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< 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 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 Dec 10, 2023 Earth Centered Faith. It is a stark reminder that, with the comfort of air conditioning, artificial lighting, and the prevalence of computers and electronics, we have effectively isolated ourselves from the wonders of the natural world. In today's service, Sandy Johnson will tell her story of becoming a pagan and what that means to her. Cory Clark will talk about how nature frees her spirit and rejuvenates her from the stress and toil of everyday life. Coordinator: Alan Ayers #eBlast-12-06 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Coffeehouse & Open Mic Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, January 3 Join us on the first Saturday of each month, October through May, for an evening of music, poetry, stories, and community! Bring your own songs, poems, stories or any creative offering -- or simply come enjoy the warm, supportive atmosphere as part of our appreciative audience. 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! #eBlast-12-17 Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, January 3 Join us on the first Saturday of each month, October through May, for an evening of music, poetry, stories, and community! Bring your own songs, poems, stories or any creative offering -- or simply come enjoy the warm, supportive atmosphere as part of our appreciative audience. 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! #eBlast -12-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

a4107f3f-6807-42d9-939a-c13e84290188 < Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Humanist Group Join us in on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores Religious Humanism and its applications to life, both historically and today. All welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00:00 PM Join UUSE and Skip Gatting for a presentation of Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals. With discoveries in neuroscience, we know how to program our mind. By understanding the process, we can take control of our thoughts and emotions and create a more fulfilling life. In this presentation, you will learn the skills needed to start rewiring your subconscious mind to send you ideas throughout the day that lead you to achieving your goals. Learn more at Happiness-Success.com. Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee. Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00:00 PM Join UUSE and Skip Gatting for a presentation of Program Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals . With discoveries in neuroscience, we know how to program our mind. By understanding the process, we can take control of our thoughts and emotions and create a more fulfilling life. In this presentation, you will learn the skills needed to start rewiring your subconscious mind to send you ideas throughout the day that lead you to achieving your goals. Learn more at Happiness-Success.com . Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Now's the Time to Consider Attending General Assembly! Now's the Time to Consider Attending General Assembly! Early Bird registration will be open until March 31, 2025. UUA General Assembly (GA) will be held June 19-25, 2025 in Baltimore,, MD and will be in a hybrid format. General information about GA: General Assembly: The Unitarian Universalist Association's Premier Annual Gathering | UUA.org Register for GA: General Assembly Registration | General Assembly | UUA.org Delegate information: How Congregations Are Represented at General Assembly / Delegates | UUA.org Tentative Business Agenda and Being a Delegate: Shape Our Future Together at GA 2025! UUSE is entitled to 8 delegates in 2025: 6 lay delegates plus the minister and CYM Director. For more information about being a delegate, please check out the links above and let Carrie Kocher - uuseoffice@uuse.org - know if you have any questions or are interested in serving as a delegate. #eBlast-03-26 Now's the Time to Consider Attending General Assembly! Early Bird registration will be open until March 31, 2025 . UUA General Assembly (GA) will be held June 19-25, 2025 in Baltimore,, MD and will be in a hybrid format. General information about GA: General Assembly: The Unitarian Universalist Association's Premier Annual Gathering | UUA.org Register for GA: General Assembly Registration | General Assembly | UUA.org Delegate information: How Congregations Are Represented at General Assembly / Delegates | UUA.org Tentative Business Agenda and Being a Delegate: Shape Our Future Together at GA 2025! UUSE is entitled to 8 delegates in 2025: 6 lay delegates plus the minister and CYM Director. For more information about being a delegate, please check out the links above and let Carrie Kocher - uuseoffice@uuse.org - know if you have any questions or are interested in serving as a delegate. #eBlast -03-26 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

c9d5fd19-e22d-42ef-857b-7e0f9788d948 < Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Children and Youth Ministry News Do you feel comfortable talking about your personal spiritual practice? Would you be willing to come in to the 2nd-5th grade classroom to explore big questions with our young UUs, with the support of seasoned classroom teachers? If so, please reach out to the Director of Children & Youth Ministry at dcym@uuse.org. Are you a retired special education (or other) teacher? Or looking for meaningful ways to plug into the community? CYM is building a team of support for a 5-year-old in our congregation with an intellectual disability, who needs one-on-one support in the Spirit Play classroom this year. We have a few high school youth on the team, and we are looking for a few adults as well. Team members would take turns as their schedules allow. (Sitting on the floor is not required; team members would be offered a chair.) Please reach out to DCYM Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest in joining the team! #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 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 3/23/25 service, "Love Will Guide Us Through the Hard Night" #eBlast-03-26 Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 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 3/23/25 service, "Love Will Guide Us Through the Hard Night" #eBlast -03-26 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 Christmas Eve (Morning) Dec 24: Christmas Eve (Morning) OOS Sermon YouTube