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Music and Mantra @UUSE

Heart-Centered Kirtan returns to Manchester, CT

Come chant, breathe, and reconnect through the joy of kirtan. Join us in Manchester, CT, where live music, mantra singing, and community come together in a shared spiritual practice.

Upcoming Dates

All sessions begin at 3pm in the UUSE sanctuary:

·      Sunday, September 21, 2025

·      Sunday, February 22, 2026

·      Sunday, March 22, 2026

·      Sunday, May 17, 2026

Each gathering is led by Heart-Centered Kirtan, offering a powerful and inclusive group chanting experience in Connecticut. Save the dates and come sing with us, dance, do yoga, or just soak it in.

What Is Kirtan?

Kirtan is a form of chanting meditation rooted in Indian spiritual traditions. Through call-and-response singing of simple, repetitive mantras, participants are invited into a shared state of peace, energy, and connection.

Whether you're looking for spiritual music events in CT, interested in meditative music, or simply want to try something new, kirtan offers a welcoming space for all.

About Heart-Centered Kirtan

Led by Libby Volckening, with Dan Thomas, Zach Gregory, and Chris Ball, Heart-Centered Kirtan weaves Sanskrit and Buddhist mantras into a blend of Western musical styles. Their Unitarian Universalist kirtan gatherings are known for being grounding, joyful, and openhearted.

Since 2013, they’ve led kirtan across Connecticut and New England, bringing people together through the healing power of music and mantra.

Learn more at heartcenteredkirtan.com

What to Know

• Donation: $20 suggested (more or less is always OK—no one is turned away).

• All are welcome: No experience needed. Families are encouraged to attend.

• Scent-free space: Please avoid perfumes and essential oils.

• Seating: Chairs provided; bring a cushion if you prefer the floor.

If you're searching for inclusive spiritual events in CT or want to explore community chanting, this is a great place to begin.

Location

Unitarian Universalist Society East (UUSE)153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT