< To Upcoming Services Sep 29, 2024 Are You Ready? Are any alarms sounding in your world? If so, what are you doing in response? How are you preparing for what may be coming? Rev. Josh examines 'being prepared' as a spiritual practice. We'll also conduct a fire drill! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-09-25 Sunday, September 29th: Fire Drill . Are any alarms sounding in your world? If so, what are you doing in response? How are you preparing for what may be coming? Rev. Josh examines ‘being prepared’ as a spiritual practices. We’ll also conduct a fire drill! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek and the UUSE Emergency Preparedness Team . OOS Sermon YouTube

220ac58f-7b6a-4d0a-911b-615cd62d3d8d < Back Personnel Committee Personnel Committee: Advises Policy Board on staff salary, benefits and hiring; establishes job descriptions, performance standards and evaluation procedures; proposes personnel policies. 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 13, 2026 at 3:40:18 PM

< To Upcoming Services May 24, 2026 Rooted in Solidarity This worship service tells eight stories from our Unitarian, Universalist, and UU histories: stories about how ordinary people showed up, in very different ways and in particular contexts, to side with love and show up for justice. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Martha Larson Summer Schedule Begins #eBlast-05-20 Sunday Service: "Rooted in Solidarity" This worship service tells eight stories from our Unitarian, Universalist, and UU histories: stories about how ordinary people showed up, in very different ways and in particular contexts, to side with love and show up for justice. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi and Martha Larson Summer Schedule Begins Sunday, May 24 at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -05-20 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 25, 2023 Exploring Effective Altruism What is it about giving of ourselves that helps make us feel complete? Join guest speaker Ryan O’Halloran for an exploration of altruism and the role that selfless giving plays in our lives. OOS Sermon YouTube

Women’s Circle Women’s Circle with Nora Alpers-Leon Third Tuesdays at 7:00 Zoom Only December-March Contact alpers6@gmail.com for zoom link Nora describes this women’s circle as a “judgment-free comfort zone.” She invites participants to “sit, connect and share.” Bring a journal and a pen and a cushion or mat to sit on if you prefer that to a chair. Nora Mijares Alpers-Leon is an indigenous (Colombian) mother, developmental psycholinguist and educator, who has a background in dance, yoga, and mindfulness. She completed 2 bachelor and 2 master degrees and a graduate certificate between UW-Madison and UConn. She did her Yoga Teacher Training in the Berkshires, and has led mindfulness workshops and talking circles in the United States and Colombia with both adults and children. To sign up for this circle, or if you want more information, contact Nora. < Previous Contact Office for Times Next >

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Climate Future Film Festival - Chapter 2 October 18th at 2 PM The Sustainable Living Committee invites you to a free showing of The Climate Future Film Festival - Chapter 2! This new collection of 12 short films from around the world, explores the interior response to climate change - visceral, personal, artistic and emotional. Whether or not you have seen the original, chapter 1 set of films, shown at UUSE in Sept. 2025, you will be moved by these powerful short films to renewed action to fight the causes of and mitigate the harms done by climate change. Honorary judges are four-time academy award nominee and sustainability voice, Edward Norton, and ground-breaking author and climate leader, Bill McKibben. Come early to share info and ideas. Sponsored by the Sustainable Living Committee at UUSE. For more information, contact uuseoffice@uuse.org , call 860-646-5151, or visit uuse.org #SeptemberNewsletter October 18th at 2 PM The Sustainable Living Committee invites you to a free showing of The Climate Future Film Festival - Chapter 2! This new collection of 12 short films from around the world, explores the interior response to climate change - visceral, personal, artistic and emotional. Whether or not you have seen the original, chapter 1 set of films, shown at UUSE in Sept. 2025, you will be moved by these powerful short films to renewed action to fight the causes of and mitigate the harms done by climate change. Honorary judges are four-time academy award nominee and sustainability voice, Edward Norton, and ground-breaking author and climate leader, Bill McKibben. Come early to share info and ideas. Sponsored by the Sustainable Living Committee at UUSE. For more information, contact uuseoffice@uuse.org , call 860-646-5151, or visit uuse.org #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 12, 2023 GHIAA: Why Faith-Based Community Organizing Matters. Our guest speaker this morning is Marika Stewart, an organizer with the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance. Ms. Stewart will provide reflections on GHIAA's past successes and its vision for the future of our state. She will also share the reasons why she is drawn to the work of faith-based community organizing. GHIAA, established in 2019, is a diverse organizatin of lay leaders and clergy intersecting race, class, gender identity, religion and geography to build relational power that addresses social justice challenges in local communities and beyond. UUSE is a proud GHIAA member and fully supports its endeavors. Coordinator: Gianna DiMaiolo #eBlast-11-08 November 12: “GHIAA: Why Faith-Based Community Organizing Matters.” Our guest speaker this morning is Marika Stewart, an organizer with the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance. Ms. Stewart will provide reflections on GHIAA's past successes and its vision for the future of our state. She will also share the reasons why she is drawn to the work of faith-based community organizing. GHIAA, established in 2019, is a diverse organization of lay leaders and clergy intersecting race, class, gender identity, religion, and geography to build relational power that addresses social justice challenges in local communities and beyond. UUSE is a proud GHIAA member, and fully supports its endeavors. Coordinator(s): Gianna DiMaiolo OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 15, 2024 Sitting at the Messianic Table. Our ministry theme for September is Invitation. Rev. Josh explores Jesus' parable of the messianic table. Who is invited to sit at that table? How does that invitation speak to us 2000 years later? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #eBlast-09-11 Sunday, September 15th: Sitting at the Messianic Table . Our ministry theme for September is Invitation . Rev. Josh explores Jesus’ parable of the messianic table. Who is invited to sit at that table? How does that invitation speak to us 2000 years later? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 28, 2023 What Shared Ministry Means to Me, Part II. This is a follow-up to the service when Rev Josh preached on this topic January 8, 2023. Several members of the Sunday Services Committee will present their thoughts about how much this model means to their experience on the committee and at UUS:E. Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson, Nancy Madar OOS Sermon YouTube

Liberal Religious traditions are all about justice, including social justice and sustainability and green action. Other Programs Other programs include our justice efforts, which are grounded in our social justice and green advocacy statements and our call to break down divisions, heal isolation, and honor the interconnectedness of all life and all justice issues. Also take a look at our wide variety of Affinity Groups and fun activities for adults, as well as the entire family. You might also be interested in our Intro to UU class.

< To Upcoming Services Nov 26, 2023 Observations on Generosity. Join us as we celebrate everyday generosity at UUSE featuring music from Meetinghouse! Some examples of everyday generosity include volunteering, helping a stranger, cooking for others, and so much more. What everyday acts of generosity have you observed at UUSE and in the wider world? #eBlast-11-22 November 26: “Observations on Generosity .” Join us as we celebrate everyday generosity at UUSE, featuring music from Meetinghouse! Some examples of everyday generosity include volunteering, helping a stranger, cooking for others, and so much more. What everyday acts of generosity have you observed at UUSE and in the wider world? Submit your short observations to Gianna DiMaiolo or Sandy Karosi no later than November 15. Coordinator(s): Gianna DiMaiolo and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Nov 25, 2026 Yoga . All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. All are welcome to these gentle-to-moderate yoga classes for all abilities. $5 drop-in fee. Bring a yoga mat (we have some extras). Bring a friend! Questions to: Susan at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube