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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Annie's Vacation Schedule and Wednesday E-blast Annie's Vacation Schedule and Wednesday E-blast July 5 - July 11 Please note that Annie will be away on vacation next week (July 5 through July 11). If you plan to come to the church during this time and are unsure if anyone will be there to let you in, please be sure to bring a key. Additionally, if you wish to have a notice included in the Wednesday, July 8 eblast, contact Susan Barlow. #eBlast-07-01 Annie's Vacation Schedule and Wednesday E-blast July 5 - July 11 Please note that Annie will be away on vacation next week (July 5 through July 11). If you plan to come to the church during this time and are unsure if anyone will be there to let you in, please be sure to bring a key. Additionally, if you wish to have a notice included in the Wednesday, July 8 eblast, contact Susan Barlow . #eBlast -07-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled CCIU Visit to the Hindu/Jain Temple The Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding will be holding a House of Worship Visit to the Hindu/Jain Temple on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society 11 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457 Founded in 1979, CVHTS serves the religious, cultural, and social needs of the Indian community in Connecticut and across the Northeast. Sri Satyanarayana Temple is designed in a traditional style to accommodate worshippers from several different Hindu sects and friends. Please join the Hindu and Jain members of CCIU as we visit this beautiful house of worship and learn about the deities and practices of the Hindu and Jain faiths. Bring your questions and curiosity to this unique House of Worship visit, sponsored by CCIU and the CVHTS. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 24, 2023 Christmas Eve - One Service Only Come celebrate the season with story, song and contemplation. One service only at 5:00PM Coordinators: Martha Larson & Molly Vigeant #eBlast-12-20 Christmas Eve service is at 5 PM ONLY. There will NOT be a morning service or CYM programming on Sunday, December 24th OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Youth Group Bottle and Can drive Bottle and Can Drive The Youth Group is running a UUS:E Bottle and Can Drive to be held Saturday morning, April 29 in conjunction with the May Fair. All proceeds to benefit UUS:E. So save up your empties and help raise money for our community! OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 16, 2025 Do UU Know Your History? "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-12 "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 16, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled CoffeeHouse and Open Mic CoffeeHouse and Open Mic Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UUSE Come for MayFair, stay for the CoffeeHouse and Open Mic! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, stories and community. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 P.M., and performances start at 6:30 P.M. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends -- we'll provide the coffee! A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. CoffeeHouse is held the first Saturday of each month, October through May and is sponsored by the Music Committee. #eBlast-04-29 CoffeeHouse and Open Mic Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UUSE Come for MayFair, stay for the CoffeeHouse and Open Mic! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, stories and community. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 P.M., and performances start at 6:30 P.M. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends -- we'll provide the coffee! A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. CoffeeHouse is held the first Saturday of each month, October through May and is sponsored by the Music Committee. #eBlast -04-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Garden Helpers Needed Garden Helpers Needed Saturday, April 11th at 8:30 A.M. Garden Helpers are needed this Saturday morning, April 11 at 8:30 A.M. or whenever you can get to UUSE. We are working on the garden beds and paths right outside the garden level entryway. The pathways around the beds need clearing of weeds and plant escapees before we can lay down cardboard and cover with mulch. Come learn about what is growing here and what plans we are making for various areas in this garden. Bring gloves, and, if you have them, digging tools and a boxcutter for the cardboard. (We do have tools if you don't; so just come!) Questions? Contact Janet Heller at uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast-04-08 Garden Helpers Needed Saturday, April 11th at 8:30 A.M. Garden Helpers are needed this Saturday morning, April 11 at 8:30 A.M. or whenever you can get to UUSE. We are working on the garden beds and paths right outside the garden level entryway. The pathways around the beds need clearing of weeds and plant escapees before we can lay down cardboard and cover with mulch. Come learn about what is growing here and what plans we are making for various areas in this garden. Bring gloves, and, if you have them, digging tools and a boxcutter for the cardboard. (We do have tools if you don't; so just come!) Questions? Contact Janet Heller at uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast -04-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Unchecked" Sunday Service: "Unchecked" This morning, we welcome Manchester's amazing poet laureate, Nadia Sims, who will help us explore our June ministry theme, freedom. The larger society puts us in boxes which often limit our sense of freedom, sometimes without our realizing it. Perhaps it's time to uncheck some of those boxes! We will also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 8, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In Case You Missed It: Click here for a Youtube link to our 6/1/25 "Affirmation Service." Click here to view the Gonzalez Family singing Blue Boat Home. Click here for the Celebration of Life service for Leslie Lisle. #eBlast-06-04 Sunday Service: "Unchecked" This morning, we welcome Manchester's amazing poet laureate, Nadia Sims, who will help us explore our June ministry theme, freedom . The larger society puts us in boxes which often limit our sense of freedom, sometimes without our realizing it. Perhaps it's time to uncheck some of those boxes! We will also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 8, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In Case You Missed It: Click here for a Youtube link to our 6/1/25 "Affirmation Service." Click here to view the Gonzalez Family singing Blue Boat Home. Click here for the Celebration of Life service for Leslie Lisle. #eBlast -06-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Death Cafe Death Cafe Tuesday, June 23rd, 1:00 P.M. at UUSE On Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room, UUSE will be holding its next Death Cafe. Death Cafe is a free gathering where people come together to share thoughts, questions, experiences and reflections about death and dying in a supportive and welcoming environment. The objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives." There is no agenda, no presentations and no pressure -- just meaningful conversation guided by the interests of those who attend. All are welcome. Refreshments will be available. #eBlast-06-17 Death Cafe Tuesday, June 23rd, 1:00 P.M. at UUSE On Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room, UUSE will be holding its next Death Cafe. Death Cafe is a free gathering where people come together to share thoughts, questions, experiences and reflections about death and dying in a supportive and welcoming environment. The objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives." There is no agenda, no presentations and no pressure -- just meaningful conversation guided by the interests of those who attend. All are welcome. Refreshments will be available. #eBlast -06-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

73fb8451-0af1-4418-b6a5-12c90b17d8be < Back to Newsletter July Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Yoga at the Meetinghouse Wednesdays at 10:00 AM All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. #JulyNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "We Believe - Adult Credos" Sunday Service: "We Believe - Adult Credos" Some of the adults who participated in this year's Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator: Martha Lason Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In case you missed it Click here for a Youtube link to the July 20th service, "General (Assembly) Reflections." #eBlast-07-23 Sunday Service: "We Believe - Adult Credos" Some of the adults who participated in this year's Affirmation Class will share their credos. This is a time to reflect on what, how, and why we believe. Coordinator : Martha Lason Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In case you missed it Click here for a Youtube link to the July 20th service, "General (Assembly) Reflections." #eBlast -07-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Come Play, Sing, or Listen. May 5, 7 to 8:30 PM. Acoustic jam circle at the Napiers' in Tolland. All levels welcome for a group play-and-sing-along. John Prine, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Rise Up Singing, or whatever you'd like to bring. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for details. #MayNewsletter May 5, 7 to 8:30 PM. Acoustic jam circle at the Napiers' in Tolland. All levels welcome for a group play-and-sing-along. John Prine, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Rise Up Singing, or whatever you'd like to bring. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for details. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube