< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Know Your Rights Training Know Your Rights Training Friday, November 14th, 7:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee is partnering with a local mutual aid group to provide timely training for UUSE and the public. Every US resident needs this "Know Your Rights" information for themselves and their friends and neighbors in case of interactions with Federal police. Contact Sid Soderholm with questions. #eBlast-11-12 Know Your Rights Training Friday, November 14th, 7:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee is partnering with a local mutual aid group to provide timely training for UUSE and the public. Every US resident needs this "Know Your Rights" information for themselves and their friends and neighbors in case of interactions with Federal police. Contact Sid Soderholm with questions. #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

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. #SeptemberNewsletter < Previous Next Meeting Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Paul Hawken, Best-selling Regeneration Author Paul Hawken, Best-selling Regeneration Author Talk and book-signing, Saturday, May 31 Join best-selling author and environmental visionary Paul Hawken for a talk and book signing of his new book, "Carbon: The Book of Life" on Saturday, May 31 at 6:00 P.M. at American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street in Winsted, CT. Paul will reframe carbon not as a culprit of the climate crisis but as an essential force of connection and life, inviting us to see the world with wonder, explore new possibilities, and nurture a deeper bond with our planet. The talk is free but pre-registration is required. Register at PaulHawken-AMPtalk.eventbrite.com to secure your spot and an optional copy of the book. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Carpool at 3:45 P.M. from UUSE, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT #eBlast-05-28 Paul Hawken, Best-selling Regeneration Author Talk and book-signing, Saturday, May 31 Join best-selling author and environmental visionary Paul Hawken for a talk and book signing of his new book, "Carbon: The Book of Life" on Saturday, May 31 at 6:00 P.M. at American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street in Winsted, CT. Paul will reframe carbon not as a culprit of the climate crisis but as an essential force of connection and life, inviting us to see the world with wonder, explore new possibilities, and nurture a deeper bond with our planet. The talk is free but pre-registration is required. Register at PaulHawken-AMPtalk.eventbrite.com to secure your spot and an optional copy of the book. Doors open at 5:00 P.M. Carpool at 3:45 P.M. from UUSE , 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT #eBlast -05-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 5, 2025 How Do You Cultivate Compassion? Sunday Service: "How Do You Cultivate Compassion?" Cultivating compassion can take many forms. Whether given or received, for yourself or for others, compassion helps us grow spiritually and enriches our lives. Join us to hear our reflections on cultivating compassion. We also welcome Tret Fure as our special guest speaker and musician to the service. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-10-01 Sunday Service: "How Do You Cultivate Compassion?" Cultivating compassion can take many forms. Whether given or received, for yourself or for others, compassion helps us grow spiritually and enriches our lives. Join us to hear our reflections on cultivating compassion. We also welcome Tret Fure as our special guest speaker and musician to the service. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, October 5, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 30, 2025 The Truth About Trust Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-26 Sunday Service: "The Truth About Trust" What makes a person trustworthy? In this service for all ages, we'll explore some of the components of trust as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships. Telling the truth and doing the right thing isn't always easy, especially when we've made mistakes, and we fear the consequences. However difficult it is, doing our best to be people worthy of others' faith and trust is important life-long work. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin & Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 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. #JanuaryNewsletter 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. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 27, 2023 Peace is Every Step August 27: “Peace Is Every Step.” Fred Louis, from the Unitarian Society of Hartford joins us in a lay pulpit exchange. A Viet Nam veteran, he was blessed to attend about 12 Buddhist retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh and others and he will share some of his experiences and Buddhist teachings. Fred gave this reflection in Hartford on January 29, 2023. Members of the Manchester Women's Sacred Singing Circle will provide some of the music. Coordinator(s): Martha Larson OOS Sermon YouTube

Manchester 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 contact Jane at sexton@uuse.org < Previous Times Are Listed Here Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled “I never was to Africa, but it comes up in my dreams” ~Ferron But now I feel like I had an idea of an African safari, after I saw Laurel Hennebury’s excellent slides and talk discussing her safari experience earlier. On Friday, September 12, at 7pm at UUSE, Laurel will be showing her slides and discussing her safari experience at UUSE. please feel free to join us! There is no fee. #SeptemberNewsletter But now I feel like I had an idea of an African safari, after I saw Laurel Hennebury’s excellent slides and talk discussing her safari experience earlier. On Friday, September 12, at 7pm at UUSE , Laurel will be showing her slides and discussing her safari experience at UUSE. please feel free to join us! There is no fee. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 14, 2025 Where the Light Begins "Where the Light Begins" This morning, we celebrate the holidays with our annual, all-congregational music service. Let us welcome the solstice; let us welcome Hanukkah; let us welcome Christmas in this season where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-10 "Where the Light Begins" This morning, we celebrate the holidays with our annual, all-congregational music service. Let us welcome the solstice; let us welcome Hanukkah; let us welcome Christmas in this season where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 14, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -12-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 11, 2024 Things Worth Praying For This Sunday we welcome Rev. Josh back from his sabbatical. Our service will name challenges at home and abroad, or as Josh puts it, 'things worth praying for.' Guest musicians Anhared Stowe, Ryan Ford and Marilyn Krentzman join UUSE Music Director Mary Bopp in a presentation of J. S. Bach's Violin and Oboe Concerto in C Minor. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-02-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

ROMEOS Retired Old Men Eating Out, or The ROMEOs, is a social group that gets together once a month for lunch. Contact the office for details. < Previous Next Meeting Next >