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A list of social services contact information. Looking for Help? IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Mental Health, Health, Suicide Prevention and Addiction Resources 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8 - call text or chat if you or someone you know has thoughts about suicide Mobile Crisis 2-1-1 is a statewide, community based and family supportive clinical intervention service for children & adolescents experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. Mobile Crisis provides rapid emergency crisis stabilization for children and their families as well as short-term follow-up care and connection to other services. Call 2-1-1 and ask for mobile crisis. A child can receive Mobile Crisis services in: Their home At school At their doctor’s office In the Emergency Department (ED) Any other community setting Arrive within 45 minutes or less Convenient Hours: Mobile hours are 6am-10pm M-F; 1pm-10pm weekends/holidays. Available by phone all other hours https://www.TurningPointCT.org - Mental Wellness Website for and by CT youth who want to chat, text, talk about young people in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. "We know what it’s like to feel alone, stressed, worried, sad, and angry. We’ve lived through the ups and downs of self- harm, drugs and alcohol, and the struggle to find help." Planned Parenthood of CT https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england (birth control, STDs, HIV/AIDs testing, reproductive care, abortion https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat 1-800-230-PLAN Toivo - Center for Holistic Healing Hartford, CT Anti-Violence and Safety Resources CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence 24 Hour Hotline: 1-888-999-5545 ENGLISH (Call or Text) 1-888-568-8332 ESPAÑOL CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence (intimate partner violence, family violence) https://www.ctsafeconnect.org/ Help with Basic Needs United Way health and human services hotline 2-1-1 (help with food, child care, housing, fuel, other basic needs) https://www.211ct.org/

< To Upcoming Services Mar 10, 2024 What is Sacred? We will explore 'what is sacred' from several different perspectives as we think about how our individual spiritual journeys may include sacred elements. We will also welcome UUSE's Girl Scouts on National Girl Scout Sunday. Coordinator: Vivian Carlson #eBlast-03-06 OOS Sermon YouTube

7d055e67-6a26-4453-beb6-e6e0c6d4803f < Back Children and Youth Ministry Committee Children & Youth Ministry : Administers Children & Youth Ministry (CYM) program for children and youth; establishes church school organization, curricula, standards, and objectives. Children & Youth Ministry: uusecym@uuse.org Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:13:55 PM

< To Upcoming Services Oct 26, 2025 Ancestor Day.. Sunday, October 26th: Ancestor Day. All Congregation Worship! 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: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, October 26th: Ancestor Day. All Congregation Worship! 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: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, Rev. Josh Pawelek. #OctoberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Earth Day" Sunday Service: "Earth Day" In honor of the 55th Earth Day, we welcome Terri Eickel into our pulpit. Ms. Eickel is the Executive Director of Connecticut's Inter-Religious Eco-Justice Network, commonly known as IREJN. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 27, 2025 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: Click here for a Youtube link to our 4/20/25 service, "In the Morning Joy: A Service for Easter." #eBlast-04-23 Sunday Service: "Earth Day" In honor of the 55th Earth Day, we welcome Terri Eickel into our pulpit. Ms. Eickel is the Executive Director of Connecticut's Inter-Religious Eco-Justice Network, commonly known as IREJN. Coordinators : Martha Larson and Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 27, 2025 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: Click here for a Youtube link to our 4/20/25 service, "In the Morning Joy: A Service for Easter." #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled CCIU and UU Event CCIU and UU Event To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor Sunday, June 1st at the Unitarian Society of Hartford Explore 6 different religions at 2 Unitarian Universalist (UU) meetinghouses in this lively, candid and highly informative question-and-answer forum, produced by the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU). In each conversation, 3 panelists from different religions answer your questions about what it means to practice their beliefs. The next gathering will be Sunday, June 1st from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of Hartford, 50 Bloomfield Avenue in Hartford. Religions to be discussed include Islam, Jainism and Sikhism. UUSE in Manchester will host the July 20th discussion from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., which will include a discussion of the Bahai Faith, Hinduism and UUsim. #eBlast-05-28 CCIU and UU Event To Love Your Neighbor, Know Your Neighbor Sunday, June 1st at the Unitarian Society of Hartford Explore 6 different religions at 2 Unitarian Universalist (UU) meetinghouses in this lively, candid and highly informative question-and-answer forum, produced by the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU). In each conversation, 3 panelists from different religions answer your questions about what it means to practice their beliefs. The next gathering will be Sunday, June 1st from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of Hartford, 50 Bloomfield Avenue in Hartford. Religions to be discussed include Islam, Jainism and Sikhism. UUSE in Manchester will host the July 20th discussion from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., which will include a discussion of the Bahai Faith, Hinduism and UUsim. #eBlast -05-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Getting to Know You Gathering Getting to Know You Gathering NOTE CHANGE OF DATE: Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 P.M. Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the UUSE Membership Committee has moved its "getting to know you" gathering to our rain date of Sunday, April 27th at 1:00 P.M. at the Manchester Land Trust property, 330 Bush Hill Road in Manchester. All Welcome, especially newcomers, visitors and new members. Join us for a nature walk and good conversation. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to bring a favorite poem or saying to share. Manchester town historian Susan Barlow will lead our walk and there will be members of various committees to chat with you. Children are welcome. Parking is plentiful. To register please contact Annie Gentile in the church office at uuseoffice@uuse.org no later than Thursday, April 24th. #eBlast-04-23 Getting to Know You Gathering NOTE CHANGE OF DATE: Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 P.M. Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the UUSE Membership Committee has moved its "getting to know you" gathering to our rain date of Sunday, April 27th at 1:00 P.M. at the Manchester Land Trust property, 330 Bush Hill Road in Manchester. All Welcome, especially newcomers, visitors and new members. Join us for a nature walk and good conversation. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to bring a favorite poem or saying to share. Manchester town historian Susan Barlow will lead our walk and there will be members of various committees to chat with you. Children are welcome. Parking is plentiful. To register please contact Annie Gentile in the church office at uuseoffice@uuse.org no later than Thursday, April 24th. #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

What you might traditionally call Sunday School is what we call Programs for Children under Child and Youth Ministries. The CYM Program Calendar Contact Us Emmy, the Director of CYM, can be reached by email at dcym@uuse.org And the CYM Committee is available for questions or comments at uusecym@uuse.org

Committee work is done through weekly or monthly meetings, and the documents that support those meetings are kept in Basecamp. Committees & Community It takes a lot of people to make our Society function. Help from the congregation is always needed and members and friends are invited to volunteer at any time for committees and groups by speaking with the committee chairperson or group leader. People interested in serving as elected officers or as appointees should speak to the President, the Minister, or a member of the Nominating Committee. Policy Board THE POLICY BOARD directs UUSE business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property. Aesthetics Committee Building and Grounds Committee Communications and Technology Committee Denominational Affairs Finance Committee Members-at-Large Memorial Garden Trustees Personnel Committee Program Council THE PROGRAM COUNCIL coordinates Society programs for fellowship, service, recreation, and personal growth; includes chairs of standing committees and coordinators including: Adult Education Children and Youth Ministries Committee Community Outreach Ministries Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Membership Committee Music Committee Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Pastoral Care Ministry Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee Stewardship Committee Sunday Services Committee Sustainable Living Committee / Climate Action Team Committees in Alphabetical Order Listings here Affinity Group s and Other Activities Buddhist Group Humanist Group Ladies at Lunch Manchester Woman's Sacred Singing Circle Pagan Study Group ROMEOs - Retired Men’s Group Science and Religion Discussion Group Small Group Ministry Theist Group, “God Talk” Book Lovers Group Writers Group Yoga Fund Raisers FUND (AND FUN!) RAISERS provide creative opportunities, social contact with other members and friends, while assisting the Society’s financial operations. Annual Appeal Goods & Services Auction Holiday Fair

< To Upcoming Services Mar 2, 2025 Strengthening Our Connections Sunday Service: "Strengthening Our Connections" This morning, we kick off our 2025 Annual Appeal. We celebrate our recent achievements. We articulate the challenges that lie ahead. We ponder the meaning and the value UUSE has in our lives. We strengthen our connections to each other. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-26 Sunday Service: "Strengthening Our Connections" This morning, we kick off our 2025 Annual Appeal. We celebrate our recent achievements. We articulate the challenges that lie ahead. We ponder the meaning and the value UUSE has in our lives. We strengthen our connections to each other. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 2, 2025 #eBlast -02-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 3, 2023 Holy Clues. UUSE welcomes Rev. Stephen Kendrick as our guest speaker. Coordinator: Anne Vogel #eBlast-11-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 12, 2025 Telling Our Stories Sunday, January 12: Telling Our Stories. According to author Madeleine L’Engle, “Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, and more loving.” In this service we explore how telling our own stories and listening to the stories of others can foster the healing, authenticity, understanding, and connection we need so much right now. Coordinators: Paula Baker & Gina Campellone #JanuaryNewsletter Sunday, January 12 : Telling Our Stories . According to author Madeleine L’Engle, “Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, and more loving.” In this service we explore how telling our own stories and listening to the stories of others can foster the healing, authenticity, understanding, and connection we need so much right now. Coordinators: Paula Baker & Gina Campellone #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube