0eda9b98-fe78-4b26-89ac-b9dcb7574fa1 < Back to Newsletter November Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Hi Book Lovers! A reminder that the Fair is coming up, and we want all the great books you can spare! Thank you, Marcie Brown & Sande Hàrtdagen #NovemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Jul 28, 2024 Spinoza's God: Wisdom from the 1600s July 28: “Spinoza's God: Wisdom from the 1600s.” Spinoza wrote that God is the world and the entire world is in God. He used a rationalistic perspective to show that human life is subject to the universal laws of nature. Learn about the remarkable ways in which this early philosophy mirrors the fundamental principles of Unitarian Universalism. Guest Presenter: Malcolm Barlow Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 19, 2026 Earth Day Our April ministry theme is embracing possibility. While we often feel like solving the climate crisis is impossible due to political and economic forces, this morning we direct our attention to what is possible. Coordinators : Rev. Joh Pawelek and members of the UUSE Sustainable Living Committee Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-15 Sunday Service: "Earth Day" Our April ministry theme is embracing possibility. While we often feel like solving the climate crisis is impossible due to political and economic forces, this morning we direct our attention to what is possible. Coordinators : Rev. Joh Pawelek and members of the UUSE Sustainable Living Committee Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 19, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -04-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 28, 2024 How We Love. This Sunday we attempt to redefine love and explore its impact on human growth, development and relationships. Coordinators: Gianna DiMaiolo & Vivian Carlson #eBlast-01-24 January 28: “How We Love.” This Sunday we attempt to redefine love and explore its impact on human growth, development and relationships. Coordinator(s): Gianna Dimaiolo & Vivian Carlson OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled "Living Our Faith" Do you have an experience of our UU faith in action bringing healing to yourself or someone else? Perhaps it was a small act of kindness: a casserole left on a doorstep, a visit, a phone call. Maybe you reached out to someone, or someone reached out to you, and a burden was lifted, something was mended, or a dark place felt lighter. Would you be willing to share your experience as part of a service on Sunday, November 1st? Contact Liz Garmise (uuseoffice@uuse.org ) or Paula Baker (uuseoffice@uuse.org ) and help us honor the many ways in which we are healed when we put our faith in action. #eBlast-10-21 Do you have an experience of our UU faith in action bringing healing to yourself or someone else? Perhaps it was a small act of kindness: a casserole left on a doorstep, a visit, a phone call. Maybe you reached out to someone, or someone reached out to you, and a burden was lifted, something was mended, or a dark place felt lighter. Would you be willing to share your experience as part of a service on Sunday, November 1st? Contact Liz Garmise ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) or Paula Baker ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) and help us honor the many ways in which we are healed when we put our faith in action. #eBlast -10-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

This is the listing of upcoming services. It is automatically updated from the events database. Old services are moved to the past services page. Upcoming Services Reminder: UUSE has a Low Scent Policy Here's a list of upcoming services. Past services can be found here . 11/15/26 How Shall We Mend You, Sweet Soul? OOS Sunday, November 15th: How Shall We Mend You, Sweet Soul? Our November ministrytheme is healing. Rev. Josh Pawelek will offer some reflections on how we heal, mend, fix,patch, repair and renew our lives. We are also joined this morning by the Grammy-winningcellist and songwriter, Leah Coloff. Coordinators: Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sermon YouTube 11/22/26 Healing Through Small Joys. OOS Sunday, November 22nd: Healing Through Small Joys. Healing doesn't have to come through grand actions and movements. Often, the simple joys can lead to the biggest difference. Join us as we reflect on how to claim more joy in our daily lives. Coordinators: Sam Taylor and Sandy Karosi.Sunday, Also - November 22nd at 3 PM: Manchester Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. JoinManchester faith leaders and residents at Temple Beth Shalom B’Nai Israel for this annual event. Keynote address by Maria Cruz, Manchester’s Town Clerk and Founder of the Manchester Latino Affairs Council. Donations accepted for the MACC Charities food pantry. Sermon YouTube 11/29/26 For All That is Our Life. OOS Sunday, November 29th: For All That is Our Life. On this first Sunday of Advent when thedaylight hours are shortest, in the wake of Thanksgiving, we ask ourselves that simple yetprofoundly spiritual question: For what are we grateful? Coordinator: Rev. Josh. Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at UUSE Trunk-or-Treat returns to UUSE on Saturday, October 24 from 6 to 7:30 P.M., and we need your trunk. This is one of our favorite nights of the year: kids in costume, candy and a parking lot full of decorated cars welcoming families from all over Manchester and surrounding towns. But it's only fun if enough of us show up to make it happen. Here's how you can help: Decorate a trunk. Pick a theme - go as simple or as elaborate as you like, and hand out treats, small toys or games, stickers, or other amusements to trick-or-treaters. Wear a costume. Not into decorating? We can use extra hands to set up and welcome families as they arrive. Spread the word! Invite a friend or neighbor. This is a great way to introduce new families to UUSE. Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact the CYM Committee at uusecym@uuse.org . Let's make this the best Trunk-or-Treat yet! #eBlast-10-21 Saturday, October 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at UUSE Trunk-or-Treat returns to UUSE on Saturday, October 24 from 6 to 7:30 P.M., and we need your trunk. This is one of our favorite nights of the year: kids in costume, candy and a parking lot full of decorated cars welcoming families from all over Manchester and surrounding towns. But it's only fun if enough of us show up to make it happen. Here's how you can help: Decorate a trunk. Pick a theme - go as simple or as elaborate as you like, and hand out treats, small toys or games, stickers, or other amusements to trick-or-treaters. Wear a costume. Not into decorating? We can use extra hands to set up and welcome families as they arrive. Spread the word! Invite a friend or neighbor. This is a great way to introduce new families to UUSE. Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact the CYM Committee at uusecym@uuse.org . Let's make this the best Trunk-or-Treat yet! #eBlast -10-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Heart Centered Kirtan Sunday, November 8, from 3 PM $30 suggested donation at the door. All are welcome - No one turned away. About Heart Centered Kirtan Live music and call-and-response mantra singing, led by walli Libby Volckening (vocals and keys), with Dan Thomas (guitar), Zach Gregory (bass), and Jimmy Robitaille (drums). Since 2013, Heart-Centered Kirtan has been offering a heart-opening blend of Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras, and modern Western musical styles. UUSE Is A Welcoming Congregation Scent-Free Space: Please no incense, perfume, or essential oils. Seating: Chairs provided. Some cushions. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. Bring whatever makes you comfortable. Invite Your Friends Can't wait to share the heartspace with you once again! Love and Petals, Sudha. Families are welcome. Children must be with an adult. $30 suggested donation at the door. No one turned away. Unitarian Universalist Society East (UUSE), 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT For questions, contact the UUSE Office at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #NovemberNewsletter Sunday, November 8, from 3 PM $30 suggested donation at the door. All are welcome - No one turned away. About Heart Centered Kirtan Live music and call-and-response mantra singing, led by walli Libby Volckening (vocals and keys), with Dan Thomas (guitar), Zach Gregory (bass), and Jimmy Robitaille (drums). Since 2013, Heart-Centered Kirtan has been offering a heart-opening blend of Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras, and modern Western musical styles. UUSE Is A Welcoming Congregation Scent-Free Space: Please no incense, perfume, or essential oils. Seating: Chairs provided. Some cushions. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. Bring whatever makes you comfortable. Invite Your Friends Can't wait to share the heartspace with you once again! Love and Petals, Sudha. Families are welcome. Children must be with an adult. $30 suggested donation at the door. No one turned away. Unitarian Universalist Society East (UUSE), 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT For questions, contact the UUSE Office at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 8, 2026 UU Values Series: Justice. Sunday, November 8th: UU Values Series: Justice. This morning Rev. Josh Pawelek continueshis sermon series on Unitarian Universalism’s shared values. He’ll explore what it means tovalue justice as a faith community. Of course, this is also the Sunday following the United States mid-term elections. We will attempt to make sense of what we know of the election outcomes. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, November 8th: UU Values Series: Justice. This morning Rev. Josh Pawelek continues his sermon series on Unitarian Universalism’s shared values. He’ll explore what it means to value justice as a faith community. Of course, this is also the Sunday following the United States mid-term elections. We will attempt to make sense of what we know of the election outcomes. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

a7576c29-1e19-41a6-8cfd-b2b65fd86ec1 < Back to Newsletter November Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > The Fair is coming! The Fair is coming! The UUSE Artisan Holiday Market (because it’s so much more than a run-of-the-mill fair) will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 6 - 8:30 PM Sat. Nov. 21, 2025, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM The fair is our biggest fundraiser and is especially important because a large portion of the funds raised come from the public and not from our pockets. So be sure to advertise far and wide! Tell everyone you know! How to Help It’s time to create and start gathering things to donate! If you have questions about what to donate AND to let them know about what is on its way contact our wonderful people who have stepped up to chair a booth! Used/Vintage Items Handcrafts & Arts Watch the eblast for: Specific items that you have that our craftspeople could use, like canning jars or craft supplies or freezer space. Benefits of Volunteering Help Needed! Email the fair if you are interested in volunteering and to get on the volunteer list. When in doubt, email Fair Chair Desiree at fair@uuse.org to offer your time or your stuff. #NovemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

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What do you want to know about UUSE? This page is a good place to start. What is Unitarian Universalism? Unitarian Universalism affirms and promotes seven principles and six values, each emerging from a central value of love. We gather our congregations in covenant, grounded in our values and principles, rather than in a specific theology of statement of belief. The Six Values Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love. Inseparable from one another, these shared values are: Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it. Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology. Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive. Transformation: We adapt to the changing world. Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope. Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion. The Seven Principles The inherent worth and dignity of every person. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth relations. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process congregations and in society at large. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. . The seven Principles and the six Values of the Unitarian Universalist Association emerge from a variety of sources. We refer to these sources in our statement of “Inspirations:” Direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder are primary sources of Unitarian Universalist inspiration. These experiences open our hearts, renew our spirits, and transform our lives. We draw upon, and are inspired by, sacred, secular, and scientific understandings that help us make meaning and live into our values. These sources ground us and sustain us in ordinary, difficult, and joyous times. We respect the histories, contexts, and cultures in which these sources were created and are currently practiced. Grateful for the experiences that move us, aware of the religious ancestries we inherit, and enlivened by the diversity which enriches our faith, we are called to ever deepen and expand our wisdom. We also refer to the six sources of our living tradition: Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life; Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love; Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life; Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves; Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit; Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. What We Believe We are people of all ages, people of many backgrounds and beliefs. We are gay and straight together. We believe in social justice and role of liberal religion as a force for good. We are brave, curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Our Vision Statement Unitarian Universalist Society East will be home to a spiritually alive, richly diverse and growing congregation. We will send forth energy, spirit and strength into our beloved communities. We will love, be present to suffering, comfort, heal, bear witness to oppression, and boldly work toward social and environmental justice. Adopted by the congregation May 20, 2018 A Unique Shared Ministry Unitarian Universalist SocietyEast (UUSE) has a more or less 50/50 split between Reverend Josh and lay led services. Members of the congregation volunteer their time and effort to provide a different point of view, in line with the monthly theme.