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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Upcoming Workshops Upcoming Workshops Help Brainstorm Vision and Mission Ideas with the Strategic Planning Task Force The Strategic Planning Task Force is offering three upcoming dates in March to join us in brainstorming our current vision and mission statements and what revision ideas we may want to consider to help guide our next five years and future strategic plan. During the short workshop (about 2 hours), participants will review both statements and give their ideas to help with brainstorming our new vision and mission statements. Upcoming Dates Sunday, March 22, at 12:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel right after services Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel after the Chocolate Auction We’d love to hear your thoughts and incorporate your ideas! Please RSVP using the Google Form. #eBlast-03-18 Upcoming Workshops Help Brainstorm Vision and Mission Ideas with the Strategic Planning Task Force The Strategic Planning Task Force is offering three upcoming dates in March to join us in brainstorming our current vision and mission statements and what revision ideas we may want to consider to help guide our next five years and future strategic plan. During the short workshop (about 2 hours), participants will review both statements and give their ideas to help with brainstorming our new vision and mission statements. Upcoming Dates Sunday, March 22 , at 12:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel right after services Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel after the Chocolate Auction We’d love to hear your thoughts and incorporate your ideas! Please RSVP using the Google Form . #eBlast -03-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

98c914d5-abb4-41bd-baa6-7b28c5972213 < Back Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee Social Justice Anti-Oppression Committee : Sponsors and encourages participation in service projects; acts as liaison with UUSC and social service agencies. Strives to educate its members and the members and friends of UUSE about institutional racism and white privilege. Participates in and encourages others to participate in a wide variety of racial, economic, and social justice initiatives in Manchester and the Greater Hartford region. See “Other Contacts and Groups” for a list of coordinators for Manchester Area Conference of Churches, tutoring, and other programs. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:29:04 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Solar Program Meet and Greet Solar Program Meet and Greet Between Services September 10, 10:00am - 12:30pm OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Beth Gray Interment Beth Gray Interment The ceremony to inter the ashes of former UUSE member, Beth Gray, will take place in the UUSE memorial garden on Saturday, May 24th, at 11:00 A.M. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. #eBlast-05-21 Beth Gray Interment The ceremony to inter the ashes of former UUSE member, Beth Gray, will take place in the UUSE memorial garden on Saturday, May 24th , at 11:00 A.M. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. #eBlast -05-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 31, 2025 Weaving Our Lives Sunday Service: "Weaving Our Lives" General Assembly 2024. We will be presenting an edited version of the 2024 GA Sunday Worship service featuring inspiring stories and music focused on the interdependent web of life of which we are all a part. Coordinator : Vivian Carlson. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-08-27 Sunday Service: "Weaving Our Lives" General Assembly 2024. We will be presenting an edited version of the 2024 GA Sunday Worship service featuring inspiring stories and music focused on the interdependent web of life of which we are all a part. Coordinator : Vivian Carlson. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 31, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -08-27 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 Nov 17, 2024 Building a Consensus For over five decades, unique individuals at UUSE have created "a welcoming, open-minded, spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms" by weaving their ideas together creatively to move our society forward. Join us as we share out thoughts around the hard work, commitment, and "love of the light in each other" that guide us in building a consensus community that includes the aspirations of all. Special Guest Musicians: Meeting House. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle #eBlast-11-13 Sunday, November 17th: Building a Consensus Community For over five decades, unique individuals at UUSE have created "a welcoming, open-minded, spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms" by weaving their ideas together creatively to move our society forward. Join us as we share our thoughts around the hard work, commitment, and "love of the light in each other" that guide us in building a consensus community that includes the aspirations of all. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. #NovemberNewsletter 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 Oct 1, 2023 A Liberal, Liberating Heritage. Our October ministry theme is heritage. Rev. Josh offers thoughts on the liberal and liberating streams of our Unitarian and Universalist heritage. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast OOS Sermon YouTube

88c23fb5-6289-4482-bd59-8a384084c99d < Back Policy Board THE POLICY BOARD directs UUSE’s business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property. President - Acts as Society’s secular leader and spokesperson; presides at meetings of Society and Policy Board. Vice President - Chairs the Program Council and acts for President in his/her absence. Clerk - Takes minutes at Policy Board and Society meetings; assures proper notice of business meetings and votes. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:27:12 PM

< To Upcoming Services Dec 21, 2025 Where the Light Begins. "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last week due to snow). Come and be joyful where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-17 "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last week due to snow). Come and be joyful where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 21, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -12-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Choir coming back UUSE Choir coming back Rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00 P.M. 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 in the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st in the Meeting Room at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on April 5th. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-01-21 UUSE Choir coming back Rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00 P.M. 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 in the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st in the Meeting Room at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on April 5th. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -01-21 OOS Sermon YouTube