< To Upcoming Services Nov 16, 2025 Do UU Know Your History? "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-12 "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 16, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 5, 2024 Lifted by Pluralism. UUSE celebrates religious pluralism through an exchange of diverse ideas, where everyone has the rights, freedoms, and safety to worship or not, according to their conscience. This Sunday, Janice Knotts, Nancy Thompson and Ellen Williams will share how Christianity, Buddhism and Paganism inform their spiritual practices and enrich their search for truth and meaning. Coordinator: Gianna DiMaiolo #eBlast-05-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 22, 2026 02-22-26 Generous Spirit Rev. Josh explores the many ways we manifest generosity and why it matters that we continually cultivate generous spirits. Kate Kimmerle purchased this service at the 2025 UUSE Goods and Services Auction. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-18 Rev. Josh explores the many ways we manifest generosity and why it matters that we continually cultivate generous spirits. Kate Kimmerle purchased this service at the 2025 UUSE Goods and Services Auction. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 22, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 28, 2023 What Shared Ministry Means to Me, Part II. This is a follow-up to the service when Rev Josh preached on this topic January 8, 2023. Several members of the Sunday Services Committee will present their thoughts about how much this model means to their experience on the committee and at UUS:E. Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson, Nancy Madar OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 2, 2025 On Gratitude Sunday, November 2nd: On Gratitude. The season of Thanksgiving is upon us. We begin reflecting on our November ministry theme of gratitude. We are also joined in worship by Sharon Gunderson Anhared Stowe and Ryan Ford who will be playing J.S. Back’s Double Violin Concerto in D Minor. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Mary Bopp. Sunday, November 2nd: On Gratitude . The season of Thanksgiving is upon us. We begin reflecting on our November ministry theme of gratitude. We are also joined in worship by Sharon Gunderson Anhared Stowe and Ryan Ford who will be playing J.S. Back’s Double Violin Concerto in D Minor. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Mary Bopp. #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 11, 2023 Let the Poets Speak! This morning we warmly welcome Manchester’s poet laureate, Ryan T. Parker (and guests) to the UUSE pulpit. Ryan describes himself as “a Mama's Boy, chocolate chip cookie lover, edutainer, poet, and artivist.” Our theme for June is “delight,” and we can guarantee this service and its poetry will be a source of delight!! Coordinator(s): Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 16, 2023 Among the Trees Throughout history, humans have looked to trees for inspiration, protection, food, and wisdom. This morning's service will be a combination of spiritual, practical, metaphorical, and scientific thoughts about why trees matter. Our two speakers, Emery Gluck, retired DEEP forester, and John Hankins, president of Joshua's Tract Conservation Trust, will share their experiences in Connecticut's forests. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 16, 2026 Our Poetry Connection Many things bind our beloved community together--too many to name here. Among them are the arts, and for this service, poetry. Join us as members and friends share poems they wrote or by their favorite poet that inspire them and hold personal meaning. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Martha Larson Summer Schedule #eBlast-08-12 Sunday Service: "Our Poetry Connection" Many things bind our beloved community together--too many to name here. Among them are the arts, and for this service, poetry. Join us as members and friends share poems they wrote or by their favorite poet that inspire them and hold personal meaning. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Martha Larson Summer Schedule Sunday, August 16 at 10:00 A.M. #eBlast -08-12 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

< To Upcoming Services May 4, 2025 Lets Imagine Together Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-30 Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 23, 2024 The Bitter with the Sweet. Beth Hankins and Martha Larson are coordinators of this service examining how we face adversity and uncertainty. What are the sources of strength and support available to us in the UUSE community and from our UU beliefs? This service includes thoughts on death and illness. Coordinators: Beth Hankins and Martha Larson #eBlast-06-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Choir Rehearsal! Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and monthly Newsletters for rehearsals dates. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . OOS Sermon YouTube