< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled A Concert for Two Pianos A Concert for Two Pianos Come hear the two UUSE Steinway grands in a blockbuster program of duo piano works by Mozart, Liszt and Gershwin, performed by virtuosos Paul Bisaccia and Corbin Beisner on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 P.M. at the UUSE Meetinghouse. The suggested donation is $15 but no one will be turned away. #eBlast-04-23 A Concert for Two Pianos Come hear the two UUSE Steinway grands in a blockbuster program of duo piano works by Mozart, Liszt and Gershwin, performed by virtuosos Paul Bisaccia and Corbin Beisner on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 P.M. at the UUSE Meetinghouse. The suggested donation is $15 but no one will be turned away. #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Crafts & Kids Crafts & Kids Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Peggy Gagne is running craft activities for children who live in Squire Village, an affordable housing complex off Silver Lane in Manchester. This is an extension of our partnerships with Verplanck School and PowerUp. She's doing this on Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3rd, 4th & 5th grades). Although she has one adult (thank you Louisa Graver!), she could use 1 or 2 more helpers. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE CRAFTY -- JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! She'll have the plans and supplies. You just need to show up! Please contact Peggy at uuseoffice@uuse.org or call or text 860-646-5151 so she knows who wants to play. And thank you! #eBlast-11-05 Crafts & Kids Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Peggy Gagne is running craft activities for children who live in Squire Village, an affordable housing complex off Silver Lane in Manchester. This is an extension of our partnerships with Verplanck School and PowerUp. She's doing this on Wednesday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3rd, 4th & 5th grades). Although she has one adult (thank you Louisa Graver!), she could use 1 or 2 more helpers. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE CRAFTY -- JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN! She'll have the plans and supplies. You just need to show up! Please contact Peggy at uuseoffice@uuse.org or call or text 860-646-5151 so she knows who wants to play. And thank you! #eBlast -11-05 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Know Your Rights Training Know Your Rights Training Friday, November 14th, 7:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee is partnering with a local mutual aid group to provide timely training for UUSE and the public. Every US resident needs this "Know Your Rights" information for themselves and their friends and neighbors in case of interactions with Federal police. Contact Sid Soderholm with questions. #eBlast-11-12 Know Your Rights Training Friday, November 14th, 7:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. in the UUSE Meeting Room The Social Justice/Anti-Oppression Committee is partnering with a local mutual aid group to provide timely training for UUSE and the public. Every US resident needs this "Know Your Rights" information for themselves and their friends and neighbors in case of interactions with Federal police. Contact Sid Soderholm with questions. #eBlast -11-12 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Unchecked" Sunday Service: "Unchecked" This morning, we welcome Manchester's amazing poet laureate, Nadia Sims, who will help us explore our June ministry theme, freedom. The larger society puts us in boxes which often limit our sense of freedom, sometimes without our realizing it. Perhaps it's time to uncheck some of those boxes! We will also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 8, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 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 6/1/25 "Affirmation Service." Click here to view the Gonzalez Family singing Blue Boat Home. Click here for the Celebration of Life service for Leslie Lisle. #eBlast-06-04 Sunday Service: "Unchecked" This morning, we welcome Manchester's amazing poet laureate, Nadia Sims, who will help us explore our June ministry theme, freedom . The larger society puts us in boxes which often limit our sense of freedom, sometimes without our realizing it. Perhaps it's time to uncheck some of those boxes! We will also welcome new members into our congregation. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 8, 2025 Gathering music starts at 9:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 10:00 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 6/1/25 "Affirmation Service." Click here to view the Gonzalez Family singing Blue Boat Home. Click here for the Celebration of Life service for Leslie Lisle. #eBlast -06-04 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Dec 21, 2025 Where the Light Begins. "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last week due to snow). Come and be joyful where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-17 "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last week due to snow). Come and be joyful where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 21, 2025 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -12-17 OOS Sermon YouTube

bae190f0-cb0f-444b-b6e5-d48c53e87218 < Back to Newsletter September Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > Book Lovers The Book Lovers meet in person and simultaneously on Zoom every second Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM . You are welcome even if you haven’t finished the book. The link is sent out the weekend before by Carolyn Gimbrone. September 8, 2026: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray: Published April 2024, 544 pages. Discussion leader: Sande Hartdagen October 13, 2026: The Correspondent - A Novel by Virginia Evans: Pub. April 2025, 304 pages. Discussion leader: Carolyn Gimbrone #SeptemberNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" Sunday Service: "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" "Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy in the midst of turmoil is a powerful form of defiance and protest. There are many avenues to joy, and poetry is one of them. Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, several members of the congregation will share how they find joy and strength in poetry. Coordinators: Gina Campellone and Paula Baker. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 6, 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 3/30/25 service, "The Truth About Trust" #eBlast-04-02 Sunday Service: "Poetry & Joy as Acts of Resistance" "Joy is an act of resistance." We hear this phrase a lot these days, and it serves as an important reminder that finding joy in the midst of turmoil is a powerful form of defiance and protest. There are many avenues to joy, and poetry is one of them. Today, in honor of National Poetry Month, several members of the congregation will share how they find joy and strength in poetry. Coordinators : Gina Campellone and Paula Baker. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, April 6, 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 3/30/25 service, "The Truth About Trust" #eBlast -04-02 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Prophetic Listening Session Monday, January 20th at noon UUSE chapel or on Zoom Bishop John Selders of Moral Monday CT and Rev. Josh Pawelek, in alignment with Repairers of the Breach, will host an MLK/Inauguration Day listening session and discussion. Join us in the UUSE chapel or by Zoom at noon. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast-01-15 Monday, January 20th at noon UUSE chapel or on Zoom Bishop John Selders of Moral Monday CT and Rev. Josh Pawelek, in alignment with Repairers of the Breach , will host an MLK/Inauguration Day listening session and discussion. Join us in the UUSE chapel or by Zoom at noon. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast -01-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Spring Spruce Up Spring Spruce Up Saturday, May 16th, 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Please join the Building & Grounds Committee on Saturday, May 16th for our annual spring work party to spruce up the grounds. Here is an opportunity to steward the land that is home to UUSE. We'll prepare the grounds for summer and share information about upcoming B&G projects. This is a time for all ages - kids and youth are welcome with a responsible adult. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite lawn tools (we do have some to lend). We'll provide snacks, beverages, and some guidance. For more information, contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark. See you then! #eBlast-05-13 Spring Spruce Up Saturday, May 16th, 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Please join the Building & Grounds Committee on Saturday, May 16th for our annual spring work party to spruce up the grounds. Here is an opportunity to steward the land that is home to UUSE. We'll prepare the grounds for summer and share information about upcoming B&G projects. This is a time for all ages - kids and youth are welcome with a responsible adult. Dress for the weather and bring your favorite lawn tools (we do have some to lend). We'll provide snacks, beverages, and some guidance. For more information, contact Jane Osborn or Cory Clark . See you then! #eBlast -05-13 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jun 15, 2025 CYM Sunday Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Please join us for our All-Congregation CYM Celebration Sunday service! We will reflect on everything we accomplished this year through pictures, stories, and song. Volunteer recognition and Bridging ceremonies will close out our time together! Coordinator : Emmy Galbraith, Director of Children & Youth Ministry Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service #eBlast-06-11 Sunday Service: "CYM Sunday" Please join us for our All-Congregation CYM Celebration Sunday service! We will reflect on everything we accomplished this year through pictures, stories, and song. Volunteer recognition and Bridging ceremonies will close out our time together! Coordinator : Emmy Galbraith, Director of Children & Youth Ministry Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, June 15, 2025 In Case You Missed It: #eBlast -06-11 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake… all are popular! And you can buddy up to share the work, cost and space! Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is more than a fundraiser, it’s the biggest party of the UUSE year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. Key Dates and Deadlines • NOW: It’s never too early to claim your spot in the Get Saucy Cooking Competition! • Throughout December: Plan your donations and email the committee at auction@uuse.org ! Include: Thorough description, Approximate value and minimum bid (optional), Time, date, number of spaces, several photos with plain backgrounds are best. • By January 2: Claim your basket theme. 10 basket limit and we want them all to be different. • By January 9: Submit basket description, list of contents, several photos. • January 12-15: Drop the baskets off at the meetinghouse. We can help package it. • January 16: Absolute deadline to send donation details to auction@uuse.org . Sooner is better. • January 17 and 24: Baskets are displayed in the lobby; raffle tickets sold • January 19: Online auction opens at 8 AM • January 30: Online auction closes at 10 PM. Set up crew works through afternoon. • January 31: Live Extravaganza at the meetinghouse with exclusive auction items, the Get Saucy Cooking Competition and free dinner starts at 5 pm. Snow date is February 14. #NovemberNewsletter Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake… all are popular! And you can buddy up to share the work, cost and space! Lend a Hand… It’s Fun and Rewarding The auction is more than a fundraiser, it’s the biggest party of the UUSE year. Can you spare an hour or two to help this event run smoothly? Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. Key Dates and Deadlines NOW : It’s never too early to claim your spot in the Get Saucy Cooking Competition! Throughout December : Plan your donations and email the committee at auction@uuse.org !  Include : Thorough description, Approximate value and minimum bid (optional), Time, date, number of spaces, several photos with plain backgrounds are best. By January 2: Claim your basket theme. 10 basket limit and we want them all to be different. By January 9 : Submit basket description, list of contents, several photos. January 12-15 : Drop the baskets off at the meetinghouse. We can help package it. January 16 : Absolute deadline to send donation details to auction@uuse.org. Sooner is better. January 17 and 24 : Baskets are displayed in the lobby; raffle tickets sold January 19 : Online auction opens at 8 AM January 30 : Online auction closes at 10 PM. Set up crew works through afternoon. January 31 : Live Extravaganza at the meetinghouse with exclusive auction items, the Get Saucy Cooking Competition and free dinner starts at 5 pm. Snow date is February 14. #NovemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube