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e5bcac37-35f9-455d-b155-24008feac460 < Back to Newsletter April Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > General Assembly 2026 Virtual gathering June 14th - June 21st General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. The 2026 GA will be held virtually June 14th-21st. Are you interested in representing UUSE at this year's General Assembly? Questions? Email Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org #AprilNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

This highly acclaimed Montessori based program engages children using stories from many traditions and group “wonderings”. Children choose work activities, sing songs, and partake in a “Feast” (snack). < Back Spirit Play (4-5 yrs) This highly acclaimed Montessori based program engages children using stories from many traditions and group “wonderings”. Children choose work activities, sing songs, and partake in a “Feast” (snack). Previous Next

< To Upcoming Services Apr 20, 2026 AA - Mondays at Noon- Every Monday at Noon Every Monday at Noon OOS Sermon YouTube

220ac58f-7b6a-4d0a-911b-615cd62d3d8d < Back Personnel Committee Advises Policy Board on staff salary, benefits and hiring; establishes job descriptions, performance standards and evaluation procedures; proposes personnel policies. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:23:28 PM

830ce1d1-61bb-4206-834a-7659152dcbb2 < Back to Newsletter April Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Community Outreach Ministry Charitable Giving for April As always, thank you for your generosity. We do not gather our gifts only for ourselves, but to share with the larger community. Continuing our practice of sharing our gifts with the community beyond our walls, fifty percent of our Sunday plate collections for the month will be shared with: Inter-religious Ecojustice Network  Please contact Louisa Graver at uuseoffice@uuse.org , David Lacoss, or Nancy Madar at n uuseoffice@uuse.org . Make checks out to UUSE. If the memo line: ✓ is blank or “pledge” - all will go toward your pledge. ✓ has “COM” or the name of the charity - all will go to the charity. ✓ has “1/2 pledge, 1/2 COM” - it will be divided equally. #AprilNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. #eBlast-03-26 Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

0ad6d42f-f9aa-45a7-bbc0-086020432dbb < Back Sustainable Living Committee / Climate Action Sustainable Living Committee : Encourages the congregation to live in an environmentally respectful way. Achieved the UUA’s Green Sanctuary Award in 2006. Awarded Green Houses of Worship designation in 2016 by IREJN (Inter-Religious Eco-Justice Network). Sells Equal Exchange Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate on the second Sunday of the month. Members actively participate in other environmental groups such as Citizens Climate Lobby and Elders Climate Action. Several Climate Cafes are offered with speakers and films on environmental issues. Native plants and the Pollinator Garden are maintained on the UUSE property. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:30:24 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled RE Week at Ferry Beach! RE Week at Ferry Beach! Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from July 5-11 at Ferry Beach in Saco ME! During the week, you'll get to explore faith development, spiritual growth and leadership among colleagues, friends and families. This is an incredible once a year summer UU program by the ocean. Click here to register or to find out more about workshops, activities, lodging and pricing. #eBlast-03-26 RE Week at Ferry Beach! Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from July 5-11 at Ferry Beach in Saco ME! During the week, you'll get to explore faith development, spiritual growth and leadership among colleagues, friends and families. This is an incredible once a year summer UU program by the ocean. Click here to register or to find out more about workshops, activities, lodging and pricing. #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled SUNDIALS: Out from the Shadows SUNDIALS: Out from the Shadows (A Cliff Pelletier Memorial Lecture) October 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room Long-time member Fred Sawyer will provide an overview of the 3,500-year-long history of the sundial as a scientific device--perhaps humanity's first. Dozens of varieties and instruments and how they evolved will be discussed and illustrated with opportunities for the audience to ask questions. Fred is President and editor of the North American Sundial Society and the Patron of the British Sundial Society. He has published nine books on Sciatherics -- the study of sundials. This event is offered in memory of UUSE member Cliff Pelletier who loved science and was very generous to UUSE. #eBlast-10-01 SUNDIALS: Out from the Shadows (A Cliff Pelletier Memorial Lecture) October 6, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room Long-time member Fred Sawyer will provide an overview of the 3,500-year-long history of the sundial as a scientific device--perhaps humanity's first. Dozens of varieties and instruments and how they evolved will be discussed and illustrated with opportunities for the audience to ask questions. Fred is President and editor of the North American Sundial Society and the Patron of the British Sundial Society. He has published nine books on Sciatherics -- the study of sundials. This event is offered in memory of UUSE member Cliff Pelletier who loved science and was very generous to UUSE. #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Piano Bash 2025 Piano Bash 2025 Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M. On Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M., piano lovers of all ages and levels are invited to play our two Steinway pianos in the UUSE meeting room. This is a fun, informal event. If you like to play the piano and want to perform or have questions, send an email to Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . Listeners are welcome to attend! This is a free event. #eBlast-11-05 Piano Bash 2025 Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M. On Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M., piano lovers of all ages and levels are invited to play our two Steinway pianos in the UUSE meeting room. This is a fun, informal event. If you like to play the piano and want to perform or have questions, send an email to Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . Listeners are welcome to attend! This is a free event. #eBlast -11-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Special Presentation on the Connecticut TRUST Act With Tabitha Sookdeo Tuesday Evening, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM The UUSE Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee welcomes Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director of Connecticut Students for a Dream, for an update on the status of Connecticut’s TRUST Act. Ms. Sookdeo will join us by Zoom. UUSE members and friends are invited to join the SJ/AO Committee at UUSE, or they can join online. Please contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek for the login information. #MayNewsletter With Tabitha Sookdeo Tuesday Evening, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM The UUSE Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee welcomes Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director of Connecticut Students for a Dream, for an update on the status of Connecticut’s TRUST Act. Ms. Sookdeo will join us by Zoom. UUSE members and friends are invited to join the SJ/AO Committee at UUSE, or they can join online. Please contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek for the login information. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 21, 2024 Earth Day and the Arts: We Wont Give Up! Art has the power to inspire change. Join us as some of our artists and writers share their thoughts about the artwork they have created for our new Earth Day art exhibit. Coordinators: Janet Heller, Chris Larson, #eBlast-04-17 OOS Sermon YouTube