b57e0872-bc8d-4009-a8e7-5292619f0781 < Back Membership Committee Membership Committee : Welcomes all newcomers to UUSE and implements the “path to membership” through coordinating the Welcome Table, Greeter and Hospitality volunteers and providing information about UUSE’s programs and activities. The committee coordinates multiple programs/events for newcomers such as “Meet the Church and the “Introduction to UU.” The membership committee also promotes fellowship among members and friends by planning all society events. Finally, the committee supports maintaining the membership list and publishes an annual directory. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:18:00 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled A Celebration of World Religion Day Featuring an Interfaith Choir, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1 pm Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107 Refreshments Served - All Faith Traditions And All Ages Are Welcome! Program Highlights Keynote Address: Eric Dozier Cultural activist and musician dedicated to using the power of music to inspire unity and foster global reconciliation Special Interfaith Choir Created exclusively for this event and directed by Eric Dozier, CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Chorus Rasa Dance Project Group Choreographer: Rachna Ramya Download flyer #JanuaryNewsletter Featuring an Interfaith Choir, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1 pm Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107 Refreshments Served - All Faith Traditions And All Ages Are Welcome! Program Highlights Keynote Address: Eric Dozier Cultural activist and musician dedicated to using the power of music to inspire unity and foster global reconciliation Special Interfaith Choir Created exclusively for this event and directed by Eric Dozier, CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Chorus Rasa Dance Project Group Choreographer: Rachna Ramya Download flyer #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

419c8761-4662-4db5-aebe-876c02b7556b < Back to Newsletter August Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Book Lovers The Book Lovers meet in person and simultaneously on Zoom every second Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM . You are welcome even if you haven’t finished the book. The link is sent out the weekend before by Carolyn Gimbrone. August 11, 2026: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr: Pub. Sept. 2022, 608 pages. Discussion leader: Martha Larson September 8, 2026: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray: Published April 2024, 544 pages. Discussion leader: Sande Hartdagen October 13, 2026: The Correspondent - A Novel by Virginia Evans: Pub. April 2025, 304 pages. Discussion leader: Carolyn Gimbrone #AugustNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled CYM News CYM News Children & Youth Ministry caregivers, extended family, volunteers and all stakeholders (that means "anyone" interested in keeping up with the CYM news or who feels invested in its future): The email distribution program I (Emmy) have been using for my weekly Friday Update has locked us out of our account which expired without proper notice. I am unable to access the email distribution list I used on that platform. So, I am going to create a new account and distribution list! Please email if you would like to receive my weekly Friday Update which includes all the details of what each age group is doing the following Sunday, news on upcoming events, as well as reflections and spiritual care. Kindly send your request to dcym@uuse.org to be added to the new distribution list. Caregivers of children and youth registered for CYM do NOT need to email me. Thank you, Emmy. Also: We are looking for help in the Elementary (grades 2-5) class this winter! Please reach out to Emmy at dcym@uuse.org if you can help on any of these dates: (Lesson from the "Signs of Our Faith" Curriculum"). January 18: Signs of Welcome (need lead and assistant) January 25: Signs of Welcome continued (need assistant) February 1: Imbolc/St. Brigid Activity (beeswax candle making) (need assistant)) February 15: Worshipping Together (need lead and assistant) March 1: Finding Beauty in Uniqueness (need lead and assistant) March 29: Fair Group Decisions (need assistant) #eBlast-01-14 CYM News Children & Youth Ministry caregivers, extended family, volunteers and all stakeholders (that means "anyone" interested in keeping up with the CYM news or who feels invested in its future): The email distribution program I (Emmy) have been using for my weekly Friday Update has locked us out of our account which expired without proper notice. I am unable to access the email distribution list I used on that platform. So, I am going to create a new account and distribution list! Please email if you would like to receive my weekly Friday Update which includes all the details of what each age group is doing the following Sunday, news on upcoming events, as well as reflections and spiritual care. Kindly send your request to dcym@uuse.org to be added to the new distribution list. Caregivers of children and youth registered for CYM do NOT need to email me. Thank you, Emmy. Also: We are looking for help in the Elementary (grades 2-5) class this winter! Please reach out to Emmy at dcym@uuse.org if you can help on any of these dates: (Lesson from the "Signs of Our Faith" Curriculum"). January 18: Signs of Welcome (need lead and assistant) January 25: Signs of Welcome continued (need assistant) February 1: Imbolc/St. Brigid Activity (beeswax candle making) (need assistant)) February 15: Worshipping Together (need lead and assistant) March 1: Finding Beauty in Uniqueness (need lead and assistant) March 29: Fair Group Decisions (need assistant) #eBlast -01-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled FILL THE CATALOG WITH EXCITING DONATIONS! Online Auction: The online auction runs Monday, January 13, 8 AM through Friday, January 24, 10 PM at fundraiser.bid/uubid. Bid high and bid often! Share the link with friends and watch for new items. What can you donate that will thrill and amaze? Will you offer rides to the airport, a couple of hours of weeding, a photo scrapbook or house portrait? Do you have collectibles, sports equipment, a piece of art or something else that needs a new home? Contact your favorite merchants to ask for a donation – if you love a place, others will too. Email auction@uuse.org by January 1 to let us know what you’ll contribute. Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake … all sorts of culinary adventures are popular! What can you offer? ***Added in 2024!*** A buddy system for hosts!! Not everyone has the space, time AND the skills to host. If you would like to pair up with someone else, watch for the sign-up board in the lobby! Create a Themed Basket We ask committees, small groups etc to create themed baskets for a teacup raffle. We will display the baskets and sell tickets on Sunday, January 12 and 19. Drawing will be January 25. Claim your theme by January 1; capacity is only 10 baskets. Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is one of our biggest fundraisers – and certainly the biggest party of the year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? We need help with set up, clean up and during the event. Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. We look forward to seeing you! #JanuaryNewsletter Online Auction: The online auction runs Monday, January 13, 8 AM through Friday, January 24, 10 PM at fundraiser.bid/uubid. Bid high and bid often! Share the link with friends and watch for new items. What can you donate that will thrill and amaze? Will you offer rides to the airport, a couple of hours of weeding, a photo scrapbook or house portrait? Do you have collectibles, sports equipment, a piece of art or something else that needs a new home? Contact your favorite merchants to ask for a donation – if you love a place, others will too. Email auction@uuse.org by January 1 to let us know what you’ll contribute. Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake … all sorts of culinary adventures are popular! What can you offer? ***Added in 2024!*** A buddy system for hosts!! Not everyone has the space, time AND the skills to host. If you would like to pair up with someone else, watch for the sign-up board in the lobby! Create a Themed Basket We ask committees, small groups etc to create themed baskets for a teacup raffle. We will display the baskets and sell tickets on Sunday, January 12 and 19. Drawing will be January 25. Claim your theme by January 1; capacity is only 10 baskets. Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is one of our biggest fundraisers – and certainly the biggest party of the year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? We need help with set up, clean up and during the event. Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. We look forward to seeing you! #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Book Drive for Immigrant Families Book Drive for Immigrant Families Thursday, October 23 at 5:00 P.M. at UUSE "Books and Blankets," a new Connecticut-based nonprofit, will visit UUSE on Thursday evening, October 23rd at 5:00 P.M. They are collecting children's books and blankets to bring to families living in detention along the US southern border. Learn more here. Join us on the 23rd at 5:00 P.M. to hear more about this exciting project. Children's books and blankets welcome! Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-10-22 Book Drive for Immigrant Families Thursday, October 23 at 5:00 P.M. at UUSE "Books and Blankets," a new Connecticut-based nonprofit, will visit UUSE on Thursday evening, October 23rd at 5:00 P.M. They are collecting children's books and blankets to bring to families living in detention along the US southern border. Learn more here . Join us on the 23rd at 5:00 P.M. to hear more about this exciting project. Children's books and blankets welcome! Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -10-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

A list of social services contact information. Looking for Help? IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Mental Health, Health, Suicide Prevention and Addiction Resources 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8 - call text or chat if you or someone you know has thoughts about suicide Mobile Crisis 2-1-1 is a statewide, community based and family supportive clinical intervention service for children & adolescents experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. Mobile Crisis provides rapid emergency crisis stabilization for children and their families as well as short-term follow-up care and connection to other services. Call 2-1-1 and ask for mobile crisis. A child can receive Mobile Crisis services in: Their home At school At their doctor’s office In the Emergency Department (ED) Any other community setting Arrive within 45 minutes or less Convenient Hours: Mobile hours are 6am-10pm M-F; 1pm-10pm weekends/holidays. Available by phone all other hours https://www.TurningPointCT.org - Mental Wellness Website for and by CT youth who want to chat, text, talk about young people in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. "We know what it’s like to feel alone, stressed, worried, sad, and angry. We’ve lived through the ups and downs of self- harm, drugs and alcohol, and the struggle to find help." Planned Parenthood of CT https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england (birth control, STDs, HIV/AIDs testing, reproductive care, abortion https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat 1-800-230-PLAN Toivo - Center for Holistic Healing Hartford, CT Anti-Violence and Safety Resources CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence 24 Hour Hotline: 1-888-999-5545 ENGLISH (Call or Text) 1-888-568-8332 ESPAÑOL CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence (intimate partner violence, family violence) https://www.ctsafeconnect.org/ Help with Basic Needs United Way health and human services hotline 2-1-1 (help with food, child care, housing, fuel, other basic needs) https://www.211ct.org/

b63975d3-067b-41f6-a3a8-2d24d527e6ee < Back Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Emergency Preparedness Task Force : Charged with creating and recommending for approval an all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan following national guidelines. The task force will then be responsible for developing ways to educate and train the congregation in its application, reviewing and updating the plan every two years, and for making any recommended changes. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:02:29 PM

< To Upcoming Services Apr 19, 2026 Earth Day Our April ministry theme is embracing possibility. While we often feel like solving the climate crisis is impossible due to political and economic forces, this morning we direct our attention to what is possible. Coordinators : Rev. Joh Pawelek and members of the UUSE Sustainable Living Committee Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-15 Sunday Service: "Earth Day" Our April ministry theme is embracing possibility. While we often feel like solving the climate crisis is impossible due to political and economic forces, this morning we direct our attention to what is possible. Coordinators : Rev. Joh Pawelek and members of the UUSE Sustainable Living Committee Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 19, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -04-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 26, 2026 Summering Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons Each season, along with each transition between the seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-22 Sunday Service: "Summering" Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons Each season, along with each transition between the seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer Schedule Sunday, July 26th at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -07-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

261eb8e7-8468-45c5-b9d4-a92057c6824f < Back Memorial Garden Committee Memorial Garden Committee : Create and implement policies for development, use, and maintenance of the memorial garden. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:18:55 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the UUSE Meeting Room All ticket proceeds dedicated to CT Students for a Dream In Borderland, we journey with immigrants resisting and organizing for their rights. The interwoven stories of courageous immigrants seeking a way forward sheds light on the human cost of the struggle. Spanish subtitles. Tickets are $5 and benefit CT Students for a Dream. Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Click here for more information. #eBlast-09-17 Screening: Borderland | The Line Within Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the UUSE Meeting Room All ticket proceeds dedicated to CT Students for a Dream In Borderland, we journey with immigrants resisting and organizing for their rights. The interwoven stories of courageous immigrants seeking a way forward sheds light on the human cost of the struggle. Spanish subtitles. Tickets are $5 and benefit CT Students for a Dream. Q&A with the filmmakers follows the screening. Click here for more information. #eBlast -09-17 OOS Sermon YouTube