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< To Upcoming Services Jan 7, 2024 For the Love of...Place. Guest Minister: The Rev. Alison Cornish. For each of us, there are places that hold a special place in our hearts. We love them because of what we have experienced there, or the discoveries we have made, or even the relationships we have with the more-than-human who also inhabit that place. But is it possible for us to experience love from a place as well for it? What might that feel like? What liberation might it offer? Coordinator: Sheila Foran #eBlast-01-03 January 7: “For the Love of… Place” Guest Minister: The Rev. Alison Cornish. For each of us, there are places that hold a special place in our hearts. We love them because of what we have experienced there, or the discoveries we have made, or even the relationships we have with the more-than-human who also inhabit that place. But is it possible for us to experience love from a place as well for it? What might that feel like? What liberation might it offer? Coordinator(s): Sheila Foran OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Special Service: Sunday, November 24th at 5 PM Special Service: Sunday, November 24th at 5 PM at Temple Beth Shalom B’Nai Israel: Manchester’s Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Service. Manchester’s Faith community lifts up the spirit of gratitude. Watch our November eblasts for more information on this uplifting community event. Special Service: Sunday, November 24th at 5 PM at Temple Beth Shalom B’Nai Israel: Manchester’s Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Service. Manchester’s Faith community lifts up the spirit of gratitude. Watch our November eblasts for more information on this uplifting community event. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled New Member Sunday Have you taken the Intro to UU class? Would you like to become a member of UUSE? If yes, please contact Carole Boster or Janet Dauphin at membership@uuse.org . The next UUSE New Member Sunday is December 8. If you have any questions, please contact Janet or Carole, or Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . Have you taken the Intro to UU class? Would you like to become a member of UUSE? If yes, please contact Carole Boster or Janet Dauphin at membership@uuse.org . The next UUSE New Member Sunday is December 8. If you have any questions, please contact Janet or Carole, or Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . 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

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Special Screening: Bad Faith Special Screening BAD FAITH: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy In partnership with Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Rev. Josh Pawelek and the UUSE Adult Religious Education Committee will hold screenings of this chilling film on Thursday, October 10th at 3:00 PM in the garden level chapel and at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast-10-09 BAD FAITH: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy In partnership with Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Rev. Josh Pawelek and the UUSE Adult Religious Education Committee will hold screenings of this chilling film on Thursday , October 10th at 3:00 PM in the garden level chapel and at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast -10-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Meetinghouse The musical group we love at Sunday morning services will present a full-length concert on June 24 at 7 PM. This performance is a benefit for UUSE so make sure to reserve the evening! OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 30, 2024 What Renews Your Spirit? June is a time for celebrations, transitions, and looking forward to abundant summer. The worship theme of renewal fits perfectly for this time of year. We will explore renewal with members' reflections, music, and readings. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Sande Hartdagen #eBlast-06-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< Back Junior Youth Group (Gr 6-8) Fun and fellowship! A typical meeting might include time to check in, discuss events or topics of interest, enjoy games, movies, or other activities. Opportunities for community service and other special events such as outings or parties are also offered throughout the year. Previous Next

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Climate Café Sunday, March 3, 1:00 PM UUSE Sanctuary Jordan, our SavKat rep, will be available on Sunday, March 3, to speak with our congregation about going solar. Please save the date for our first "Climate Café" featuring a discussion of the UUSE solar energy program with SavKat. This will be an informal presentation followed by Q&A where those interested in learning about solar installations can ask questions and hear from UUSE members who have already gotten installations. The presentation begins at 1:00. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available, and everyone is welcome to bring a "brown bag" lunch (not a potluck). OOS Sermon YouTube

Rent our Building Did you know you can rent our Unitarian Universalist Society East space? We're available for weddings, memorial services, special events and celebrations, or if you just need a simple, comfortable meeting room. It is a truly flexible space, with tables and a full kitchen available. Contact our office at 860 646 5151 or info@uuse.org for detailed information and to arrange a visit the UUSE facility. Meeting Space We have what you need for just about any kind of meeting: from creative to informational workshops, from club to association meetings-- you name it. Whether you want great accoustics for music, flexible seating space with or without tables, or access to a kitchen during your rental time, we want to accommodate your needs. Special Events Our flexible space is perfect for all sorts of celebrations: birthday partiies, family reunions, awards ceremonies, anniversary parties, and more. Funerals The location of the UUSE meeting house in the woods inspires serenity. You will have a sanctuary that is beautiful in its light and simplicity in which to develop a meaningful memorial service for a loved one. Weddings This is an ideal venue for a wedding. All couples are welcome. Our pastor and music director can be hired, as well as renting the space. UUSE would love to work with you on developing the wedding of your dreams.

< Back Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Recruit leaders for vacant and acting positions. Use the Newsletter, eBlast and other forms of outreach to advertise vacant leader positions. Potentially create a visual platform displaying committees and leadership opportunities. Based on surveys and assessments of needs within the UUSE community, determine training and workshop needs and set a schedule for offerings. NLDC will work with the Policy Board and Program Council to determine these needs and schedule accordingly. As we attend Board and Program Council meetings, we can see what workshops or retreats would be helpful. Convene at least one annual in-person leader retreat to provide committees with knowledge and tools to conduct their meetings efficiently and effectively using best practices. Review relevant administrative procedures and hand out important organizational material. Facilitate a May/June transition between outgoing and incoming leaders. Meet with each committee to understand their challenges and responses and from where they draw strength and collaborate with them to broaden access to leadership from more diverse segments of the congregation. Submit at least one article annually in the newsletter and eblast to promote committee involvement as a channel to express one’s gifts. Potentially do a pulpit editorial. Endeavor to include a wider range of people, especially marginalized persons, into the circle of leaders. Offer support to leaders and their committees to work cooperatively, inclusively and effectively to create an expanded and more diverse community. Updated October 4, 2024 at 7:28:51 PM

< To Upcoming Services Nov 19, 2023 We Give Thanks. Don't miss the fun this Sunday at our All Congregational Service when we will honor Thanksgiving and the meaning of our November theme, "Generosity." Our own Jerry Myers will be our guest speaker; Laurie Semprebon and Chris Crossgrove will play a couple of duets; and our DCYM Emmy Galbraith will read us a story ... WITH PICTURES! #eBlast-11-15 November 19: “We Give Thanks .” Don’t miss this all-congregational service when we will be honoring Thanksgiving and defining what it means to be generous. The two guest speakers will be Jerry Myers and Meadow Bornhorst. Our new Children and Youth Ministry Director, Emmy Galbraith, will also be reading a story for all to enjoy. Coordinator(s): Anne Vogel and David Klotz OOS Sermon YouTube