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< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > UUSE Coffeehouse is Back! Sign up starts at 6 PM-- performances will start at 6:30 PM - NEW START TIME UUSE's monthly coffeehouse opens its 24th season. Sign up starts at 6 pm -- performances will start at 6:30 pm NEW START TIME. Poets, singers, songwriters, storytellers, bagpipers, and performers of all kinds may sign up for a 10-minute or two-song slot. Non-performing audience members are warmly welcomed. We provide the coffee -- BYO food or libations #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Ladies at Lunch Join us for lunch at 110 Grill, 1127 Tolland Tpke, Plaza at Burr Corners , on Thursday, January 9th . We meet at noon. Everyone is welcome! If you can attend, please RSVP to Sharon Huber by Wednesday afternoon, January 8th: uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

Buddhist Group The Buddhist Group meets at 7 PM on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month for meditation and discussion of a Buddhist perspective on the monthly ministry theme. Email Nancy Thompson at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details or the Zoom link. #JanuaryNewsletter < Previous Next Meeting Next >

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Books, Classes, and Discussions Adult Religious Education #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Imagine the PASTA bilities! Our First-ever Saucy Cook-Off is Here! This year’s challenge is new: Who makes the very best sauce that’s ever cuddled up to a noodle? Do you make terrific marinara, bolognese, alfredo, pesto? Or how about stroganoff, tetrazzini, goulash, lo mein or even mac & cheese sauce? Want to “Match Whisks” with other UUSE cooks? We have limited space for contestants so reserve your place! Email auction@uuse.org Who will win that beautiful UUSE Cook-Off Apron? Win, lose or draw, we all enjoy a free dinner of pasta*, salad, crusty bread and dessert, including complimentary soft drinks, beer & wine. *Gluten free offered! Exclusive Live Event Items The only way to snag meals in members’ homes, special activities, vacation getaways and Rev. Josh’s tailor-made sermon is to come on January 27. For the Kids There will be a Kids Bid Table with items for kids ONLY to bid on. There will also be fun activities, a video and free childcare available! Raffle Basket Drawing The winners of the raffle baskets will be drawn at the Live Event, too. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Rob Laurens and Friends in Concert Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 P.M Come to the meeting house to experience award-winning, Boston-based singer-songwriter, Rob Laurens . Rob is currently celebrating the release of his new album, "Jubilee." Many UUSE members will remember his heart-warming original song, "You Are Welcome Here." Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance here or on the night of the show. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Newsletter Submissions Submit articles using newsletter@uuse.org or use this publicity form . Deadline for the Newsletter is the 20th of each month. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Directory Updates Dear Members and Long-Time Friends, if you haven't received a copy of the picture directory, please email Annie at uuseoffice@uuse.org , and she'll send you a digital copy. Please note: The directory contains pictures only -- no addresses, phone or email info. Copies of the regular annual directory are available on the Welcome Table. Contact Info Update : Alan and Kathy Ayers no longer have the landline 860-646-5151. Contact by cell phone: Alan: 860-646-5151 Kathy: 860-646-5151 #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Community Outreach Ministry Charitable Giving for January As always, thank you for your generosity. We do not gather our gifts only for ourselves, but to share with the larger community. Continuing our practice of sharing our gifts with the community beyond our walls, fifty percent of our Sunday plate collections for the month will be shared between: Moral Monday CT Power Up Please contact Louisa Graver at uuseoffice@uuse.org , David Lacoss, or Nancy Madar at n uuseoffice@uuse.org . Checks made out to UUSE will be treated as follows. If the memo line: ✓ is blank or “pledge” - all will go toward your pledge. ✓ has “COM” or the name of the charity - all will go to the charity. ✓ has “1/2 pledge, 1/2 COM” - it will be divided equally. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Stewarding Opportunity! We are looking for people to canvass members & friends. Being a steward is a way to get to know new people, to share your enthusiasm and commitment for UUSE and to help make our Annual Appeal a success. The commitment time is relatively short with one training session and a couple of weeks to contact 3 or 4 members or friends. The stewardship conversations are a time of fellowship and sharing our dreams and aspirations. Talking about financial commitment is a small part of a much larger conversation about generosity and community. So please consider volunteering to be a steward this year. We especially want people who have never been stewards before, especially parents! For those who did not mail in their pledge or did not attend a potluck, the steward will use a personal visit (if both feel comfortable), email, phone calls, or texts to get in touch with people to answer any questions and remind them to fill out their pledge form and return it to Annie. Personal canvassing will be from March 20 – April 4, 2025. We will provide training on Thursday evening, February 27 or Saturday morning, March 1, 2025. Specific times will follow. Please email Phil Sawyer at uuseoffice@uuse.org or call 860-646-5151 if you are willing to help or have any questions. Our Annual Appeal occurs from March 2 – April 4, 2025. #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > 2025 Goods & Services Auction LIVE on Saturday January 25, 5 PM #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< Back to Newsletter January Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > FILL THE CATALOG WITH EXCITING DONATIONS! Online Auction: The online auction runs Monday, January 13, 8 AM through Friday, January 24, 10 PM at fundraiser.bid/uubid. Bid high and bid often! Share the link with friends and watch for new items. What can you donate that will thrill and amaze? Will you offer rides to the airport, a couple of hours of weeding, a photo scrapbook or house portrait? Do you have collectibles, sports equipment, a piece of art or something else that needs a new home? Contact your favorite merchants to ask for a donation – if you love a place, others will too. Email auction@uuse.org by January 1 to let us know what you’ll contribute. Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake … all sorts of culinary adventures are popular! What can you offer? ***Added in 2024!*** A buddy system for hosts!! Not everyone has the space, time AND the skills to host. If you would like to pair up with someone else, watch for the sign-up board in the lobby! Create a Themed Basket We ask committees, small groups etc to create themed baskets for a teacup raffle. We will display the baskets and sell tickets on Sunday, January 12 and 19. Drawing will be January 25. Claim your theme by January 1; capacity is only 10 baskets. Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is one of our biggest fundraisers – and certainly the biggest party of the year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? We need help with set up, clean up and during the event. Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. We look forward to seeing you! #JanuaryNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.