< To Upcoming Services Jun 11, 2023 Let the Poets Speak! This morning we warmly welcome Manchester’s poet laureate, Ryan T. Parker (and guests) to the UUSE pulpit. Ryan describes himself as “a Mama's Boy, chocolate chip cookie lover, edutainer, poet, and artivist.” Our theme for June is “delight,” and we can guarantee this service and its poetry will be a source of delight!! Coordinator(s): Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 16, 2023 Among the Trees Throughout history, humans have looked to trees for inspiration, protection, food, and wisdom. This morning's service will be a combination of spiritual, practical, metaphorical, and scientific thoughts about why trees matter. Our two speakers, Emery Gluck, retired DEEP forester, and John Hankins, president of Joshua's Tract Conservation Trust, will share their experiences in Connecticut's forests. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 16, 2026 Our Poetry Connection Many things bind our beloved community together--too many to name here. Among them are the arts, and for this service, poetry. Join us as members and friends share poems they wrote or by their favorite poet that inspire them and hold personal meaning. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Martha Larson Summer Schedule #eBlast-08-12 Sunday Service: "Our Poetry Connection" Many things bind our beloved community together--too many to name here. Among them are the arts, and for this service, poetry. Join us as members and friends share poems they wrote or by their favorite poet that inspire them and hold personal meaning. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Martha Larson Summer Schedule Sunday, August 16 at 10:00 A.M. #eBlast -08-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 21, 2024 Earth Day and the Arts: We Wont Give Up! Art has the power to inspire change. Join us as some of our artists and writers share their thoughts about the artwork they have created for our new Earth Day art exhibit. Coordinators: Janet Heller, Chris Larson, #eBlast-04-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 4, 2025 Lets Imagine Together Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-30 Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 23, 2024 The Bitter with the Sweet. Beth Hankins and Martha Larson are coordinators of this service examining how we face adversity and uncertainty. What are the sources of strength and support available to us in the UUSE community and from our UU beliefs? This service includes thoughts on death and illness. Coordinators: Beth Hankins and Martha Larson #eBlast-06-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Choir Rehearsal! Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and monthly Newsletters for rehearsals dates. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 21, 2024 Let Us All Sing. Come one, come all! Great fun for all ages and musical abilities: Join us at 10 A.M. for UUSE's first request-a-hymn service since before COVID! We've received over ten hymn requests already, and we'll have time for more. Bring the name of your favorite hymn and our fantastic Music Director Mary Bopp will play it live while we all sing together! Coordinator: Martha Larson #eBlast-07-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 25, 2024 For the Love of ... Place Guest Minister: The Rev. Alison Cornish. For each of us, there are places that hold a special place in our hearts. We love them because of what we have experienced there, or the discoveries we have made, or even the relationships we have with the more-than-human who also inhabit that place. But is it possible for us to experience love from a place as well as for it? What might that feel like? What liberation might it offer? (Rescheduled from January 7.) Coordinator: Sheila Foran #eBlast-02-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Adult Affirmation The class will meet on the 3rd Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each month until May. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the theological and spiritual quesetions related to God, humanity and human nature, the earth, the role of the individual in community, and social and environmental justice engagement. Participants will also craft a credo--a statement of their personal theology. Want to sign up? Contact our office at uuseoffice@uuse.org or (860) 646-5151. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. The class will meet on the 3rd Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm each month until May. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the theological and spiritual quesetions related to God, humanity and human nature, the earth, the role of the individual in community, and social and environmental justice engagement. Participants will also craft a credo--a statement of their personal theology. Want to sign up? Contact our office at uuseoffice@uuse.org or (860) 646-5151. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 10, 2025 Star Island - Science and Spirit on an Island Sunday Service: "Star Island -  Science and Spirit on an Island" Star Island, in the Isles of Shoals, operates as a retreat and conference center. "Shoalers" - those who attend - consider it a spiritual home. David and Jane have been part of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science for decades, and this year were joined by Stan McMillen. The service will share some insights from this year's conference on Science and Spirituality. Coordinators : Jane Penfield and David Klotz. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-08-06 Sunday Service: "Star Island -  Science and Spirit on an Island" Star Island, in the Isles of Shoals, operates as a retreat and conference center. "Shoalers" - those who attend - consider it a spiritual home. David and Jane have been part of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science for decades, and this year were joined by Stan McMillen. The service will share some insights from this year's conference on Science and Spirituality. Coordinators : Jane Penfield and David Klotz. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, August 10, 2025 #eBlast -08-06 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 18, 2025 Flower Communion Sunday, May 18th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! Note: Our 2025 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, May 18th : Flower Communion . All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! Note: Our 2025 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube