< To Upcoming Services Mar 9, 2025 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 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. Sunday, March 9, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

Childcare for infants and toddlers is provided year-round in our child-proofed nursery room on the Garden Level, during the 11 AM service from September through June, and the 10 AM service during the summer months. Check The Director's Corner for Nursery availability https://www.uuse.org/cym-update To sign up to volunteer for Nursery (ages 3 and under) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAFAC2CA3FFCE9-nursery < Back Nursery (Infant to 3yrs) Childcare for infants and toddlers is provided year-round in our child-proofed nursery room on the Garden Level, during the 11 AM service from September through June, and the 10 AM service during the summer months. Check The Director's Corner for Nursery availability https://www.uuse.org/cym-update To sign up to volunteer for Nursery (ages 3 and under) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAFAC2CA3FFCE9-nursery Previous Next

< To Upcoming Services May 18, 2025 Flower Communion Sunday, May 18th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! Note: Our 2025 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, May 18th : Flower Communion . All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! Note: Our 2025 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 20, 2026 Beginnings Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-16 Sunday Service: "Beginnings" Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 20, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -09-16 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 2, 2024 Free at Last! This morning, we welcome back the Free At Last Players, a community-based theater troop that educates audiences on mental illness and mental wellness. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-05-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 15, 2023 Protecting Our Women and Girls. This service serves as an informative platform, shedding light on the daily challenges and threats faced by women. We aim to provide a trigger warning for sensitive topics such as sexual and physical abuse. While our content may be emotionally challenging, it can also be a valuable resource for those experiencing abuse or those seeking to help someone in need. Join us as Jessey Ina-Lee and Madeleine Cahill discuss this heart-wrenching issue and the imperative to protect the well-being of women and girls. The disparities between women's and men's lives will become evident as we delve into this important discussion. Coordinator: Alan Ayers #eBlast OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 29, 2023 Connected to Ancestors. Join us for our all-congregational celebration of Samhain or Ancestor Day. Peggy Gagne leads us in our Pagan ritual of Calling the Quarters and Emmy Galbraith shares a story for all about the power of connection. Following the service, children will trick or treat for UNICEF. Coordinators: Beth Hankins and Vivian Carlson #eBlast-10-25 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 21, 2026 Flourishing Our ministry theme for June is "Flourishing Together." This morning, Rev. Josh delivers his last sermon of the 2025-2026 congregational year. He'll reflect on the year in ministry with a focus on how our congregation is flourishing. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer Schedule #eBlast-06-17 Sunday Service: Our ministry theme for June is "Flourishing Together." This morning, Rev. Josh delivers his last sermon of the 2025-2026 congregational year. He'll reflect on the year in ministry with a focus on how our congregation is flourishing. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer Schedule Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 A.M. #eBlast -06-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 8, 2026 Caring for Parents, Children and Their Families in These Times  and Their Families in These Times" The Surgeon General states that parents are more stressed than perhaps ever before; our young people experience unprecedented mental health challenges; and the rights of our beloveds are at grave risk. Yet many families with children show up at our doors seeking community and care. What can we do as a congregation to best respond to the needs of our families? Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Vivian Carlson. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-04  and Their Families in These Times" The Surgeon General states that parents are more stressed than perhaps ever before; our young people experience unprecedented mental health challenges; and the rights of our beloveds are at grave risk. Yet many families with children show up at our doors seeking community and care. What can we do as a congregation to best respond to the needs of our families? Coordinators : Emmy Galbraith and Vivian Carlson. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 8, 2026 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 1, 2024 The Practice of Presence "The Practice of Presence." Our December theme is "The Practice of Presence." We can find profound meaning and comfort in practicing awareness of what is present: here and now. In this service, we encourage awareness of the lessons nature offers about acceptance, coping, and the importance of trust and community. We'll also reflect on the idea that the greatest present we can give ourselves and those we love, is that of our presence. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Anne Vogel Services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday, November 24, 2024 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link Or, join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. #eBlast-11-27 Sunday, December 1 : The Present of Presence. Our December theme is “The Practice of Presence.” We can find profound meaning and comfort in practicing awareness of what is present: here and now. In this service, we encourage awareness of the lessons nature offers about acceptance, coping, and the importance of trust and community. We’ll also reflect on the idea that the greatest present we can give ourselves and those we love is that of our presence. Coordinators: Anne Vogel and Stacey Musulin #DecemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

UUSE has Sunday School options for children and youth from 1 year olds up to high schoolers, and even programs for adults. Sunday School Click to Redirect to Children and Youth Ministry

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. < Previous Next Meeting Next >