6cde915b-07cf-42c0-8a7d-232e02e66feb < Back to Newsletter September Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Meditation Group The Meditation Group will meet third Mondays from 3:30 PM in the Youth Group room (room 2) on the garden level to meditate in community. Everyone is welcome; no experience required. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions, uuseoffice@uuse.org . #SeptemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Oct 22, 2023 Seasons of Love. As the leaves turn with the fall season, imagine if every leaf was the same color. No reds, oranges, or yellows - no color, no diversity. Just as the universe expresses love with the changing colors of the leaves, we are human expressions of that same love. Join us as our guest, the Reverend Aaron Miller from the Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford, preaches about faith in this universal love that knows no boundaries and has no end. Coordinator: Sandy Karosi #eBlast OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Piano Bash 2025 Piano Bash 2025 Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M. On Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M., piano lovers of all ages and levels are invited to play our two Steinway pianos in the UUSE meeting room. This is a fun, informal event. If you like to play the piano and want to perform or have questions, send an email to Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . Listeners are welcome to attend! This is a free event. #eBlast-11-05 Piano Bash 2025 Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M. On Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 P.M., piano lovers of all ages and levels are invited to play our two Steinway pianos in the UUSE meeting room. This is a fun, informal event. If you like to play the piano and want to perform or have questions, send an email to Mary Bopp at music@uuse.org . Listeners are welcome to attend! This is a free event. #eBlast -11-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Women's History Month Celebration Women's History Month Celebration Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Location: Work Space, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT All are welcome to join the African American and Black Affairs Council as it presents Unshaken: Black Women, Leadership, Power and Progress in a Changing America. Networking and a meal at 5:00 P.M. with a panel discussion at 6:00 P.M. Panelists include Shanda Comeaux, LCSW - founder of Catherine's Heart Counseling Services, Tracy Patterson, MBA - Chair of the Manchester Board of Education and Event Moderator; Rhonda Philbert, MPH - Retired Race and Equity Coordinator, Manchester Public Schools; UUSE's Rev. Josh Pawelek; Pam Floyd-Cranford, MSW, LCSW, SSW - owner of Elite Tertiary Education Consulting and member of the Manchester Board of Directors; Nadia Sims - Manchester's Poet Laureate, and Ohanna Boahen - President of the Black Student Union at Manchester High School. #eBlast-03-26 Women's History Month Celebration Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Location: Work Space, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT All are welcome to join the African American and Black Affairs Council as it presents Unshaken: Black Women, Leadership, Power and Progress in a Changing America. Networking and a meal at 5:00 P.M. with a panel discussion at 6:00 P.M. Panelists include Shanda Comeaux, LCSW - founder of Catherine's Heart Counseling Services, Tracy Patterson, MBA - Chair of the Manchester Board of Education and Event Moderator; Rhonda Philbert, MPH - Retired Race and Equity Coordinator, Manchester Public Schools; UUSE's Rev. Josh Pawelek; Pam Floyd-Cranford, MSW, LCSW, SSW - owner of Elite Tertiary Education Consulting and member of the Manchester Board of Directors; Nadia Sims - Manchester's Poet Laureate, and Ohanna Boahen - President of the Black Student Union at Manchester High School. #eBlast -03-26 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 28, 2024 Spinoza's God: Wisdom from the 1600s July 28: “Spinoza's God: Wisdom from the 1600s.” Spinoza wrote that God is the world and the entire world is in God. He used a rationalistic perspective to show that human life is subject to the universal laws of nature. Learn about the remarkable ways in which this early philosophy mirrors the fundamental principles of Unitarian Universalism. Guest Presenter: Malcolm Barlow Coordinator(s): Vivian Carlson OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Hope in Hard Times Hope in Hard Times Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 P.M., Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a hybrid gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch these Wednesday morning eblasts for a Zoom link. #eBlast-06-24 Hope in Hard Times Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. at UUSE In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Tuesday, June 30 at 3:00 P.M. , Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a hybrid gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Watch these Wednesday morning eblasts for a Zoom link. #eBlast -06-24 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Heart Centered Kirtan Heart Centered Kirtan Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Kirtan returns to the UUSE sanctuary on Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 P.M. with Heart-Centered Kirtan, led by Libby Volckening. Kirtan is a spiritual practice from India that involves group singing of simple, repetitive chants or mantras--often in a call-and-response format--to create a sense of connection, calm and community. $20 suggested donation. #eBlast-09-17 Heart Centered Kirtan Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Kirtan returns to the UUSE sanctuary on Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 P.M. with Heart-Centered Kirtan, led by Libby Volckening. Kirtan is a spiritual practice from India that involves group singing of simple, repetitive chants or mantras--often in a call-and-response format--to create a sense of connection, calm and community. $20 suggested donation. #eBlast -09-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

85714718-5c65-47b9-b0ce-9602a4902e33 < Back to Newsletter September Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair September: Sue McMillen PastoralFriends@uuse.org. #SeptemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< 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 The Stewardship Committee is looking for UUSE members and friends to host a potluck during the weekends of March 7 - 9 and March 14 - 16, 2025. The Stewardship Committee is looking for UUSE members and friends to host a potluck during the weekends of March 7 - 9 and March 14 - 16, 2025. Again, this year we hope that potential potluck hosts will team up to create an astounding potluck offering. We would especially welcome a potluck offering from our 'younger' members and friends. The potlucks are often dinners but could be a brunch, lunch or perhaps dessert & coffee/tea. You can steward attendees at your own potluck, or another steward will facilitate the conversation about pledging if you choose. We need to gather a list of hosts (and co-hosts) with dates and times of their potlucks by February 9, 2025. These potlucks are a way to come together in community, enjoy good food and have a deeper conversation about our connection to UUSE and our hopes and dreams for our future. We hope you will consider being a host or a team! Signups for potlucks will begin after services February 16, February 23 and March 2, 2025 when the annual Appeal officially kicks off. Please contact Stan McMillen at 860-72-8447 or uuseoffice@uuse.org to host a pledging potluck in March. THANK YOU! #eBlast-02-13 The Stewardship Committee is looking for UUSE members and friends to host a potluck during the weekends of March 7 - 9 and March 14 - 16, 2025. Again, this year we hope that potential potluck hosts will team up to create an astounding potluck offering. We would especially welcome a potluck offering from our 'younger' members and friends. The potlucks are often dinners but could be a brunch, lunch or perhaps dessert & coffee/tea. You can steward attendees at your own potluck, or another steward will facilitate the conversation about pledging if you choose. We need to gather a list of hosts (and co-hosts) with dates and times of their potlucks by February 9, 2025 . These potlucks are a way to come together in community, enjoy good food and have a deeper conversation about our connection to UUSE and our hopes and dreams for our future. We hope you will consider being a host or a team! Signups for potlucks will begin after services February 16, February 23 and March 2, 2025 when the annual Appeal officially kicks off. Please contact Stan McMillen at 860-72-8447 or uuseoffice@uuse.org to host a pledging potluck in March. THANK YOU! #eBlast -02-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

081b8519-79d5-4326-ad10-f049f1f5b181 < Back Sunday Services Committee Sunday Services Committee : Shares responsibility with minister for planning and conducting Sunday services. Updated October 9, 2025 at 10:31:32 AM

< To Upcoming Services Mar 22, 2026 Ferry Beach Retreat Participants in this service will provide information about Ferry Beach and share thoughts about experiences they have had there. Coordinators : Nancy Madar and David Klotz Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-03-18 Participants in this service will provide information about Ferry Beach and share thoughts about experiences they have had there. Coordinators : Nancy Madar and David Klotz Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, March 22, 2026 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -03-18 OOS Sermon YouTube