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< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Ongoing Happenings at UUSE! Ongoing Happenings at UUSE! There’s Always Something Good Going On Stop & Shop Gift Card sales after services on 1st Sundays Fair Trade Coffee/Tea/Chocolate sales after services on 2nd Sundays Yoga , every Wednesday at 10 A.M. All welcome! Manchester Women's Singing Circle , every Thursday at 7 P.M. Book Lovers , 2nd Tuesdays at 3:30 P.M. in person and on Zoom. April 14: Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood . Discussion leader: Lesley Schurmann Women's Circle , 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Zoom only December through March) Email Nora Alpers-Leon at uuseoffice@uuse.org for the Zoom link. Romeos , a monthly lunch for retired men on second Tuesdays - contact the UUSE office to be put on the email list. Ladies at Lunch , a monthly women's lunch typically on second Thursdays - advertised in the weekly eblasts. Buddhist Group , 1st Tuesdays at 7 P.M. Meditation Group , 3rd Mondays, 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. God Talk , 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 P.M. Humanist Group , 3rd Tuesdays at 4:30 P.M. Science and Religion Discussion Group , 4th Thursdays at 4:30 P.M. March's topic: Hertog's "Origin of Time" with Bill Bosworth. #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > UUSE Chocolate Auction UUSE Chocolate Auction Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 P.M.   Chocolate is awesome, and a chocolate auction is a great way to raise $$$$ for UUSE! This year's chocolate auction helps celebrate the end of our 2026 Annual Appeal. (Note: The March newsletter incorrectly advertised the event for March 31. It is on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30 p.m. following the second service.) All are invited to create chocolate confections (cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes--you name it!). Bring your creations to the Meeting House on the 29th and bid on whatever looks best to you. Bring your checkbook or cash and pay when you collect your WINNINGS. It's that simple!!! #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Best Practices for Community Health Best Practices for Community Health Spring is just around the corner (fingers crossed!) but colds, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID continue to circulate in the wider community. According to the CT Department of Public Health, there have been 30,440 seasonal reported cases of influenza, 5388 reported cases of RSV and 14,552 reported cases of Covid-19. What do these respiratory viral diseases all have in common? They are proving to be especially dangerous, even deadly, for those of us who are 70 and older. This is a friendly reminder that no matter your age, if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, you always have the option to join Sunday services and other meetings and activities by Zoom from the comfort of your home. If you do need to come to the meetinghouse, keep in mind that masks have the power to protect both you and those with whom you come in contact. Let's all help keep each other as healthy as we can! From the UUSE Emergency Preparedness Task Force #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Weekly News Weekly News March 18, 2026 #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Help a Child Learn to Read Help a Child Learn to Read  Can you spare an hour per week to help a child learn to read? Throughout this school year, UUSE members have been working with kindergarten and first grade students at Verplanck Elementary who are struggling with basic literacy skills. And it's really been working! The reading specialists and classroom teachers see clear, measurable progress! We could use five more adult volunteers for the rest of the school year, as well as a few who can fill in for tutors who are sick or traveling. Sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10: 45 or 11:45. Please contact Nancy Pappas at uuseoffice@uuse.org for more details or to set up a school visit. #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Sunday Service: "Ferry Beach Retreat Sunday Service: "Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center. What's It All About?" 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 Gathering music starts at 8:50 and 10:50 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 video of the 3/15/26 service: "On War, Women and Witness or Do UU Know Your History? Part III" #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Reminder: UUSE Spring Art and Poetry Exhibit Reminder: UUSE Spring Art and Poetry Exhibit Our Spring theme is Renewal. Spring brings renewal through longer days, warmer air, and the return of growing things. The fresh light and new life of the season offer a sense of energy and hope after winter's stillness. The Spring Exhibit will be installed on March 26th, and signups are due by March 23rd. Please register your entries at uuseoffice@uuse.org . Include title, medium, price (if for sale), and photo (if you wish to have your submission included in the sanctuary slide show). Poets, please send your poems to Carol for mounting by March 20th. If you would like to include a photo or a small piece of artwork, please send it along as well. Drop-off for entries is March 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Watch the e-blast for more information. Questions? Please contact Eric Vogel or Janet Heller. #eBlast -03-18

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Pastoral Friends Pastoral Friends The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the months of March or April contact Ellen Williams . #eBlast -03-18

< To Upcoming Services May 2, 2026 Coffeehouse Coffeehouse May 2nd -- 6:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room The Coffeehouse and Open Mic is held monthly on first Saturdays October through May. Musicians, Poets, and Storytellers share their talents. Performer signups start at 6:00 P.M. with 12 slots of 10 minutes each. Performances start at 6:30 P.M. Bring your dinner. Bring your friends. Bring your favorite beverage. We'll provide the coffee. A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. Coffeehouse is sponsored by the Music Committee. Coffeehouse May 2nd -- 6:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room The Coffeehouse and Open Mic is held monthly on first Saturdays October through May. Musicians, Poets, and Storytellers share their talents. Performer signups start at 6:00 P.M. with 12 slots of 10 minutes each. Performances start at 6:30 P.M. Bring your dinner. Bring your friends. Bring your favorite beverage. We'll provide the coffee. A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. Coffeehouse is sponsored by the Music Committee. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 21, 2026 Humanist Group Join us in on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores Religious Humanism and its applications to life, both historically and today. All welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. Join us in on the 3rd Tuesday at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores Religious Humanism and its applications to life, both historically and today. All welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Apr 19, 2026 Intro to UU Intro to UU Learn about Unitarian Universalism & Unitarian Universalist Society: East Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM Location: UUSE Chapel (Garden Level) This gathering will include: • A discussion of Unitarian Universalist theology • UUS:E’s mission, programs and facilities • An opportunity to meet others and share our religious journeys To register, contact Annie Gentile at (860) 646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org Please RSVP by Thursday, April 16th, 2025. (let us know if you need childcare) Questions? Please contact Sylvia Ounpuu at membership@uuse.org or Rev. Josh Pawelek at 860-646-5151 or minister@uuse.org We hope you will join us! Intro to UU Sunday, January 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Garden Level Chapel Intro to UU Learn about Unitarian Universalism & Unitarian Universalist Society: East Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM Location: UUSE Chapel (Garden Level) This gathering will include: • A discussion of Unitarian Universalist theology • UUS:E’s mission, programs and facilities • An opportunity to meet others and share our religious journeys To register, contact Annie Gentile at (860) 646-5151 or uuseoffice@uuse.org Please RSVP by Thursday, April 16 th , 2025. (let us know if you need childcare) Questions? Please contact Sylvia Ounpuu at membership@uuse.org or Rev. Josh Pawelek at 860-646-5151 or minister@uuse.org We hope you will join us! OOS Sermon YouTube