Oct 3, 2026

UUSE Coffeehouse and Open Mic
Will Return on October 3rd!
Sign-up starts at 6 PM-- performances 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 family friendly performances start at 6:30 PM. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. Bring your own drinks, your own dinner, and your own friends — we’ll provide the coffee! Donations accepted but not required.
Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT
Ladies at Lunch
Friday, October 9, we will have lunch at Pasha Turkish Restaurant. It is located in the Broad Street Plaza, 397 Broad Street, Manchester. We meet at noon. Do join us! All are welcome. If you will attend please let Sharon Huber know by Thursday the 8th afternoon. uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151.
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.
Yoga at the Meetinghouse Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
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.
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!
Books, Classes, and Discussions 
Adult Religious Education
Pagan Group
The Pagan Group is meeting on third Tuesday at 7 pm in garden level chapel. We are exploring eldering process.
Contact Ellen Williams with questions, uuseoffice@uuse.org
Meditation Group
The Meditation Group will meet third Mondays from 3:30 PM in the Youth Group room (room 2) on the garden level to meditate in community. Everyone is welcome; no experience required. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions,
uuseoffice@uuse.org.
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.
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.
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.
Science and Religion Discussion Group 
Where do science and religion meet? Where are they in opposition?
Meet 4th Thursdays at 4:30 in the Chapel, and on Zoom.
Contact Chris Larson for the Zoom link.
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.
Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair  
October: Sue McMillen
PastoralFriends@uuse.org. 
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