< To Upcoming Services Aug 11, 2024 Unearthing Our Spiritual Roots. For many, gardening in the summer is a spiritual practice. From tending small plants, to harvesting their bounty, gardening nourishes both our bodies and our souls. Join us for this mid-summer service as members share the roots of their spiritual connection to gardening. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Kate Kimmerle #eBlast-08-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 24, 2023 Christmas Eve - One Service Only Come celebrate the season with story, song and contemplation. One service only at 5:00PM Coordinators: Martha Larson & Molly Vigeant #eBlast-12-20 Christmas Eve service is at 5 PM ONLY. There will NOT be a morning service or CYM programming on Sunday, December 24th OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 25, 2026 I Am Today "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 Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-01-21 "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 Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, January 25, 2026 #eBlast -01-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Evening Vespers Service Evening Vespers Service OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday, June 8th Sunday, June 15th: CYM Sunday. Please join on us for our all All Congregation CYM Celebration Sunday service! We will reflect on everything we accomplished this year through pictures, stories, and song. Volunteer recognition and Bridging ceremonies will close out our time together! Coordinator: Emmy Galbraith, Director of Children & Youth Ministry. Special time: 11 AM. Sunday, June 22nd: General Assembly Sunday Worship. This morning we will join this year's UU General Assembly Sunday worship via live stream. Worship will begin at 11 AM. Join us as we come together to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. Coordinator: Vivian Carlson. Sunday, June 29th: What Does Your Quilt Say? As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to "live our values aloud" and work for a more just world in which all may thrive. In this service, we'll explore together the concept of "freedom" as an inherent human right as well as a responsibility to uphold for others. Summer holidays and events marking Memorial Day, Pride Month, Juneteenth, the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, and Independence Day offer moments for us to reflect on what freedom means to each of us and how we communicate and act on what we value. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson. #JuneNewsletter Sunday, June 15th: CYM Sunday . Please join on us for our all All Congregation CYM Celebration Sunday service! We will reflect on everything we accomplished this year through pictures, stories, and song. Volunteer recognition and Bridging ceremonies will close out our time together! Coordinator: Emmy Galbraith, Director of Children & Youth Ministry. Special time: 11 AM. Sunday, June 22nd: General Assembly Sunday Worship. This morning we will join this year's UU General Assembly Sunday worship via live stream. Worship will begin at 11 AM. Join us as we come together to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. Coordinator: Vivian Carlson. Sunday, June 29th: What Does Your Quilt Say? As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to "live our values aloud" and work for a more just world in which all may thrive. In this service, we'll explore together the concept of "freedom" as an inherent human right as well as a responsibility to uphold for others. Summer holidays and events marking Memorial Day, Pride Month, Juneteenth, the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, and Independence Day offer moments for us to reflect on what freedom means to each of us and how we communicate and act on what we value. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson. #JuneNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

Fair Trade Coffee Your favorite Equal Exchange coffees, chocolate, tea and more will be available on 2nd Sundays of the month following both services. Satisfy your taste buds while supporting small sustainable growers. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. < Previous Next Event Next >

Stop & Shop Cards Sales This Sunday, Stop & Shop cards will be sold on first the Sunday of the month after the 10:00 A.M. service. We now can use debit or credit cards for these purchases. Come support this UUSE fundraiser! < Previous Next Event Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Childcare and Gift Wrap fundraiser Childcare and Gift Wrapping Fundraiser Wondering how you're going to get it all done this holiday season? We can help! The Youth Group is offering a Childcare and Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser on SUNDAY, December 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop off your children on the Garden Level anytime between those hours and shop for the holiday child-free. Youth will provide games, activities and a snack with adult supervision. Drop off your gifts at our wrapping station (with or without your favorite wrapping paper). We will wrap them for you in gift bags or wrapping paper while you're out. $13 per hour for the first child; $7 per hour for each additional child. $3 per gift wrapped. For more info or to reserve a spot, please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. All proceeds go to fund Youth Group activities. #eBlast-11-29 Wondering how you're going to get it all done this holiday season? We can help! The Youth Group is offering a Childcare and Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser on SUNDAY, December 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop off your children on the Garden Level anytime between those hours and shop for the holiday child-free. Youth will provide games, activities and a snack with adult supervision. Drop off your gifts at our wrapping station (with or without your favorite wrapping paper). We will wrap them for you in gift bags or wrapping paper while you're out. $13 per hour for the first child; $7 per hour for each additional child. $3 per gift wrapped. For more info or to reserve a spot, please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. All proceeds go to fund Youth Group activities. #eBlast -11-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled There are many ways you can help out! Tag Sale No theme; we’ll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment, and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould. Bake Sale Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, Apr. 30 and May 1 during office hours (9-4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table — Sign up in the lobby or conta #AprilNewsletter Tag Sale No theme; we’ll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment, and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould. Bake Sale Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, Apr. 30 and May 1 during office hours (9-4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table — Sign up in the lobby or conta #AprilNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Jan 18, 2026 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" 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 Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-01-14 "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" 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 Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, January 18, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -01-14 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled African Safari African Safari Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at UUSE Have you ever dreamed of going on an African safari? Here's your next best opportunity! All are welcome to attend a free wildlife slideshow and discussion at UUSE led by Laurel Hennebury on September 12th at 7:00 P.M. #eBlast-09-10 African Safari Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at UUSE Have you ever dreamed of going on an African safari? Here's your next best opportunity! All are welcome to attend a free wildlife slideshow and discussion at UUSE led by Laurel Hennebury on September 12th at 7:00 P.M. #eBlast -09-10 OOS Sermon YouTube