< To Upcoming Services Sep 21, 2026 Meditation Group Meditation Group - 3:30PM Garden Level, Youth Group Room Meditation Group - 3:30PM Garden Level, Youth Group Room OOS Sermon YouTube

849c5bd2-f387-4f1c-8174-e344975a4d5a < Back to Newsletter September Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Buddhist Group The UUSE Buddhist Group will meet on the 1st Tuesday, at 7 PM on Zoom for meditation and discussion of a Buddhist perspective on the monthly ministry theme. Email Nancy Thompson at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details or the Zoom link. #SeptemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services May 7, 2023 The Inspired Life, Why Creativity Matters Beth Hankins and Stacey Musulin coordinate an exploration of creativity, its importance apart from “talent” and the deep connection to spirituality. Sharon Gresk is a featured speaker, describing a new area of creativity in her life. Join us for words, ideas and some hands-on fun. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Stacey Musulin OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Strategic Planning Task Force Strategic Planning Task Force Vision & Mission Statement Community Post-It Wall For those who have not yet had an opportunity to share their opinions on the current vision and mission statements or for those who would like to add additional comments, we look forward to your opinions. We hope to get feedback from everyone to best represent the whole congregation with the upcoming work. There are two ways to participate. 1) In person in the Sanctuary lobby and on the Garden Level, after or before services from April 26th until the end of May, you can suggest revision ideas on a Post-It or place a green dot to show satisfaction with the current wording. 2) Online at any time in the next four weeks, you can go to the following link (or the QR Code above) to post revision ideas or simply a smiling emoji 😀 to show satisfaction with the current wording. Your input is greatly appreciated! Many thanks for your thoughts, The Strategic Planning Task Force #eBlast-04-22 Strategic Planning Task Force Vision & Mission Statement Community Post-It Wall For those who have not yet had an opportunity to share their opinions on the current vision and mission statements or for those who would like to add additional comments, we look forward to your opinions. We hope to get feedback from everyone to best represent the whole congregation with the upcoming work. There are two ways to participate. 1) In person in the Sanctuary lobby and on the Garden Level, after or before services from April 26th until the end of May, you can suggest revision ideas on a Post-It or place a green dot to show satisfaction with the current wording. 2) Online at any time in the next four weeks, you can go to the following link (or the QR Code above) to post revision ideas or simply a smiling emoji 😀 to show satisfaction with the current wording. Your input is greatly appreciated! Many thanks for your thoughts, The Strategic Planning Task Force #eBlast -04-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 4, 2025 Lets Imagine Together Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-04-30 Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Indivisible - Special Guests Indivisible - Special Guests Tuesday, April 28th at UUSE What is being done to safeguard Connecticut's elections? How can we help educate and register voters? Manchester's Registrars of Voters will address these concerns on Tuesday, April 28th. The two elected officials will be the guests of the Manchester Indivisible chapter which meets at UUSE on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Contact Nancy Pappas with questions.. #eBlast-04-22 Indivisible - Special Guests Tuesday, April 28th at UUSE What is being done to safeguard Connecticut's elections? How can we help educate and register voters? Manchester's Registrars of Voters will address these concerns on Tuesday, April 28th . The two elected officials will be the guests of the Manchester Indivisible chapter which meets at UUSE on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Contact Nancy Pappas with questions.. #eBlast -04-22 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 24, 2026 Manchester Women's Sacred Singing Circle. Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women. Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community! For more information contact Jane at sexton@uuse.org Every Thursday at 7 PM We sing songs and chants from a variety of traditions, including some written by women from circles around the country, including our own. All are about the earth, healing, spirit, and, of course, women. Come late, leave early, or stay the whole time. Come every week or off and on, when you choose. But come! We have so much fun each week, we want you to join us in the laughter, song and community! For more information contact Jane at sexton@uuse.org OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Sep 3, 2023 Spiritual Connection This month’s theme is Welcome. There’s a feeling of being welcomed and connected when we join a club or fraternal organization. And then there are the connections that spring from our hearts and the connections we feel when we share a common bond. Today’s service is about spiritual connection. Coordinator(s): Sheila Foran and Sandy Karosi 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

< To Upcoming Services Mar 17, 2024 Roots and Wings: The Paradox of Transformation Our March ministry theme is transformation. Although it may be true that "change alone is unchanging," it is also true that "some things never change." There's a paradox there that may be summed up in our very human need for both roots and wings. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek #eBlast-03-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Land Stewardship Project Land Stewardship Project In the spirit of land stewardship, we have a special activity planned for Sunday, May 3rd following both services. We will be planting some native plants and berry bushes on the grounds. If you would like to help, wear gardening clothes and bring gloves. After each service, Cory Clark will guide you to the areas we have prepared. Tools will be provided. #eBlast-04-29 Land Stewardship Project In the spirit of land stewardship, we have a special activity planned for Sunday, May 3rd following both services. We will be planting some native plants and berry bushes on the grounds. If you would like to help, wear gardening clothes and bring gloves. After each service, Cory Clark will guide you to the areas we have prepared. Tools will be provided. #eBlast -04-29 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 28, 2026 Hymn Sing Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule #eBlast-06-24 Sunday Service: "Hymn Sing" Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 A.M. In Case You Missed It #eBlast -06-24 OOS Sermon YouTube