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09c174bf-9df5-46e8-8674-6a0ac7ff387e < Back to Newsletter June Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Book Lovers The Book Lovers meet in person and simultaneously on Zoom every second Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM . You are welcome even if you haven’t finished the book. The link is sent out the weekend before by Carolyn Gimbrone. June 9, 2026: A Death in the Family by James Agee: Pub. 1957, 310 pages. Discussion leader: Jacquie Heintz #JuneNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Jan 14, 2024 The Spirit of Aging. Elders from this congregation will share personal thoughts about aging, with reflections on letting go, loss, change, identity, and humor. Music by Mary Bopp and Jeannine Westbrook. Coordinators: Sande Hartdagen & Nancy Madar #eBlast-01-10 January 14: “The Spirit of Aging.” Elders from this congregation will share personal thoughts about aging, with reflections on letting go, loss, change, identity, and humor. Music by Mary Bopp and Jeanine Westbrook. Coordinator(s): Sande Hartdagen & Nancy Madar OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sign Up for 2026 Annual Appeal Pledging Potlucks March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Signups for potlucks will end after services March 1, 2026 Sign-up sheets will be in the lobby on Sunday March 1. If you can't make it on a Sunday to sign up, please contact Stan McMillen and let him know which potluck you would like to attend: Email uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151. Attention CYM Families and Friends: Desiree Holian-Borgnis will have "office hours" from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the children's chapel on Sundays during the Annual Appeal for families to come and ask questions, sign their pledge forms, and hand them in. #MarchNewsletter Signups for potlucks will end after services March 1, 2026 Sign-up sheets will be in the lobby on Sunday March 1. If you can't make it on a Sunday to sign up, please contact Stan McMillen and let him know which potluck you would like to attend: Email uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151. Attention CYM Families and Friends: Desiree Holian-Borgnis will have "office hours" from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the children's chapel on Sundays during the Annual Appeal for families to come and ask questions, sign their pledge forms, and hand them in. #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Special Presentation on the Connecticut TRUST Act With Tabitha Sookdeo Tuesday Evening, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM The UUSE Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee welcomes Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director of Connecticut Students for a Dream, for an update on the status of Connecticut’s TRUST Act. Ms. Sookdeo will join us by Zoom. UUSE members and friends are invited to join the SJ/AO Committee at UUSE, or they can join online. Please contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek for the login information. #MayNewsletter With Tabitha Sookdeo Tuesday Evening, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM The UUSE Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee welcomes Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director of Connecticut Students for a Dream, for an update on the status of Connecticut’s TRUST Act. Ms. Sookdeo will join us by Zoom. UUSE members and friends are invited to join the SJ/AO Committee at UUSE, or they can join online. Please contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek for the login information. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 20, 2023 "Celebration of Life for Mary Ann Handley" - December 20, 2023 1:00 PM 1:00PM - "Celebration of Life for Mary Ann Handley" - December 20, 2023 All are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life for Mary Ann Handley, Wednesday, December 20th at 1:00 PM at UUSE. For those who would like to view the service on Zoom please contact the office. 1:00PM - "Celebration of Life for Mary Ann Handley" - December 20, 2023 All are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life for Mary Ann Handley, Wednesday, December 20th at 1:00 PM at UUSE. For those who would like to view the service on Zoom please contact the office. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Gracefully Amazing" Sunday Service: "Gracefully Amazing" This morning we offer a multifaceted exploration of the hymn Amazing Grace. We'll experience different musical approaches to this hymn, and we'll probe its history and lyrics for spiritual guidance. Coordinators: Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 13, 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 4/6/25 service, "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" #eBlast-04-09 Sunday Service: "Gracefully Amazing" This morning we offer a multifaceted exploration of the hymn Amazing Grace. We'll experience different musical approaches to this hymn, and we'll probe its history and lyrics for spiritual guidance. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 13, 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 4/6/25 service, "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" #eBlast -04-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled GHIAA Training Opportunities GHIAA Training Opportunities Are you interested in learning more about faith-based organizing? Are you interested in becoming more involved with UUSE's participation in the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance? If so, GHIAA has just announced its Spring 2025 Leadership Training. They invite all interested UUSE members and friends to join them for a workshop on the fundamentals of faith-based organizing, the tools of relational culture, techniques for building and wielding power, and the process for identifying issues and developing campaigns. There are two options for training this spring (each series will cover the same content): • Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., via Zoom, May 7, 14, 21, 28 • Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., in person (location being confirmed in Hartford), June 3, 10, 17, 24 Registration is online. Questions? Contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-05-07 GHIAA Training Opportunities Are you interested in learning more about faith-based organizing? Are you interested in becoming more involved with UUSE's participation in the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance? If so, GHIAA has just announced its Spring 2025 Leadership Training . They invite all interested UUSE members and friends to join them for a workshop on the fundamentals of faith-based organizing, the tools of relational culture, techniques for building and wielding power, and the process for identifying issues and developing campaigns. There are two options for training this spring (each series will cover the same content): Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., via Zoom, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., in person (location being confirmed in Hartford), June 3, 10, 17, 24 Registration is online . Questions? Contact Monica van Beusekom or Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast -05-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Crafts & Kids Crafts & Kids Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Peggy Gagne is running craft activities for children who live in Squire Village, an affordable housing complex off Silver Lane in Manchester. This is an extension of our partnerships with Verplanck School and PowerUp. She's doing this on Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3rd, 4th & 5th grades). Although she has one adult (thank you Louisa Graver!), she could use 1 or 2 more helpers. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE CRAFTY -- JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! She'll have the plans and supplies. You just need to show up! Please contact Peggy at uuseoffice@uuse.org or call or text 860-646-5151 so she knows who wants to play. And thank you! #eBlast-11-05 Crafts & Kids Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Peggy Gagne is running craft activities for children who live in Squire Village, an affordable housing complex off Silver Lane in Manchester. This is an extension of our partnerships with Verplanck School and PowerUp. She's doing this on Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3rd, 4th & 5th grades). Although she has one adult (thank you Louisa Graver!), she could use 1 or 2 more helpers. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE CRAFTY -- JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! She'll have the plans and supplies. You just need to show up! Please contact Peggy at uuseoffice@uuse.org or call or text 860-646-5151 so she knows who wants to play. And thank you! #eBlast -11-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 17, 2024 Roots and Wings: The Paradox of Transformation Our March ministry theme is transformation. Although it may be true that "change alone is unchanging," it is also true that "some things never change." There's a paradox there that may be summed up in our very human need for both roots and wings. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-03-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 4, 2024 Reflecting God's Light into the Dark Places This Sunday we welcome Rabbi Randall Konigsburg of Beth Sholom B'nai Israel in Manchester to the pulpit. Rabbi Konigsburg will explore the ever-spiritual topic of meaning in our lives. Coordinator: Sande Hartdagen #eBlast-01-31 February 4: “What is the Meaning of Life?” This Sunday we welcome Rabbi Randall Konigsburg of Beth Sholom B'nai Israel in Manchester to the pulpit. Rabbi Konigsburg will explore the everspiritual topic of meaning in our lives. OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Spring Spruce Up Spring Spruce Up Saturday, May 16th, 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Please join the Building & Grounds Committee on Saturday, May 16th for our annual spring work party to spruce up the grounds. Here is an opportunity to steward the land that is home to UUSE. We'll prepare the grounds for summer and share information about upcoming B&G projects. This is a time for all ages - kids and youth are welcome with a responsible adult. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite lawn tools (we do have some to lend). We'll provide snacks, beverages, and some guidance. For more information, contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark. See you then! #eBlast-05-13 Spring Spruce Up Saturday, May 16th, 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Please join the Building & Grounds Committee on Saturday, May 16th for our annual spring work party to spruce up the grounds. Here is an opportunity to steward the land that is home to UUSE. We'll prepare the grounds for summer and share information about upcoming B&G projects. This is a time for all ages - kids and youth are welcome with a responsible adult. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite lawn tools (we do have some to lend). We'll provide snacks, beverages, and some guidance. For more information, contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark . See you then! #eBlast -05-13 OOS Sermon YouTube