< To Upcoming Services Jun 18, 2023 A Celebration of Children & Youth Ministry. Join us this morning as we look back at a year of love, laughter, and learning, recognize the transitions of our children and youth, and applaud the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers. This service includes a year in review slide show, great music, and some really fun Children & Youth Ministry (CYM) swag! Coordinator(s): Gina Campellone & members of the CYM Committee OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 24, 2025 Coffee House Worship! Sunday Service: "Coffee House Worship!" Back by popular demand! This morning we bring the all-congregational coffee house to Sunday morning worship! Enjoy music, poetry, and community. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-08-20 Sunday Service: "Coffee House Worship!" Back by popular demand! This morning we bring the all-congregational coffee house to Sunday morning worship! Enjoy music, poetry, and community. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 24, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -08-20 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 12, 2026 The 4 Agreements Part I The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-08 Sunday Service: "The 4 Agreements Part I" The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 12th at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -07-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 19, 2023 We Give Thanks. Don't miss the fun this Sunday at our All Congregational Service when we will honor Thanksgiving and the meaning of our November theme, "Generosity." Our own Jerry Myers will be our guest speaker; Laurie Semprebon and Chris Crossgrove will play a couple of duets; and our DCYM Emmy Galbraith will read us a story ... WITH PICTURES! #eBlast-11-15 November 19: “We Give Thanks .” Don’t miss this all-congregational service when we will be honoring Thanksgiving and defining what it means to be generous. The two guest speakers will be Jerry Myers and Meadow Bornhorst. Our new Children and Youth Ministry Director, Emmy Galbraith, will also be reading a story for all to enjoy. Coordinator(s): Anne Vogel and David Klotz OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 14, 2026 CYM Sunday Please join us for a celebration of this year's accomplishments within the Children & Youth Ministry program at UUSE! Rejoice with CYM staff, committee members, volunteers, children, youth and families as we reflect on all the gifts both given and received this year. Coordinators: Paula Baker and Michelle Spadaccini. Summer Schedule #eBlast-06-10 Sunday Service: Please join us for a celebration of this year's accomplishments within the Children & Youth Ministry program at UUSE! Rejoice with CYM staff, committee members, volunteers, children, youth and families as we reflect on all the gifts both given and received this year. Coordinators: Paula Baker and Michelle Spadaccini. Summer Schedule Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -06-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 10, 2026 How to Spot a Mom This Mother's Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood inspired by the tongue-in-cheek childen' book "Hot to Spot a Mom," and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-05-06 Sunday Service: "How to Spot a Mom" This Mother's Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood inspired by the tongue-in-cheek childen' book "Hot to Spot a Mom," and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 10 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -05-06 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 8, 2026 Caring for Parents, Children and Their Families in These Times  and Their Families in These Times" The Surgeon General states that parents are more stressed than perhaps ever before; our young people experience unprecedented mental health challenges; and the rights of our beloveds are at grave risk. Yet many families with children show up at our doors seeking community and care. What can we do as a congregation to best respond to the needs of our families? Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Vivian Carlson. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-04  and Their Families in These Times" The Surgeon General states that parents are more stressed than perhaps ever before; our young people experience unprecedented mental health challenges; and the rights of our beloveds are at grave risk. Yet many families with children show up at our doors seeking community and care. What can we do as a congregation to best respond to the needs of our families? Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Vivian Carlson. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 8, 2026 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 17, 2026 Flower Communion. Sunday, May 17th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! And that’s not all: this morning we are also conducting a child dedication ceremony. And that’s still not all: Our 2026 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Return to one service at 10 AM Sunday, May 17th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! And that’s not all: this morning we are also conducting a child dedication ceremony. And that’s still not all: Our 2026 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Return to one service at 10 AM #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 20, 2025 In the Morning, Joy: A Service for Easter Sunday Service: "In the Morning, Joy: A Service for Easter" Don't miss our annual, all-congregation Easter service. Through music and story, we celebrate Easter and bear witness to the joyful unfolding of spring. Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-16 Sunday Service: "In the Morning, Joy: A Service for Easter" Don't miss our annual, all-congregation Easter service. Through music and story, we celebrate Easter and bear witness to the joyful unfolding of spring. Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 20, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-16 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 3, 2024 Love is the Spirit of This Church This morning, we kick off our 2024 Annual Appeal. We are joined on this truly celebratory morning by the Unitarian Universalist folk rock group Meetinghouse! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-02-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 31, 2024 Shine on Me: A Celebration of Easter. All-Congregational Service. Join us for our annual Easter music service. Through story and song, we explore the deeper meanings at the heart of Easter. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek, #eBlast-03-27 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 1, 2026 Belonging and Thriving -- Together! Sunday, March 1st: Belonging and Thriving -- Together! All Congregation service featuring beautiful music by the Atrium Brass Quintet! This morning we launch our 2026 Annual Appeal. Rev. Josh will discuss the goals for this year’s appeal. What needs are we trying to meet? What programs are we hoping to grow? What vision are we trying to fulfill? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, March 1st: Belonging and Thriving -- Together! All Congregation service featuring beautiful music by the Atrium Brass Quintet! This morning we launch our 2026 Annual Appeal. Rev. Josh will discuss the goals for this year’s appeal. What needs are we trying to meet? What programs are we hoping to grow? What vision are we trying to fulfill? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube