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A page that describes the connections one makes at UUSE. Connections UUSE is all about community and connections. Whether it's birds of a feather affinity groups, pastoral care, small group ministry, committee work, or if you just want to come for a visit, our connections pages can tell you all you need to know about UUSE FACEBOOK! UUSE has two Facebook pages where members and friends can share all things UUSE. Our main site is www.facebook.com/UUSEast . You can find out what’s going on at UUSE here. And please share our events to your own page to help spread the word about all of the great things we do! We also have a second site, UUSE Happenings, designed specifically to share ideas and events with others in the UUSE community. Anyone can post here. Is your child going to be in a play? Are you performing a concert? Looking for people to hike with? Post it here! This is a closed group, request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/587066578028806/ MEETUP: We have a Meetup page! Join our group! Find events, RSVP and more at: http://www.meetup.com/Unitarian-Universalist-Society-East/ . If you’d like to add an event to the Meetup site, contact Carol Marion at uuse.web@uuse.org or use our Publicity Form . Weekly eblast – To sign up, scroll to the bottom of the landing page of uuse.org . Send eblast submissions to uuseoffice@uuse.org Send Newsletter submissions to Newsletter@uuse.org

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Pagan Celebration of the Vernal Equinox The UUSE Pagan Group is holding a ritual to celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the start of spring on Saturday, March 23, at 1 PM. After the ritual, we will share a potluck meal. All are welcome! Pagan Group Activity Vernal Equinox Saturday, March 23, at 1 PM The UUSE Pagan Group is holding a ritual to celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the start of spring. After the ritual, we will share a potluck meal. All are welcome! OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Childcare and Gift Wrap fundraiser Childcare and Gift Wrapping Fundraiser Wondering how you're going to get it all done this holiday season? We can help! The Youth Group is offering a Childcare and Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser on SUNDAY, December 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop off your children on the Garden Level anytime between those hours and shop for the holiday child-free. Youth will provide games, activities and a snack with adult supervision. Drop off your gifts at our wrapping station (with or without your favorite wrapping paper). We will wrap them for you in gift bags or wrapping paper while you're out. $13 per hour for the first child; $7 per hour for each additional child. $3 per gift wrapped. For more info or to reserve a spot, please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. All proceeds go to fund Youth Group activities. #eBlast-11-29 Wondering how you're going to get it all done this holiday season? We can help! The Youth Group is offering a Childcare and Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser on SUNDAY, December 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop off your children on the Garden Level anytime between those hours and shop for the holiday child-free. Youth will provide games, activities and a snack with adult supervision. Drop off your gifts at our wrapping station (with or without your favorite wrapping paper). We will wrap them for you in gift bags or wrapping paper while you're out. $13 per hour for the first child; $7 per hour for each additional child. $3 per gift wrapped. For more info or to reserve a spot, please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. All proceeds go to fund Youth Group activities. #eBlast -11-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 21, 2023 Flower Communion—100 Years Strong All-Congregation Service. Join us for our annual observance of the Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion. This is a special year as it is the 100th anniversary of the follower communion. Through story, song, and music, we celebrate the beauty of our individuality, and the strength and warmth of our community. Bring flowers to share. We also welcome new members into our congregation. Our Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the second service. Coordinator(s): Gina Campellone and Rev. Josh Pawelek OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Coming Soon: UUSE Choir Coming Soon: UUSE Choir Rehearsals begin TODAY, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. Do you love to sing? You don't have to audition. Whether you sing in your car or with the Metropolitan Opera -- if you like to have fun, you can sing with the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on December 14th. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-10-01 Coming Soon: UUSE Choir Rehearsals begin TODAY, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. Do you love to sing? You don't have to audition. Whether you sing in your car or with the Metropolitan Opera -- if you like to have fun, you can sing with the UUSE Choir! Weekly rehearsals start on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 P.M. in preparation for the Holiday Music Services on December 14th. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Jenn Richard at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -10-01 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Verplanck Giving Tree Verplanck Giving Tree NOW through December 14th Let's brighten the holidays for our friends at Verplanck Elementary. The Giving Tree will be set up in the lobby after each service on November 23 and 30. Stop by to choose a "wish list tag" for one of the students. Typically, gifts are around $30. Deadline is December 14 to return the wrapped present and original tag. We're also buying $25 Stop & Shop grocery cards for families. You can donate by check (put Verplanck in the memo line) or in cash (in an envelope marked with your name and Verplanck). Annie will order cards in bulk. Questions? Call Nancy Pappas at 860-646-5151. Want to help Verplanck students in another way? The Verplanck Tutoring project could use three or four more volunteers to spend one hour per week helping kindergarten and first grade students learn to read. Most urgently, they hope to find two people who can jump in from now through the beginning of December. It's a structured one-on-one program with excellent teacher support, so please consider helping out. Email Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org or text 860-646-5151. #eBlast-12-10 Verplanck Giving Tree NOW through December 14th Let's brighten the holidays for our friends at Verplanck Elementary. The Giving Tree will be set up in the lobby after each service on November 23 and 30 . Stop by to choose a "wish list tag" for one of the students. Typically, gifts are around $30. Deadline is December 14 to return the wrapped present and original tag . We're also buying $25 Stop & Shop grocery cards for families. You can donate by check (put Verplanck in the memo line) or in cash (in an envelope marked with your name and Verplanck). Annie will order cards in bulk. Questions? Call Nancy Pappas at 860-646-5151. Want to help Verplanck students in another way? The Verplanck Tutoring project could use three or four more volunteers to spend one hour per week helping kindergarten and first grade students learn to read. Most urgently, they hope to find two people who can jump in from now through the beginning of December. It's a structured one-on-one program with excellent teacher support, so please consider helping out. Email Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org or text 860-646-5151. #eBlast -12-10 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Request for Large Stockpots The High School Youth Group is looking for large stockpots they can borrow to make soup on February 22 for their soup fundraiser. Please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Thank you! #eBlast-01-29 The High School Youth Group is looking for large stockpots they can borrow to make soup on February 22 for their soup fundraiser. Please contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Thank you! #eBlast -01-29 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 Feb 9, 2025 On Inclusion, Part I Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part I" Rev. Josh will begin a two-part sermon series on our February ministry theme, Inclusion . He'll reflect on the history of UU denominational efforts to fashion on more inclusive faith. Note: The service originally scheduled for this morning, "Desperate but Disciplined," with Rev. Kendra Ford, has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-02-05 Sunday Service: "On Inclusion, Part I" Rev. Josh will begin a two-part sermon series on our February ministry theme, Inclusion . He'll reflect on the history of UU denominational efforts to fashion on more inclusive faith. Note: The service originally scheduled for this morning, "Desperate but Disciplined," with Rev. Kendra Ford, has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, February 9, 2025 #eBlast -02-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

b44cfe74-7415-447d-857e-6dabf5b8ad69 < Back Pastoral Care Ministry Pastoral Friends : Works with Minister to provide caring and assistance to members and friends in times of challenge and/or crisis. Contact: PastoralFriends@uuse.org Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:22:28 PM

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Call for Artists, Photographers and Poets! Call for Artists, Photographers and Poets! Do you wish to participate in the upcoming summer exhibit in the UUSE sanctuary? Registration starts now and runs through Sunday, June 22. Register via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Please include your name, phone number, title of piece, sale price or NFS (not for sale). Drop off is Thursday, June 26th from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. If you're unable to fit into that time window, kindly leave your framed artwork in Annie Gentile's office, tagged with your name. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson, uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #eBlast-06-18 Call for Artists, Photographers and Poets! Do you wish to participate in the upcoming summer exhibit in the UUSE sanctuary? Registration starts now and runs through Sunday, June 22 . Register via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Please include your name, phone number, title of piece, sale price or NFS (not for sale). Drop off is Thursday, June 26th from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. If you're unable to fit into that time window, kindly leave your framed artwork in Annie Gentile's office, tagged with your name. Questions? Contact Carolyn Emerson, uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. #eBlast -06-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE Artisan Holiday Market. UUSE Artisan Holiday Market 📅 Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 • 6–8:30 PM Friday Night Sneak Peek – $5 admission includes mulled apple cider and dessert. 📅 Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 • 9 AM–3 PM Free Admission! UUSE Artisan Holiday Market 📅 Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 • 6–8:30 PM Friday Night Sneak Peek – $5 admission includes mulled apple cider and dessert. 📅 Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 • 9 AM–3 PM Free Admission! OOS Sermon YouTube