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< To Upcoming Services Dec 24, 2023 Christmas Eve - One Service Only Come celebrate the season with story, song and contemplation. One service only at 5:00PM Coordinators: Martha Larson & Molly Vigeant #eBlast-12-20 Christmas Eve service is at 5 PM ONLY. There will NOT be a morning service or CYM programming on Sunday, December 24th OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 20, 2024 Ageism This is the third in a series of services on aging. This service, "Ageism," will address the issues of age bias and discrimination. The first service was the "Spirit of Aging," and the second service was "Aging--what's Next?" Coordinators: Nancy Madar and Sandy Karosi Services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday, October 20, 2024 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 AM Join the virtual service at 11:00 AM via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link Or, join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. View last week's service, "All That We Let In," October 13, 2024 here. View the video from October 6, 2024 with Sisters in Harmony (2013) singing the Holly Near song, (Listen to the) Voices here. #eBlast-10-16 Sunday, October 20th: Ageism This is the third in a series of services on aging. This service, “Ageism," will address the issues of age bias and discrimination. The first service was the “Spirit of Aging” and the second service was “Aging – What’s Next?" Coordinators: Nancy Madar and Sandy Johnson. OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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

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 Jul 27, 2025 Adult Credos. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this year's Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. Sunday, July 27th: Adult Credos. Some of the adults who participated in this year's Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Larson. #AugustNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 17, 2025 Sacred Spaces: Affordable Housing as a Moral Imperative through MISAC Sunday Service: "Sacred Spaces: Affordable Housing as a Moral Imperative through MISAC" Join UUSE MISAC board members to hear the story of one of the most effective social outreach efforts involving UUSE. Learn how the Manchester Interfaith Social Action Committee (MISAC) has provided high-quality, affordable housing to Manchester families for 56 years, while awarding over $2.5M to housing-related grant projects over the past 12 years. Coordinator : Kate Kimmerle. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-08-13 Sunday Service: "Sacred Spaces: Affordable Housing as a Moral Imperative through MISAC" Join UUSE MISAC board members to hear the story of one of the most effective social outreach efforts involving UUSE. Learn how the Manchester Interfaith Social Action Committee (MISAC) has provided high-quality, affordable housing to Manchester families for 56 years, while awarding over $2.5M to housing-related grant projects over the past 12 years. Coordinator : Kate Kimmerle. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 17, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -08-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 5, 2026 Women's Sacred Singing Circle- Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women. Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community! For more information visit Meetup. Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women. Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community! For more information visit Meetup . OOS Sermon YouTube

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Hope in Hard Times Hope in Hard Times In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, February 3 at 3:00 P.M., Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. Our ministry theme for February is resilience. Let's cultivate resilience together. #eBlast -01-21

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUA General Assembly Coming Soon! June 18-22, 2025, Baltimore, MD UUA General Assembly (GA) is the premier annual event of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The 64th UUA General Assembly will be a multi-platform event with the main stage at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s GA 2025 will be held in Baltimore, MD from June 18-22, 2025 and will be a hybrid event - that is, there is an opportunity to attend live as well as online. For more information about GA in general, click on UUA General Assembly Registration is presently open for GA. For registration information, click on General Assembly Registration UUSE needs members who would like to serve as delegates to GA. Delegates can attend either live or online. UUSE delegates will “vote their conscience” in line with what they feel best represents the wishes of the congregation. The request is that they be available to attend the business meetings which will take place at GA. These meetings will be held Wednesday 6/18 6pm-7pm EST, Thursday 6/19, Friday 6/20 and Saturday 6/21 1 pm-4pm EST, and Sunday 6/22 2 pm – 4pm EST. The tentative schedule can be found at General Assembly Schedule and the tentative business agenda can be found here. For more information about GA or serving as a delegate, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #MayNewsletter June 18-22, 2025, Baltimore, MD UUA General Assembly (GA) is the premier annual event of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The 64th UUA General Assembly will be a multi-platform event with the main stage at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s GA 2025 will be held in Baltimore, MD from June 18-22, 2025 and will be a hybrid event - that is, there is an opportunity to attend live as well as online. For more information about GA in general, click on UUA General Assembly Registration is presently open for GA. For registration information, click on General Assembly Registration UUSE needs members who would like to serve as delegates to GA. Delegates can attend either live or online. UUSE delegates will “vote their conscience” in line with what they feel best represents the wishes of the congregation. The request is that they be available to attend the business meetings which will take place at GA. These meetings will be held Wednesday 6/18 6pm-7pm EST, Thursday 6/19, Friday 6/20 and Saturday 6/21 1 pm-4pm EST, and Sunday 6/22 2 pm – 4pm EST. The tentative schedule can be found at General Assembly Schedule and the tentative business agenda can be found here . For more information about GA or serving as a delegate, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Coming Soon: UUSE Choir Coming Soon: UUSE Choir Rehearsals begin TODAY, October 1st 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 with the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on December 14th. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-10-01 Coming Soon: UUSE Choir Rehearsals begin TODAY, October 1st 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 with the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on December 14th. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

29e84d96-5441-4d8d-8eed-6ab4145b5d34 < Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Upcoming Feedback Opportunities: Principles and Values Integration Task Force As some of you will remember, one of the recommendations from last year’s UUA Discernment Task Force was for our congregation to integrate the Unitarian Universalist principles with the Unitarian Universalist Values in our collective UUSE life. To that end, our Policy Board commissioned a Principles and Values Integration Task Force last spring with the goal of studying how we can effectively achieve this integration. The task force consisted of Vivian Carlson (Sunday Services Committee), Sudha (Children and Youth Ministry and Communications and Technology Committees), Sheila Foran (Membership Committee), Kate Kimmerle (Policy Board), Ruth Rempt (at large), and Rev. Josh Pawelek (staff). The Principles and Values Integration Task Force has completed its preliminary report and will be sharing it with the congregation in early January. Please watch for it!! We want to hear from you! During the remainder of January, the Task Force will be seeking feedback from the congregation. You will be able to give feedback by emailing principlesvalues@uuse.org . You can also attend an online feedback session on Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 pm, or an in-person feedback session on Tuesday, January 20th at 1:00 PM at UUSE. Once feedback has been reviewed and integrated into the report, the task force will submit a final report to the Policy Board to be accepted at its February meeting. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.