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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

5b73218b-00b4-49ef-97b8-bd606ddbc730 < Back Aesthetics Committee Aesthetics Committee : Provides appropriate visual displays throughout the building. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:15:30 PM

Repeating Events AA - Mondays at Noon Every Monday Noon Small Title Next Meeting Book Lovers 2nd Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30 PM Small Title Next Meeting Buddhist Group 1st Tuesdays 7:00 PM Small Title Next Meeting Coffeehouse & Open Mic 1st Saturdays 6:00-9:00 PM Small Title Next Meeting Fair Trade Coffee 2nd Sundays Small Title Next Meeting God Talk 4th Tuesdays 4:30 PM Small Title Next Meeting Humanist Group 3rd Tuesdays 4:30 PM Small Title Next Meeting Ladies at Lunch Alternating Thu/Fri Noon Small Title Next Meeting Pagan Group Meets Occasionally Small Title Next Meeting ROMEOS 2nd Tuesdays Noon Small Title Next Meeting Science and Religion Discussion Group 4th Thursdays 4:30 PM Small Title Next Meeting Silent Meditation Silent Meditation 3rd Monday - 3:30PM Small Title Next Meeting More...

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Beth Gray Interment Beth Gray Interment The ceremony to inter the ashes of former UUSE member, Beth Gray, will take place in the UUSE memorial garden on Saturday, May 24th, at 11:00 A.M. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. #eBlast-05-21 Beth Gray Interment The ceremony to inter the ashes of former UUSE member, Beth Gray, will take place in the UUSE memorial garden on Saturday, May 24th , at 11:00 A.M. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. #eBlast -05-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

Science and Religion Discussion Group Where do science and religion meet? Where are they in opposition? Meet 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 in the Chapel, and on Zoom. Contact Chris Larson for the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter < Previous Next Meeting Next >

< 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

b7794ba0-7405-4953-96fc-b72d62176572 < Back Communications and Technology Committee Communications and Technology Committee : Responsible for all society technology and communications to both internal and external audiences. The committee also oversees and manages phone, internet, computers, sound and office equipment. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:16:24 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled AMAL the 12 Foot Puppet now is the time OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Back to School Photos! Please send Emmy Galbraith your back-to-school and autumnal greetings photos to dcym@uuse.org by September 1st! The photos will be included in a slideshow at our Homecoming Service on September 7th. (Photos will not be saved or stored on our website or zoom channel.) #SeptemberNewsletter Please send Emmy Galbraith your back-to-school and autumnal greetings photos to dcym@uuse.org by September 1st! The photos will be included in a slideshow at our Homecoming Service on September 7th. (Photos will not be saved or stored on our website or zoom channel.) #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Article II Meeting On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-02-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

b44cfe74-7415-447d-857e-6dabf5b8ad69 < Back Pastoral Care Ministry Pastoral Friends : Works with Minister to provide caring and assistance to members and friends in times of challenge and/or crisis. Contact: PastoralFriends@uuse.org Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:22:28 PM

< To Upcoming Services May 14, 2023 Spiraling This morning we reflect on the spiritual power of spirals. Where do we encounter spirals in the natural world? What do they symbolize? What guidance might they provide for our spiritual searching? Ted and Nancy Pappas purchased this morning’s sermon at the 2022 UUS:E Goods and Services Auction. Coordinator(s): Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube