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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Author Event With S.J. Taylor Sunday, April 13th, 1:00 PM “The more a story is forbidden, the more it demands to be told…” New UUSE member, S. J. Taylor, is the author of Madsi the True, a children’s fantasy book steeped in Norwegian folklore. Twelve-year-old Madsi is searching for her older sister, who has been kidnapped by the Northern Lights. Madsi sets off on a journey to rescue her sister, joined by a very annoying neighbor boy and a magical girl who lives in the Lights. She is also the author of “The Witch of Festa Falls” in the Being Ace anthology—a short story likewise steeped in Norwegian folklore and featuring Birga, who grows up to become the village witch in Madsi the True. Ms. Taylor will read from Madsi the True and discuss her work. Copies of all her books will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to UUSE. This event is co-sponsored by the UUSE Children and Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Education Committees. Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 West Vernon St., Manchester, CT #AprilNewsletter Sunday, April 13th, 1:00 PM “The more a story is forbidden, the more it demands to be told…” New UUSE member, S. J. Taylor, is the author of Madsi the True, a children’s fantasy book steeped in Norwegian folklore. Twelve-year-old Madsi is searching for her older sister, who has been kidnapped by the Northern Lights. Madsi sets off on a journey to rescue her sister, joined by a very annoying neighbor boy and a magical girl who lives in the Lights. She is also the author of “The Witch of Festa Falls” in the Being Ace anthology—a short story likewise steeped in Norwegian folklore and featuring Birga, who grows up to become the village witch in Madsi the True. Ms. Taylor will read from Madsi the True and discuss her work. Copies of all her books will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go to UUSE. This event is co-sponsored by the UUSE Children and Youth Ministry and Adult Religious Education Committees. Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 West Vernon St., Manchester, CT #AprilNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

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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. < Previous Next Meeting Next >

Women’s Circle Women’s Circle with Nora Alpers-Leon Third Tuesdays at 7:00 Zoom Only December-March Contact alpers6@gmail.com for zoom link Nora describes this women’s circle as a “judgment-free comfort zone.” She invites participants to “sit, connect and share.” Bring a journal and a pen and a cushion or mat to sit on if you prefer that to a chair. Nora Mijares Alpers-Leon is an indigenous (Colombian) mother, developmental psycholinguist and educator, who has a background in dance, yoga, and mindfulness. She completed 2 bachelor and 2 master degrees and a graduate certificate between UW-Madison and UConn. She did her Yoga Teacher Training in the Berkshires, and has led mindfulness workshops and talking circles in the United States and Colombia with both adults and children. To sign up for this circle, or if you want more information, contact Nora. < Previous Contact Office for Times Next >

*OFFERED NEXT YEAR & ALTERNATE YEARS Students are advised by a mentor from our congregation as they work toward distilling their beliefs within Unitarian Universalism. The year includes a trip to the historically significant Arlington Street Church in Boston and culminates in a written credo statement presented to the congregation on Affirmation Sunday. < Back Affirmation (High School) *OFFERED NEXT YEAR & ALTERNATE YEARS Students are advised by a mentor from our congregation as they work toward distilling their beliefs within Unitarian Universalism. The year includes a trip to the historically significant Arlington Street Church in Boston and culminates in a written credo statement presented to the congregation on Affirmation Sunday. Previous Next

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" Sunday Service: "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" "Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy in the midst of turmoil is a powerful form of defiance and protest. There are many avenues to joy, and poetry is one of them. Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, several members of the congregation will share how they find joy and strength in poetry. Coordinators: Gina Campellone and Paula Baker. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 6, 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 3/30/25 service, "The Truth About Trust" #eBlast-04-02 Sunday Service: "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" "Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy in the midst of turmoil is a powerful form of defiance and protest. There are many avenues to joy, and poetry is one of them. Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, several members of the congregation will share how they find joy and strength in poetry. Coordinators : Gina Campellone and Paula Baker. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 6, 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 3/30/25 service, "The Truth About Trust" #eBlast -04-02 OOS Sermon YouTube

Pagan Group Welcoming all paths. Ceremonies include but are not limited to: Summer and Winter Solstices, Spring and Autumn Equinoxes, Beltane (May Day), Imbolc, Litha, Lughnasa, and others as inspired. Contact Rev. Josh for details. < Previous Contact Office for Times Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Choir Rehearsal! Do you love to sing? Do you love to have fun? If you answered “yes” to these questions you can sing with the UUSE Choir! You don't have to audition. Check the weekly eBlast and monthly Newsletters for rehearsals dates. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . OOS Sermon YouTube

Yoga All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. < Previous Times Are Listed Here Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Attention UU Artists! Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities. Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025. Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast-06-18 Attention UU Artists! Juried multimedia exhibition celebrating summer at Arts Center East "Summertime!" - All artists working in all media are invited to capture the essence of summer and submit their creative work online at artscentereast.org/exhibits/#artist-opportunities . Submission deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025 . Juried results will be announced Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with accepted artists drop-off on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the flyer on the bulletin board or visit artscentereast.org for more information. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube