Weekly News

March 12, 2025

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Welcome to Unitarian Universalist Society East

Email our office to receive a visitor packet or to find out more. We schedule several newcomer events throughout the year after Sunday services.

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Sunday Service: "Love Will Guide Us

Through the Hard Night"

This morning, we welcome the Rev. Carolyn Patierno to our pulpit. Drawing on our Universalist spiritual heritage, Rev. Patierno will explore how we tap into the power of love to find resilience and hope. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek

Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

Sunday, March 23, 2025

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:

Click here for a Youtube link to our 3/16/25 service, "How's Your Rhythm Section?"

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Special Screening: Intersexion

Tuesday, March 25th at the UUSE meeting house at 7:00 p.m.



We've heard it said recently that there are only two genders. Indeed, the first question most new parents ask ... "Is it a boy or a girl?" What if it's neither? Fact: 1 in 2,000 babies is born with genitalia so ambiguous that the doctors cannot easily answer this question.

In this groundbreaking documentary, intersex individuals reveal the secrets of their unconventional lives -- and how they have navigated their way through this strictly male/female world, when they fit somewhere in between. Co-sponsored by UUSE's Adult Religious Education and Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committees.

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Spring is coming ... and so is General Assembly!

UUA General Assembly (GA) will be held June 19-25, 2025 in Baltimore and will be a hybrid format. Here are some important links for those interested in attending:

For general information about GA, click here.

To register for GA, click here.

For delegate information, click here.

For an early draft of the business agenda for 2025, click here.

UUSE is entitled to 8 delegates in 2025: 6 lay delegates, plus the minister and CYM director. For more information about being a delegate, please check out the links above and let Carrie Kocher, uuseoffice@uuse.org know if you have any questions or are interested in serving as a delegate.

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Yoga at the Meeting House

Yoga is held every Wednesday morning at 10:00 A.M. in the Meeting Room, but two weeks from now we'll have a one-time change. On March 26th class will begin at 9:30 A.M. 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? Contact Susan Barlow at uuseoffice@uuse.org. Yoga is a UUSE Adult Education offering.

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Attention Poetry Lovers!

Do you have a favorite poem? One that fills you with joy or deeply moves you? We are compiling a list of members' favorite poems to include as an insert to the order of service on April 6th. Please send the title of the poem and its author to Gina Campellone (uuseoffice@uuse.org) by March 30th. (Just the title and author are plenty. No need to include the entire poem!)

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Author Event with S. J. Taylor

Sunday, April 13th, 1:00 P.M. at UUSE

New UUSE member, S. J. Taylor, is the author of Madsi the True, a children's fantasy book steeped in Norwegian folklore. She is also the author of "The Witch of Festa Falls" in the Being Ace anthology--a short story likewise steeped in Norwegian folklore and featuring Birga, who grows up to become the village witch in Madsi the True.

Ms. Taylor will read from Madsi the True and discuss her work Copies of all her books will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to UUSE. This event is sponsored by the UUSE Children and Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Education Committees. For more information, contact the UUSE office at (860) 646-5151.

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Summer-Themed Tag Sale

At this year's May Fair celebration, we'll be offering a summer-themed tag sale to raise money for our beloved UUSE.

We'll be offering anything related to summer: gardening tools and equipment, sports equipment, pool and patio items, outdoor games, bird feeders and bird baths, etc. Think "outside" and that's what we're looking for!

So, start that spring cleaning and put your items aside for our May 3rd tag sale! Contact Deb Gould or Sandy Karosi for more information.

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Pastoral Friends

The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the months of March and/or April, please contact Laurie Semprebon at uuseoffice@uuse.org.

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RE Week at Ferry Beach!

Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from July 5-11 at Ferry Beach in Saco ME! During the week, you'll get to explore faith development, spiritual growth and leadership among colleagues, friends and families. This is an incredible once a year summer UU program by the ocean. Click here to register or to find out more about workshops, activities, lodging and pricing.

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Ongoing Happenings at UUSE!

There’s Always Something Good Going On

• New! Adult Affirmation, 3rd Sundays at 1 P.M.
• Stop & Shop Gift Card sales after services on 1st Sundays
• Fair Trade Coffee/Tea/Chocolate sales after services on 2nd Sundays
• Yoga, every Wednesday at 10 A.M. All welcome! (9:30 A.M. on 3/26)
• Manchester Women's Singing Circle, every Thursday at 7 P.M.
• Book Lovers, 2nd Tuesdays at 3:30 P.M. in person and on Zoom.
• Women's Circle, 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Zoom only December through March) Email Nora Alpers-Leon atuuseoffice@uuse.org for the Zoom link.
• Romeos, a monthly lunch for retired men on second Tuesdays - contact the UUSE office to be put on the email list.
• Ladies at Lunch, a monthly women's lunch typically on second Thursdays - advertised in the weekly eblasts.
• Buddhist Group, 1st Tuesdays at 7 P.M.
• God Talk, 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 P.M.
• Humanist Group, 3rd Tuesdays at 4:30 P.M.
• Science and Religion Discussion Group, 4th Thursdays at 4:30 P.M. March 27th - "Lucid Dreaming" led by Chris Larson

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Our Mission

Unitarian Universalist Society East is a welcoming, open-minded spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms. We share responsibility for building a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable world.

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UUSE Links and Information

• Monthly Newsletter • Website • Previous Sunday Services

 • Children & Youth Ministry • Facebook •

New England Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association

uuse.org • 860-646-5151

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