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< 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled The Heart of the Arts The 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. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. Admission is free, but donations to UUSE are welcome. #eBlast-05-13 The 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. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. Admission is free, but donations to UUSE are welcome. #eBlast -05-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 28, 2025 Imagining a Congregational Year: Part II. Sunday, September 28th: Imagining a Congregational Year: Part II. Because one service on kicking off the congregational year could not possibly cover everything, Rev. Josh will continue exploring the themes he introduced in his September 14th service. Special Guest Music Leader: Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, September 28th: Imagining a Congregational Year: Part II. Because one service on kicking off the congregational year could not possibly cover everything, Rev. Josh will continue exploring the themes he introduced in his September 14th service. Special Guest Music Leader: Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #OctoberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Oct 27, 2024 Ancestor Day 2024 All Congregational worship! In keeping with the season, everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Bring a memento of a deceased loved one or ancestor to place on our 'altar of remembrance.' What lesson do you take from their life? Together we will share the ongoing power of our ancestors' lives in our collective life. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday, October 27, 2024 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: View last week's service, "Ageism," October 20, 2024 here. #eBlast-10-23 Sunday, October 27th: Ancestor Day All congregation worship! In keeping with the season, everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Bring a memento of a deceased loved-one or ancestor to place on our ‘altar of remembrance.’ What lesson do you take from their life? Together we will share the ongoing power of our ancestors’ lives in our collective life. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. OOS Sermon YouTube

a5591eba-f9d3-4252-9994-a5bae0aac59f < Back to Newsletter July Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Greater Hartford U.U.'s at Dunkin Donuts Park On Saturday evening, August 1, 2026 Join the three area UU Societies (Fern Street, USH, and UUSE) at the Liberty Bank Pavilion, Dunkin Donuts Park. It's the picnic package, which will include standard ballpark fare and vegetarian options, free waters and soft drinks, and a chance to meet other UU's in the area. Doors and the picnic open at 4:30 with the game scheduled to start at 6:10 p.m. The picnic will remain open and serving food until about 7 p.m. A firework show follows the game. We are excited that the 3 Societies are exploring how we can work and play together, enjoy our UU values, and celebrate one another. Cost is $50 per person, but if you need help, financial assistance is available. Click here for the flyer! #JulyNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services May 25, 2025 Imagination As a Sacred Tool. Sunday, May 25th: Imagination As a Sacred Tool. Our UU faith asks us to work for a more just and equitable world. In the words of Rev. Heather Concannon, “one of the sacred tools we must draw on is imagination. The tool of not just denouncing the world as it is, but of announcing: here’s what I imagine a better world to look like.” This service explores the ways that members of our UUSE community use imagination to conjure “the world our hearts know is possible”. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Paula Baker. Sunday, May 25th: Imagination As a Sacred Tool. Our UU faith asks us to work for a more just and equitable world. In the words of Rev. Heather Concannon, “one of the sacred tools we must draw on is imagination. The tool of not just denouncing the world as it is, but of announcing: here’s what I imagine a better world to look like.” This service explores the ways that members of our UUSE community use imagination to conjure “the world our hearts know is possible”. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Paula Baker. #JuneNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 22, 2025 General Assembly Sunday Worship Sunday Service: "General Assembly Sunday Worship" This morning we will join this year's UU General Assembly Sunday worship via live stream. Worship will begin at 11:00 A.M. Join us as we come together to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. Coordinator : Vivian Carlson Special time: 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-06-18 Sunday Service: "General Assembly Sunday Worship" This morning we will join this year's UU General Assembly Sunday worship via live stream. Worship will begin at 11:00 A.M. Join us as we come together to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. Coordinator : Vivian Carlson Special time: 11:00 A.M. Sunday, June 22, 2025 #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 7, 2024 The Many Faces of Truth will explore the differences between deeply held beliefs and the truth(s) that surround them; we will ponder the issue of why my truth may be different from yours. Guest Presenter: Peggy Webbe. Coordinator: Sheila Foran #eBlast-07-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE "Mid-summer Community Suppers" UUSE "Mid-summer Community Suppers" The Membership Committee is happy to announce that three UUSE families have come forward and offered to host summer potluck suppers in their homes, on August 2, 8 and 22. Sign-up sheets will be out in the lobby after this Sunday's service with all the details, so please sign up if you would like to join the fun! Feel free to contact Sue Myers or Carole Boster if you have any questions. #eBlast-07-16 UUSE "Mid-summer Community Suppers" The Membership Committee is happy to announce that three UUSE families have come forward and offered to host summer potluck suppers in their homes, on August 2, 8 and 22 . Sign-up sheets will be out in the lobby after this Sunday's service with all the details, so please sign up if you would like to join the fun! Feel free to contact Sue Myers or Carole Boster if you have any questions. #eBlast -07-16 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 12, 2026 The 4 Agreements Part I The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-08 Sunday Service: "The 4 Agreements Part I" The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 12th at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -07-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

What you might traditionally call Sunday School is what we call Programs for Children under Child and Youth Ministries. About Children & Youth Ministry Our Children and Youth Ministry (CYM) offers a thriving program for all young people from infancy through senior high and more! The CYM program is a cooperative effort; we utilize a team approach, with one adult from each family volunteering in some capacity in CYM. We urge families to become informed about UUSE philosophy, themes, and activities by attending services, participating in parent meetings, engaging in discussions with the Director of Children and Youth Ministry, Minister, CYM committee members, classroom volunteers, and other families. The CYM Committee also sponsors many multi-generational events, including winter holiday celebrations, Trunk-or-Treat, game nights, movie nights and more. UU Principles, Children’s Version: • Every person is important. • Be kind in all you do. • We’re free to learn together. • We can search for what is true. • All people need a voice. • Build a fair and peaceful world. • We care for the earth. Sources We Draw From: The living tradition we share draws from many sources, including: • Direct experience of mystery and wonder; • Words and deeds of prophetic women and men; • Wisdom from the world’s religions; • Jewish and Christian teachings; • Humanist teachings using reason and science; • Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions. Program Goals: • Continue to make community and connection the primary focus of our ministry, in order to build a strong support system for our children, youth, and families. • Foster UU identity formation by providing opportunities for children and adults of all ages to engage in fun and meaningful activities together. • Strengthen our commitment to dismantling systemic racism by selecting curricula, books, music, and movies with an anti-racist lens. • Build a community that cultivates pre-emptive radical inclusivity.