< To Upcoming Services Apr 12, 2026 Anticipation In keeping with our April ministry theme of embracing possibility, we will explore anticipation. Hopefully, it has stopped snowing, and we are starting to see signs of spring. What are you anticipating as this new season emerges? What possibilities lie ahead? Join us for the magic that is unleashed when we anticipate the possibilities! Coordinators : Liz Garmise and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-08 Sunday Service: "Anticipation" In keeping with our April ministry theme of embracing possibility, we will explore anticipation. Hopefully, it has stopped snowing, and we are starting to see signs of spring. What are you anticipating as this new season emerges? What possibilities lie ahead? Join us for the magic that is unleashed when we anticipate the possibilities! Coordinators : Liz Garmise and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 12, 2026 #eBlast -04-08 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 Mar 31, 2024 Shine on Me: A Celebration of Easter. All-Congregational Service. Join us for our annual Easter music service. Through story and song, we explore the deeper meanings at the heart of Easter. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek, #eBlast-03-27 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Feb 15, 2026 Strategic Planning: A Discipline of Resilience "Strategic Planning: A Discipline of Resilience" Hear and be heard to form our UUSE vision, mission, and planning statements. Coordinator : Kate Kimmerle. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-11 "Strategic Planning: A Discipline of Resilience" Hear and be heard to form our UUSE vision, mission, and planning statements. Coordinator : Kate Kimmerle. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 15, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -02-11 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 3, 2023 Spiritual Connection This month’s theme is Welcome. There’s a feeling of being welcomed and connected when we join a club or fraternal organization. And then there are the connections that spring from our hearts and the connections we feel when we share a common bond. Today’s service is about spiritual connection. Coordinator(s): Sheila Foran and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 26, 2024 Aging - Whats Next?. This is the second service we have had this year on aging. As we get older, we may find ourselves making decisions about numerous things including where we will live. Today we will hear from three members who have chosen different options. Coordinators: Nancy Madar and David Klotz #eBlast-05-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 23, 2024 The Bitter with the Sweet. Beth Hankins and Martha Larson are coordinators of this service examining how we face adversity and uncertainty. What are the sources of strength and support available to us in the UUSE community and from our UU beliefs? This service includes thoughts on death and illness. Coordinators: Beth Hankins and Martha Larson #eBlast-06-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 13, 2024 All That We Let In Our ministry theme for October is deep listening. Rev. Josh will continue our exploration of this theme. Even in this era of polarization, listening isn't impossible. It is quite possible. It is, in fact, essential. Special Guest Musician: Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-10-09 Our ministry theme for October is deep listening. Rev. Josh will continue our exploration of this theme. Even in this era of polarization, listening isn't impossible. It is quite possible. It is, in fact, essential. Special Guest Musician: Jenn Richard. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast -10-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 21, 2024 Applying Our UU Values to Housing in CT. Guest Speaker: Erin Boggs, Executive Director of Open Communities Alliance. This service will introduce us to the work of the Open Communities Alliance and help us to reflect on the values that underlie the work of increasing affordable housing in CT. Coordinator: David Klotz #eBlast-01-17 January 21: “Applying Our UU Values to Housing in CT.” Guest Speaker: Erin Boggs, Executive Director of Open Communities Alliance This service will introduce us to the work of the Open Communities Alliance and help us to reflect on the values that underlie the work of increasing affordable housing in CT. Coordinator(s): David Klotz OOS Sermon YouTube

a1360c5c-96d0-4e4b-8b45-16ca36a21962 < Back Program Council Program Council coordinates the Society's programs for fellowship, service, recreation, and peronal growth; inclues chairs of standing committees and coordinators. The Program Council is presided over by the Vice President Program Council includes the following committees and groups Adult Education Children and Youth Ministries Committee Committee on Ministry Community Outreach Ministries Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Membership Committee Music Committee Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Pastoral Care Ministry Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee Stewardship Committee Sunday Services Committee Sustainable Living Committee / Climate Action Team Want more information about who's who in a committee? Pick up a paper copy of the UUSE Directory in the lobby to get the details! Updated October 9, 2025 at 10:28:29 AM

< To Upcoming Services Aug 6, 2023 Resistance Music August 6: “Resistance Music.” This service celebrates the power of American protest music as a vehicle for social justice, bringing people together through song and common purpose. Friends new and familiar will perform protest songs, and we will explore the staying power of protest music. Warm up your voices and join us! Coordinator(s): David Klotz and Kate Howard-Bender OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 2, 2024 Evening Vespers Service Monday, December 2: Evening Vespers Service. In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Ellen Williams, and Paula Baker Monday, December 2 : Evening Vespers Service . In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Ellen Williams, and Paula Baker OOS Sermon YouTube