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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Pride Month Potluck We are having a GLBTQ potluck picnic and get together on July 2 after service at the church. We are welcoming all GLBTQ church folk and their partners or friends to celebrate being us. Please RSVP to Ellen Williams or with any questions. Happy pride month! OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 8, 2026 Caring for Parents, Children and Their Families in These Times  and Their Families in These Times" The Surgeon General states that parents are more stressed than perhaps ever before; our young people experience unprecedented mental health challenges; and the rights of our beloveds are at grave risk. Yet many families with children show up at our doors seeking community and care. What can we do as a congregation to best respond to the needs of our families? Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Vivian Carlson. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-04  and Their Families in These Times" The Surgeon General states that parents are more stressed than perhaps ever before; our young people experience unprecedented mental health challenges; and the rights of our beloveds are at grave risk. Yet many families with children show up at our doors seeking community and care. What can we do as a congregation to best respond to the needs of our families? Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Vivian Carlson. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 8, 2026 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Artists, Photographers and Poets! Artists, Photographers and Poets! A new sanctuary exhibit will go up on Thursday, September 18. There is no theme for this show. It could be abstraction or realism, autumn, travel, nature, family, your choice. Variety is the spice of life. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, and price (if for sale). Drop-off is 9/18/25 from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. If you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show, send a photo as well. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson 860-646-5151. Want your name added to the mailout for exhibits? Email the above address. #eBlast-09-10 Artists, Photographers and Poets! A new sanctuary exhibit will go up on Thursday, September 18 . There is no theme for this show. It could be abstraction or realism, autumn, travel, nature, family, your choice. Variety is the spice of life. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, and price (if for sale). Drop-off is 9/18/25 from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. If you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show, send a photo as well. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson 860-646-5151. Want your name added to the mailout for exhibits? Email the above address. #eBlast -09-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Yuletide Festival Yuletide Festival Saturday, December 6th at USH As we approach the Winter Solstice and the season of holidays and celebrations, the Unitarian Society of Hartford is planning a holiday event--the Yuletide Festival. USH would love to invite and include UU friends and families from nearby congregations to celebrate with them on what is sure to be a fun and festive day. The event will host craft workshops, a vendor area and an ongoing lineup of musicians throughout the day. Members of UUSE are invited to reach out if they would like to perform, participate, volunteer or set up a vendor stall. They are looking forward to sharing talent, sharing time, making new friends, and making magic this coming Yuletide. For more information, call (860) 233-9897 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-12-03 Yuletide Festival Saturday, December 6th at USH As we approach the Winter Solstice and the season of holidays and celebrations, the Unitarian Society of Hartford is planning a holiday event--the Yuletide Festival. USH would love to invite and include UU friends and families from nearby congregations to celebrate with them on what is sure to be a fun and festive day. The event will host craft workshops, a vendor area and an ongoing lineup of musicians throughout the day. Members of UUSE are invited to reach out if they would like to perform, participate, volunteer or set up a vendor stall. They are looking forward to sharing talent, sharing time, making new friends, and making magic this coming Yuletide. For more information, call (860) 233-9897 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -12-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Christmas Eve (Morning) Dec 24: Christmas Eve (Morning) OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Verplanck Giving Tree Verplanck Giving Tree NOW through December 14th Let's brighten the holidays for our friends at Verplanck Elementary. The Giving Tree will be set up in the lobby after each service on November 23 and 30. Stop by to choose a "wish list tag" for one of the students. Typically, gifts are around $30. Deadline is December 14 to return the wrapped present and original tag. We're also buying $25 Stop & Shop grocery cards for families. You can donate by check (put Verplanck in the memo line) or in cash (in an envelope marked with your name and Verplanck). Annie will order cards in bulk. Questions? Call Nancy Pappas at 860-646-5151. Want to help Verplanck students in another way? The Verplanck Tutoring project could use three or four more volunteers to spend one hour per week helping kindergarten and first grade students learn to read. Most urgently, they hope to find two people who can jump in from now through the beginning of December. It's a structured one-on-one program with excellent teacher support, so please consider helping out. Email Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org or text 860-646-5151. #eBlast-12-10 Verplanck Giving Tree NOW through December 14th Let's brighten the holidays for our friends at Verplanck Elementary. The Giving Tree will be set up in the lobby after each service on November 23 and 30 . Stop by to choose a "wish list tag" for one of the students. Typically, gifts are around $30. Deadline is December 14 to return the wrapped present and original tag . We're also buying $25 Stop & Shop grocery cards for families. You can donate by check (put Verplanck in the memo line) or in cash (in an envelope marked with your name and Verplanck). Annie will order cards in bulk. Questions? Call Nancy Pappas at 860-646-5151. Want to help Verplanck students in another way? The Verplanck Tutoring project could use three or four more volunteers to spend one hour per week helping kindergarten and first grade students learn to read. Most urgently, they hope to find two people who can jump in from now through the beginning of December. It's a structured one-on-one program with excellent teacher support, so please consider helping out. Email Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org or text 860-646-5151. #eBlast -12-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

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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 Nov 9, 2025 Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love "Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love" This service recognizes November as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. Two of our members will speak about providing care to patients to enable them to live the end of their lives as fully as possible with dignity, compassion and love. Co-coordinators : Kate Kimmerle, David Klotz and Nancy Madar. Speakers : Nancy Madar and Peter Marotto Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-05 "Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love" This service recognizes November as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. Two of our members will speak about providing care to patients to enable them to live the end of their lives as fully as possible with dignity, compassion and love. Co-coordinators : Kate Kimmerle, David Klotz and Nancy Madar. Speakers : Nancy Madar and Peter Marotto Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 9, 2025 #eBlast -11-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

0fa539f2-ccea-490e-a64e-9c495367b609 < Back to Newsletter July Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > The Chili Cook-Off is Back! Enjoy a free, delicious chili dinner with vibrant beloved community, including beer & wine, cornbread, salad and dessert, plus pizza for those who don’t eat chili. Free! Exclusive Live Event Items Places at dinners and activities offered by members and the fabulous live auction items like Rev. Josh’s sermon will only be available at the live event. Online Silent Auction Monday, January 18, 8 AM through Friday, January 29, 2027. Details to follow. The Auction is one of our biggest fundraisers and fun family events. It’s important to our congregation. We know, it’s far away, but things get busy in the Fall . #JulyNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday, June 29th: Sunday, July 6th: Summer Solstice and Living Simply. Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature’s abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Sunday, July 13th: Sing! Sing! Sing! Our second annual hybrid hymn sing service will feature favorite hymns, with some sharing about why they are meaningful Please let Martha Larson know hymns you want to sing NOW. Slides must be made in advance. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Sunday, July 20th: General (Assembly) Reflections. Rev. Josh Pawelek will share his reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Baltimore; and maybe a few more general reflections on summer, the state of the nation, etc. Special music by Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this years Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter Sunday, July 6th: Summer Solstice and Living Simply. Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature’s abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Sunday, July 13th: Sing! Sing! Sing! Our second annual hybrid hymn sing service will feature favorite hymns, with some sharing about why they are meaningful Please let Martha Larson know hymns you want to sing NOW. Slides must be made in advance. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Sunday, July 20th: General (Assembly) Reflections. Rev. Josh Pawelek will share his reflections on the recent Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly in Baltimore; and maybe a few more general reflections on summer, the state of the nation, etc. Special music by Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this years Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 2, 2024 Free at Last! This morning, we welcome back the Free At Last Players, a community-based theater troop that educates audiences on mental illness and mental wellness. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-05-29 OOS Sermon YouTube