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

< To Upcoming Services Jul 19, 2026 The Pulse of Love. Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

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Our annual appeal raises over 90% of our operating budget each year. 2026-27 Annual Appeal Welcome to our Annual Appeal for Fiscal Year 27! Our theme this year is “ Belonging and Thriving - Together .” As we are confronted with national uncertainty and discord, it is vitally important that we build and strengthen our connection to one another and to other supportive communities. Our shared dedication to community outreach and social justice is essential. Here are the key dates for this year’s Annual Appeal: 03/01 Sunday Service kickoff & signup table for pledging potlucks 03/06 & 13 Pledging potluck weekends 03/17 Pledges due to Annie in the church office 03/19 Stewarding outreach begins 04/06 Annual Appeal ends You can submit your pledge forms by mail, by dropping off into Annie’s inbox, by attending a pledge potluck, or through a steward visit. We are encouraging in-person visits this year! If you would like to have an in-person visit to discuss your pledge and/or your ideas about the church, you can contact Phil Sawyer at Psawyer215@gmail.com or 860-633-8655 Our financial goals for the FY27 fiscal year include contracting professional bookkeeping services and restoring some of the financial cuts that were made last year. The targeted goal is to restore the salary “bump” increases; restore professional expense budgets to 90% of the typical amount; fund the B&G reserve at $10,000 (request was $25,000); and fund the emergency response equipment at $1500 (request was $3000). Achieving the FY27 budget rests on an increase in pledge income of 5% with a pledge rate increase of 5-7%. Here are some examples of the monthly increase amount: Annual Pledge 5% 7% $500 $2 $3 $1000 $4 $6 $3000 $13 $18 It is with gratitude and joy that we share that we have received a $15,000 grant to encourage us to participate in the increase pledge rate of 5–7% for this year! Pledge increases of 5% or more will be matched 100%. Please join this challenge grant if you can and if you are not able to meet this rate, please know that your pledges add up to a powerful contribution. If you would like to establish another pledge match grant for this year, you can contact Louisa Graver at lgraver163@gmail.com or 860-645-1377. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our church works through the process of balancing our aspirations and our available resources. Later this year, Trisha Corey-Lisle will lead us in a “ reimagined method of budgeting” to help us achieve this balance. If you have any questions, you can contact any one of us on the Stewardship Committee. Yours in Spirit, Patricia Wildes (chair), Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Stan McMillen, Jerry Myers, and Phil Sawyer Testimonials

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Call for Volunteers Call for Volunteers The Building & Grounds committee needs help weeding perennial beds and managing invasive plants through the summer. Contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark about joining them Thursday mornings or if another time is convenient for you. Due to heat, we start at 8:00 AM and work an hour or two. Weather permitting, we could consider Sundays after services. Any help is much appreciated! #eBlast -07-08

The Pastoral Friends are a caring group of individuals that can help in times of need. School Partners August 2023 As part of our partnership with Verplanck Elementary in Manchester, ten UUSE members have been providing weekly assistance to struggling readers in kindergarten and first grade. Our members report they’ve had a wonderful experience getting to know the children and helping the teachers. This opportunity is organized by RSVP Reads, a federal program that’s sponsored locally by Community Renewal Team. Here's how the program describes itself: “READS volunteers partner with students, providing reading guidance and support to students just below grade level for one hour per week from October-May of each school year. No previous professional educational background is required. RSVP READs tutors make reading interesting, fun, and act as positive adult role models, all while helping students improve academically.” Does this interest you? RSVP Director Theresa Strong can be reached at 860-519-3484 or email strongt@crtct.org Or email Nancy Pappas with your questions. Meantime, please drop off backpacks in the UUSE coat room by August 22. The kids and parents are so grateful for all of the UUSE donations!

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > UUSE Directory of Members & Friends UUSE Directory of Members & Friends You may have noticed leftover copies of the light-green-covered annual Directory of Members and Friends out on Welcome Table. Summer is the time of year when Annie updates the directory adding contact information for new members and friends and updating information that has changed. If your information has changed or if for any reason you don't want to be included in the directory, please contact Annie in the office. We usually include name(s), physical addresses, email addresses and phone numbers. Note: This booklet is only shared with members and friends for ease in contacting one another. The booklet also includes useful "Who's Who" contact pages for committees and other groups. It is printed annually in October. #eBlast -07-08

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Swing Into the Fun! Swing Into the Fun! Saturday, August 1 -- Liberty Bank Pavillion at Dunkin' Park On Saturday evening, August 1 , the 3 area UU societies (Fern Street, USH and UUSE) will be at the Liberty Bank Pavillion at Dunkin' Park. It's a picnic package which will include standard ballpark fare and vegetarian options, free water and soft drinks and a chance to meet other UUs in the area. Doors and the picnic open at 4:30 p.m. with the game scheduled to start at 6:10 p.m. The picnic will remain open and serving food until about 7:00 p.m. A fireworks show follows the game. We are excited our 3 societies are exploring how we can work and play together. Tickets are $50 per person and must be sold by June 30th, but if you need some help, some financial assistance is available . Interested? Sign up here or scan the QR code on the poster on the large bulletin board in the main hallway. #eBlast -07-08

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< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Pastoral Friends Pastoral Friends The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the months of July or August, contact Jackie Muschiano . #eBlast -07-08

7e659877-f241-4848-9d0e-4d9c1f0624f6 < Back to Newsletter July Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > 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! #JulyNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Aug 16, 2026 Calling All Poetry Lovers! Calling All Poetry Lovers! Do you have a poem or two that you would like to share with the congregation? For the Poetry Service on August 16, we’re inviting all who love and/or write poetry to share a poem or two. We’ll consider poems on any topic, but poetry related to Summer and/or Hope would fit so nicely for this summer service. Please let Sandy Karosi or Martha Larson know that you’d like to participate NOW so we can begin planning. Then send us your poem(s) as soon as possible. Thank you! #eBlast-07-08 Calling All Poetry Lovers! Do you have a poem or two that you would like to share with the congregation? For the Poetry Service on August 16, we’re inviting all who love and/or write poetry to share a poem or two. We’ll consider poems on any topic, but poetry related to Summer and/or Hope would fit so nicely for this summer service. Please let Sandy Karosi or Martha Larson know that you’d like to participate NOW so we can begin planning. Then send us your poem(s) as soon as possible. Thank you! #eBlast -07-08 OOS Sermon YouTube