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.

< To Upcoming Services Feb 8, 2026 What Makes You Come Alive? "What Makes You Come Alive?" Rev. Josh draws on insights from the 20th-century Christian mystic, Howard Thurman, to reflect on our monthly ministry theme of resilience. In challenging times, what are our sources of resilience? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-04 "What Makes You Come Alive?" Rev. Josh draws on insights from the 20th-century Christian mystic, Howard Thurman, to reflect on our monthly ministry theme of resilience. In challenging times, what are our sources of resilience? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 8, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -02-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Death Cafe - Two Opportunities! Death Cafe - Two Opportunities! Tuesday, June 16th, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the Spiritual Life Center and Tuesday, June 23rd, 1:00 P.M. at UUSE Death Cafe is a free gathering where people come together to share thoughts, questions, experiences and reflections about death and dying in a supportive and welcoming environment. The objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives." There is no agenda, no presentations and no pressure -- just meaningful conversation guided by the interests of those who attend. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be available. UUSE will be holding its next Death Cafe on Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00 P.M. No reservations required. In addition, UUSE member Marie Lorenzo, a certified End of Life Doula (UVM), will be moderating a Death Cafe on Tuesday, June 16th at the Spiritual Life Center, 76 Sherman Street in Hartford. The Cafe will run from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and registration is required. Register online at https://www.SpiritLifeCtr.org . Click on Events and Programs, then Death Cafe at the top of the page. For more information, email: uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151. #eBlast-06-10 Death Cafe - Two Opportunities! Tuesday, June 16th, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the Spiritual Life Center and Tuesday, June 23rd, 1:00 P.M. at UUSE Death Cafe is a free gathering where people come together to share thoughts, questions, experiences and reflections about death and dying in a supportive and welcoming environment. The objective is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives." There is no agenda, no presentations and no pressure -- just meaningful conversation guided by the interests of those who attend. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be available. UUSE will be holding its next Death Cafe on Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00 P.M. No reservations required. In addition, UUSE member Marie Lorenzo, a certified End of Life Doula (UVM), will be moderating a Death Cafe on Tuesday, June 16th at the Spiritual Life Center, 76 Sherman Street in Hartford. The Cafe will run from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and registration is required. Register online at https://www.SpiritLifeCtr.org . Click on Events and Programs , then Death Cafe at the top of the page. For more information, email: uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151. #eBlast -06-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Game Night Game Night every fourth Saturday at 7 pm. It's Free! All ages welcome. Bring a friend! Bring a favorite game if you want. There will be plenty of games at the Meetinghouse. Questions: contact Ellen Williams Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. We're starting our monthly game night at UUSE. It will be on the 4th Saturday of each month. Join us for board games and video games. Bring your favorites! All are invited . Hope to see you there! #eBlast -02-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 9, 2026 Yoga- All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Coffee House is Back! Coffee House is Back! Begins Saturday, October 4th - New Start time at 6:30 P.M. UUSE's monthly coffeehouse opens its 25th season. Sign up starts at 6:00 P.M. -- performances start at 6:30 P.M. NEW START TIME! Poets, singers, songwriters, storytellers, bagpipers and performers of all kinds may sign up for a10-minute or two-song slot. Non-performing audience members are warmly welcome. We provide the coffee - BYO food or libations. Join us in the Meetingroom at 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT. #eBlast-10-01 Coffee House is Back! Begins Saturday, October 4th - New Start time at 6:30 P.M. UUSE's monthly coffeehouse opens its 25th season. Sign up starts at 6:00 P.M. -- performances start at 6:30 P.M. NEW START TIME! Poets, singers, songwriters, storytellers, bagpipers and performers of all kinds may sign up for a10-minute or two-song slot. Non-performing audience members are warmly welcome. We provide the coffee - BYO food or libations. Join us in the Meetingroom at 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT. #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Fall Clean-up, Fall Clean-up Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 A.M. to noon What's the bit that you can do to care for the land UUSE inhabits? Join the Building & Grounds Committee for the annual Fall Clean-up on Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 A.M. to noon. Bring what you have for raking and pruning and we'll supply the rest: snacks, coffee, cider, equipment, guidance and a few laughs. Children and youth with responsible adults are especially invited. We can share with you what we have learned about ecological landscaping. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #eBlast-11-12 Fall Clean-up Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 A.M. to noon What's the bit that you can do to care for the land UUSE inhabits? Join the Building & Grounds Committee for the annual Fall Clean-up on Saturday, November 15th , 9:00 A.M. to noon. Bring what you have for raking and pruning and we'll supply the rest: snacks, coffee, cider, equipment, guidance and a few laughs. Children and youth with responsible adults are especially invited. We can share with you what we have learned about ecological landscaping. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 9, 2025 Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love "Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love" This service recognizes November as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. Two of our members will speak about providing care to patients to enable them to live the end of their lives as fully as possible with dignity, compassion and love. Co-coordinators : Kate Kimmerle, David Klotz and Nancy Madar. Speakers : Nancy Madar and Peter Marotto Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-05 "Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love" This service recognizes November as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. Two of our members will speak about providing care to patients to enable them to live the end of their lives as fully as possible with dignity, compassion and love. Co-coordinators : Kate Kimmerle, David Klotz and Nancy Madar. Speakers : Nancy Madar and Peter Marotto Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 9, 2025 #eBlast -11-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled May Day Rally May Day Rally May 1, 2025 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee invites you to join the May Day Rally on May 1, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Bushnell Park in Hartford. We will be joining GHIAA and other partners for a May Day Celebration of Power, Love and Resistance. Let's join together in support of immigrants and workers in our communities. GHIAA is registering folks online here. #eBlast-04-30 May Day Rally May 1, 2025 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee invites you to join the May Day Rally on May 1 , 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Bushnell Park in Hartford. We will be joining GHIAA and other partners for a May Day Celebration of Power, Love and Resistance. Let's join together in support of immigrants and workers in our communities. GHIAA is registering folks online here . #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Peter Mayer Minnesota's Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet--songs that celebrate life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence--songs about the vast cosmos that surrounds us and how we are a part of it all. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and even love and freight trains just like a good folk musician should. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Claudia Schmidt, Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, Darryl Purpose, Billy Jonas, and Ronny Cox, to name a few. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit, and has sold over 100,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters. Tickets can be purchased in advance on line at https://tinyurl.com/4mrf2632 Or $25 at the door. OOS Sermon YouTube

b57e0872-bc8d-4009-a8e7-5292619f0781 < Back Membership Committee Membership Committee : Welcomes all newcomers to UUSE and implements the “path to membership” through coordinating the Welcome Table, Greeter and Hospitality volunteers and providing information about UUSE’s programs and activities. The committee coordinates multiple programs/events for newcomers such as “Meet the Church and the “Introduction to UU.” The membership committee also promotes fellowship among members and friends by planning all society events. Finally, the committee supports maintaining the membership list and publishes an annual directory. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:18:00 PM