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A page that describes the connections one makes at UUSE. Connections UUSE is all about community and connections. Whether it's birds of a feather affinity groups, pastoral care, small group ministry, committee work, or if you just want to come for a visit, our connections pages can tell you all you need to know about UUSE FACEBOOK! UUSE has two Facebook pages where members and friends can share all things UUSE. Our main site is www.facebook.com/UUSEast . You can find out what’s going on at UUSE here. And please share our events to your own page to help spread the word about all of the great things we do! We also have a second site, UUSE Happenings, designed specifically to share ideas and events with others in the UUSE community. Anyone can post here. Is your child going to be in a play? Are you performing a concert? Looking for people to hike with? Post it here! This is a closed group, request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/587066578028806/ MEETUP: We have a Meetup page! Join our group! Find events, RSVP and more at: http://www.meetup.com/Unitarian-Universalist-Society-East/ . If you’d like to add an event to the Meetup site, contact Carol Marion at uuse.web@uuse.org or use our Publicity Form . Weekly eblast – To sign up, scroll to the bottom of the landing page of uuse.org . Send eblast submissions to uuseoffice@uuse.org Send Newsletter submissions to Newsletter@uuse.org

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Important Notice - Next Week's Eblast Important Notice - Next Week's Eblast Have something you need to get in the eblast next week? Annie will be away on vacation from the 4th of July through Friday, July 11th. In the interim, please send your notices to Susan Barlow at uuseoffice@uuse.org . By the way, this also means that if you need to get into the UUSE building next week, please call ahead to see if someone will be there or bring a building key. #eBlast-07-02 Important Notice - Next Week's Eblast Have something you need to get in the eblast next week? Annie will be away on vacation from the 4th of July through Friday, July 11th. In the interim, please send your notices to Susan Barlow at uuseoffice@uuse.org . By the way, this also means that if you need to get into the UUSE building next week, please call ahead to see if someone will be there or bring a building key. #eBlast -07-02 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Equal Exchange Sale Equal Exchange Sale Sunday, April 13 in the lobby following each service. What could be better than that first cup of coffee in the morning? How about knowing that your purchase is making a real difference? Equal Exchange coffee is better for farmers, better for the environment and better for those who appreciate high-quality, organically grown coffee. Choosing fairly traded, organic coffee has a real and meaningful impact in all three areas. If you want to promote social justice, environmental sustainability and fair-trading relationships, purchasing Equal Exchange coffee (and tea and chocolate!) is an affordable way to connect your values with your actions without sacrificing taste and quality. #eBlast-04-09 Equal Exchange Sale Sunday, April 13 in the lobby following each service. What could be better than that first cup of coffee in the morning? How about knowing that your purchase is making a real difference? Equal Exchange coffee is better for farmers, better for the environment and better for those who appreciate high-quality, organically grown coffee. Choosing fairly traded, organic coffee has a real and meaningful impact in all three areas. If you want to promote social justice, environmental sustainability and fair-trading relationships, purchasing Equal Exchange coffee (and tea and chocolate!) is an affordable way to connect your values with your actions without sacrificing taste and quality. #eBlast -04-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled A Concert for Two Pianos A Concert for Two Pianos Come hear the two UUSE Steinway grands in a blockbuster program of duo piano works by Mozart, Liszt and Gershwin, performed by virtuosos Paul Bisaccia and Corbin Beisner on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 P.M. at the UUSE Meetinghouse. The suggested donation is $15 but no one will be turned away. #eBlast-04-23 A Concert for Two Pianos Come hear the two UUSE Steinway grands in a blockbuster program of duo piano works by Mozart, Liszt and Gershwin, performed by virtuosos Paul Bisaccia and Corbin Beisner on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 P.M. at the UUSE Meetinghouse. The suggested donation is $15 but no one will be turned away. #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Women's History Month Celebration Women's History Month Celebration Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Location: Work Space, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT All are welcome to join the African American and Black Affairs Council as it presents Unshaken: Black Women, Leadership, Power and Progress in a Changing America. Networking and a meal at 5:00 P.M. with a panel discussion at 6:00 P.M. Panelists include Shanda Comeaux, LCSW - founder of Catherine's Heart Counseling Services, Tracy Patterson, MBA - Chair of the Manchester Board of Education and Event Moderator; Rhonda Philbert, MPH - Retired Race and Equity Coordinator, Manchester Public Schools; UUSE's Rev. Josh Pawelek; Pam Floyd-Cranford, MSW, LCSW, SSW - owner of Elite Tertiary Education Consulting and member of the Manchester Board of Directors; Nadia Sims - Manchester's Poet Laureate, and Ohanna Boahen - President of the Black Student Union at Manchester High School. #eBlast-03-26 Women's History Month Celebration Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Location: Work Space, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT All are welcome to join the African American and Black Affairs Council as it presents Unshaken: Black Women, Leadership, Power and Progress in a Changing America. Networking and a meal at 5:00 P.M. with a panel discussion at 6:00 P.M. Panelists include Shanda Comeaux, LCSW - founder of Catherine's Heart Counseling Services, Tracy Patterson, MBA - Chair of the Manchester Board of Education and Event Moderator; Rhonda Philbert, MPH - Retired Race and Equity Coordinator, Manchester Public Schools; UUSE's Rev. Josh Pawelek; Pam Floyd-Cranford, MSW, LCSW, SSW - owner of Elite Tertiary Education Consulting and member of the Manchester Board of Directors; Nadia Sims - Manchester's Poet Laureate, and Ohanna Boahen - President of the Black Student Union at Manchester High School. #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 3, 2024 America the Beautiful As we approach election day, Rev. Josh reflects on what is noble and good about the United States of America, and what is at stake as voters go to the polls. No matter the outcome on November 5th, how do we support each other in the aftermath? How do we, together, remain true to the American vision peace, liberty and justice for all? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-10-30 Sunday, November 3rd: Election Day I Tuesday, November 5th is a big day for the United States of America. On the Sundays surrounding the election, Rev. Josh will address what’s at stake in this election. What’s at stake for us as UUs and liberal religious people? What’s at stake for our communities? What’s at stake for country? Our November ministry theme is repair. Rev. Josh sincerely hopes these services can focus on repair, but so much remains unknown. And there is so much at stake. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek . #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 28, 2023 What Shared Ministry Means to Me, Part II. This is a follow-up to the service when Rev Josh preached on this topic January 8, 2023. Several members of the Sunday Services Committee will present their thoughts about how much this model means to their experience on the committee and at UUS:E. Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson, Nancy Madar OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Hope in Hard Times Hope in Hard Times Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 P.M., Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a hybrid gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch these Wednesday morning eblasts for a Zoom link. #eBlast-06-24 Hope in Hard Times Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 P.M. , Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a hybrid gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch these Wednesday morning eblasts for a Zoom link. #eBlast -06-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 17, 2024 Building a Consensus For over five decades, unique individuals at UUSE have created "a welcoming, open-minded, spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms" by weaving their ideas together creatively to move our society forward. Join us as we share out thoughts around the hard work, commitment, and "love of the light in each other" that guide us in building a consensus community that includes the aspirations of all. Special Guest Musicians: Meeting House. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle #eBlast-11-13 Sunday, November 17th: Building a Consensus Community For over five decades, unique individuals at UUSE have created "a welcoming, open-minded, spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms" by weaving their ideas together creatively to move our society forward. Join us as we share our thoughts around the hard work, commitment, and "love of the light in each other" that guide us in building a consensus community that includes the aspirations of all. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Attention UU Artists! Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities. Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025. Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast-06-18 Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities . Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025 . Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube