< To Upcoming Services Aug 23, 2026 Blessed Are the Animals As Unitarian Universalists, we believe all life is sacred. For anyone who has had a connection to an animal, you have felt the interdependence of all life. On August 23rd, we will lift up our non-human family and celebrate all that they bring to our lives. Coordinators: Paula Baker and Ellen Williams Summer Schedule #eBlast-08-19 Sunday Service: "Blessed Are the Animals" As Unitarian Universalists, we believe all life is sacred. For anyone who has had a connection to an animal, you have felt the interdependence of all life. On August 23rd, we will lift up our non-human family and celebrate all that they bring to our lives. Coordinators: Paula Baker and Ellen Williams Summer Schedule Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -08-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Young Voices Out Loud A Youth Poetry Slam on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at noon Hear young poets perform as the CT Team 2025 prepares for the Brave New Voices 2025 international youth poetry slam. The poets will be at Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester, at noon Sunday, June 29, Hear the raw power, creativity, and passion of young poets taking the mic. Listen, stamp your feet, and applaud wildly! Original voices. Bold stories. Live and unfiltered. All are welcome — come cheer them on! No cost. Hosted by Elizabeth Thomas. #JulyNewsletter A Youth Poetry Slam on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at noon Hear young poets perform as the CT Team 2025 prepares for the Brave New Voices 2025 international youth poetry slam. The poets will be at Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester, at noon Sunday, June 29, Hear the raw power, creativity, and passion of young poets taking the mic. Listen, stamp your feet, and applaud wildly! Original voices. Bold stories. Live and unfiltered. All are welcome — come cheer them on! No cost. Hosted by Elizabeth Thomas. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 13, 2026 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE 3:00PM Sunday Feb 22nd 2026 Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE 3:00PM Sunday Feb 22nd 2026 Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE A welcoming community of music, meditation, and connection Join us for Music + Mantra, a recurring series of live kirtan gatherings at the Unitarian Universalist Society East (UUSE) in Manchester, CT. Led by Heart Centered Kirtan, these events offer a warm, inclusive space to connect through music, mantra, and shared presence. What is Kirtan? Kirtan is a form of participatory music that blends melody, rhythm, and meditation. Rooted in the devotional singing traditions of India, kirtan invites people of all backgrounds to join in simple, call-and-response chanting. You don’t need to be a singer or have any experience—just an open heart and a willingness to listen and participate. The focus is on community, not performance. Through music and repetition, we create a shared space for reflection, connection, and joy. Led by Heart Centered Kirtan Our gatherings are led by Libby Volckening (vocals/keys), Ezra Landis (guitar), Reed Sutherland (bass), and Chris Ball (drums). Together, they bring a contemporary sound to this ancient practice—grounded in authenticity, openness, and community spirit. When and Where All Music + Mantra events are held on Sundays at 3:00 PM in the UUSE sanctuary:153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT Upcoming 2026 dates: February 22 March 22 May 17 Admission: By free-will donation ($20 suggested) at the door. No one is ever turned away. Chair seating is available, or bring your own floor cushion.Please note: UUSE is a scent-free space. Download the FlyerClick here to download the latest event flyer and share it with friends: Music+Mantra Flyer PDF . All Are Welcome These gatherings are open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and spiritual traditions. Whether you come for the music, the meditation, or the sense of community, you’ll find a place where everyone’s voice belongs. Stay Connected Join the local kirtan community on Facebook: Central CT Community Kirtan . About UUSE The Unitarian Universalist Society East is a welcoming congregation. Our Music + Mantra series reflects our values by creating opport unities for reflection, belonging, and shared expression through music for people of all backgrounds. OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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 Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE with Libby Volckening - Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us on Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 P.M. for Music + Mantra, part of a recurring series of live kirtan gatherings at UUSE. Led by Heart-Centered Kirtan with Libby Volckening, these events provide opportunities to connect through music, mantra and shared presence. Seating: Chairs provided. Some cushions. Best to bring a cushion if you prefer floor seating. For more info, visit: https://www.uuse.org/regular-events/kirtan. All are welcome. A $20 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. #eBlast-02-18 Music + Mantra: Kirtan at UUSE with Libby Volckening - Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us on Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 P.M. for Music + Mantra, part of a recurring series of live kirtan gatherings at UUSE. Led by Heart-Centered Kirtan with Libby Volckening, these events provide opportunities to connect through music, mantra and shared presence. S eating: Chairs provided. Some cushions. Best to bring a cushion if you prefer floor seating. For more info, visit: https://www.uuse.org/regular-events/kirtan . All are welcome. A $20 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 7, 2024 For the Love of...Place. Guest Minister: The Rev. Alison Cornish. For each of us, there are places that hold a special place in our hearts. We love them because of what we have experienced there, or the discoveries we have made, or even the relationships we have with the more-than-human who also inhabit that place. But is it possible for us to experience love from a place as well for it? What might that feel like? What liberation might it offer? Coordinator: Sheila Foran #eBlast-01-03 January 7: “For the Love of… Place” Guest Minister: The Rev. Alison Cornish. For each of us, there are places that hold a special place in our hearts. We love them because of what we have experienced there, or the discoveries we have made, or even the relationships we have with the more-than-human who also inhabit that place. But is it possible for us to experience love from a place as well for it? What might that feel like? What liberation might it offer? Coordinator(s): Sheila Foran OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Choir coming back UUSE Choir coming back Rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00 P.M. Do you love to sing? You don't have to audition. Whether you sing in your car or with the Metropolitan Opera, if you like to have fun, you can sing in the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st in the Meeting Room at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on April 5th. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-01-21 UUSE Choir coming back Rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00 P.M. Do you love to sing? You don't have to audition. Whether you sing in your car or with the Metropolitan Opera, if you like to have fun, you can sing in the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, January 21st in the Meeting Room at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on April 5th. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -01-21 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Time Change for June 22 Service! Time Change for June 22 Service! This service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Please note: On June 22, UUSE will join this year's UU General Assembly Sunday worship via live stream. Worship will begin at 11:00 A.M. instead of at our typical summer 10:00 A.M. time. Join us as we come together to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. #eBlast-06-11 Time Change for June 22 Service! This service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Please note: On June 22, UUSE will join this year's UU General Assembly Sunday worship via live stream. Worship will begin at 11:00 A.M. instead of at our typical summer 10:00 A.M. time. Join us as we come together to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. #eBlast -06-11 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Governance Stakeholder Session Governance Stakeholder Session A Message from Our Denominational Affairs Committee The UUA Bylaws Renewal Team has been hosting a series of Governance Stakeholder Sessions, and you are warmly invited to take part. The conversations are about listening, imagining and shaping together -- not about having the "right answers." The next session - Exploring Article V - will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET (eastern time). Register here. This is just the beginning! More conversations will follow as the bylaws renewal process continues. #eBlast-11-12 Governance Stakeholder Session A Message from Our Denominational Affairs Committee The UUA Bylaws Renewal Team has been hosting a series of Governance Stakeholder Sessions, and you are warmly invited to take part. The conversations are about listening, imagining and shaping together -- not about having the "right answers." The next session - Exploring Article V - will be held on Thursday, November 13 , 2025 from 8:00 - 9:30 PM ET (eastern time). Register here . This is just the beginning! More conversations will follow as the bylaws renewal process continues. #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Save the Date Community Contra Dance March 21, 2026, 4-7 PM in the UUSE Meeting Room Live music! Gender-free! Beginner friendly! All are welcome! Contact: Meghan MacRae, uuseoffice@uuse.org . #JanuaryNewsletter Community Contra Dance March 21, 2026, 4-7 PM in the UUSE Meeting Room Live music! Gender-free! Beginner friendly! All are welcome! Contact: Meghan MacRae, uuseoffice@uuse.org . #JanuaryNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 26, 2026 The Possibilities in Us. Sunday, April 26th: The Possibilities in Us. In this service, we'll explore how there is hardly ever a single answer to a question, a single solution to a problem, or a single path to take. The unknown can certainly be daunting. However, the act of embracing possibility can afford us inspiration, growth, excitement, hope, and liberation. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Ellen Williams Sunday, April 26th: The Possibilities in Us. In this service, we'll explore how there is hardly ever a single answer to a question, a single solution to a problem, or a single path to take. The unknown can certainly be daunting. However, the act of embracing possibility can afford us inspiration, growth, excitement, hope, and liberation. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Ellen Williams #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube