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< 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 Nov 3, 2024 America the Beautiful As we approach election day, Rev. Josh reflects on what is noble and good about the United States of America, and what is at stake as voters go to the polls. No matter the outcome on November 5th, how do we support each other in the aftermath? How do we, together, remain true to the American vision peace, liberty and justice for all? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-10-30 Sunday, November 3rd: Election Day I Tuesday, November 5th is a big day for the United States of America. On the Sundays surrounding the election, Rev. Josh will address what’s at stake in this election. What’s at stake for us as UUs and liberal religious people? What’s at stake for our communities? What’s at stake for country? Our November ministry theme is repair. Rev. Josh sincerely hopes these services can focus on repair, but so much remains unknown. And there is so much at stake. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek . #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 28, 2023 What Shared Ministry Means to Me, Part II. This is a follow-up to the service when Rev Josh preached on this topic January 8, 2023. Several members of the Sunday Services Committee will present their thoughts about how much this model means to their experience on the committee and at UUS:E. Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson, Nancy Madar OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Hope in Hard Times Hope in Hard Times Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 P.M., Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a hybrid gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch these Wednesday morning eblasts for a Zoom link. #eBlast-06-24 Hope in Hard Times Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 P.M. , Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a hybrid gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch these Wednesday morning eblasts for a Zoom link. #eBlast -06-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 17, 2024 Building a Consensus For over five decades, unique individuals at UUSE have created "a welcoming, open-minded, spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms" by weaving their ideas together creatively to move our society forward. Join us as we share out thoughts around the hard work, commitment, and "love of the light in each other" that guide us in building a consensus community that includes the aspirations of all. Special Guest Musicians: Meeting House. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle #eBlast-11-13 Sunday, November 17th: Building a Consensus Community For over five decades, unique individuals at UUSE have created "a welcoming, open-minded, spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms" by weaving their ideas together creatively to move our society forward. Join us as we share our thoughts around the hard work, commitment, and "love of the light in each other" that guide us in building a consensus community that includes the aspirations of all. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Attention UU Artists! Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities. Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025. Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast-06-18 Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities . Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025 . Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 16, 2024 CYM Sunday. Please join us for a celebration of this year's accomplishments within the Children & Youth Ministry program at UUSE! Rejoice with CYM staff, committee members, volunteers, children, youth, and families as we reflect on all the gifts both given and received this year. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, CYM Committee #eBlast-06-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Save the Date Community Contra Dance March 21, 2026, 4-7 PM in the UUSE Meeting Room Live music! Gender-free! Beginner friendly! All are welcome! Contact: Meghan MacRae, uuseoffice@uuse.org . #JanuaryNewsletter Community Contra Dance March 21, 2026, 4-7 PM in the UUSE Meeting Room Live music! Gender-free! Beginner friendly! All are welcome! Contact: Meghan MacRae, uuseoffice@uuse.org . #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Calling all Artists, Photographers and Poets Calling All Artists, Photographers and Poets A new art exhibit for the Sanctuary will open on June 21st. Signups by June 15th. Drop-off for entries is June 18th from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Our summer theme, "Nature, Animal and Vegetable," invites us to explore the living world around us. "And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer" -- F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby Register your entries with Carol Marion at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, price (if for sale), and photo (if you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show.) Poets, please send your poems to Carol for mounting by June 15th. If you would like to include a photo or a small piece of artwork, please send it along as well. Questions? Please contact Eric Vogel or Janet Heller. #eBlast-06-17 Calling All Artists, Photographers and Poets A new art exhibit for the Sanctuary will open on June 21st. Signups by June 15th. Drop-off for entries is June 18th from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Our summer theme, "Nature, Animal and Vegetable," invites us to explore the living world around us. "And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer" -- F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby Register your entries with Carol Marion at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, price (if for sale), and photo (if you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show.) Poets, please send your poems to Carol for mounting by June 15th . If you would like to include a photo or a small piece of artwork, please send it along as well. Questions? Please contact Eric Vogel or Janet Heller. #eBlast -06-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Homecoming: Where Fire Belongs" Sunday Service: "Homecoming: Where Fire Belongs" Join us for our annual Homecoming service. Let's celebrate UUSE--a beacon of spiritual light for all those seeking beloved, liberal religious community east of the Connecticut River. Our chalice flame lights the way as we offer opportunity, passion, action, comfort, and belonging to long-time members and newcomers alike. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 7, 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 the 8/24/25 service, "Coffee House Worship!" #eBlast-09-03 Sunday Service: "Homecoming: Where Fire Belongs" Join us for our annual Homecoming service. Let's celebrate UUSE--a beacon of spiritual light for all those seeking beloved, liberal religious community east of the Connecticut River. Our chalice flame lights the way as we offer opportunity, passion, action, comfort, and belonging to long-time members and newcomers alike. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 7, 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 the 8/24/25 service, "Coffee House Worship!" #eBlast -09-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 25, 2023 Exploring Effective Altruism What is it about giving of ourselves that helps make us feel complete? Join guest speaker Ryan O’Halloran for an exploration of altruism and the role that selfless giving plays in our lives. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 7, 2025 Homecoming: Where Fire Belongs Sunday Service: "Homecoming: Where Fire Belongs" Join us for our annual Homecoming service. Let's celebrate UUSE--a beacon of spiritual light for all those seeking beloved, liberal religious community east of the Connecticut River. Our chalice flame lights the way as we offer opportunity, passion, action, comfort, and belonging to long-time members and newcomers alike. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-03 Sunday Service: "Homecoming: Where Fire Belongs" Join us for our annual Homecoming service. Let's celebrate UUSE--a beacon of spiritual light for all those seeking beloved, liberal religious community east of the Connecticut River. Our chalice flame lights the way as we offer opportunity, passion, action, comfort, and belonging to long-time members and newcomers alike. Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 7, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -09-03 OOS Sermon YouTube