< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Salon Unplugged Salon Unplugged Friday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. in the UUSE Meetingroom If you like music and fun, you will like the salon. We play instruments of all types for each other, sometimes sing, sometimes solo, sometimes in groups--lots of variety. This is a low-key group of friendly folks that are happy to hear music of all types. If you are an amateur, a sometimes professional, a beginner, a player who is rusty on an instrument you used to play... ALL ARE WELCOME! You may play alone or with others. We typically try to play a couple pieces together as a group. You are also welcome to just sit and listen. If you have questions or comments, please contact Peggy Webbe at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-09-24 Salon Unplugged Friday, September 26 at 6:30 P.M. in the UUSE Meetingroom If you like music and fun, you will like the salon. We play instruments of all types for each other, sometimes sing, sometimes solo, sometimes in groups--lots of variety. This is a low-key group of friendly folks that are happy to hear music of all types. If you are an amateur, a sometimes professional, a beginner, a player who is rusty on an instrument you used to play... ALL ARE WELCOME! You may play alone or with others. We typically try to play a couple pieces together as a group. You are also welcome to just sit and listen. If you have questions or comments, please contact Peggy Webbe at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -09-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 5, 2026 Let There Be Music! Our annual, all-congregation Easter celebration. Join us for music, story, and song as we consider the enduring themes of Easter. What stones are you rolling away? What new life is emerging in you? Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-01 Our annual, all-congregation Easter celebration. Join us for music, story, and song as we consider the enduring themes of Easter. What stones are you rolling away? What new life is emerging in you? Coordinators : Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 5, 2026 #eBlast -04-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Annual Appeal 2026/2027 Belonging and Thriving - Together Our theme for this year’s Annual Appeal 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. Rev. Josh will kick off the Annual Appeal with the March 1 Sunday service. You should soon receive a letter with information on our accomplishments from this past year and our aspirations for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Again, this year we ask each member and friend to complete a pledge form and electronic funds transfer (EFT) form (if desired) and return to the church office. In addition, we will offer pledging potlucks to be together and share our hopes and dreams for UUSE. If you have not returned your letter or attended a potluck by March 17, a steward will contact you to see if they can provide assistance. Please let us know your plans for this year so that the church can plan accordingly. The Annual Appeal ends on Monday, April 6. We look forward to sharing our talents, time and treasure with you and this beloved community. Thank you for your contribution. The Stewardship Committee: Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Jean Knapp, Stan McMillen, Phil Sawyer, Jerry Myers, and Patricia Wildes #MarchNewsletter Belonging and Thriving - Together Our theme for this year’s Annual Appeal 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. Rev. Josh will kick off the Annual Appeal with the March 1 Sunday service. You should soon receive a letter with information on our accomplishments from this past year and our aspirations for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Again, this year we ask each member and friend to complete a pledge form and electronic funds transfer (EFT) form (if desired) and return to the church office. In addition, we will offer pledging potlucks to be together and share our hopes and dreams for UUSE. If you have not returned your letter or attended a potluck by March 17, a steward will contact you to see if they can provide assistance. Please let us know your plans for this year so that the church can plan accordingly. The Annual Appeal ends on Monday, April 6. We look forward to sharing our talents, time and treasure with you and this beloved community. Thank you for your contribution. The Stewardship Committee: Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Jean Knapp, Stan McMillen, Phil Sawyer, Jerry Myers, and Patricia Wildes #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Chocolate Auction UUSE Chocolate Auction Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 P.M.  Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year's chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. (Note: The March newsletter incorrectly advertised the event for March 31. It is on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. following the second service.) All are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes--you name it!). Bring your creations to the Meeting House on the 29th and bid on whatever looks best to you. Bring your checkbook or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! #eBlast-03-25 UUSE Chocolate Auction Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 P.M.   Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year's chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. (Note: The March newsletter incorrectly advertised the event for March 31. It is on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. following the second service.) All are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes--you name it!). Bring your creations to the Meeting House on the 29th and bid on whatever looks best to you. Bring your checkbook or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! #eBlast -03-25 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Friendsgiving! Friendsgiving! Emmy is organizing a Friendsgiving on the American Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday, November 27) at UUSE. All congregants! Please be on the lookout for collection jars in both kitchen windows for monetary donations to help fund the meal. An email will be going out soon to organize contributions of appetizers, side dishes, desserts and drinks. Please reach out to Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest or ask any questions. #eBlast-11-19 Friendsgiving! Emmy is organizing a Friendsgiving on the American Thanksgiving Holiday ( Thursday, November 27 ) at UUSE. All congregants! Please be on the lookout for collection jars in both kitchen windows for monetary donations to help fund the meal. An email will be going out soon to organize contributions of appetizers, side dishes, desserts and drinks. Please reach out to Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest or ask any questions. #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UU Resource for Caring for Aging Parents UU Resource for Caring for Aging Parents Are you looking for guidance when it comes to caring for aging parents? Consider the UU retreat and consultation offerings at Threshold Crossing. Their services explore a range of elder care issues, provide helpful information, and address your fears, communication challenges, and decision-making needs. These offerings are led by UU minister and hospice chaplain, the Rev. Jon Rehmus, and physical therapist and counselor on elder care issues, Katherine Orcutt. Premeditation of these issues is an alternative to what many families experience as a sudden and crisis-driven plunge into a long-term challenge. For individuals or couples, they offer a 20% discount for those registering for their May 29-31 or June 19-21, 2026 retreats. #eBlast-02-18 UU Resource for Caring for Aging Parents Are you looking for guidance when it comes to caring for aging parents? Consider the UU retreat and consultation offerings at Threshold Crossing . Their services explore a range of elder care issues, provide helpful information, and address your fears, communication challenges, and decision-making needs. These offerings are led by UU minister and hospice chaplain, the Rev. Jon Rehmus, and physical therapist and counselor on elder care issues, Katherine Orcutt. Premeditation of these issues is an alternative to what many families experience as a sudden and crisis-driven plunge into a long-term challenge. For individuals or couples, they offer a 20% discount for those registering for their May 29-31 or June 19-21, 2026 retreats. #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Help Children Learn to Read Help Children Learn to Read Can you spare an hour a week to help young students become stronger readers? UUSE volunteers work with kindergarten and first grade students at Verplanck Elementary School in Manchester. Last year (2025-26) we helped to pioneer a new model: The same students got 15 minutes of one-on-one help four days a week. Educators found the "intervention group" made progress more quickly than other classmates. Equally important, the children seem to look forward to their time with our volunteers. We hope to recruit 16 volunteers to commit to an hour per week in late morning. Training will be in early October and then tutors meet their students. It is truly rewarding to visit this public school each week, see talented teachers in action and support what the faculty calls "our scholars." Please email Nancy Pappas, uuseoffice@uuse.org , by September 20 with your questions and (we hope) commitment. Thank you! #eBlast-09-02 Help Children Learn to Read Can you spare an hour a week to help young students become stronger readers? UUSE volunteers work with kindergarten and first grade students at Verplanck Elementary School in Manchester. Last year (2025-26) we helped to pioneer a new model: The same students got 15 minutes of one-on-one help four days a week. Educators found the "intervention group" made progress more quickly than other classmates. Equally important, the children seem to look forward to their time with our volunteers. We hope to recruit 16 volunteers to commit to an hour per week in late morning. Training will be in early October and then tutors meet their students. It is truly rewarding to visit this public school each week, see talented teachers in action and support what the faculty calls "our scholars." Please email Nancy Pappas, uuseoffice@uuse.org , by September 20 with your questions and (we hope) commitment. Thank you! #eBlast -09-02 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Mark your calendars for Mark your calendars for March 21, 4:00 to 7:00 PM. (with a 3:45 PM beginner lesson). There are no "ladies" or "gents" in a gender-free contra dance, and you don't need to be an expert dancer. Contra is a community folk dance with partners in long lines with the caller teaching the dances as you go. For more information, click here. #eBlast-02-18 Mark your calendars for March 21, 4:00 to 7:00 PM. (with a 3:45 PM beginner lesson). There are no "ladies" or "gents" in a gender-free contra dance, and you don't need to be an expert dancer. Contra is a community folk dance with partners in long lines with the caller teaching the dances as you go. For more information, click here . #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Informational Meeting UUSE will hold an informational meeting on Sunday, May 5 at 1:00 PM, both in-person and on Zoom. This meeting is a preview of proposals which will be voted on at the Congregational Annual Meeting later in May. Proposed changes to the following will be reviewed and discussed: •• UUSE Gift Policy •• UUSE Endowment Policy/Guidelines •• UUSE Constitution Please join us on May 5th and bring any questions you might have. Thank you, Bob Knapp, Finance Chair UUSE will hold an informational meeting on Sunday, May 5 at 1:00 PM, both in-person and on Zoom. This meeting is a preview of proposals which will be voted on at the Congregational Annual Meeting later in May. Proposed changes to the following will be reviewed and discussed: •• UUSE Gift Policy •• UUSE Endowment Policy/Guidelines •• UUSE Constitution Please join us on May 5th and bring any questions you might have. Thank you, Bob Knapp, Finance Chair OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Ladies Lunch Ladies Lunch Thursday, July 9th at Lakeview Restaurant Join us for lunch Thursday, July 9th at noon at the Lakeview Restaurant, 50 Lake Street in Coventry. All are welcome! If you plan to attend, please let Sharon Huber know by Wednesday afternoon, July 8th. Contact her at uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #eBlast-07-08 Ladies Lunch Thursday, July 9th at Lakeview Restaurant Join us for lunch Thursday, July 9th at noon at the Lakeview Restaurant, 50 Lake Street in Coventry. All are welcome! If you plan to attend, please let Sharon Huber know by Wednesday afternoon, July 8th. Contact her at uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #eBlast -07-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Help Hartford Area UUs Help Hartford Area UUs Ask How Connecticut's Next Governor Will Lead UUism calls us not only to value democracy, but also to practice it by seeking reliable information, listening across differences, asking difficult questions, and holding public leaders accountable for how they use power. Ahead of Connecticut's August 11th primary, Hartford area UU congregations are organizing a nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate questionnaire. All candidates will be invited to answer the same questions developed by members of our congregations that are focused on where candidates stand on issues related to UU principles and values. For this reason, we need your questions! What do you want the candidates to explain about how they would govern Connecticut? What should they be asked about their priorities, use of executive authority, or responsibility to communities across the state? Please submit your questions to uuseoffice@uuse.org by noon on July 19th. Also, be on the lookout after the service on the 19th for the "Democracy Discussion Dropbox" in the lobby where you can submit your questions by hand. You need not include any identifying information on your submission. Note that participating congregations will not endorse or oppose any candidate. We provide this initiative only for voter education. Due to limited space, not all questions will be selected for presentation to the candidates. Contact the Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee with any questions. #eBlast-07-15 Help Hartford Area UUs Ask How Connecticut's Next Governor Will Lead UUism calls us not only to value democracy, but also to practice it by seeking reliable information, listening across differences, asking difficult questions, and holding public leaders accountable for how they use power. Ahead of Connecticut's August 11th primary, Hartford area UU congregations are organizing a nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate questionnaire. All candidates will be invited to answer the same questions developed by members of our congregations that are focused on where candidates stand on issues related to UU principles and values. For this reason, we need your questions! What do you want the candidates to explain about how they would govern Connecticut? What should they be asked about their priorities, use of executive authority, or responsibility to communities across the state? Please submit your questions to uuseoffice@uuse.org by noon on July 19th. Also, be on the lookout after the service on the 19th for the "Democracy Discussion Dropbox" in the lobby where you can submit your questions by hand. You need not include any identifying information on your submission. Note that participating congregations will not endorse or oppose any candidate. We provide this initiative only for voter education. Due to limited space, not all questions will be selected for presentation to the candidates. Contact the Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee with any questions. #eBlast -07-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 19, 2026 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 Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-15 Sunday Service: "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 Summer Schedule Sunday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -07-15 OOS Sermon YouTube