Welcome to Unitarian Universalist Society East
Sunday Services at 9:00 and 11:00
Sunday Services Schedule
January Ministry Theme: Practicing Resistance
Join us at 9 or 11 AM. The 11 AM Zoom service login and call-in information is shared through the congregational eblasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Subscribe to the eblast by sending a message to uuseoffice@uuse.org or call the UUSE office at 860-646-5151.
Please note special dates and times below.
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5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night. Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek.
One service at 10 AM: Sunday, December 28th: Reflections and Hopes. Join us at 10 AM for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. Coordinators: Gianna DiMaiolo and Kate Kimmerle.
Sunday, January 4th: Resistance! A new year arrives. Rev. Josh considers our January ministry theme, resistance. The UU folk-rock band Meetinghouse provides the music! A potent mix indeed! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.
Sunday, January 11th: The Arts as Resistance. The Arts as Resistance - the artistic voice as a means of expression. Throughout history artists, writers, and musicians have conveyed their vision and values through their work. UUSE artists talk about their creative process and what inspires them to make the world better. Coordinators: Jane Penfield & David Klotz.
Sunday, January 18th: Racial Justice Legacies. Rev. Josh takes another dive into Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist history. This time, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national observance, he explores some oft-forgotten racial justice stories from our collective past. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.
Sunday, January 25th: I Am Today. Being a changemaker can start today, which causes close to our heart and thoughtful advocacy. UUSE members will speak about actions they've taken to instigate positive change in our communities. Coordinators: Sam Taylor & Martha Larson.
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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 with:
- Moral Monday CT
- Power Up
Please contact Louisa Graver at uuseoffice@uuse.org, David Lacoss, or Nancy Madar at nuuseoffice@uuse.org.
Make checks out to UUSE. 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.
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2025/2026 Ministry Themes
September: Building Belonging
October: Cultivating Compassion
November: Nurturing Gratitude
December: Choosing Hope
January: Practicing Resistance
February: Embodying Resilience
March: Paying Attention
April: Embracing Possibility
May: Awakening Curiosity
June: Flourishing Together
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Minister's Column
Dear Ones:
Our ministry theme for January is practicing resistance. I’m not surprised that our friends at Soul Matters (the independent UU resource hub that provides materials for our monthly themes) have landed on this theme at this time. Unitarian Universalists across the United States have been considering this theme in earnest since the 2024 national elections. As I have discussed elsewhere, the current administration in Washington, DC has engaged in many authoritarian actions (e.g., abducting and deporting people without due process, deploying federal troops to US cities, cutting the social safety net to pay for tax cuts for the nation’s wealthiest residents, freezing funds Congress has already appropriated, defunding universities, criticizing judges, firing federal employees without cause, using the Department of Justice to harass and attack political opponents, etc.). People of liberal faith abhor such actions. We recognize a profound threat to our time-honored democratic institutions, practices, and assumptions. We feel called to resist. So, I welcome practicing resistance as our theme for the month. Again, I am not surprised.
Of course, Unitarian Universalists inherit a long tradition of practicing resistance to injustice. I intend to address pieces of that tradition—especially our tradition of resisting racism—in my January 18th service prior to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. But before that, at our January 4th service, I want to address a way of practicing resistance that isn’t as familiar to me, what I call “direct aid.” The bottom line for me is that there is an increasing number of victims of the current federal administration’s policies, and they need help. Two victim groups that stand out to me are: 1) the families of immigrants who’ve experienced the abduction and deportation of a primary bread-winner; and 2) transgender people (or families with a transgender child) who are relocating from states with anti-trans laws to states whose laws are more supportive and protective of transgender people. There are certainly other victim groups. I am keenly aware of middle-income people and families who are losing access to affordable health insurance; and lower income people and families who are finding it increasingly difficult to make financial ends meet due to chaos in the economy. But given the kinds of requests I am getting on a fairly regular basis to support immigrant families; and given what I know is a long pipeline of transgender people who are seeking aid in relocating to Connecticut, I am increasingly led to the conclusion that our congregation has a role to play in providing direct aid.
This is not quite intuitive for me. During my seminary years, I received training in how to work for social change—to not simply “give to the poor,” but to dismantle the root causes of poverty. While I’ve always seen the value in providing direct aid to people in need, I’ve nevertheless focused my energy and much of our congregation’s energy on the work of social change. That work certainly continues, but the victims of the current administration’s policies can’t wait for social change. They need direct aid now. Learning as a congregation to offer such aid feels to me like one of the salient ways we can practice resistance. More to come….
With love, care, and hope,
Rev. Josh
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President’s Column January 2026
I was a product of the times I grew up in, the 60s and the 70s, where women’s rights and civil rights were ascending. Girls were told we could be anything and do anything that the opposite sex could do. Girls could take “shop”, become doctors or veterinarians. With the advent of reliable, easy birth control and women’s reproductive health freedoms, we were as free as any of our male counterparts. The Vietnam War and massive student protest movements ushered in a new enlightened age of social justice and equality, as diverse groups forged a coalition in response to the horrors of an unjustified war.
We women took progress as a given, our birthright. I personally took full advantage, leaving my early career in women-dominated nursing to explore new available options and became fully-engaged in what had been a male-dominated field in the corporate world. I never thought twice about it or ever thought it was anything but normal in our new age of enlightenment. And now, we are left in the rubble, wondering what happened and can we ever find our way back?
A couple of weeks ago, I read a quote that sounded nonsensical, but when I pondered the words, I was horrified because more and more news comes out that makes you realize that there is A Truth to it. The quote came from a book by Margaret Atwood (1982), Second Words, in an essay entitled “Writing the Male Character”. The quote is as follows: “ Why do men feel threatened by women? I asked a male friend of mine...’They’re afraid women will laugh at them…’ Then I asked women students, ‘Why do women feel threatened by men? ‘They’re afraid of being killed,’ they said.” To me, this is profound.
In our current times, in just a short couple of years, all the big wins for women, in fact, all minority populations, have evaporated. Mostly, these changes won’t affect me, a retired white woman, but it seems possible that following generations won’t have nearly the opportunities that I have had.
Worse is that safety and predictability, as we knew it, is totally gone. Civility is hardly a word in our vocabulary any longer. With the loss of civility and increased calls for violence from the current regime -- we have seen violence at all levels but predominantly impacting vulnerable populations. Women, LGBTQ+, people of color, indigenous people, and immigrants of all nationalities. Far-right extremist groups, which would have been considered fringe groups in the past, are behind the majority of the violence. According to Reuters, in a Special report (2023), outbursts by extremist groups are the worst they’ve been since the 1970s.
We need to choose optimism that we will find our path forward once again. Dr. Martin Luther King outlined hope in terms of tailwinds and headwinds in his 1959 sermon, entitled “Shattered Dreams. “In this sermon, he used tailwinds as a symbol of hope. “At times in our lives, the tailwinds of joy, triumph, and fulfillment favor us, and at times the headwinds of disappointment, sorrow, and tragedy beat unrelentingly against us. Shall we permit adverse winds to overwhelm us as we journey across life’s mighty Atlantic, or will our inner spiritual engines sustain us in spite of the [head] winds? “ It is my hope that our resilience and strength can help us weather the storm and that in 2026 the tailwinds will finally return.
Patricia Lisle, UUSE President
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Green Sanctuary News
Can we stop climate change? At this moment in time, the jury is still out…but lately it feels like we’re losing ground. In May of this year, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations crossed a seasonal threshold of 430 parts per million for the first time in recorded history, according to NOAA. Rising CO2 acts like a thermal blanket, intensifying heatwaves, shifting weather, and altering ocean chemistry. The United States is the second-highest emitter of CO2 emissions in the world, surpassed only by China (and our per capita CO2 emission rate is still considerably higher than China’s).
We have the technology to change this! In recent years, the cost of energy from the sun crossed a tipping-point of its own, such that it is now less expensive to produce solar energy than energy from fossil fuels. But we need to change the minds of many in power--even in Connecticut--and we need to act fast.
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, “Climate change is one of the most challenging problems that humanity has ever faced. At stake are hundreds of millions of lives, innumerable species and ecosystems, the health and viability of the economy, and the future habitability of this planet. Fortunately, climate change is solvable. We have the technologies. We have the science. We now need the leadership—and the courage to change course.” In an article entitled “Climate Solutions”, they outline a five-pronged approach to solving the climate crisis:
- Cut emissions
- Build resilience
- Fight disinformation
- Remove carbon dioxide
- Act!
I belong to an organization called Third Act, a group of senior citizens whose mission is to do what we can to promote “clean” energy (solar and wind power), call attention to the major fossil-fuel producers and their corporate enablers (banks such as Citibank, Chase and Wells Fargo are major financiers of businesses expanding fossil-fuel production), and encourage our politicians to support legislation that promotes sound environmental policy and environmental justice. There are many other organizations working toward similar goals (Citizens Climate Lobby, Sierra Club, the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, to name just a few). UUSE as a Green Sanctuary and many of our members individually have for years been taking action in many ways. But it is going to take all of us, working together, to turn things around.
-Carole Tenny (Boster)
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Upcoming Events
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UUSE Coffeehouse and Open Mic
Sign-up starts at 6 PM-- performances will start at 6:30 PM
Join us on the first Saturday of each month, October through May, for an evening of music, poetry, stories, and community! Bring your own songs, poems, stories, or any creative offering — or simply come enjoy the warm, supportive atmosphere as part of our appreciative audience.
Sign-ups begin at 6:00 PM, and performances start at 6:30 PM. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends — we’ll provide the coffee!
Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT
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2026 Goods & Services Auction
5 PM, January 31, 2026
One of UUSE’s Biggest Fun(d)raisers!!
Mark your calendar now for Fun, Food & Friends!! Here’s what to expect:
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Key Dates and Deadlines
- NOW: It’s never too early to claim your spot in the Get Saucy Cooking Competition! uuseoffice@uuse.org
- Plan your donations and email the committee at auction@uuse.org! Include: Thorough description, approximate value and minimum bid (optional), time, date, number of spaces, several photos with plain backgrounds are best.
- By January 2: Claim your basket theme. 10 basket limit and we want them all to be different.
- By January 9: Submit basket description, list of contents, several photos.
- January 12-15: Drop the baskets off at the meetinghouse. We can help package it.
- January 16: Absolute deadline to send donation details to auction@uuse.org. Sooner is better.
- January 17 and 24: Baskets are displayed in the lobby; raffle tickets sold
- January 19: Online auction opens at 8 AM
- January 30:Online auction closes at 10 PM. Set up crew works through afternoon.
January 31, 5 PM: Live Extravaganza at the meetinghouse with exclusive auction items, the Get Saucy Cooking Competition and free dinner. Snow date is February 14.
Questions???
When in doubt, email uuseoffice@uuse.org or talk to any of the Auction Committee members—Robin Byrne, Anne Carr, Dan Covino, Susan Gabriele, Jennifer Klee, Stan McMillen, Janet Napier, Rob Napier & Nancy Pappas.
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How You Can Help - FILL THE CATALOG WITH EXCITING DONATIONS!
What can you donate that will thrill and amaze? Rides, weeding, a scrapbook or pet portrait? Collectibles, sports equipment, art, or something else that needs a new home? Contact merchants for a donation – if you love a place, others will too.
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 are popular! And you can buddy up to share the work, cost, and space! Email with your luscious ideas!
Join the Fun!
Saucy Cook-Off 2.0
The competition is hot and heavy for the title of ‘UUSE Top Chef.’ Jump into the contest with your terrific tetrazzini or perfect pesto. Then everyone enjoys a luscious free pasta dinner prepared by UU friends who want YOUR votes!
Going, going, gone!! Live Auction
Snag meals in members’ homes, special activities, vacation getaways and Rev. Josh’s personalized sermon only at the meetinghouse on January 31!
For the Kids
No grownups allowed! Lots of low-cost items at the Kids Bid Table and ONLY children can bid! There will also be fun activities and childcare available.
Raffle Baskets
Committees and small groups donate delightful themed baskets. Buy tickets before/after services starting January 17. Drawing will be at the auction. To claim your theme, email auction@uuse.org.
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Winter Woods Work Party
January 17 ,10 AM – 1 PM
The Building & Grounds Committee invites you to its second annual winter woods
work party on Saturday, January 17th, 10 AM – 1 PM. This is a de-vine opportunity to clip
twining vines and invasive shrubs while they are dormant in winter. Bring pruning shears
and loppers (we will also have some to lend). Children and youth are welcome to attend
with a responsible adult. Snacks and beverages provided. Wet weather cancels.
Here are the top five reasons to do this work in winter:
- No bugs!
- No sweat!
- No sunburn!
- No poison ivy!
- Hot chocolate!
Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information.
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Intro to UU
Learn about Unitarian Universalism &Unitarian Universalist Society East
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1 to 4 PM in the UUSE Chapel (Garden Level)
This gathering will include:
- A discussion of Unitarian Universalist theology
- UUSE’s mission, programs and facilities
- An opportunity to meet others and share our religious journeys
To register, contact Annie Gentile at (860) 646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org.
Please RSVP by Thursday, January 15th, 2025. Let us know if you need childcare.
Questions? Please contact Sylvia Ounpuu at membership@uuse.org or Rev. Josh Pawelek at 860-646-5151 or minister@uuse.org
We hope you will join us!
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Come Sing, Chant, and Reconnect With Us!
Save These Kirtan Dates –Led by Heart-Centered Kirtan with Libby Volckening, Dan Thomas, Zach Gregory, Chris Ball, and Brie Sullivan. No experience needed!
- Sunday, 3 PM, February 22, 2026
- Sunday, 3 PM, March 22, 2026
- Sunday, 3 PM, May 17, 2026
Suggested Donation: $20 (more or less is always OK—no one turned away). Scent-Free: Please no incense, perfume, or essential oils. Seating: Chairs provided. Some cushions. Best to bring a cushion if you prefer floor seating.
For more info: https://www.uuse.org/regular-events/kirtan
Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT
Sudha, Central CT Community Kirtan
And the UUSE Music Committee
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Keep up to date on all UUSE happenings here.
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Upcoming Feedback Opportunities:
Principles and Values Integration Task Force
As some of you will remember, one of the recommendations from last year’s UUA Discernment Task Force was for our congregation to integrate the Unitarian Universalist principles with the Unitarian Universalist Values in our collective UUSE life.
To that end, our Policy Board commissioned a Principles and Values Integration Task Force last spring with the goal of studying how we can effectively achieve this integration. The task force consisted of Vivian Carlson (Sunday Services Committee), Sudha (Children and Youth Ministry and Communications and Technology Committees), Sheila Foran (Membership Committee), Kate Kimmerle (Policy Board), Ruth Rempt (at large), and Rev. Josh Pawelek (staff).
The Principles and Values Integration Task Force has completed its preliminary report and will be sharing it with the congregation in early January. Please watch for it!!
We want to hear from you!
During the remainder of January, the Task Force will be seeking feedback from the congregation. You will be able to give feedback by emailing principlesvalues@uuse.org. You can also attend an online feedback session on Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 pm, or an in-person feedback session on Tuesday, January 20th at 1:00 PM at UUSE. Once feedback has been reviewed and integrated into the report, the task force will submit a final report to the Policy Board to be accepted at its February meeting.
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New World Trio “Treasured Trios” Concert
Works for piano trio by Enescu, Beethoven, and Dvorak with violinist Anhared Stowe, cellist Peter Zay, and pianist David Ballena.
3 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
George Enescu composed his beautiful Serenade Lointaine for piano trio when he was just 21 years old. Although composed in 1903, the trio was discovered only recently. This opening work explores the Romantic side of the piano trio, and the warmness of Enescu’s textures highlight his influences from the Romantic era. In his Trio #1, Op 1, Beethoven
places content over form for the first time, creating an unprecedented equality between the instruments. Here, the composer is no longer simply accommodating a listener’s desire for formulaic comfort but is instead leading his audience into his own sensibilities. Beethoven’s
brilliance is so compelling that his privileged-class patrons only dimly realize that he has created a pathway for artists to emerge as a significant moral force. Antonin Dvorak’s Dumky Trio is one of the composer’s best-known works, and most original. Of Ukrainian origin, dumky refers to epic, lamenting ballads. During the nineteenth century, Slavic composers began transforming these songs into a classical form. Their brooding, introspective themes are contrasted with lively, cheerful sections. Dvorak’s trio is the most-loved of these legendary ballads.
Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT. Suggested donation $20. For information 860-646-5151, www.newworldtrio.org
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Strategic Planning Task Force
The word cloud to the right represents the top 500 repeated words from UUSE’s 2012 Strategic Plan documents. To interact with the words and explore some of the key ideas, click on the Word Cloud image to the right.
With community engagement, the Strategic Planning Task Force looks forward to creating all-new Vision and Mission Statements and an updated Strategic Plan in the coming months and looks forward to exploring what words and ideas will be represented as we look to the future.
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Children and Youth Ministry News
Do you feel comfortable talking about your personal spiritual practice? Would you be willing to come in to the 2nd-5th grade classroom to explore big questions with our young UUs, with the support of seasoned classroom teachers? If so, please reach out to the Director of Children & Youth Ministry at dcym@uuse.org.
Are you a retired special education (or other) teacher? Or looking for meaningful ways to plug into the community? CYM is building a team of support for a 5-year-old in our congregation with an intellectual disability, who needs one-on-one support in the Spirit Play classroom this year. We have a few high school youth on the team, and we are looking for a few adults as well. Team members would take turns as their schedules allow. (Sitting on the floor is not required; team members would be offered a chair.) Please reach out to DCYM Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest in joining the team!
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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 2 - 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 18 – April 6, 2026.
We will provide training on Thursday evening, March 5 or Saturday morning, March 7, 2026. 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 1 – April 6, 2026.
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Looking for Hosts for 2026 Annual Appeal Pledging Potlucks!
HOORAY! HOORAY! This spring, the Stewardship Committee will offer Pledging Potlucks for two weekends: March 6 – 8 and March 13 – 15. We are looking for people who will host a potluck during those weekends.
This year we hope that potential potluck hosts will team up to create an astounding offering. We would especially welcome a potluck offering from our ‘younger’ members and friends. The potlucks are often dinners but could be a brunch, lunch or perhaps dessert & coffee/tea. You can steward your own potluck, or a steward will attend to facilitate the conversation about pledging if you choose. We need to gather a list of hosts (and co-hosts) with dates and times of their potlucks by February 8, 2026. These potlucks are a way to come together in community, enjoy good food and have a deeper conversation about our connection to UUSE and our hopes and dreams for our future. We hope you will consider being a host or a team!
Signups for potlucks will begin after services February 15, 22 and March 1, 2026, when the Annual Appeal officially kicks off.
Please contact Stan McMillen at 860-646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org to host a pledging potluck in March. THANK YOU!
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General Assembly 2026
Virtual gathering June 14th - June 21st
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. The 2026 GA will be held virtually June 14th-21st.
Are you interested in representing UUSE at this year's General Assembly? Questions? Email Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org
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Ongoing Groups, Activities, and Fun
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Save the Date
Community Contra Dance
March 21, 2026, 4-7 PM in the UUSE Meeting Room
Live music! Gender-free! Beginner friendly! All are welcome! Contact: Meghan MacRae, uuseoffice@uuse.org.
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Ladies at Lunch
Thursday, January 8th, we will enjoy lunch at Kobe Asian Bistro, 1155 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester (in the Plaza at Burr Corners). We meet at noon. Join us! If you will attend, please let Sharon Huber know by Wednesday, January 7.
uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151.
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Romeos for Lunch
Romeos (Retired Old Men Eating Out) meet at noon on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for lunch and conversation at various local restaurants. If you are retired or simply have free time, feel welcome to participate. Contact Annie at the church office to be included on the email call list.
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Yoga at the Meetinghouse Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Holiday Notes:
Due to the Christmas Eve service setup, the Wednesday, December 24 yoga class has been cancelled.
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 to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org. Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering.
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Women's Sacred Singing Circle
Every Thursday at 7 PM
We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women.
Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community!
For more information visit Meetup.
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Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair
January/February:
Sid Soderholm.
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Directory Updates
Mike Baxter has a new email: uuseoffice@uuse.org
Tracey Jackson has a new email and phone number: uuseoffice@uuse.org
cell: 860-646-5151
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Book Cart Volunteers Needed!
Drop by the book cart to take or leave a book, or talk about books with our friendly volunteers. The book cart is in the lobby each Sunday during the summer months, after the 10:00 am service
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Books, Classes, and Discussions
Adult Religious Education
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NEW! Meditation Group
The Meditation Group will meet Monday, Dec. 15, at 3:30 PM in the sanctuary to meditate in community. The group will meet regularly on the third Monday of the month at 3:30. The group started because members of the Buddhist Group, which meets on Zoom, wanted to gather in person. You don’t have to be a member of the Buddhist Group or interested in Buddhism to join. Everyone is welcome; no experience required. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions, uuseoffice@uuse.org.
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Book Lovers
The Book Lovers meet in person and simultaneously on Zoom every second Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. You are welcome even if you haven’t finished the book. The link is sent out the weekend before by Carolyn Gimbrone.
- January 13, 2026: James - A Novel by Percival Everett: Pub. March 2024, 320 pages. Discussion leader: Nancy Thompson
- February 10, 2026: The Correspondent- A Novel by Virginia Evans: Pub. April 2025, 304 pages. Discussion leader: Carolyn Gimbrone
- March 10, 2026: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong: Pub. May 2025, 416 Pages. Discussion leader: Jeannine Gluck
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Buddhist Group
The UUSE Buddhist Group will meet on the 1st Tuesday, at 7 PM on Zoom 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.
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Humanist Group
Join us in on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores Religious Humanism and its applications to life, both historically and today. All welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link.
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Science and Religion Discussion Group
Where do science and religion meet? Where are they in opposition?
Meet 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 in the Chapel, and on Zoom.
Contact Chris Larson for the Zoom link.
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God Talk
A discussion group for UU theists
4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM.
This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link.
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Help Us Spread the Word
Are you on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, etc?) please promote UUSE and its events by "liking" or sharing our posts on social media.
- Facebook: UUSEast, Instagram: uu_society_east.
- UUSE Happenings on Facebook is a private page for sharing things among members.
- You also can share events or posts in other groups on Facebook.
If you have any suggestions for places to publicize events, email uuseoffice@uuse.org, the Communications/Technology Committee.
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Newsletter Submissions
Submit articles using newsletter@uuse.org or use this publicity form. Deadline for the Newsletter is the 20th of each month.
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UUSE General Information
UUSE Office Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Meetinghouse Office: 860-646-5151
Office Administrator: Annie Gentile email: uuseoffice@uuse.org
Minister: Rev. Joshua Pawelek, 860-646-5151, minister@uuse.org
Minister Office Hours: Tuesday 10 AM to 7 PM and Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM
Director of Children & Youth Ministry: Emmy Galbraith, 860-646-5151, dcym@uuse.org
President: Trisha Corey-Lisle, 805-750--3488, uuseoffice@uuse.org
Newsletter Editor: Carol Marion, 860-646-5151, newsletter@uuse.org
Website Coordinator: uuse.web@uuse.org UUSE Website:https://www.uuse.org
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