The Chili Cook-Off is Back! January 30, 2027!

The Chili Cook-Off is Back! January 30, 2027! Enjoy a free, delicious chili dinner with our vibrant beloved community, including beer & wine, cornbread, salad and dessert, plus pizza for those who don’t eat chili.

Exclusive Live Event Items -- Places at dinners and activities offered by our members and fabulous auction items like Rev. Josh’s sermon will only be available at the live event. The Auction is one of our biggest fundraisers and fun family events. It’s important to our congregation. We know, it’s far away, but things get busy in the Fall.

How You Can Help This Summer and Fall? Donate! What can you contribute to auction off at this extraordinary event? Could you teach, repair, entertain, bake? Share your talent in other ways? We’ll have the ever-popular dinners, group activities, lessons, services and select items that need a new home. As you are out and about this summer, contact your favorite merchants to ask for donations. If you love a place, others will, too. Stop by our table after services July 12 and 26 to pick up a merchant donation letter or email auction@uuse.org.

Think About Entering the Chili Cook-Off! It’s never too early to dream of your favorite chili! Who makes the best chili? Enter your tried and true family recipe or a new experiment you’ve been wanting to try. Vegan, vegetarian, and with meat—all are welcome! Bragging rights and a beautiful UUSE Chili Cook-Off Apron are up for grabs for the winners! Entry is limited, so contact Auction@uuse.org ASAP to reserve your spot.

Questions? Email Auction@uuse.org or talk to any Auction Committee member -- Robin Byrne, Susan Gabriele, Jennifer Klee, Colin Guerrette, Stan McMillen, or Nancy Pappas.

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