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< To Upcoming Services May 7, 2023 The Inspired Life, Why Creativity Matters Beth Hankins and Stacey Musulin coordinate an exploration of creativity, its importance apart from “talent” and the deep connection to spirituality. Sharon Gresk is a featured speaker, describing a new area of creativity in her life. Join us for words, ideas and some hands-on fun. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Stacey Musulin OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled State-wide UU Social Justice Ministry State-wide UU Social Justice Ministry Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom The Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee will be discussing the state-wide UU Social Justice Ministry with the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao who has spearheaded this initiative. The initiative recently received a start-up grant from the UUA. Learn more about the initiative, how it fits in with other social justice coalitions, and what our next steps might be. Join the conversation with Sierra-Marie at the SJ/AO meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. #eBlast-11-26 State-wide UU Social Justice Ministry Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom The Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee will be discussing the state-wide UU Social Justice Ministry with the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao who has spearheaded this initiative. The initiative recently received a start-up grant from the UUA. Learn more about the initiative, how it fits in with other social justice coalitions, and what our next steps might be. Join the conversation with Sierra-Marie at the SJ/AO meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . #eBlast -11-26 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Back to School Photos! Please send Emmy Galbraith your back-to-school and autumnal greetings photos to dcym@uuse.org by September 1st! The photos will be included in a slideshow at our Homecoming Service on September 7th. (Photos will not be saved or stored on our website or zoom channel.) #SeptemberNewsletter Please send Emmy Galbraith your back-to-school and autumnal greetings photos to dcym@uuse.org by September 1st! The photos will be included in a slideshow at our Homecoming Service on September 7th. (Photos will not be saved or stored on our website or zoom channel.) #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 22, 2023 Seasons of Love. As the leaves turn with the fall season, imagine if every leaf was the same color. No reds, oranges, or yellows - no color, no diversity. Just as the universe expresses love with the changing colors of the leaves, we are human expressions of that same love. Join us as our guest, the Reverend Aaron Miller from the Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford, preaches about faith in this universal love that knows no boundaries and has no end. Coordinator: Sandy Karosi #eBlast OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 7, 2025 Choosing Hope "Choosing Hope" Many holidays with themes of Hope are celebrated in the month of December: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, culminating in the optimism of a New Year. Is Hope a wish? an emotion? a choice? an action? a decision? Join us as we begin to reflect on this month's theme of Choosing Hope, and ways we can expand our ideas about what hope is, and how we can cultivate it. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-03 "Choosing Hope" Many holidays with themes of Hope are celebrated in the month of December: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, culminating in the optimism of a New Year. Is Hope a wish? an emotion? a choice? an action? a decision? Join us as we begin to reflect on this month's theme of Choosing Hope, and ways we can expand our ideas about what hope is, and how we can cultivate it. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 7, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -12-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Multi-Faith Service Multi-Faith Service Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 P.M. at Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel All are welcome to join Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel for their annual multi-faith service, Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m., 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040. BSBI will be joined by clergy throughout Manchester for a special Thanksgiving service with a theme of Community Connections. The Keynote Speaker will be Latasha Easterling-Turnquest M. Ed., Chief of Family Partnership & Student Engagement at Manchester Public Schools. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local pantry. #eBlast-11-19 Multi-Faith Service Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 P.M. at Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel All are welcome to join Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel for their annual multi-faith service, Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m., 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040. BSBI will be joined by clergy throughout Manchester for a special Thanksgiving service with a theme of Community Connections. The Keynote Speaker will be Latasha Easterling-Turnquest M. Ed., Chief of Family Partnership & Student Engagement at Manchester Public Schools. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local pantry. #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Pajama & Sock Drive Pajama & Sock Drive Collection runs through Sunday, November 23rd! Help us support EmpowerU and the kids of Squire Village. Please drop off new pajamas and socks in all sizes 5T to adult at UUSE by Sunday November 23rd. Questions? Contact Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-11-19 Pajama & Sock Drive Collection runs through Sunday, November 23rd! Help us support EmpowerU and the kids of Squire Village. Please drop off new pajamas and socks in all sizes 5T to adult at UUSE by Sunday November 23rd. Questions? Contact Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Trunk Or Treat Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 25th, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Set-up at 5:30 PM Are you participating in Trunk or Treat this coming Saturday? If you plan to decorate your car and hand out candy from your trunk, be here in the UUSE parking lot for 5:30 PM to set up. Bringing the kids to Trick or Treat? Trunk or Treat runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This event is open to the public. Hope to see you there! #eBlast-10-22 Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 25th, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Set-up at 5:30 PM Are you participating in Trunk or Treat this coming Saturday? If you plan to decorate your car and hand out candy from your trunk, be here in the UUSE parking lot for 5:30 PM to set up. Bringing the kids to Trick or Treat? Trunk or Treat runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This event is open to the public. Hope to see you there! #eBlast -10-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE "Summer Suppers" UUSE "Summer Suppers" Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee wants to keep our seasonal Community suppers going, but we need your help! If you would like to host a "Summer Supper" at your home sometime in late July or August, please contact Sue Myers via email (uuseoffice@uuse.org ) or phone 860-646-5151) by July 10 and let her know the date and time for your event and how many guests you can accommodate. She'll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish. Guests will bring all the appetizers, sides, desserts, etc. We'll put your sign up sheet in the lobby after Sunday services on July 13 and 20. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carole Boster. #eBlast-07-09 UUSE "Summer Suppers" Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee wants to keep our seasonal Community suppers going, but we need your help! If you would like to host a "Summer Supper" at your home sometime in late July or August, please contact Sue Myers via email ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) or phone 860-646-5151) by July 10 and let her know the date and time for your event and how many guests you can accommodate. She'll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish. Guests will bring all the appetizers, sides, desserts, etc. We'll put your sign up sheet in the lobby after Sunday services on July 13 and 20. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carole Boster. #eBlast -07-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Chocolate Auction!!! To Celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal!! Sunday afternoon, March 29, 12:30 PM Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year’s chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. All members and friends of UUSE are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, and any other kind of chocolate dessert you can imagine). Bring your creations to the meeting house on the 31st (include your name and a list of ingredients). Then, come to the auction at 12;30 and bid on whatever looks best to you! Bring your check book or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! We need 5-6 volunteers to help out on the 17th. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org or 860-646-5151! #MarchNewsletter ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. OOS Sermon YouTube