtime members of UUSE. --- The Atrium Brass Quintet formed in 1991 uniting five friends who shared a love of brass music. Jim Lendvay (tuba) serves as the group’s director and librarian. His goal from the beginning was to create a brass group dedicated to top 40 music. That’s the top 40 of the last four or five centuries! The group typically plays ceremonial music at graduations, weddings, and church services, but is just as happy to play music for concerts and cocktails. Their library is expansive and varied, and includes selections from the renaissance to today, including circus marches and music of contemporary artists like Freddy Mercury and Sting. While audiences may not know the titles of every piece Atrium performs, they’ll find it familiar to the ear. As Jim likes to joke, “it’s all the music you didn’t know you wanted to hear!” Performers for our December 1st concert will be: Steve Owens and Steve Lyons, trumpets; Beth Pratt, French horn; Fred Bagnall, trombone; and Jim Lendvay, tuba. nday service, "Sitting at the Messianic Table." Click here to watch on YouTube. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Untitled New England PRIDE 247-365 Concert Sunday May 4th, at 3:00PM New England PRIDE 247-365 will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women New England PRIDE 247-365 is an intergenerational collective of queer performers and allies, based in Hartford. They have performed across Connecticut and New York City. Conceived and directed by Hartford and NYC voice teacher and performer Eric Larivée. A talented array of LGBTQ+ performers and allies will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women. New England Pride’s mission is to foster visibility, representation, community and solidarity through performances; creating a safe space for authenticity and ongoing dialogue as well as vital educational outreach to schools, places of worship, and other community arenas. Our motto is: We sing for those who cannot. Sunday May 4th, at 3:00PM at Unitarian Universalist Society East. There is a $15 voluntary donation. For information on auditioning to become a part of the group, participating in a future showcase in Connecticut, New York City or Boston, MA or our Outreach Performance Program, or become involved in any way: Contact us at: uuseoffice@uuse.org Please follow us on our socials- Facebook- NewEnglandPRIDE247-365 Instagram-pride247_365 #MayNewsletter New England PRIDE 247-365 Concert Sunday May 4th, at 3:00PM New England PRIDE 247-365 will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women New England PRIDE 247-365 is an intergenerational collective of queer performers and allies, based in Hartford. They have performed across Connecticut and New York City. Conceived and directed by Hartford and NYC voice teacher and performer Eric Larivée. A talented array of LGBTQ+ performers and allies will perform an eclectic mix of material spanning the decades, celebrating queer composers, lyricists, poets, icons and women. New England Pride’s mission is to foster visibility, representation, community and solidarity through performances; creating a safe space for authenticity and ongoing dialogue as well as vital educational outreach to schools, places of worship, and other community arenas. Our motto is: We sing for those who cannot. Sunday May 4th, at 3:00PM at Unitarian Universalist Society East. There is a $15 voluntary donation. For information on auditioning to become a part of the group, participating in a future showcase in Connecticut, New York City or Boston, MA or our Outreach Performance Program, or become involved in any way: Contact us at: uuseoffice@uuse.org Please follow us on our socials- Facebook- NewEnglandPRIDE247-365 Instagram-pride247_365 #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Annual Appeal 2026/2027 Belonging and Thriving - Together Our theme for this year’s Annual Appeal is “Belonging and Thriving - Together.” As we are confronted with national uncertainty and discord, it is vitally important that we build and strengthen our connection to one another and to other supportive communities. Our shared dedication to community outreach and social justice is essential. Rev. Josh will kick off the Annual Appeal with the March 1 Sunday service. You should soon receive a letter with information on our accomplishments from this past year and our aspirations for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Again, this year we ask each member and friend to complete a pledge form and electronic funds transfer (EFT) form (if desired) and return to the church office. In addition, we will offer pledging potlucks to be together and share our hopes and dreams for UUSE. If you have not returned your letter or attended a potluck by March 17, a steward will contact you to see if they can provide assistance. Please let us know your plans for this year so that the church can plan accordingly. The Annual Appeal ends on Monday, April 6. We look forward to sharing our talents, time and treasure with you and this beloved community. Thank you for your contribution. The Stewardship Committee: Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Jean Knapp, Stan McMillen, Phil Sawyer, Jerry Myers, and Patricia Wildes #MarchNewsletter Belonging and Thriving - Together Our theme for this year’s Annual Appeal is “ Belonging and Thriving - Together. ” As we are confronted with national uncertainty and discord, it is vitally important that we build and strengthen our connection to one another and to other supportive communities. Our shared dedication to community outreach and social justice is essential. Rev. Josh will kick off the Annual Appeal with the March 1 Sunday service. You should soon receive a letter with information on our accomplishments from this past year and our aspirations for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Again, this year we ask each member and friend to complete a pledge form and electronic funds transfer (EFT) form (if desired) and return to the church office. In addition, we will offer pledging potlucks to be together and share our hopes and dreams for UUSE. If you have not returned your letter or attended a potluck by March 17, a steward will contact you to see if they can provide assistance. Please let us know your plans for this year so that the church can plan accordingly. The Annual Appeal ends on Monday, April 6. We look forward to sharing our talents, time and treasure with you and this beloved community. Thank you for your contribution. The Stewardship Committee: Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Jean Knapp, Stan McMillen, Phil Sawyer, Jerry Myers, and Patricia Wildes #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 10, 2023 Earth Centered Faith. It is a stark reminder that, with the comfort of air conditioning, artificial lighting, and the prevalence of computers and electronics, we have effectively isolated ourselves from the wonders of the natural world. In today's service, Sandy Johnson will tell her story of becoming a pagan and what that means to her. Cory Clark will talk about how nature frees her spirit and rejuvenates her from the stress and toil of everyday life. Coordinator: Alan Ayers #eBlast-12-06 OOS Sermon YouTube