< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Atrium Brass Quintet Celebrate the Holidays with The Atrium Brass Quartet at UUSE on Sunday December 1st at 3PM at the UUSE Meetinghouse in Manchester. Admission is free. This concert is given in memory of Lynn and Roland Chirico, longtime members of UUSE. Celebrate the Holidays with The Atrium Brass Quartet at UUSE on Sunday December 1st at 3PM at the UUSE Meetinghouse in Manchester. Admission is free. This concert is given in memory of Lynn and Roland Chirico, longtime members of UUSE. --- The Atrium Brass Quintet formed in 1991 uniting five friends who shared a love of brass music. Jim Lendvay (tuba) serves as the group’s director and librarian. His goal from the beginning was to create a brass group dedicated to top 40 music. That’s the top 40 of the last four or five centuries! The group typically plays ceremonial music at graduations, weddings, and church services, but is just as happy to play music for concerts and cocktails. Their library is expansive and varied, and includes selections from the renaissance to today, including circus marches and music of contemporary artists like Freddy Mercury and Sting. While audiences may not know the titles of every piece Atrium performs, they’ll find it familiar to the ear. As Jim likes to joke, “it’s all the music you didn’t know you wanted to hear!” Performers for our December 1st concert will be: Steve Owens and Steve Lyons, trumpets; Beth Pratt, French horn; Fred Bagnall, trombone; and Jim Lendvay, tuba. nday service, "Sitting at the Messianic Table." Click here to watch on YouTube. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 27, 2024 Ancestor Day 2024 All Congregational worship! In keeping with the season, everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Bring a memento of a deceased loved one or ancestor to place on our 'altar of remembrance.' What lesson do you take from their life? Together we will share the ongoing power of our ancestors' lives in our collective life. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday, October 27, 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#. In case you missed it: View last week's service, "Ageism," October 20, 2024 here. #eBlast-10-23 Sunday, October 27th: Ancestor Day All congregation worship! In keeping with the season, everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Bring a memento of a deceased loved-one or ancestor to place on our ‘altar of remembrance.’ What lesson do you take from their life? Together we will share the ongoing power of our ancestors’ lives in our collective life. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: Sunday Service: "Reflections and Hopes." Join us at 10 AM for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. Coordinators: Gianna DiMaiolo and Kate Kimmerle.  One Service at 10:00 AM Sunday, December 28, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:50 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#. In Case You Missed It Click here for the December 21, 2025 service, "Where the Light Begins (Again)." #eBlast-12-24 Sunday Service: "Reflections and Hopes." Join us at 10 AM for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. Coordinators : Gianna DiMaiolo and Kate Kimmerle.  One Service at 10:00 AM Sunday, December 28, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:50 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#. In Case You Missed It Click here for the December 21, 2025 service, "Where the Light Begins (Again)." #eBlast -12-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

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 >

86bece45-df40-42ac-963b-b7ec9f943e0d < Back to Newsletter September Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > The Chili Cook-Off is Back! Enjoy a free, delicious chili dinner with vibrant beloved community, including beer & wine, cornbread, salad and dessert, plus pizza for those who don’t eat chili. Free! Exclusive Live Event Items Places at dinners and activities offered by members and the fabulous live auction items like Rev. Josh’s sermon will only be available at the live event. Online Silent Auction Monday, January 18, 8 AM through Friday, January 29, 2027. Details to follow. The Auction is one of our biggest fundraisers and fun family events. It’s important to our congregation. We know, it’s far away, but things get busy in the Fall . #SeptemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Upcoming Workshop Upcoming Workshop Help Brainstorm Vision and Mission Ideas with the Strategic Planning Task Force The Strategic Planning Task Force is offering one final date in March to join us in brainstorming our current vision and mission statements and what revision ideas we may want to consider to help guide our next five years and future strategic plan. During the short workshop (about 2 hours), participants will review both statements and give their ideas to help with brainstorming our new vision and mission statements. Final Date Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel after the Chocolate Auction We’d love to hear your thoughts and incorporate your ideas! Please RSVP using the Google Form. #eBlast-03-25 Upcoming Workshop Help Brainstorm Vision and Mission Ideas with the Strategic Planning Task Force The Strategic Planning Task Force is offering one final date in March to join us in brainstorming our current vision and mission statements and what revision ideas we may want to consider to help guide our next five years and future strategic plan. During the short workshop (about 2 hours), participants will review both statements and give their ideas to help with brainstorming our new vision and mission statements. Final Date Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 P.M. in the Children’s Chapel after the Chocolate Auction We’d love to hear your thoughts and incorporate your ideas! Please RSVP using the Google Form . #eBlast -03-25 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 4, 2025 Lets Imagine Together Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-30 Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 4, 2023 Affirmation: A Coming-of-Age Celebration. The UUSE Affirmation program provides a modern Rite of Passage experience that welcomes and affirms youth as they embark on their journey towards young adulthood. This morning we affirm our coming-of-age youth as they share their credo statements with the congregation. This is always one of our most rewarding, thought-provoking services. Coordinator(s): Gina Campellone & Gianna DiMaiolo OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 30, 2024 What Renews Your Spirit? June is a time for celebrations, transitions, and looking forward to abundant summer. The worship theme of renewal fits perfectly for this time of year. We will explore renewal with members' reflections, music, and readings. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi & Sande Hartdagen #eBlast-06-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Winter Invasives De-vining Saturday, January 18th, 10 AM - 1 PM Help with an innovative way to manage invasive vines damaging the trees on our grounds. Join the Building & Grounds Committee for our first Winter Invasives. Dress for the weather, bring loppers and pruning shears. We'll supply snacks and hot cocoa. Children and youth with responsible adults are especially invited. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #JanuaryNewsletter Saturday, January 18th, 10 AM - 1 PM Help with an innovative way to manage invasive vines damaging the trees on our grounds. Join the Building & Grounds Committee for our first Winter Invasives. Dress for the weather , bring loppers and pruning shears. We'll supply snacks and hot cocoa. Children and youth with responsible adults are especially invited. Contact Cory Clark or Jane Osborn for more information. #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Congregational Meeting Congregational Meeting March 17th - Save the Date! On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-03-13 On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -03-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Saucy Cook-Off 2.0 The competition is hot and heavy for the title of ‘UUSE Top Chef.’ Jump into the contest with your terrific tetrazzini or perfect pesto. Then everyone enjoys a luscious free pasta dinner prepared by UU friends who want YOUR votes! Going, going, gone!! Live Auction Snag meals in members’ homes, special activities, vacation getaways and Rev. Josh’s personalized sermon only at the meetinghouse on January 31! For the Kids No grownups allowed! Lots of low-cost items at the Kids Bid Table and ONLY children can bid! There will also be fun activities and childcare available. #FebruaryNewsletter The competition is hot and heavy for the title of ‘UUSE Top Chef.’ Jump into the contest with your terrific tetrazzini or perfect pesto. Then everyone enjoys a luscious free pasta dinner prepared by UU friends who want YOUR votes! Going, going, gone!! Live Auction Snag meals in members’ homes, special activities, vacation getaways and Rev. Josh’s personalized sermon only at the meetinghouse on January 31! For the Kids No grownups allowed! Lots of low-cost items at the Kids Bid Table and ONLY children can bid! There will also be fun activities and childcare available. #FebruaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube