< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Help with Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser Help with Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser We are looking for help with the Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in conjunction with Mayfair. Come for an hour or stay the whole time -- whatever works for you! We will be sorting and counting bottles and cans for placement into large bags to bring to the redemption center. And we have fun meeting people as folks drop off their bottles and cans! Please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org to sign up to help or with any questions. Thank you in advance! #eBlast-04-30 Help with Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser We are looking for help with the Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in conjunction with Mayfair. Come for an hour or stay the whole time -- whatever works for you! We will be sorting and counting bottles and cans for placement into large bags to bring to the redemption center. And we have fun meeting people as folks drop off their bottles and cans! Please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org to sign up to help or with any questions. Thank you in advance! #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

88c23fb5-6289-4482-bd59-8a384084c99d < Back Policy Board THE POLICY BOARD directs UUSE’s business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property. President - Acts as Society’s secular leader and spokesperson; presides at meetings of Society and Policy Board. Vice President - Chairs the Program Council and acts for President in his/her absence. Clerk - Takes minutes at Policy Board and Society meetings; assures proper notice of business meetings and votes. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:27:12 PM

< To Upcoming Services Aug 13, 2023 Poetry by Our Poets. August 13: “Poetry by Our Poets.” Come hear members of our UUSE community read their poems and offer reflections on what writing and sharing poems mean to them. Coordinator(s): Marsha Howland OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Mr Lobster Concert for Kids and Families Mr. Lobster (Christian Loftus) peforms music for kids and families on Saturday Nov 8th at 2:00PM. Suggested donation for adults $15. Kids can come for free. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 28, 2026 Hymn Sing Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule #eBlast-06-24 Sunday Service: "Hymn Sing" Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -06-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 15, 2026 On War, Women and Witness or Do UU Know Your History? Part III  or "Do UU Know Your History? Part III" Rev. Josh will share his reflections on the ongoing United States War in Iran with a nod to Women's History month and our ministry theme of paying attention . Josh will draw on the wartime witness of some famous Unitarian and Universalist women. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Illustrated by Sarah Green from "Brave Clara Barton" Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-11  or "Do UU Know Your History? Part III" Rev. Josh will share his reflections on the ongoing United States War in Iran with a nod to Women's History month and our ministry theme of paying attention . Josh will draw on the wartime witness of some famous Unitarian and Universalist women. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Illustrated by Sarah Green from "Brave Clara Barton" Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 15, 2026 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-11 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 16, 2025 On Inclusion, Part II Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part II" Our February ministry theme is inclusion. Rev. Josh will speak about inclusion in light of trends both within the Unitarian Universalist Association, and within the United States. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Snow Closure - Zoom Only at 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-13 Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part II" Our February ministry theme is inclusion. Rev. Josh will speak about inclusion in light of trends both within the Unitarian Universalist Association, and within the United States. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Snow Closure Zoom only 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 16, 2025 #eBlast -02-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 5, 2025 How Do You Cultivate Compassion? Sunday Service: "How Do You Cultivate Compassion?" Cultivating compassion can take many forms. Whether given or received, for yourself or for others, compassion helps us grow spiritually and enriches our lives. Join us to hear our reflections on cultivating compassion. We also welcome Tret Fure as our special guest speaker and musician to the service. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-10-01 Sunday Service: "How Do You Cultivate Compassion?" Cultivating compassion can take many forms. Whether given or received, for yourself or for others, compassion helps us grow spiritually and enriches our lives. Join us to hear our reflections on cultivating compassion. We also welcome Tret Fure as our special guest speaker and musician to the service. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, October 5, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 29, 2026 Transgender Day of Visibility Sunday, March 29th: Transgender Day of Visibility. Mindful that March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility, we will lift up transgender lives in our morning service. We will also explore the work of recertifying UUSE as a Welcoming Congregation. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, March 29th: Transgender Day of Visibility . Mindful that March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility, we will lift up transgender lives in our morning service. We will also explore the work of recertifying UUSE as a Welcoming Congregation. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #AprilNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 3, 2025 Bittersweet August Sunday Service: "Bittersweet August"  In this service, we explore the unique bittersweetness of August, when in the midst of our slow savoring of summer, we are reminded of its transition into shorter, busier, unfamiliar days ahead. Like all of life’s seasons, how do we remain present for the savoring and curious about the possibilities ahead? Coordinators : Sandy Karosi & Paula Baker. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-07-30 Sunday Service: "Bittersweet August"  In this service, we explore the unique bittersweetness of August, when in the midst of our slow savoring of summer, we are reminded of its transition into shorter, busier, unfamiliar days ahead. Like all of life’s seasons, how do we remain present for the savoring and curious about the possibilities ahead? Coordinators : Sandy Karosi & Paula Baker. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 3, 2025 In case you missed it #eBlast -07-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 2, 2025 Strengthening Our Connections Sunday Service: "Strengthening Our Connections" This morning, we kick off our 2025 Annual Appeal. We celebrate our recent achievements. We articulate the challenges that lie ahead. We ponder the meaning and the value UUSE has in our lives. We strengthen our connections to each other. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-26 Sunday Service: "Strengthening Our Connections" This morning, we kick off our 2025 Annual Appeal. We celebrate our recent achievements. We articulate the challenges that lie ahead. We ponder the meaning and the value UUSE has in our lives. We strengthen our connections to each other. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 2, 2025 #eBlast -02-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Reminder: UUSE Spring Art and Poetry Exhibit Reminder: UUSE Spring Art and Poetry Exhibit Our Spring theme is Renewal. Spring brings renewal through longer days, warmer air, and the return of growing things. The fresh light and new life of the season offer a sense of energy and hope after winter's stillness. The Spring Exhibit will be installed on March 26th, and signups are due by March 23rd. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, price (if for sale), and photo (if you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show). Poets, please send your poems to Carol for mounting by March 20th. If you would like to include a photo or a small piece of artwork, please send it along as well. Drop-off for entries is March 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Watch the e-blast for more information. Questions? Please contact Eric Vogel or Janet Heller. #eBlast-03-18 Reminder: UUSE Spring Art and Poetry Exhibit Our Spring theme is Renewal. Spring brings renewal through longer days, warmer air, and the return of growing things. The fresh light and new life of the season offer a sense of energy and hope after winter's stillness. The Spring Exhibit will be installed on March 26th, and signups are due by March 23rd. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, price (if for sale), and photo (if you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show). Poets, please send your poems to Carol for mounting by March 20th. If you would like to include a photo or a small piece of artwork, please send it along as well. Drop-off for entries is March 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Watch the e-blast for more information. Questions? Please contact Eric Vogel or Janet Heller. #eBlast -03-18 OOS Sermon YouTube