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- Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from
< To Upcoming Services Jul 5, 2025 Looking for fun for the whole family this summer? Ferry Beach invites all UU members to join them for Religious Education Week from 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. #eBlast-03-19 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. #eBlast -03-19 OOS Sermon YouTube
- 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:
< To Upcoming Services Jun 19, 2025 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: 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. #eBlast-03-19 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. #eBlast -03-19 OOS Sermon YouTube
- Past Services | UUSE
A list of all of our past services, including links to the sermons. Past Services This is a list of past services. Upcoming services can be found here . 3/16/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Hows Your Rhythm Section? Sunday Service: "How's Your Rhythm Section?" Continuing our exploration of trust, Rev. Josh reflects on his rock 'n' roll days, when a solid rhythm section made all the difference. What does it mean to be part of a trustworthy rhythm section? What does it mean to trust the rhythm section? And more to the point, how's your rhythm section doing? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-12 3/9/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Trust in Action Sunday Service: "Trust in Action" By trusting in each other's unique gifts, we are able to build a community of love, support and action at UUSE. Do you manifest trust as a spiritual leader? And if so, how? Please join our speakers as they reflect on their personal engagement with trust. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi & Kate Kimmerle Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-05 3/2/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Strengthening Our Connections Sunday Service: "Strengthening Our Connections" This morning, we kick off our 2025 Annual Appeal. We celebrate our recent achievements. We articulate the challenges that lie ahead. We ponder the meaning and the value UUSE has in our lives. We strengthen our connections to each other. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-26 2/23/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Inclusion and Exclusion Sunday Service: "Inclusion and Exclusion" Learn how inclusion and exclusion can impact you Coordinators : Anne Vogel and Ellen Williams Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-19 Show More
- 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 (
< To Upcoming Services Apr 6, 2025 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 ( 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!) #eBlast-03-19 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!) #eBlast -03-19 OOS Sermon YouTube
- Happenings | UUSE
What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Love Will Guide Us March 23, 2025 Sunday Service: "Love Will Guide Us Through the Hard Night" This morning, we welcome the Rev. Carolyn Patierno to our pulpit. Drawing on our Special Congregational Meeting Notice March 30, 2025 Special Congregational Meeting Dear UUSE Voting Members: UUSE's Policy Board is calling a special congregational meeting to take place on Sunday, March 30th, following the second ... Happenings There’s Always Something Good Going On Affinity Groups Birds of a feather Read More ROMEOS 2nd Tuesdays Read More Women's Sacred Singing Circle Thursdays Read More Coffeehouse 1st Saturdays Read More Choir Rehearsals Wednesday Nights Read More Ladies at Lunch Alternating Thu/Fri Read More Yoga at the Meetinghouse Wednesdays 10:00AM Read More Upcoming Events Calendar Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Wednesday 3/19/25 Read More Yoga . 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... Wednesday 3/19/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal . Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Thursday 3/20/25 Read More 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 e... Monday 3/24/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon! Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 3/25/25 Read More 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. ... Tuesday 3/25/25 Read More Special Screening: Intersexion Tuesday night, March 25th, at the UUSE meeting house 7:00 PM Co-sponsored by UUSE’s Adult Religious Education and Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committees. We’ve heard it said r... Wednesday 3/26/25 Read More Yoga at 9:30 this week only Yoga at 9:30 this week only Wednesday 3/26/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal! Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Wednesday 3/26/25 Read More 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 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 wel... Thursday 3/27/25 Read More 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 e... Thursday 3/27/25 Read More Calling All Photographers, Painters, and Poets A Spring exhibit at UUSE will be installed on Thursday, March 27th. The new triptych and exhibit will remain in place until mid-June. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse... Thursday 3/27/25 Read More A Spring exhibit A Spring exhibit at UUSE will be installed on Thursday, March 27th. The new triptych and exhibit will remain in place until mid-June. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse... More...
- Love Will Guide Us
< To Upcoming Services Mar 23, 2025 Love Will Guide Us 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. #eBlast-03-19 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 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-19 OOS Sermon YouTube
- Music and Concerts | UUSE
Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Upcoming Concerts & Musical Events Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Wednesday 3/19/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal . Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Wednesday 3/26/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal! Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Wednesday 4/2/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Saturday 4/5/25 Read More Coffeehouse Sign up starts at 6 PM-- performances will start at 6:30 PM - NEW START TIME UUSE's monthly coffeehouse opens its 24th season. Sign up starts at 6 pm -- performances will start at ... Wednesday 4/9/25 Read More Choir Rehearsal. Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and mont... Sunday 4/27/25 Read More Duo Piano Concert Duo piano concert (Paul Bisaccia & Corbin B) 3PM April 27, 2025 Sunday 5/4/25 Read More New England Pride Concert New England Pride Concert - 3:00PM More...
- Worship | UUSE
Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Worship March Ministry Theme: Trust 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. Sunday, March 2nd : Strengthening Our Connections. This morning we kick off our 2025 UUSE Annual Appeal. We celebrate our recent achievements. We articulate the challenges that lie ahead. We ponder the meaning and the value UUSE has in our lives. We strengthen our connections to each other. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, March 9, 2025 - Updated - Sunday Service: "Trust in Action" By trusting in each other's unique gifts, we are able to build a community of love, support and action at UUSE. Do you manifest trust as a spiritual leader? And if so, how? Please join our speakers as they reflect on their personal engagement with trust. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi & Kate Kimmerle Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It: Sunday, March 16, 2025 - Updated - Sunday Service: "How's Your Rhythm Section?" Continuing our exploration of trust, Rev. Josh reflects on his rock 'n' roll days, when a solid rhythm section made all the difference. What does it mean to be part of a trustworthy rhythm section? What does it mean to trust the rhythm section? And more to the point, how's your rhythm section doing? Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It: Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. - Updated - 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 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 30th : The Truth About Trust AC. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson
- Upcoming Services | UUSE
This is the listing of upcoming services. It is automatically updated from the events database. Old services are moved to the past services page. Upcoming Services Reminder: UUSE has a Low Scent Policy Here's a list of upcoming services. Past services can be found here . 3/23/25 Love Will Guide Us OOS Sermon YouTube 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. #eBlast-03-19 3/30/25 The Truth About Trust AC. OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, March 30th: The Truth About Trust AC.
- 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
< To Upcoming Services Mar 26, 2025 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 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. #eBlast-03-19 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. #eBlast -03-19 OOS Sermon YouTube
- Intro to UU | UUSE
Religious education is not just for kids. We have plenty of programs to keep adults busy too. Intro to UU The Intro to UU program is taught periodically by the minister. There's not one scheduled at the moment. Keep an eye on the Happenings section of the website to see when the next session might be coming.
- Minister's Column | UUSE
Reverend Josh Pawelek's monthly column, a message of meaning and hope. Minister's Column for Rev. Josh Pawelek Minister I am a theistic Unitarian Universalist; an aspiring antiracist, feminist, queer ally; a liberal, suburban American minister practicing a modern version of New England’s old “congregational way;” a loving husband and father; and a spiritual leader dedicated to transformative preaching, teaching, healing and social justice ministries. Serving as the parish minister of UUSE has blessed my life in many ways. Most importantly, UUSE has allowed me—and continues to allow me—to serve as a spiritual leader striving to provide excellence in ministry. I am deeply grateful. Dear Ones: Our ministry theme for March is trust. I recently discovered a short list of lessons on trust from the writer, activist, and organizer adrienne maree brown. She compiled these lessons from a 2019 workshop in New Orleans known as an “emergent strategy immersion.” The lessons speak to me about the role of trust in a congregation. In fact, as you read the list below, every time you encounter the word “people,” I invite you to substitute the word “congregation,” and think about UUSE as you do. Here’s the list: trust the people who move towards you and already feel like home. trust the people to let you rest. trust the people to do everything better than you could have imagined. trust the people and they become trustworthy. trust that the people are doing their work to trust themselves. trust that each breach of trust can deepen trust or clarify boundaries. trust the people who revel in pleasure after hard work. trust the people who let children teach/remind us how to emote, be still, and laugh. trust the people who see and hold your heart. trust the people who listen to the whales. trust the people and you will become trustworthy. trust the people and show them your love. trust the people. I especially like the notion that in trusting the people (congregation), the people (congregation) become trustworthy. AND, in trusting the people (congregation), we become trustworthy. I like the sense of mutuality at the heart of this notion. I like the way trust moves back and forth between people. I like how our trustworthiness grows in relation to our willingness to trust. Trust is infectious: the more I trust you, the more you trust me. And the more we trust each other, the more vulnerable we can be, the more honest we can be, the more human we can be. The presence of trust does not mean breaches of trust won’t happen. Breaches do happen. These lessons acknowledge this reality. But if handled well, breaches of trust provide opportunities for the clarification of boundaries, the clarification of community norms, assumptions and agreements, the clarification of what works in community and what doesn’t. And as we gain clarity, we restore trust, and the cycle continues. For now, I invite you to spend some time with brown’s lessons on trust. Read them closely and slowly. Return to them throughout the month. Which lessons speak the most to you? Which are most important for us as a congregation? Please share your thoughts with other UUSE members and friends. Please feel free to share them with me. What does it mean to you to ‘trust the people?’ With love and care, Rev. Josh Pawelek #MarchNewsletter