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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Share and Learn Share and Learn Friday, April 10th at 4:00 P.M. on Zoom  Congregations across Connecticut are organizing for immigration justice. The Connecticut Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry invites you to a Share and Learn this Friday at 4:00 P.M. on Zoom. Come meet others from neighboring congregations engaged in the work. We'll share stories and strategies and draw on our collective wisdom about this work. There is joy and hope to be found! Whether you're just considering getting involved or deeply engaged, you belong in the conversation. RSVP here by Friday morning at 9:00 A.M. to receive the Zoom link. #eBlast-04-08 Share and Learn Friday, April 10th at 4:00 P.M. on Zoom   Congregations across Connecticut are organizing for immigration justice. The Connecticut Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry invites you to a Share and Learn this Friday at 4:00 P.M. on Zoom. Come meet others from neighboring congregations engaged in the work. We'll share stories and strategies and draw on our collective wisdom about this work. There is joy and hope to be found! Whether you're just considering getting involved or deeply engaged, you belong in the conversation. RSVP here by Friday morning at 9:00 A.M. to receive the Zoom link. #eBlast -04-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Summer Bittersweet Clearing Summer Bittersweet Clearing Saturday, July 12th, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Continuing our long-term project to manage invasive bittersweet, we're going to cut down vines in their prime, before the berries ripen. Join the Building & Grounds Committee for our Summer Invasives Clearing on Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 a.m. We recommend protecting your skin with long sleeves and pants, closed shoes and work gloves. Bring loppers and pruning shears. We'll supply cold beverages. Children and youth with responsible adults are welcome. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #eBlast-07-09 Summer Bittersweet Clearing Saturday, July 12th, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Continuing our long-term project to manage invasive bittersweet, we're going to cut down vines in their prime, before the berries ripen. Join the Building & Grounds Committee for our Summer Invasives Clearing on Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 a.m. We recommend protecting your skin with long sleeves and pants, closed shoes and work gloves. Bring loppers and pruning shears. We'll supply cold beverages. Children and youth with responsible adults are welcome. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #eBlast -07-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Article II Meeting On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-02-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Young Voices Out Loud A Youth Poetry Slam on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at noon Hear young poets perform as the CT Team 2025 prepares for the Brave New Voices 2025 international youth poetry slam. The poets will be at Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester, at noon Sunday, June 29, Hear the raw power, creativity, and passion of young poets taking the mic. Listen, stamp your feet, and applaud wildly! Original voices. Bold stories. Live and unfiltered. All are welcome — come cheer them on! No cost. Hosted by Elizabeth Thomas. #JulyNewsletter A Youth Poetry Slam on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at noon Hear young poets perform as the CT Team 2025 prepares for the Brave New Voices 2025 international youth poetry slam. The poets will be at Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester, at noon Sunday, June 29, Hear the raw power, creativity, and passion of young poets taking the mic. Listen, stamp your feet, and applaud wildly! Original voices. Bold stories. Live and unfiltered. All are welcome — come cheer them on! No cost. Hosted by Elizabeth Thomas. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 13, 2026 Fair Trade Coffee Your favorite Equal Exchange coffees, chocolate, tea and more will be available on 2nd Sundays of the month following both services. Satisfy your taste buds while supporting small sustainable growers. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. OOS Sermon YouTube

d6b26b82-72c1-4756-b3bd-3e65a68b4817 < Back to Newsletter August Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > How You Can Help This Summer and Fall Donate! What can you contribute to auction off at this extraordinary event? Could you teach, repair, entertain, bake? Share your talent in other ways? We’ll have the ever-popular dinners, group activities, lessons, services and select items that need a new home. As you are out and about this summer, contact your favorite merchants to ask for donations. If you love a place, others will, too. Pick up a merchant donation letter by emailing us at auction@uuse.org . Think About Entering the Chili Cook-Off! It’s never too early to dream of your favorite chili! Who makes the best chili? Enter your tried and true family recipe or a new experiment you’ve been wanting to try. Vegan, vegetarian and with meat—all are welcome! Bragging rights and a beautiful UUSE Chili Cook-Off Apron are up for grabs for the winners! Entry is limited, so contact Auction@uuse.org ASAP to reserve your spot. Questions??? When in doubt, email uuseoffice@uuse.org or talk to any of the Auction Committee members—Robin Byrne, Susan Gabriele, Jennifer Klee, Colin Guerette, Stan McMillen & Nancy Pappas #AugustNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

b44cfe74-7415-447d-857e-6dabf5b8ad69 < Back Pastoral Care Ministry Pastoral Friends : Works with Minister to provide caring and assistance to members and friends in times of challenge and/or crisis. Contact: PastoralFriends@uuse.org Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:22:28 PM

a1360c5c-96d0-4e4b-8b45-16ca36a21962 < Back Program Council Program Council coordinates the Society's programs for fellowship, service, recreation, and peronal growth; inclues chairs of standing committees and coordinators. The Program Council is presided over by the Vice President Program Council includes the following committees and groups Adult Education Children and Youth Ministries Committee Committee on Ministry Community Outreach Ministries Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Membership Committee Music Committee Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Pastoral Care Ministry Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee Stewardship Committee Sunday Services Committee Sustainable Living Committee / Climate Action Team Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:28:29 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Heart of the Arts Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 P.M. UUSE will host an unforgettable evening of music and poetry featuring Christian Loftus, Manchester's own troubadour, and Nadia Sims, the town's celebrated Poet Laureate. This unique collaboration brings together two of Manchester's most gifted artists for a night of soul-stirring songs and evocative spoken word. Loftus's heartfelt melodies and rich storytelling will intertwine with Sims's powerful poetry, offering a performance that is both moving and inspiring. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free but donations to UUSE are welcome. #MayNewsletter Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 P.M. UUSE will host an unforgettable evening of music and poetry featuring Christian Loftus, Manchester's own troubadour, and Nadia Sims, the town's celebrated Poet Laureate. This unique collaboration brings together two of Manchester's most gifted artists for a night of soul-stirring songs and evocative spoken word. Loftus's heartfelt melodies and rich storytelling will intertwine with Sims's powerful poetry, offering a performance that is both moving and inspiring. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free but donations to UUSE are welcome. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Rob Laurens Concert Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M., come to the meeting house to experience award-winning, Boston-based singer-songwriter, Rob Laurens. Rob is currently celebrating the release of his new album, "Jubilee." Many UUSE members will remember his heart-warming original song, "You Are Welcome Here." Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance here or on the night of the show. #eBlast-12-18 Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. , come to the meeting house to experience award-winning, Boston-based singer-songwriter, Rob Laurens . Rob is currently celebrating the release of his new album, "Jubilee." Many UUSE members will remember his heart-warming original song, "You Are Welcome Here." Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance here or on the night of the show. #eBlast -12-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Harvest Brunch Harvest Brunch Sunday, September 21st in between the 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. services The Children & Youth Ministry's (CYM) Harvest Brunch will be held in the Chapel on the Garden Level this Sunday, September 21 in between the 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. services. Bring yourself, your appetite and a dish to share if you are able. This event is open to the entire congregation! #eBlast-09-17 Harvest Brunch Sunday, September 21st in between the 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. services The Children & Youth Ministry's (CYM) Harvest Brunch will be held in the Chapel on the Garden Level this Sunday, September 21 in between the 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. services. Bring yourself, your appetite and a dish to share if you are able. This event is open to the entire congregation! #eBlast -09-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

d6ae2e76-1351-4391-a6f0-87fd2628676e < Back to Newsletter August Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair July/August: Jackie Muschiano PastoralFriends@uuse.org. #AugustNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.