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< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > CoffeeHouse and Open Mic CoffeeHouse and Open Mic Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UUSE Come for MayFair, stay for the CoffeeHouse and Open Mic! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, stories and community. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 P.M., and performances start at 6:30 P.M. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends -- we'll provide the coffee! A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. CoffeeHouse is held the first Saturday of each month, October through May and is sponsored by the Music Committee. #eBlast -04-29

Yes, please, donate your money, but also donate your time and experiences. Giving Giving includes many aspects of congregational life: fellowship, time, and talents, as well as treasure, as you see throughout this site. Here are some ways we offer treasure to both UUSE and the greater community. Donate At UUSE, we encourage a culture of giving. Every gift makes an incredible difference to our incredible church, to the people of Manchester and the surrounding towns, and to our work in the world. Give a single gift online or in person, and you can even set up recurring donations. We are so grateful for your commitment and generosity. Donate Directly to UUSE Community Outreach Ministry Charitable Giving Charitable Giving for May As always, thank you for your generosity. We do not gather our gifts only for ourselves, but to share with the larger community. Continuing our practice of sharing our gifts with the community beyond our walls, fifty percent of our Sunday plate collections for the month will be shared with: Hartford Deportation Defense CT Students for a Dream Unidad Latinas en Accion Please contact Louisa Graver at uuseoffice@uuse.org , David Lacoss, or Nancy Madar at n uuseoffice@uuse.org . Make checks out to UUSE. If the memo line: ✓ is blank or “pledge” - all will go toward your pledge. ✓ has “COM” or the name of the charity - all will go to the charity. ✓ has “1/2 pledge, 1/2 COM” - it will be divided equally. #MayNewsletter Stewardship We think it is taking care of things that matter: the earth, our families and friends, the marginalized and historically oppressed. Closer to home, it means taking care of our spiritual home, Unitarian Universalist Society East. This is where we make the connections that matter. We are mindful of the many generous gifts of time, talent and treasure that support and sustain our mission. We come together to celebrate and to do the important work that makes the world a better place. We come to rejuvenate our senses, to create a holy space, and to strengthen our resolve. Each March we conduct our Annual Appeal that raises funds for the continued operation of our Meetinghouse and its many programs. We also encourage newcomers, members and friends, to make pledges throughout the year. We hope you will join us in this spirit of generosity. Annual Appeal Link The Stewardship Committee – Louisa Graver, Larry Lunden, Phil Sawyer, Stan McMillen, Jerry Myers, and Patricia Wildes Legacy Giving Program The Legacy Giving Program was initiated as part of the Unitarian Universalist Society East (UUSE) 50th anniversary celebration with the goal of significantly expanding the UUSE General Endowment Fund. A larger Endowment Fund (e.g. $4 million by 2035) will enable using a portion of the income to fund special activities. Legacy Bequest A legacy bequest is a gift of personal property or financial assets made through the provisions of a will, a trust, or as a beneficiary of a retirement plan. It is generally the largest gift a member will give to their church and can be based on a fixed amount or on a percent of the remaining balance of a member’s estate. Legacy bequests are revocable, which means that if your circumstances change over time, you can change your will or your retirement plan beneficiary. If you want to make or change a legacy bequest please contact the UUSE office. Gift and Endowment Policies Link to Gift Policy Link to Endowment Policy

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Ryan Ford Concert Ryan Ford Concert Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us at 3:00 P.M. on May 3rd at UUSE for a fun afternoon of classical and modern music with Ryan Ford, his daughter Margeaux, and accompianist Lan-Ya Huang. Suggested donation (to benefit UUSE): $20. No one will be turned away! #eBlast -04-29

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. eBlast for April 29th Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone : 860.646.5151 Sign up here to receive the full eBlast by email Weekly News April 29, 2026 ------------------------------ Welcome to Unitarian Universalist Society East Email our office t o receive a visitor packet or to find out more. We schedule several newcomer events throughout the year after Sunday services. ------------------------------ Sunday Service: "This Land" UUSE's meetinghouse sits on four acres at the top of Elm Hill, on the Manchester-Vernon line, above the Hockanum River Valley. What is our collective obligation to these four acres? What is our role on this land? Note: This service will be followed by a land stewarding project. Wear work clothes if you wish to participate. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 3 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 4/26/26 service, "The Possibilities in Us." ------------------------------ Sing Out Love Listening Sessions Last session: Wednesday evening, April 29th Are you interested in hearing (and maybe even singing) music from the UUA's new online hymnal, Sing Out Love ? Join our Music Director, Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek for an exploration of the music in this wonderful new resource. Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the meeting house. All are welcome. ------------------------------ Take Action With UUs From Around the State Join the Connecticut UU Justice Ministry for our final weekly Action Hour of this legislative session. Action Hours take place on Zoom and include: music and joy, time to break down the week's news, a chance to connect with partners on the frontlines, and one action we take together right then and there during our meeting to support the work of our partners. Thursday, April 30th at 7:30 PM - Part II of our Share and Learn series on Immigration Justice Work (no guest because in this special, by-request series, we share stories, strategies, and support as our congregations are deepening their immigration justice work.) RSVP here and make a difference with other UUs from across the state and our justice-seeking friends. ------------------------------ Hope in Hard Times In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Thursday, April 30th at 3:00 P.M. , Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Click here for the Zoom link. ------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ Calling All UUSE Moms! Calling all UUSE moms for help in developing a celebratory tribute to the diversity of moms! Do the prompts below move you? If so, please email your responses (or thoughts on being a mom) to Sam Taylor at uuseoffice@uuse.org by May 1st to contribute to our Mother's Day service on May 10th . What does being a mom mean to you? How has your identify shifted since becoming a mom? What is your favorite memory of your mom? What values do you hope to instill in your children? How do you approach motherhood? What advice would you give a mom? What do your children call you? Thank you for your responses! ------------------------------ It's Finally MayFair! Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -- All over the UUSE Grounds Fun for Everyone! Here's a link to the facebook event with all of the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ Be sure to share it widely! There are also many ways you can help out! Do you have a pop-up that we can borrow for the day? Contact Anne Carr . Beltane Ritual organizers are looking for a couple of people to participate in the staging of the ritual itself, drummers and a firekeeper. Contact Ellen Williams to get more involved. Tag Sale - No theme; we'll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould . Bake Sale - Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale - Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, April 30 and May 1 during office hours (9 - 4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table - Contact Anne Carr . ------------------------------ CoffeeHouse and Open Mic Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UUSE Come for MayFair, stay for the CoffeeHouse and Open Mic! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, stories and community. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 P.M., and performances start at 6:30 P.M. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends -- we'll provide the coffee! A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. CoffeeHouse is held the first Saturday of each month, October through May and is sponsored by the Music Committee. ------------------------------ Ryan Ford Concert Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us at 3:00 P.M. on May 3rd at UUSE for a fun afternoon of classical and modern music with Ryan Ford, his daughter Margeaux, and accompianist Lan-Ya Huang. Suggested donation (to benefit UUSE): $20. No one will be turned away! ------------------------------ Acoustic Jam Circle Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Napiers' Come play, sing, or listen. Acoustic jam circle at the Napiers' home in Tolland. All levels welcome for a group play-and-sing along. John Prine, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Rise Up Singing, or whatever you'd like to bring. Contact Rob Napier at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details. ------------------------------ News from the Emergency Preparedness Team Have you had a chance to review UUSE's Emergency Management Plan? Don't wait for an emergency to read it! You can find the plan on Basecamp in Policies and Procedures. Better yet just click here ! Also, the CT Department of Public Health has prepared a Guide for Personal Preparedness - 3 steps to be prepared for any emergency. Click here for a copy of this important document. ------------------------------ Welcoming Congregation Committee Reaffirming Our Commitment Almost 30 years ago, in order to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, genderqueer, and non-binary people felt fully welcomed, centered and embraced in our congregation, UUSE sought and received Welcoming Congregation certification from the UUA. This required a significant amount of intentional work and education. The UUA has now offered the opportunity for UUSE to reaffirm our commitment. How will we do this? We'll engage in measurable achievements including offering Welcoming Worship Services, celebrating Welcoming Days of Observance, offering Welcoming Religious Education and supporting a Welcoming Project. Watch for upcoming events. For more information, contact Desiree Holian-Borgnis at uuseoffice@uuse.org . ------------------------------ Pastoral Friends The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the month of April , contact Ellen Williams . For May and June, contact Roy Maynard . ------------------------------ 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. May 12: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris . Discussion leader: Louisa Graver 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. May's topic: "Spectral Beings?" - a group-led discussion. ------------------------------ Our Mission  Unitarian Universalist Society East is a welcoming, open-minded spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms. We share responsibility for building a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable world. ------------------------------ UUSE Links and Information • Monthly Newsletter • Website • Previous Sunday Services • Children & Youth Ministry • Facebook • New England Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association uuse.org • 860-646-5151 ------------------------------

The Pastoral Friends are a caring group of individuals that can help in times of need. Pastoral Friends The Pastoral Friends Committee offers help for those in need and gives support in times of stress. Whether it's providing transportation, visiting to offer comfort and encouragement, delivering meals, helping obtain medical equipment, or organizing help with pets or other household responsibilities in times of crisis, Pastoral Friends is here to help. Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair 2024-25 Use this email address to contact the current chairperson - pastoralfriends@uuse.org March/April: Ellen Williams May/June: Roy Maynard PastoralFriends@uuse.org. #MayNewsletter

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday, April 26th: The Possibilities in Us. In this service, we'll explore how there is hardly ever a single answer to a question, a single solution to a problem, or a single path to take. The unknown can certainly be daunting. However, the act of embracing possibility can afford us inspiration, growth, excitement, hope, and liberation. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Ellen Williams Sunday, May 3rd: This Land. UUSE’s meetinghouse sits on four acres at the top of Elm Hill, on the Manchester-Vernon line, above the Hockanum River Valley. What is our collective obligation to these four acres? What is our role on this land? Note: This service will be followed by a land stewarding project. Wear work clothes if you wish to participate. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, May 10th: How to Spot A Mom. This Mother’s Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood, inspired by the tongue-in-cheek children’s book “How to Spot a Mom,” and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Sunday, May 17th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! And that’s not all: this morning we are also conducting a child dedication ceremony. And that’s still not all: Our 2026 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Return to one service at 10 AM Return to one service at 10 AM Sunday, May 24th: 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. Sunday, May 31st: On Pride, Labyrinths and Cultural Humility. This morning we welcome Kamora Herrington, founder of Kamora’s Cultural Corner and the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve in Hartford. A one-time staff-member with True Colors, Ms. Herrington is an insightful historian, activist, consultant, mother, music lover and community-builder. She has the green light to speak about whatever is on her heart from UUSE’s free pulpit. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, June 7th: Affirmation. Affirmation is our long-standing ‘coming-of-age’ program for youth. This morning we honor and celebrate five UUSE youth who have participated in the Affirmation class over the past congregational year. They will share their credo statements and we will hear from their mentors. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #MayNewsletter Sunday, May 3rd: This Land. UUSE’s meetinghouse sits on four acres at the top of Elm Hill, on the Manchester-Vernon line, above the Hockanum River Valley. What is our collective obligation to these four acres? What is our role on this land? Note: This service will be followed by a land stewarding project. Wear work clothes if you wish to participate. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, May 10th: How to Spot A Mom. This Mother’s Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood, inspired by the tongue-in-cheek children’s book “How to Spot a Mom,” and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Sunday, May 17th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! And that’s not all: this morning we are also conducting a child dedication ceremony. And that’s still not all: Our 2026 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Return to one service at 10 AM Return to one service at 10 AM Sunday, May 24th: 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. Sunday, May 31st: On Pride, Labyrinths and Cultural Humility. This morning we welcome Kamora Herrington, founder of Kamora’s Cultural Corner and the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve in Hartford. A one-time staff-member with True Colors, Ms. Herrington is an insightful historian, activist, consultant, mother, music lover and community-builder. She has the green light to speak about whatever is on her heart from UUSE’s free pulpit. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, June 7th: Affirmation . Affirmation is our long-standing ‘coming-of-age’ program for youth. This morning we honor and celebrate five UUSE youth who have participated in the Affirmation class over the past congregational year. They will share their credo statements and we will hear from their mentors. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. May Newsletter Website Edition Sign up here to receive the full newsletter by email Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Sunday Services Schedule May Ministry Theme: Awakening Curiosity Join us at 9 or 11 AM. The 11 AM Zoom service login and call-in information is shared through the congregational eblasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Summer hours starting May 24th. One service at 10 AM. Subscribe to the eblast by sending a message to uuseoffice@uuse.org or call the UUSE office at 860-646-5151. ------------------------------ Sunday, April 26th: The Possibilities in Us. In this service, we'll explore how there is hardly ever a single answer to a question, a single solution to a problem, or a single path to take. The unknown can certainly be daunting. However, the act of embracing possibility can afford us inspiration, growth, excitement, hope, and liberation. Coordinators: Stacey Musulin and Ellen Williams Sunday, May 3rd: This Land. UUSE’s meetinghouse sits on four acres at the top of Elm Hill, on the Manchester-Vernon line, above the Hockanum River Valley. What is our collective obligation to these four acres? What is our role on this land? Note: This service will be followed by a land stewarding project. Wear work clothes if you wish to participate. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, May 10th: How to Spot A Mom. This Mother’s Day, experience a tribute to the joys and challenges of motherhood, inspired by the tongue-in-cheek children’s book “How to Spot a Mom,” and supplemented with the wisdom and whimsy of our very own UUSE moms. Coordinators: Kate Kimmerle and Sam Taylor. Sunday, May 17th: Flower Communion. All Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved, multigenerational community. Please bring a flower to share! And that’s not all: this morning we are also conducting a child dedication ceremony. And that’s still not all: Our 2026 Annual Meeting will begin shortly after the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Return to one service at 10 AM Return to one service at 10 AM Sunday, May 24th: 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. Sunday, May 31st: On Pride, Labyrinths and Cultural Humility. This morning we welcome Kamora Herrington, founder of Kamora’s Cultural Corner and the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve in Hartford. A one-time staff-member with True Colors, Ms. Herrington is an insightful historian, activist, consultant, mother, music lover and community-builder. She has the green light to speak about whatever is on her heart from UUSE’s free pulpit. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, June 7th: Affirmation . Affirmation is our long-standing ‘coming-of-age’ program for youth. This morning we honor and celebrate five UUSE youth who have participated in the Affirmation class over the past congregational year. They will share their credo statements and we will hear from their mentors. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. ------------------------------ Community Outreach Ministry Charitable Giving for May As always, thank you for your generosity. We do not gather our gifts only for ourselves, but to share with the larger community. Continuing our practice of sharing our gifts with the community beyond our walls, fifty percent of our Sunday plate collections for the month will be shared with: Hartford Deportation Defense CT Students for a Dream Unidad Latinas en Accion Please contact Louisa Graver at uuseoffice@uuse.org , David Lacoss, or Nancy Madar at n uuseoffice@uuse.org . Make checks out to UUSE. If the memo line: ✓ is blank or “pledge” - all will go toward your pledge. ✓ has “COM” or the name of the charity - all will go to the charity. ✓ has “1/2 pledge, 1/2 COM” - it will be divided equally. ------------------------------ 2025/2026 Ministry Themes September : Building Belonging October : Cultivating Compassion November: Nurturing Gratitude December : Choosing Hope January : Practicing Resistance February : Embodying Resilience March : Paying Attention April: Embracing Possibility May : Awakening Curiosity June : Flourishing Together  ------------------------------ Minister's Column Dear Ones: Our ministry theme for May is Awakening Curiosity. While curiosity isn’t mentioned in the Unitarian Universalist principles, and while it isn’t a core Unitarian Universalist value, I do think Unitarian Universalists are, by nature, spiritually curious people. In a recent session of our Introduction to Unitarian Universalism class, a high number of participants spoke about childhood experiences in other faith traditions in which their (innocent) questions were rebuffed by people in authority (clergy, Sunday School teachers, etc.). The implicit—and sometimes explicit—message was, “don’t ask questions, just accept what we teach.” As a Unitarian Universalist minister, I can’t imagine ever telling anyone not to ask questions, especially questions of a spiritual nature. Here’s an idea: I encourage every member and friend of UUSE to formulate a spiritual question during the month of May. Then, find some way to ask your question out loud. Kids too! Bring your question to me. Share it with someone you know (or someone you’ve just met) during coffee hour on Sunday morning. Ask it as part of your check-in at a committee, small group, or affinity group meeting. And I can’t believe I am saying this, but if you can ask it in no more than two sentences, share it during joys and concerns on a Sunday morning. Or put it in the online chat on Sunday morning. If everyone does this, it will be a little chaotic, but also a lot of fun. Well, at least fun for me…. What kinds of questions might you ask? The sky is the limit! You might ask about the arguments for the existence or nonexistence of God. You might ask someone who believes in God what they really mean by “God.” You might ask an atheist what they really mean by “atheism.” You might also ask an agnostic what they hope is true, even if they don’t know it to be true. You could ask, “What is pantheism?” Or, if you’re really bold, you could ask, “What is panentheism?” You might ask how best to learn more regarding another religion you’re curious about. You could ask someone to share about their spiritual identity or practices. You could ask about the role of religion in public life. You could ask someone how their religion or spiritual life guides them in being good, kind, compassionate, etc. You could ask someone to tell you what book has most dramatically shaped their spiritual outlook, and then commit to reading that book. (Note: if they say it’s the Bible, ask them to narrow it down to one biblical book!) You could ask the same about a poem, a movie, or a work of visual art. You could ask about church history. You could ask about Unitarian, Universalist, or Unitarian Universalist history. You could ask a question aimed at deepening your spiritual life in some way. The bottom line for me is that we UUs, by nature, are spiritually curious people. We have a skeptical streak. We ask questions. Our theme for the month is Awakening Curiosity. So let’s be curious. Let’s very intentionally discern and then ask our spiritual questions. I am looking forward to it! And I hope you are too! With love, care … and curiosity, Rev. Josh ------------------------------ Green Sanctuary News By the time you see this newsletter, the 2026 legislative year in Hartford will be just about over. Yet there may still be time to ask your state representative and or senator to vote for some important environmental legislation. Find out if the SOLAR Bill HB 5340 has been passed and if the governor has signed it. If not, there may still be time, but if not, we will try again in 2027. What does the solar bill do? First, it offers clean, affordable energy that cuts pollution. It provides strong residential solar programs. It allows plug-in solar options for those who can’t put solar on their roof. It will start a program to create agrivoltaics, ways to combine solar and agriculture, benefitting both. It provides real ways to lower energy bills. These are other important state bills we hope get passed, and if not, we will continue to support next year: Environmental Rights Amendment (SJ 37) Superfund Bill (HB5156), The State’s Waste Management Bill (HB 5524) The CT League of Conservation Voters has an amazing information sheet about these and many other bills that you can read about and support: https://www.ctlcv.org/watchlist.html ------------------------------ Vision & Mission: Community Post-It Wall with the Strategic Planning Task Force 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. In person in the Sanctuary lobby and on the Garden level, after or before services 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. Online at any time in the next four weeks, you can go to the following link (or QR Code) 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 ------------------------------ Upcoming Events ------------------------------ Ryan Ford Concert 3 PM May 3rd Join us at 3:00 PM on May 3rd at Unitarian Universalist Society East for a fun afternoon of classical and modern music with Ryan Ford, his daughter Margeaux, and accompanist Lan-Ya Huang. Suggested donation (to benefit UUSE): $20. No one will be turned away! ------------------------------ Heart of the Arts Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 P.M. UUSE will host an unforgettable evening of music and poetry featuring Christian Loftus, Manchester's own troubadour, and Nadia Sims, the town's celebrated Poet Laureate. This unique collaboration brings together two of Manchester's most gifted artists for a night of soul-stirring songs and evocative spoken word. Loftus's heartfelt melodies and rich storytelling will intertwine with Sims's powerful poetry, offering a performance that is both moving and inspiring. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free but donations to UUSE are welcome. ------------------------------ Boston Area Sanctuary Campus The Sanctuary Campus is a UU Boston Area Campus Ministry offering Small Group Ministry, vibrant Campus Worship, Student Meetups, Student Retreats, Social Justice, and more! Are you a college student in the Boston area OR an alumni of a college in the Boston area? Check them out! https://www.thesanctuaryboston.org/campus ------------------------------ Gender-free CONTRA DANCE Saturday, June 20th, 4 - 7 PM, beginner lesson at 3:45 PM There are no "ladies" or "gents" in a gender-free dance. Dance with anyone you want! It's like a rollercoaster you make yourselves! Contra is a community folk dance with partners in long lines; the caller teaches the dances as you go. Bring a friend or come solo. Everyone is welcome! Calling by Hannah Johlas with live music by The First Time String Band! Admission $15, students $5, under 12 free. Free-will donation; no one turned away. Sponsored by the Music Committee. For more information, contact Meghan MacRae or Jane Osborn . Unitarian Universalist Society East, Meeting Room, 153 Vernon St. W, Manchester, CT 06042. ------------------------------ Greater Hartford U.U.'s at Dunkin Donuts Park On Saturday evening, August 1, 2026 Join the three area UU Societies (Fern Street, USH, and UUSE) at the Liberty Bank Pavilion, Dunkin Donuts Park. It's the picnic package, which will include standard ballpark fare and vegetarian options, free waters and soft drinks, and a chance to meet other UU's in the area. Doors and the picnic open at 4:30 with the game scheduled to start at 6:10 p.m. The picnic will remain open and serving food until about 7 p.m. A firework show follows the game. We are excited that the 3 Societies are exploring how we can work and play together, enjoy our UU values, and celebrate one another. Cost is $50 per person, but if you need help, financial assistance is available. Click here for the flyer! ------------------------------ Keep up to date on all UUSE happenings here . ------------------------------ Sing Out Love Listening Sessions Wednesday evenings, April 29th Are you interested in hearing (and maybe even singing) music from the UUA’s new online hymnal, Sing Out Love? Join our Music Director, May Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek for an exploration of the music in this wonderful new resource. Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the meetinghouse. All are welcome. ------------------------------ High School Youth Group Bake Sale Sunday, April 26th Please join us on Sunday, April 26th, after each service in the main lobby to support the High School Youth Group Bake Sale! Proceeds will be shared between the HSYG activity fund and the UUSE general fund. Contact Michelle Spadaccini at uuseoffice@uuse.org with questions. ------------------------------ Join us for Mayfair Celebrate the arrival of Spring with good company, food and music on the UUSE grounds —it’ll be fun for everyone! Saturday, May 2, 10 AM to 2 PM ------------------------------ Rain or shine (Rain will move all activities indoors and cancel the Bike Rodeo.) Beltane Ritual at 11 AM — Beltane honors spring's peak, fertility, and the return of light through fire, flowers, and nature-focused rituals. It is a time for planting, celebrating love, and honoring the earth. Reggaeton Music at 1 PM —This interactive demo will introduce you to Reggaeton, a high-energy dance music genre that originated in Panama and Puerto Rico, merging Caribbean reggae with American hip-hop. It is defined by the "dembow"—a steady, syncopated 4-on-the-floor beat. Be ready to make music and dance. Bike Rodeo —Bring your bike and helmet Children’s Activities —Crafts and active fun Tag Sale —Congregation-wide tag sale Bake Sale —Loads of homemade goodies Plant Sale —Plants for your garden just in time for planting and houseplants Food Truck —For a snack or full meal ------------------------------ There are many ways you can help! Tag Sale No theme; we’ll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment, and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould. Bake Sale Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, Apr. 30 and May 1 during office hours (9-4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table — Sign up in the lobby or contact Deb Gould or Sandy Karosi with any questions or to sign up to volunteer. Click here to download and share the flyer. Invite your friends! Mayfair Flyer . Here's a link to the Facebook event with all of the details. Be sure to share it widely!: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ ------------------------------ Come Play, Sing, or Listen. May 5, 7 to 8:30 PM. Acoustic jam circle at the Napiers' in Tolland. All levels welcome for a group play-and-sing-along. John Prine, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Rise Up Singing, or whatever you'd like to bring. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for details. ------------------------------ General Assembly 2026 Virtual gathering June 14th - June 21st General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. The 2026 GA will be held virtually June 14th-21st. Are you interested in representing UUSE at this year's General Assembly? Questions? Email Desiree at uuseoffice@uuse.org ------------------------------ Spring Spruce-Up Saturday, May 16 th, 8:30 – 11:30 AM Please join the Building and Grounds Committee on Saturday, May 16 th , 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 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! ------------------------------ A Belated Thank You Thank you for the Care Package. It was very thoughtful and a pleasant surprise when I opened it. I really enjoyed the food, as I brought it with me to a leadership conference and it kept me fed. Thank you so much and I will try to visit sometime soon. -- From Mateo Garcia: ------------------------------ Ongoing Groups, Activities, and Fun ------------------------------ UUSE Coffeehouse and Open Mic Sign-up starts at 6 PM-- performances start at 6:30 PM  Join us on the first Saturday of each month, October through May, for an evening of music, poetry, stories, and community! Bring your own songs, poems, stories, or any creative offering — or simply come enjoy the warm, supportive atmosphere as part of our appreciative audience. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 PM, and performances start at 6:30 PM. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends — we’ll provide the coffee! Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT ------------------------------ Ladies at Lunch Join us Thursday, May 14, for lunch at Pizza Mia, 55 E. Center Street, Manchester . We meet at noon. Everyone is welcome. If you will attend, please let Sharon Huber know by Wednesday afternoon, May 13. uuseoffice@uuse.org or 860-646-5151. ------------------------------ Romeos for Lunch Romeos (Retired Old Men Eating Out) meet at noon on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for lunch and conversation at various local restaurants. If you are retired or simply have free time, feel welcome to participate. Contact Annie at the church office to be included on the email call list. ------------------------------ Yoga at the Meetinghouse Wednesdays at 10:00 AM 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. ------------------------------ 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! ------------------------------  Pastoral Friends Rotating Chair March/April: Ellen Williams May/June: Roy Maynard PastoralFriends@uuse.org. ------------------------------ Books, Classes, and Discussions Adult Religious Education ------------------------------ Meditation Group The Meditation Group will meet third Mondays from 3:30 PM in the Sanctuary to meditate in community. The group started because members of the Buddhist Group, which meets on Zoom, wanted to gather in person. You don’t have to be a member of the Buddhist Group or interested in Buddhism to join. Everyone is welcome; no experience required. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions, uuseoffice@uuse.org . ------------------------------ 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. May 12, 2026: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris: Pub. Feb. 2021, 288 pages. Discussion leader: Louisa Graver June 9, 2026: A Death in the Family by James Agee: Pub. 1957, 310 pages. Discussion leader: Jacquie Heintz ------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------ Science and Religion Discussion Group Where do science and religion meet? Where are they in opposition? Meet 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 in the Chapel, and on Zoom. Contact Chris Larson for the Zoom link. ------------------------------ God Talk A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. ------------------------------ Directory Change Carol Marion and Jane Osborn's home phone number has been disconnected. Please contact them by cell phone. ------------------------------ Newsletter Submissions Submit articles using newsletter@uuse.org or use this publicity form . Deadline for the Newsletter is the 20th of each month. ------------------------------ UUSE General Information UUSE Office Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Meetinghouse Office: 860-646-5151 Office Administrator: Annie Gentile email: uuseoffice@uuse.org Minister: Rev. Joshua Pawelek, 860-646-5151, minister@uuse.org Minister Office Hours: Tuesday 10 AM to 7 PM and Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM Director of Children & Youth Ministry: Emmy Galbraith, 860-646-5151, dcym@uuse.org President: Trisha Corey-Lisle, 805-750--3488, uuseoffice@uuse.org Newsletter Editor: Carol Marion, 860-646-5151, newsletter@uuse.org Website Coordinator: uuse.web@uuse.org UUSE Website : https://www.uuse.org ------------------------------

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. eBlast for April 29th Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone : 860.646.5151 Sign up here to receive the full eBlast by email Weekly News April 29, 2026 ------------------------------ Welcome to Unitarian Universalist Society East Email our office t o receive a visitor packet or to find out more. We schedule several newcomer events throughout the year after Sunday services. ------------------------------ Sunday Service: "This Land" UUSE's meetinghouse sits on four acres at the top of Elm Hill, on the Manchester-Vernon line, above the Hockanum River Valley. What is our collective obligation to these four acres? What is our role on this land? Note: This service will be followed by a land stewarding project. Wear work clothes if you wish to participate. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 3 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 4/26/26 service, "The Possibilities in Us." ------------------------------ Sing Out Love Listening Sessions Last session: Wednesday evening, April 29th Are you interested in hearing (and maybe even singing) music from the UUA's new online hymnal, Sing Out Love ? Join our Music Director, Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek for an exploration of the music in this wonderful new resource. Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the meeting house. All are welcome. ------------------------------ Take Action With UUs From Around the State Join the Connecticut UU Justice Ministry for our final weekly Action Hour of this legislative session. Action Hours take place on Zoom and include: music and joy, time to break down the week's news, a chance to connect with partners on the frontlines, and one action we take together right then and there during our meeting to support the work of our partners. Thursday, April 30th at 7:30 PM - Part II of our Share and Learn series on Immigration Justice Work (no guest because in this special, by-request series, we share stories, strategies, and support as our congregations are deepening their immigration justice work.) RSVP here and make a difference with other UUs from across the state and our justice-seeking friends. ------------------------------ Hope in Hard Times In these troubling times, many of us feel anxious, despondent, or alone. On Thursday, April 30th at 3:00 P.M. , Rev. Josh Pawelek and members of the Pastoral Friends Committee will host a gathering for anyone who is looking for camaraderie and conversation geared towards finding hope in hard times. This will be a hybrid meeting. Click here for the Zoom link. ------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ Calling All UUSE Moms! Calling all UUSE moms for help in developing a celebratory tribute to the diversity of moms! Do the prompts below move you? If so, please email your responses (or thoughts on being a mom) to Sam Taylor at uuseoffice@uuse.org by May 1st to contribute to our Mother's Day service on May 10th . What does being a mom mean to you? How has your identify shifted since becoming a mom? What is your favorite memory of your mom? What values do you hope to instill in your children? How do you approach motherhood? What advice would you give a mom? What do your children call you? Thank you for your responses! ------------------------------ It's Finally MayFair! Saturday, May 2, 2026 -- 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. -- All over the UUSE Grounds Fun for Everyone! Here's a link to the facebook event with all of the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B7x8cS7wN/ Be sure to share it widely! There are also many ways you can help out! Do you have a pop-up that we can borrow for the day? Contact Anne Carr . Beltane Ritual organizers are looking for a couple of people to participate in the staging of the ritual itself, drummers and a firekeeper. Contact Ellen Williams to get more involved. Tag Sale - No theme; we'll gladly take household goods, tools and electronics, gardening items, sports equipment and even small pieces of furniture in good condition. NO CLOTHING. Contacts: Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould . Bake Sale - Contact Gail Crook if you can make something. Plant Sale - Contact Sharon Gresk if you have plants to donate. Houseplants or garden plants, but please NOTHING INVASIVE. Donations Timeline You can drop off your donations on Thursday & Friday, April 30 and May 1 during office hours (9 - 4). Please bring them to the garden level; tag sale items can be put on the back porch. You can also bring things early on Saturday morning by 8 AM. Volunteer for a Shift Set up, clean up, help at a sale table - Contact Anne Carr . ------------------------------ CoffeeHouse and Open Mic Saturday, May 2, 2026 at UUSE Come for MayFair, stay for the CoffeeHouse and Open Mic! Join us for an evening of music, poetry, stories and community. Sign-ups begin at 6:00 P.M., and performances start at 6:30 P.M. We feature 12 slots, each about 10 minutes or two songs. BYOB, BYO dinner, and BYO friends -- we'll provide the coffee! A $5 suggested donation goes directly to UUSE. CoffeeHouse is held the first Saturday of each month, October through May and is sponsored by the Music Committee. ------------------------------ Ryan Ford Concert Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE Join us at 3:00 P.M. on May 3rd at UUSE for a fun afternoon of classical and modern music with Ryan Ford, his daughter Margeaux, and accompianist Lan-Ya Huang. Suggested donation (to benefit UUSE): $20. No one will be turned away! ------------------------------ Acoustic Jam Circle Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Napiers' Come play, sing, or listen. Acoustic jam circle at the Napiers' home in Tolland. All levels welcome for a group play-and-sing along. John Prine, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Rise Up Singing, or whatever you'd like to bring. Contact Rob Napier at uuseoffice@uuse.org for details. ------------------------------ News from the Emergency Preparedness Team Have you had a chance to review UUSE's Emergency Management Plan? Don't wait for an emergency to read it! You can find the plan on Basecamp in Policies and Procedures. Better yet just click here ! Also, the CT Department of Public Health has prepared a Guide for Personal Preparedness - 3 steps to be prepared for any emergency. Click here for a copy of this important document. ------------------------------ Welcoming Congregation Committee Reaffirming Our Commitment Almost 30 years ago, in order to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, genderqueer, and non-binary people felt fully welcomed, centered and embraced in our congregation, UUSE sought and received Welcoming Congregation certification from the UUA. This required a significant amount of intentional work and education. The UUA has now offered the opportunity for UUSE to reaffirm our commitment. How will we do this? We'll engage in measurable achievements including offering Welcoming Worship Services, celebrating Welcoming Days of Observance, offering Welcoming Religious Education and supporting a Welcoming Project. Watch for upcoming events. For more information, contact Desiree Holian-Borgnis at uuseoffice@uuse.org . ------------------------------ Pastoral Friends The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the month of April , contact Ellen Williams . For May and June, contact Roy Maynard . ------------------------------ 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. May 12: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris . Discussion leader: Louisa Graver 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. May's topic: "Spectral Beings?" - a group-led discussion. ------------------------------ Our Mission  Unitarian Universalist Society East is a welcoming, open-minded spiritual community seeking truth and meaning in its many forms. We share responsibility for building a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable world. ------------------------------ UUSE Links and Information • Monthly Newsletter • Website • Previous Sunday Services • Children & Youth Ministry • Facebook • New England Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association uuse.org • 860-646-5151 ------------------------------

< To Upcoming Services May 26, 2026 God Talk A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. A discussion group for UU theists 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 PM. This ongoing group explores how UUs can name and experience God in meaningful, useful ways. All are welcome. Contact Rev. Josh at minister@uuse.org for the Zoom link. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Death Cafe Death Cafe February 24, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. UUSE's next Death Cafe will be held at the meeting house on Tuesday, February 24th at 1:00 P.M. Death Cafe is a global movement with a simple goal: to provide participants in any stage of life with an opportunity for an open-ended discussion about death and dying. There is no formal agenda, but there is tea, cake and a comfortable place to discuss this issue that will touch all of us at some point in our lives. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast-02-18 Death Cafe February 24, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. UUSE's next Death Cafe will be held at the meeting house on Tuesday, February 24th at 1:00 P.M. Death Cafe is a global movement with a simple goal: to provide participants in any stage of life with an opportunity for an open-ended discussion about death and dying. There is no formal agenda, but there is tea, cake and a comfortable place to discuss this issue that will touch all of us at some point in our lives. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . #eBlast -02-18 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled God as a Spiritual Experience God as a Spiritual Experience With special guest, Rev. Robert Forman, Ph.D., D.Hon., B.C.C. Our April 28th God Talk session in the Meeting Room (4:30 P.M. in person and on Zoom) will feature a lecture by guest speaker, the Rev. Robert Forman, entitled "God as a Spiritual Experience." Rev. Forman is a writer, teacher, and spiritual guide whose work bridges the worlds of scholarship and deep personal experience. With a lifelong dedication to exploring the mystical dimensions of life, he has shared his insights with audiences across the globe--from Sweden to Iran, Finland to Israel, and throughout the United States. Learn more about Rev. Forman and about his latest book, Christianity Reimagined. To join God Talk online, click here. #eBlast-04-22 God as a Spiritual Experience With special guest, Rev. Robert Forman, Ph.D., D.Hon., B.C.C. Our April 28th God Talk session in the Meeting Room (4:30 P.M. in person and on Zoom) will feature a lecture by guest speaker, the Rev. Robert Forman, entitled "God as a Spiritual Experience." Rev. Forman is a writer, teacher, and spiritual guide whose work bridges the worlds of scholarship and deep personal experience. With a lifelong dedication to exploring the mystical dimensions of life, he has shared his insights with audiences across the globe--from Sweden to Iran, Finland to Israel, and throughout the United States. Learn more about Rev. Forman and about his latest book, Christianity Reimagined . To join God Talk online, click here . #eBlast -04-22 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