< To Upcoming Services Dec 2, 2024 Evening Vespers Service Monday, December 2: Evening Vespers Service. In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Ellen Williams, and Paula Baker Monday, December 2 : Evening Vespers Service . In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Ellen Williams, and Paula Baker OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 8, 2024 On Being Present in the Dark Season This morning, we continue exploring our December ministry theme, presence. Rev. Josh offers reflections on presence during the dark days of late autumn as the winter solstice approaches. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-12-04 Sunday, December 8 : On Being Present in the Dark Season . This morning we continue exploring our December ministry theme, presence. Rev. Josh offers reflections on presence during the dark days of late autumn as the winter solstice approaches. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #DecemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 6, 2026 Labor in the Pulpit This Labor Day weekend we're participating in "Labor in the Pulpit," a program of the AFL-CIO. We'll be joined by the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Ed Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne is a skilled organizer and speaker. We'll have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with him about the state of the labor movement in Connecticut and nationally. Learn more about Ed Hawrthorne here . Learn more about the CT AFL-CIO here . Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Rob Napier. Summer Schedule #eBlast-09-02 Sunday Service: "Labor in the Pulpit" This Labor Day weekend we're participating in "Labor in the Pulpit," a program of the AFL-CIO. We'll be joined by the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Ed Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne is a skilled organizer and speaker. We'll have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with him about the state of the labor movement in Connecticut and nationally. Learn more about Ed Hawrthorne here . Learn more about the CT AFL-CIO here . Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Rob Napier. Summer Schedule Sunday, September 6th at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -09-02 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 30, 2024 What Renews Your Spirit? June is a time for celebrations, transitions, and looking forward to abundant summer. The worship theme of renewal fits perfectly for this time of year. We will explore renewal with members' reflections, music, and readings. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Sande Hartdagen #eBlast-06-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 29, 2025 Sunday, June 29th: What Does Your Quilt Say? Sunday, June 29th: What Does Your Quilt Say? As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to "live our values aloud" and work for a more just world in which all may thrive. In this service, we'll explore together the concept of "freedom" as an inherent human right as well as a responsibility to uphold for others. Summer holidays and events marking Memorial Day, Pride Month, Juneteenth, the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, and Independence Day offer moments for us to reflect on what freedom means to each of us and how we communicate and act on what we value. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson. Sunday, June 29th: What Does Your Quilt Say? As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to "live our values aloud" and work for a more just world in which all may thrive. In this service, we'll explore together the concept of "freedom" as an inherent human right as well as a responsibility to uphold for others. Summer holidays and events marking Memorial Day, Pride Month, Juneteenth, the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, and Independence Day offer moments for us to reflect on what freedom means to each of us and how we communicate and act on what we value. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 23, 2023 Emphasis on Covenant Rev. Josh will share his experiences of the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly in Pittsburgh. In short, where do things stand with Article 2 of the UUA bylaws? Coordinator(s): Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 1, 2026 The Nature of Resilience "The Nature of Resilience" As the light returns and the natural world begins to stir, we reflect on nature's many lessons in resilience. Coordinators : Paula Baker & Stacey Musulin. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-01-28 "The Nature of Resilience" As the light returns and the natural world begins to stir, we reflect on nature's many lessons in resilience. Coordinators : Paula Baker & Stacey Musulin. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 1, 2026 #eBlast -01-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 2026 GHIAA Power Summit Thursday, October 15 - 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. (doors open at 5:30 P.M.) Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford Join hundreds of leaders from 50+ GHIAA member institutions to uplift our priority issues, launch new action campaigns, and seek commitments from elected officials in our districts. Together, we continue to build relational power and move the needle on Housing Affordability, Fiscal Policy Reform and Immigrant Solidarity. Together, we continue to make our communities and our state more just and loving for all. (There will be carpooling from UUSE.) #eBlast-10-14 Thursday, October 15 - 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. (doors open at 5:30 P.M.) Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford Join hundreds of leaders from 50+ GHIAA member institutions to uplift our priority issues, launch new action campaigns, and seek commitments from elected officials in our districts. Together, we continue to build relational power and move the needle on Housing Affordability, Fiscal Policy Reform and Immigrant Solidarity. Together, we continue to make our communities and our state more just and loving for all. (There will be carpooling from UUSE.) #eBlast -10-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 13, 2025 Gracefully Amazing Sunday Service: "Gracefully Amazing" This morning we offer a multifaceted exploration of the hymn Amazing Grace. We'll experience different musical approaches to this hymn, and we'll probe its history and lyrics for spiritual guidance. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-09 Sunday Service: "Gracefully Amazing" This morning we offer a multifaceted exploration of the hymn Amazing Grace. We'll experience different musical approaches to this hymn, and we'll probe its history and lyrics for spiritual guidance. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 13, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 16, 2025 On Inclusion, Part II Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part II" Our February ministry theme is inclusion. Rev. Josh will speak about inclusion in light of trends both within the Unitarian Universalist Association, and within the United States. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Snow Closure - Zoom Only at 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-13 Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part II" Our February ministry theme is inclusion. Rev. Josh will speak about inclusion in light of trends both within the Unitarian Universalist Association, and within the United States. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Snow Closure Zoom only 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 16, 2025 #eBlast -02-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 4, 2026 Two Epiphanies "Two Epiphanies" In the lead up to the Christian celebration of Epiphany, Rev. Josh explores the relationship between the Biblical story of the three kings and the Italian folk character, La Befana. How do the two stories connect? And how might they speak to our January ministry theme, resistance ? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-31 "Two Epiphanies" In the lead up to the Christian celebration of Epiphany, Rev. Josh explores the relationship between the Biblical story of the three kings and the Italian folk character, La Befana. How do the two stories connect? And how might they speak to our January ministry theme, resistance ? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, January 4, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -12-31 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