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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Homecoming Picnic! Homecoming Picnic! Sunday, September 7th after the second service On Sunday, September 7 we return to our fall schedule with services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Start the new church year off right by coming to our annual homecoming picnic in the lower parking lot following the second service. UUSE will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers. Feel free to bring a side or dessert to share! Enjoy food, fun and good conversation! We'll have a bounce house, too, for the kids! Come for the party and stay for the concert at 3:00 PM! Questions? Email Anne Carr at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-09-03 Homecoming Picnic! Sunday, September 7th after the second service On Sunday, September 7 we return to our fall schedule with services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Start the new church year off right by coming to our annual homecoming picnic in the lower parking lot following the second service. UUSE will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers. Feel free to bring a side or dessert to share! Enjoy food, fun and good conversation! We'll have a bounce house, too, for the kids! Come for the party and stay for the concert at 3:00 PM! Questions? Email Anne Carr at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -09-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Pajama & Sock Drive Pajama & Sock Drive Collection runs through Sunday, November 23rd! Help us support EmpowerU and the kids of Squire Village. Please drop off new pajamas and socks in all sizes 5T to adult at UUSE by Sunday November 23rd. Questions? Contact Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-11-19 Pajama & Sock Drive Collection runs through Sunday, November 23rd! Help us support EmpowerU and the kids of Squire Village. Please drop off new pajamas and socks in all sizes 5T to adult at UUSE by Sunday November 23rd. Questions? Contact Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled State-wide UU Social Justice Ministry State-wide UU Social Justice Ministry Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom The Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee will be discussing the state-wide UU Social Justice Ministry with the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao who has spearheaded this initiative. The initiative recently received a start-up grant from the UUA. Learn more about the initiative, how it fits in with other social justice coalitions, and what our next steps might be. Join the conversation with Sierra-Marie at the SJ/AO meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. #eBlast-11-26 State-wide UU Social Justice Ministry Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom The Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee will be discussing the state-wide UU Social Justice Ministry with the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao who has spearheaded this initiative. The initiative recently received a start-up grant from the UUA. Learn more about the initiative, how it fits in with other social justice coalitions, and what our next steps might be. Join the conversation with Sierra-Marie at the SJ/AO meeting on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . #eBlast -11-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Carpool to No Kings Hartford Carpool to No Kings Hartford Saturday, October 18th What: No Kings Rallies When: Saturday, October 18, 12:00 to 2:00 P.M> and 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Where: CT State Capitol, north steps and lawn Who: Sponsored by CT Shoreline Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, and 50501 How: Meet in the UUSE parking lot at 11:00 A.M. on October 18 to form carpool groups. Groups will leave at 11:20 for the rally. Carpool groups will each decide how long they plan to stay. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for information. Register for rally details: NO KINGS 2 Hartford 12-2P and NO KINGS Hartford 2-5P. #eBlast-10-15 Carpool to No Kings Hartford Saturday, October 18th What: No Kings Rallies When: Saturday, October 18 , 12:00 to 2:00 P.M> and 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Where: CT State Capitol, north steps and lawn Who: Sponsored by CT Shoreline Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, and 50501 How: Meet in the UUSE parking lot at 11:00 A.M. on October 18 to form carpool groups. Groups will leave at 11:20 for the rally. Carpool groups will each decide how long they plan to stay. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for information. Register for rally details : NO KINGS 2 Hartford 12-2P and NO KINGS Hartford 2-5P . #eBlast -10-15 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

88c23fb5-6289-4482-bd59-8a384084c99d < Back Policy Board THE POLICY BOARD directs UUSE’s business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property. President - Acts as Society’s secular leader and spokesperson; presides at meetings of Society and Policy Board. Vice President - Chairs the Program Council and acts for President in his/her absence. Clerk - Takes minutes at Policy Board and Society meetings; assures proper notice of business meetings and votes. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:27:12 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled General Assembly is ONLY two months away! General Assembly is ONLY two months away! UUA General Assembly, the main UU denominational event of 2025, will be held this year in Baltimore from June 18 - 22. The event will be held in a hybrid format, so you can attend online or in-person. Check out the following links for more information: For general information about GA 2025: Click here. To register for GA 2025: Click here To view the programs and schedule: Click here. To find delegate information: Click here. For more information on how you can serve as a delegate from UUSE to GA, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-04-23 General Assembly is ONLY two months away! UUA General Assembly, the main UU denominational event of 2025, will be held this year in Baltimore from June 18 - 22. The event will be held in a hybrid format, so you can attend online or in-person. Check out the following links for more information: For general information about GA 2025: Click here . To register for GA 2025: Click here To view the programs and schedule: Click here . To find delegate information: Click here . For more information on how you can serve as a delegate from UUSE to GA, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Equal Exchange Sale Equal Exchange Sale Sunday, April 13 in the lobby following each service. What could be better than that first cup of coffee in the morning? How about knowing that your purchase is making a real difference? Equal Exchange coffee is better for farmers, better for the environment and better for those who appreciate high-quality, organically grown coffee. Choosing fairly traded, organic coffee has a real and meaningful impact in all three areas. If you want to promote social justice, environmental sustainability and fair-trading relationships, purchasing Equal Exchange coffee (and tea and chocolate!) is an affordable way to connect your values with your actions without sacrificing taste and quality. #eBlast-04-09 Equal Exchange Sale Sunday, April 13 in the lobby following each service. What could be better than that first cup of coffee in the morning? How about knowing that your purchase is making a real difference? Equal Exchange coffee is better for farmers, better for the environment and better for those who appreciate high-quality, organically grown coffee. Choosing fairly traded, organic coffee has a real and meaningful impact in all three areas. If you want to promote social justice, environmental sustainability and fair-trading relationships, purchasing Equal Exchange coffee (and tea and chocolate!) is an affordable way to connect your values with your actions without sacrificing taste and quality. #eBlast -04-09 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Congregational Meeting Congregational Meeting March 17th - Save the Date! On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-03-13 On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -03-13 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 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 The Afro-Semitic Experience The Afro-Semitic Experience On Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. The Afro-Semitic Experience is coming to UUSE to help shake off those midwinter doldrums with a World Music Jazz concert guaranteed to get you up and moving. What could be better? $15 suggested donation. #eBlast-02-07 On Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. The Afro-Semitic Experience is coming to UUSE to help shake off those midwinter doldrums with a World Music Jazz concert guaranteed to get you up and moving. What could be better? $15 suggested donation. #eBlast -02-07 OOS Sermon YouTube