< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Amuse Blues Jazz Trio Enjoy an afternoon with our very own beloved Amuse Blues Jazz trio. as Paul Shumsky, Zack Bates, and Steve Dauphinais turn out tasty tunes with an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions by Paul Shumsky. Sunday, November 2nd at 3:00PM. $20 Freewill Donation, no one turned away. Enjoy an afternoon with our very own beloved Amuse Blues Jazz trio. as Paul Shumsky, Zack Bates, and Steve Dauphinais turn out tasty tunes with an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions by Paul Shumsky. Sunday, November 2nd at 3:00PM. $20 Freewill Donation, no one turned away. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled CCIU and UUs Present: CCIU and UUs Present: To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor Sunday, July 20th, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. at UUSE Bring a lunch on Sunday and join us for the last of a 3-part series as we explore three different religions - the Bahai Faith, Hinduism and Unitarian Universalism. This lively, candid and highly informative question-and-answer forum, is produced by the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding. It will include three panelists from different religions who will answer your questions about what it means to practice their beliefs. #eBlast-07-16 CCIU and UUs Present: To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor Sunday, July 20th, 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. at UUSE Bring a lunch on Sunday and join us for the last of a 3-part series as we explore three different religions - the Bahai Faith, Hinduism and Unitarian Universalism. This lively, candid and highly informative question-and-answer forum, is produced by the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding. It will include three panelists from different religions who will answer your questions about what it means to practice their beliefs. #eBlast -07-16 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled GHIAA Training Opportunities GHIAA Training Opportunities Are you interested in learning more about faith-based organizing? Are you interested in becoming more involved with UUSE's participation in the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance? If so, GHIAA has just announced its Spring 2025 Leadership Training. They invite all interested UUSE members and friends to join them for a workshop on the fundamentals of faith-based organizing, the tools of relational culture, techniques for building and wielding power, and the process for identifying issues and developing campaigns. There are two options for training this spring (each series will cover the same content): • Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., via Zoom, May 7, 14, 21, 28 • Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., in person (location being confirmed in Hartford), June 3, 10, 17, 24 Registration is online. Questions? Contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-05-07 GHIAA Training Opportunities Are you interested in learning more about faith-based organizing? Are you interested in becoming more involved with UUSE's participation in the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance? If so, GHIAA has just announced its Spring 2025 Leadership Training . They invite all interested UUSE members and friends to join them for a workshop on the fundamentals of faith-based organizing, the tools of relational culture, techniques for building and wielding power, and the process for identifying issues and developing campaigns. There are two options for training this spring (each series will cover the same content): Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., via Zoom, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., in person (location being confirmed in Hartford), June 3, 10, 17, 24 Registration is online . Questions? Contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast -05-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 24, 2024 On Donkeys, Palms, and Money-Changers: A Meditation for Palm Sunday. Rev. Josh takes us through Jesus' entry into Jerusalem a week prior to his execution. What might this ancient story tell us about the previous balance between humility and rage? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-03-20 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Middletown Pride Parade - June 7 Middletown Pride Parade - June 7 Middletown Pride is one of Connecticut's largest Pride celebrations. Our friends at the Universalist Church of West Hartford have invited us to march with them in the Middletown Pride Parade this coming Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 PM. Meet up for carpooling from the Universalist Church (433 Fern St., West Hartford) at 10:00 AM. Or find the UU contingent in the parade's third division on Pease Street by 12:30 PM. Parking in Middletown is recommended at the Kidcity lot off of Broad St., Russell Library lot off of Broad St., or Melilli Parking lot next to City Hall. Contact the UUSE office to let us know you're coming. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh or check out Middletown Pride. #eBlast-06-04 Middletown Pride Parade - June 7 Middletown Pride is one of Connecticut's largest Pride celebrations. Our friends at the Universalist Church of West Hartford have invited us to march with them in the Middletown Pride Parade this coming Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 PM . Meet up for carpooling from the Universalist Church (433 Fern St., West Hartford) at 10:00 AM. Or find the UU contingent in the parade's third division on Pease Street by 12:30 PM. Parking in Middletown is recommended at the Kidcity lot off of Broad St., Russell Library lot off of Broad St., or Melilli Parking lot next to City Hall. Contact the UUSE office to let us know you're coming. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh or check out Middletown Pride . #eBlast -06-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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

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< 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 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