< To Upcoming Services Sep 13, 2026 Fair Trade Coffee Your favorite Equal Exchange coffees, chocolate, tea and more will be available on 2nd Sundays of the month following both services. Satisfy your taste buds while supporting small sustainable growers. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 10, 2026 How to Spot a Mom This Mother's Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood inspired by the tongue-in-cheek childen' book "Hot to Spot a Mom," and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-05-06 Sunday Service: "How to Spot a Mom" This Mother's Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood inspired by the tongue-in-cheek childen' book "Hot to Spot a Mom," and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 10 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -05-06 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Coffee House Worship!" Sunday Service: "Coffee House Worship!" Back by popular demand! This morning we bring the all-congregational coffee house to Sunday morning worship! Enjoy music, poetry, and community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 24, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In Case You Missed It Click here for a Youtube link to the 8/10/25 service, "Science and Spirit on an Island" Click here for a Youtube link to the 8/17/25 service, "Sacred Spaces - MISAC" #eBlast-08-20 Sunday Service: "Coffee House Worship!" Back by popular demand! This morning we bring the all-congregational coffee house to Sunday morning worship! Enjoy music, poetry, and community. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 24, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In Case You Missed It Click here for a Youtube link to the 8/10/25 service, "Science and Spirit on an Island" Click here for a Youtube link to the 8/17/25 service, "Sacred Spaces - MISAC" #eBlast -08-20 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 23, 2025 Gratitude for UUSE "Gratitude for UUSE" UUSE members express their gratitude for UUSE and the many ways in which our beloved community makes our lives richer. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-19 "Gratitude for UUSE" UUSE members express their gratitude for UUSE and the many ways in which our beloved community makes our lives richer. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Help Youngsters Improve Reading Skills! Help Youngsters Improve Reading Skills! Can you spare an hour a week to help young students become stronger readers? For the fourth year, UUSE members are volunteering in Verplanck Elementary School classrooms, working with kindergarten, first and second-grade kids. Note: We previously worked with a federally funded program known as RSVP. Now that program has been eliminated, but we'll be working directly with the school staff. Here's an opportunity to see talented teachers in action and support what the Verplanck faculty calls "our scholars." Please email Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org by August 20 with your questions and (we hope) commitment. We expect to begin toward the end of September, so we'll have more details soon. #eBlast-08-20 Help Youngsters Improve Reading Skills! Can you spare an hour a week to help young students become stronger readers? For the fourth year, UUSE members are volunteering in Verplanck Elementary School classrooms, working with kindergarten, first and second-grade kids. Note: We previously worked with a federally funded program known as RSVP. Now that program has been eliminated, but we'll be working directly with the school staff. Here's an opportunity to see talented teachers in action and support what the Verplanck faculty calls "our scholars." Please email Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org by August 20 with your questions and (we hope) commitment. We expect to begin toward the end of September, so we'll have more details soon. #eBlast -08-20 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Hosts Needed for UUSE Community Harvest Suppers The Membership Committee is planning more potlucks at the homes of UUSE members/friends this fall. But we need hosts! If you are considering hosting a potluck but need a little motivation, here are some great reasons: get your house clean and organized, show off your cooking and favorite main dish, foster community and fun! If you would like to host a “Community Harvest Supper” at your home sometime in October or early November, please contact Sue Myers or Carole Boster via email or phone by September 15 and let them know the date & time for your event, and how many guests you can accommodate; they’ll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish; guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts etc. We’ll put sign-up sheets in the lobby after each service in late September. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carole Boster. #SeptemberNewsletter UUSE Community Harvest Suppers The Membership Committee is planning more potlucks at the homes of UUSE members/friends this fall. But we need hosts! If you are considering hosting a potluck but need a little motivation, here are some great reasons: get your house clean and organized, show off your cooking and favorite main dish, foster community and fun! If you would like to host a “Community Harvest Supper” at your home sometime in October or early November, please contact Sue Myers or Carole Boster via email or phone by September 15 and let them know the date & time for your event, and how many guests you can accommodate; they’ll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish; guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts etc. We’ll put sign-up sheets in the lobby after each service in late September. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carole Boster. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

Our annual appeal raises over 90% of our operating budget each year. Deck The Halls There is no Deck the Halls Scheduled for 2023. Deck The Halls is where kids and families get together to decorate the sanctuary for the holiday season, making constrution paper chains, threading popcorn, hanging lights and ornaments on the tree, singing carols and enjoying good cheer. Heading 2

< To Upcoming Services Dec 22, 2024 On Being Present as the Sun Returns In the midst of many festivals of light, Rev. Josh shares more thoughts on presence. And we'll sing all those carols that never make it into our Christmas Eve service!!! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-12-18 Sunday, December 22 : “On Being Present as the Sun Returns.” In the midst of many festivals of light, Rev. Josh shares more thoughts on presence. And we’ll sing all those carols that never make it into our Christmas Eve service!!! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #DecemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Sep 27, 2026 Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 26, 2024 Aging - Whats Next?. This is the second service we have had this year on aging. As we get older, we may find ourselves making decisions about numerous things including where we will live. Today we will hear from three members who have chosen different options. Coordinators: Nancy Madar and David Klotz #eBlast-05-22 OOS Sermon YouTube