< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled RE Week at Ferry Beach! RE Week at Ferry Beach! 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-03-26 RE Week at Ferry Beach! 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 -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 21, 2026 AA - Mondays at Noon. Every Monday at Noon Every Monday at Noon OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Garden Helpers Needed Garden Helpers Needed Saturday, April 11th at 8:30 A.M. Garden Helpers are needed this Saturday morning, April 11 at 8:30 A.M. or whenever you can get to UUSE. We are working on the garden beds and paths right outside the garden level entryway. The pathways around the beds need clearing of weeds and plant escapees before we can lay down cardboard and cover with mulch. Come learn about what is growing here and what plans we are making for various areas in this garden. Bring gloves, and, if you have them, digging tools and a boxcutter for the cardboard. (We do have tools if you don't; so just come!) Questions? Contact Janet Heller at uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast-04-08 Garden Helpers Needed Saturday, April 11th at 8:30 A.M. Garden Helpers are needed this Saturday morning, April 11 at 8:30 A.M. or whenever you can get to UUSE. We are working on the garden beds and paths right outside the garden level entryway. The pathways around the beds need clearing of weeds and plant escapees before we can lay down cardboard and cover with mulch. Come learn about what is growing here and what plans we are making for various areas in this garden. Bring gloves, and, if you have them, digging tools and a boxcutter for the cardboard. (We do have tools if you don't; so just come!) Questions? Contact Janet Heller at uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast -04-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled A Celebration of World Religion Day Featuring an Interfaith Choir, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1 pm Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107 Refreshments Served - All Faith Traditions And All Ages Are Welcome! Program Highlights Keynote Address: Eric Dozier Cultural activist and musician dedicated to using the power of music to inspire unity and foster global reconciliation Special Interfaith Choir Created exclusively for this event and directed by Eric Dozier, CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Chorus Rasa Dance Project Group Choreographer: Rachna Ramya Download flyer #JanuaryNewsletter Featuring an Interfaith Choir, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1 pm Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, 06107 Refreshments Served - All Faith Traditions And All Ages Are Welcome! Program Highlights Keynote Address: Eric Dozier Cultural activist and musician dedicated to using the power of music to inspire unity and foster global reconciliation Special Interfaith Choir Created exclusively for this event and directed by Eric Dozier, CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Chorus Rasa Dance Project Group Choreographer: Rachna Ramya Download flyer #JanuaryNewsletter 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 Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Please join us for our 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 Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 15, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 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#. In Case You Missed It: Click here for a Youtube link to our 6/8/25 service, "Unchecked." #eBlast-06-11 Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Please join us for our 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 Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 15, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 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#. In Case You Missed It: Click here for a Youtube link to our 6/8/25 service, "Unchecked." #eBlast -06-11 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 30, 2026 Coffee House Join us for our annual coffee house service at which many of our UUSE musicians and poets share their talents. This service has become a beloved end-of-summer tradition for us. Always fun, always meaningful, always a wonderful reflection of the diversity and passion within the UUSE community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer Schedule #eBlast-08-26 Sunday Service: "Coffee House" Join us for our annual coffee house service at which many of our UUSE musicians and poets share their talents. This service has become a beloved end-of-summer tradition for us. Always fun, always meaningful, always a wonderful reflection of the diversity and passion within the UUSE community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer Schedule Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -08-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 1, 2026 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 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 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Newsletter Correction: Stewardship Training Please note there was an error in the January newsletter. Stewardship training will be offered on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 (not Thursday the 27th). Training will also be offered on Saturday morning, March 1. Specific times will follow. #eBlast-01-29 Please note there was an error in the January newsletter. Stewardship training will be offered on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 (not Thursday the 27th). Training will also be offered on Saturday morning, March 1. Specific times will follow. #eBlast -01-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

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@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. < Previous Times Are Listed Here Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Artists, Photographers and Poets! Artists, Photographers and Poets! A new sanctuary exhibit will go up on Thursday, September 18. There is no theme for this show. It could be abstraction or realism, autumn, travel, nature, family, your choice. Variety is the spice of life. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, and price (if for sale). Drop-off is 9/18/25 from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. If you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show, send a photo as well. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson 860-646-5151. Want your name added to the mailout for exhibits? Email the above address. #eBlast-09-10 Artists, Photographers and Poets! A new sanctuary exhibit will go up on Thursday, September 18 . There is no theme for this show. It could be abstraction or realism, autumn, travel, nature, family, your choice. Variety is the spice of life. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, and price (if for sale). Drop-off is 9/18/25 from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. If you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show, send a photo as well. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson 860-646-5151. Want your name added to the mailout for exhibits? Email the above address. #eBlast -09-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Fall Clean-up, Fall Clean-up Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 A.M. to noon What's the bit that you can do to care for the land UUSE inhabits? Join the Building & Grounds Committee for the annual Fall Clean-up on Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 A.M. to noon. Bring what you have for raking and pruning and we'll supply the rest: snacks, coffee, cider, equipment, guidance and a few laughs. Children and youth with responsible adults are especially invited. We can share with you what we have learned about ecological landscaping. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #eBlast-11-12 Fall Clean-up Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 A.M. to noon What's the bit that you can do to care for the land UUSE inhabits? Join the Building & Grounds Committee for the annual Fall Clean-up on Saturday, November 15th , 9:00 A.M. to noon. Bring what you have for raking and pruning and we'll supply the rest: snacks, coffee, cider, equipment, guidance and a few laughs. Children and youth with responsible adults are especially invited. We can share with you what we have learned about ecological landscaping. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube