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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Let's Dance! 6 to 9pm Save the date - Saturday, October 12th - 6 pm to 9pm - for an evening of fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Membership Committee and open to all UUSE members and friends. We'll have music and dancing, children's activities, prizes, tee shirts and more. Come as you are. You don't have to dance, but we may teach you a dance anyway! Reservations required. Sign up with Jacquie Heintz in the lobby on October 6th, call her at 860-729-0626, or email her at jacqonstance@gmail.com by 8pm, Wednesday, October 9th. This is a free event, but a donation of your favorite cookie or beverage would be appreciated. Save the date - Saturday, October 12th - 6 pm to 9pm - for an evening of fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Membership Committee and open to all UUSE members and friends. We'll have music and dancing, children's activities, prizes, tee shirts and more. Come as you are. You don't have to dance, but we may teach you a dance anyway! Reservations required. Sign up with Jacquie Heintz in the lobby on October 6th, call her at 860-729-0626, or email her at jacqonstance@gmail.com by 8pm, Wednesday, October 9th. This is a free event, but a donation of your favorite cookie or beverage would be appreciated. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UU SpiritLife - The Peace of the Divine Reality UUSpiritLife Mark your calendars. The next SpiritLife Conversation meets on Zoom on Saturday, December 16, 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. when we will consider The Peace of Divine Reality by Thich Nhat Hahn. Open to members of all three area UU churches. Drop in. No registration required. Read the article here and see the reflections here. Jot a few notes and log in here. Nicholas Bartoli will facilitate this lively conversation! #eBlast-12-13 Mark your calendars. The next SpiritLife Conversation meets on Zoom on Saturday, December 16 , 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. when we will consider The Peace of Divine Reality by Thich Nhat Hahn. Open to members of all three area UU churches. Drop in. No registration required. Read the article here and see the reflections here . Jot a few notes and log in here . Nicholas Bartoli will facilitate this lively conversation! #eBlast -12-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 1, 2024 You're Invited!   Sunday, September 1, 2024 Summer Schedule One service only at 10:00 a.m. The service is also live-streamed. Note: We return to the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. two-service schedule next Sunday. Gathering music begins at 9:55 a.m. “You’re Invited!” As we begin a new congregational year, we come together to explore the spiritual practice of Invitation. How does invitation relate to our UU values centering on love? Are we taking action to invite and include? How do we respond to invitations in our own lives? Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Paula Baker #eBlast-08-28 Sunday, September 1st : You're Invited. As we begin a new congregational year, we come together to explore the spiritual practice of Invitation. How does Invitation relate to our UU values centering on Love? Are we taking action to invite and include? How do we respond to invitations in our own lives? Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Paula Baker OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Special Service: Sunday, November 24th at 5 PM Special Service: Sunday, November 24th at 5 PM at Temple Beth Shalom B’Nai Israel: Manchester’s Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Service. Manchester’s Faith community lifts up the spirit of gratitude. Watch our November eblasts for more information on this uplifting community event. Special Service: Sunday, November 24th at 5 PM at Temple Beth Shalom B’Nai Israel: Manchester’s Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Service. Manchester’s Faith community lifts up the spirit of gratitude. Watch our November eblasts for more information on this uplifting community event. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 3:00-5:00PM Experience the soothing songs of Crystal Singing Bowls and float blissfully into a deep meditative state where the tumultuous stresses of everyday life are cleared, cleansed and washed away. Sound vibration is extremely effective for reducing stress and anxiety - a leading cause of diseases. Journey from sacred Root to expansive Crown in a deeply immersive, full body experience. As the vibrations from the bowls envelop the room, experience the gentle yet therapeutic and restorative gifts to receive deep rest and relaxation for cleansing awareness, bringing balance, renewed feelings of well-being along with peace, joy, confidence and clarity of thought. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Crys Matthews Concert Crys Matthews Concert June 13th at 7:00 P.M. at UUSE A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls "the poster-child for intersectionality." Crys Matthews is made for these times, and her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers is a resounding affirmation of that fact. Suggested donation $15, but no one will be turned away. Visit: crysmatthews.com. #eBlast-06-12 June 13th at 7:00 P.M. at UUSE A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls "the poster-child for intersectionality." Crys Matthews is made for these times, and her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers is a resounding affirmation of that fact. Suggested donation $15, but no one will be turned away. Visit: crysmatthews.com . #eBlast -06-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

< 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

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the month of February and/or up to March 3rd, please contact The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the month of February and/or up to March 3rd, please contact Sid Soderholm. Laurie Semprebon will pick up the rotating chair spot as of March 4th. #eBlast-02-26 The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the month of February and/or up to March 3rd, please contact Sid Soderholm . Laurie Semprebon will pick up the rotating chair spot as of March 4th. #eBlast -02-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 12, 2024 Longing to Belong: Reflections on Pluralism Since the founding of the Unitarian Universalist Association in 1961, religious, theological and spiritual pluralism have been central to our identity--and had been increasingly central to the identities of the precursor American Unitarian Association and Universalist Church of America. How do we experience and navigate pluralism today? In our congregations? In the wider society? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-05-08 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 15, 2025 CYM Sunday Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Please join us for our All-Congregation CYM Celebration Sunday service! We will reflect on everything we accomplished this year through pictures, stories, and song. Volunteer recognition and Bridging ceremonies will close out our time together! Coordinator : Emmy Galbraith, Director of Children & Youth Ministry Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-06-11 Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Please join us for our All-Congregation CYM Celebration Sunday service! We will reflect on everything we accomplished this year through pictures, stories, and song. Volunteer recognition and Bridging ceremonies will close out our time together! Coordinator : Emmy Galbraith, Director of Children & Youth Ministry Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 15, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -06-11 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Join us again for Coffeehouse in October. Coffeehouse is taking a summer vacation. The monthly Coffeehouse events will resume on October 4th. #AugustNewsletter Coffeehouse is taking a summer vacation. The monthly Coffeehouse events will resume on October 4th. #AugustNewsletter 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