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< 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 month of October , please contact Sue McMillen . #eBlast -10-15

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 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. • Women's Circle, 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Zoom only December through March) Email Nora Alpers-Leon atuuseoffice@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. • 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. October 23 - "Evolution of Information" -- Andy Ricci #eBlast-10-15 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. 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. 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. October 23 - "Evolution of Information" -- Andy Ricci #eBlast -10-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Artisan Holiday Market (Yes, the Fair!) News Artisan Holiday Market (Yes, the Fair!) News Renew, Reuse, Recycle! An important part of the fair is our "Renew, Reuse, Recycle aka Vintage" booths--the Tag Sale, Fabulous Finds, Jewelry, Book Shop and Children's Room. It's time to start dusting off your no-longer-loved items to give them new life for the fair. Jewelry : You can donate costume jewelry, vintage jewelry and fine jewelry. Please put costume jewelry in a bag or box marked "Fair Jewelry" and leave it in the UUSE coat room. Fine jewelry (gold, silver, precious or semi-precious stones) should be left in the office with Annie. Contact Peggy Webbe ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) with questions. This is the only area that will take donations NOW. Items to get ready to drop off Nov. 16 - 19: Books : Hardcover and "Trade Paperbacks" preferred. Be kind! Sort and dust your books before you drop them off. If they're in bad shape, throw them out at home. Please no textbooks, encyclopedia/reference books or moldy deteriorated books. Contact Sande Hartdagen ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) and Marcie Brown ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ). Tag Sale : Don't use it anymore? Let someone else! We need LOTS of items in good condition and are especially looking for a few high-ticket items for the Fabulous Finds booth. Contact Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould ( uuseoffice@uuse.org , uuseoffice@uuse.org ) for tag sale and Lesley Schurmann for Fabulous Finds ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ). Children's Books, Games, Small Toys Puzzles : The kids love to shop for treasures. Contact Laurie Semprebon ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ). And go ahead and share the dates of our fair with everyone you know. Use the flyer below to email, text and post! #eBlast -10-15

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Sitting in Silence Together Sitting in Silence Together Monday, October 20th at 3:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room Join the UUSE Buddhist Group for in-person meditation at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 20th , in the Meeting Room. At a recent service, Rev. Josh talked about how rare it is to be quiet together with other people--and how it is beneficial for us. Here's your chance. There'll be some instruction, then we'll sit. We may do some optional walking meditation. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions: uuseoffice@uuse.org #eBlast -10-15

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Carpool to No Kings Hartford Carpool to No Kings Hartford Saturday, October 18th What: No Kings Rallies When: Saturday, October 18 , 12:00 to 2:00 P.M> and 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Where: CT State Capitol, north steps and lawn Who: Sponsored by CT Shoreline Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, and 50501 How: Meet in the UUSE parking lot at 11:00 A.M. on October 18 to form carpool groups. Groups will leave at 11:20 for the rally. Carpool groups will each decide how long they plan to stay. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for information. Register for rally details : NO KINGS 2 Hartford 12-2P and NO KINGS Hartford 2-5P . #eBlast -10-15

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Young Adult Care Packages Young Adult Care Packages Collection runs through November 9 Each year we collect for and put together care packages for our young adults who are moving on with their post-high-school plans. Don't know what to donate? Ear buds, candy, snacks, cocoa, fidget toys, laundry detergent packs, microwave popcorn and other foods are just a few ideas. Or look for the flyers around the building with the care package symbol, scan the QR code and purchase something from our Amazon wish list by November 2 . Drop off your items in the bins in the coat closet upstairs or in the lobby on the Garden Level by November 9 . Write a note of encouragement to any of this year's recipients: Becky Ayers, Indigo Bender, Graham Bornhorst, Logan Breen, Casey Campellone, Lilly-Rose Coleman, Mateo Garcia, Teagan Mabrysmith, Althea Nelson-Woodard, Sadie Nitzan, Max Pawelek, Molly Rourke, Jessica Slogesky and Anya Stolzman. Thank you for your support! #eBlast -10-15

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > EBlast Weekly News October 15, 2025 ------------------------------ 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: "Who Knew Love and Hatred Feel So Much Alike?" Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, October 19, 2025 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 link to the 10/12/25 service, "Finding My Way Out of the Darkness." ------------------------------ CYM News CYM is thriving and caregivers are doing a fantastic job teaching classes, but we need more support in our "Young UUs" class (grades 2-5)! This class is learning all about their Unitarian Universalist identity through discussion, games, music, movement, art and time outdoors. We are looking for an assistant teacher on the following Sundays: Oct. 19, Nov. 2, 23 & 30, and Dec. 7 & 21 . Lessons are all planned and prepped, and a lead teacher will guide you in the classroom. Please reach out to DCYM Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to sign up for a classroom date! We all thank you! Are you a retired special education (or other) teacher? Or looking for meaningful ways to plug into the community? CYM is building a team of support for a 5-year-old in our congregation with an intellectual disability, who needs one-on-one support in the Spirit Play classroom this year. We have a few high school youth on the team, and we are looking for a few adults as well. Team members would take turns as their schedules allow. (Sitting on the floor is not required; team members would be offered a chair.) Please reach out to DCYM Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest in joining the team! ------------------------------ Artisan Holiday Market (Yes, the Fair!) News Renew, Reuse, Recycle! An important part of the fair is our "Renew, Reuse, Recycle aka Vintage" booths--the Tag Sale, Fabulous Finds, Jewelry, Book Shop and Children's Room. It's time to start dusting off your no-longer-loved items to give them new life for the fair. Jewelry : You can donate costume jewelry, vintage jewelry and fine jewelry. Please put costume jewelry in a bag or box marked "Fair Jewelry" and leave it in the UUSE coat room. Fine jewelry (gold, silver, precious or semi-precious stones) should be left in the office with Annie. Contact Peggy Webbe ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) with questions. This is the only area that will take donations NOW. Items to get ready to drop off Nov. 16 - 19: Books : Hardcover and "Trade Paperbacks" preferred. Be kind! Sort and dust your books before you drop them off. If they're in bad shape, throw them out at home. Please no textbooks, encyclopedia/reference books or moldy deteriorated books. Contact Sande Hartdagen ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) and Marcie Brown ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ). Tag Sale : Don't use it anymore? Let someone else! We need LOTS of items in good condition and are especially looking for a few high-ticket items for the Fabulous Finds booth. Contact Sandy Karosi and Deb Gould ( uuseoffice@uuse.org , uuseoffice@uuse.org ) for tag sale and Lesley Schurmann for Fabulous Finds ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ). Children's Books, Games, Small Toys Puzzles : The kids love to shop for treasures. Contact Laurie Semprebon ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ). And go ahead and share the dates of our fair with everyone you know. Use the flyer below to email, text and post! ------------------------------ Auction Team Needs You! Would you like to engage with a vibrant and fun group to plan and run our annual Auction? Consider joining our team. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7 P.M. via Zoom during September, October, November, December and January. We will have a pasta sauce contest (Get Saucy!) and live Auction event on Saturday, January 31 (snow date February 14) 2026. Send your resume (just kidding) to auction@uuse.org . ------------------------------ Friendsgiving! Interested in joining a Friendsgiving on the American Thanksgiving Holiday (Thursday, November 27 ) at UUSE? Emmy is gauging interest in gathering as a group to share a meal, redefine the holiday, and be in community. Whether blood family is far by miles or by the heart, a Friendsgiving may be a healing approach to the holiday. Friends of UUSE folks would be welcome to join. Please reach out to Emmy Galbraith at dcym@uuse.org to express interest or ask any questions. ------------------------------ Crafts & Kids Do you enjoy doing crafts? Working with kids? Peggy Gagne is organizing crafts 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 planning activities on October 20 at 4:00 P.M. (4th grade). She needs at least two adults to help . She'll have the plans and supplies. You just need to show up! Please contact uuseoffice@uuse.org . And thank you! ------------------------------ GHIAA House Meetings! Concerned about immigrant rights and protections? Affordable housing? The impact of our state's inequitable fiscal policies? Join a GHIAA House Meeting in October and November and share your stories. Each of the house meetings is issue specific. You are welcome to attend more than one. For details, including dates & locations, and to sign up, click here . ------------------------------ Wendell Potter and Midas Insurance Forum and Screening Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 P.M. at the CT Legislative Office Building, Room 2E Every day, health insurance companies make billions of dollars for executives and shareholders by denying people care. Join us for a screening of Midas, an electrifying movie about a group of young people who take on the broken health care system. This will be followed by a panel discussion with national and state leaders, including national health insurance reformer Wendell Potter, Midas filmmaker TJ Noel-Sullivan , Senator Saud Anwar , and Senator Matt Lesser. Moderated by Rose Ferraro . Click here to register. ------------------------------ The State of Transgender Rights Friday, October 17th at 7:00 P.M. Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland St, Hartford (corner of Farmington Ave. and Woodland St.) All are welcome to an evening with Jennifer Levi, Senior Director of Transgender and Queer Rights, GLAD Law for a lecture on the state of transgender rights. Jennifer Levi is the Senior Director of Transgender and Queer Rights and a nationally recognized expert on transgender legal issues. Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy and education, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD LAW) works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identify and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation. Join us! ------------------------------ Carpool to No Kings Hartford Saturday, October 18th What: No Kings Rallies When: Saturday, October 18 , 12:00 to 2:00 P.M> and 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Where: CT State Capitol, north steps and lawn Who: Sponsored by CT Shoreline Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, Orange Indivisible, and 50501 How: Meet in the UUSE parking lot at 11:00 A.M. on October 18 to form carpool groups. Groups will leave at 11:20 for the rally. Carpool groups will each decide how long they plan to stay. Contact uuseoffice@uuse.org for information. Register for rally details : NO KINGS 2 Hartford 12-2P and NO KINGS Hartford 2-5P . ------------------------------ Sitting in Silence Together Monday, October 20th at 3:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room Join the UUSE Buddhist Group for in-person meditation at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 20th , in the Meeting Room. At a recent service, Rev. Josh talked about how rare it is to be quiet together with other people--and how it is beneficial for us. Here's your chance. There'll be some instruction, then we'll sit. We may do some optional walking meditation. Contact Nancy Thompson with questions: uuseoffice@uuse.org ------------------------------ Book Drive for Immigrant Families Thursday, October 23 at 5:00 P.M. at UUSE "Books and Blankets," a new Connecticut-based nonprofit, will visit UUSE on Thursday evening, October 23rd at 5:00 P.M. They are collecting children's books and blankets to bring to families living in detention along the US southern border. Learn more here . Join us on the 23rd at 5:00 P.M. to hear more about this exciting project. Children's books and blankets welcome! Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at uuseoffice@uuse.org . ------------------------------ Death Cafe Tuesday, October 28th at 1:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room UUSE's next Death Cafe will be held at the meeting house on Tuesday, October 28th from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 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 . ------------------------------ Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, November 1st 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 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! ------------------------------ Intro to UU Sunday, November 2nd, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. in the Garden Level Chapel Would you like to know more about Unitarian Universalism and UUSE? Please attend our Intro to UU. This informative seminar will include a brief history and background of our theology, UUSE's mission, programs and facilities, an opportunity to meet others interested in UUism, and a sharing of stories about what brings us together. To register, contact Annie Gentile at (860) 871-0010 or uuseoffice@uuse.org . Please RSVP by Thursday, October 30th and let us know if you need childcare. Questions? Please contact Sylvia Ounpuu or Janet Dauphin a t membership@uuse.org or Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org . ------------------------------ TAG SALE! The Artisan Holiday Market will be here before we know it, and so is the best tag sale east of the Connecticut River! Your household goods, sports equipment, electronics and holiday decorations are needed to make this year's Artisan Holiday Market Tag Sale another rousing success! A reminder: Please no clothes or textiles. Electronics must be in good working condition. Note that we cannot accept knives. And we're sorry, but your old Christmas lights from 1972 just won't sell. Lastly, please be sure your items are clean and presentable. So, start organizing your donations now and stay tuned for drop off dates and times in November. Contact Sandy Karos i ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) or Deb Gould ( uuseoffice@uuse.org ) with any questions. ------------------------------ Young Adult Care Packages Collection runs through November 9 Each year we collect for and put together care packages for our young adults who are moving on with their post-high-school plans. Don't know what to donate? Ear buds, candy, snacks, cocoa, fidget toys, laundry detergent packs, microwave popcorn and other foods are just a few ideas. Or look for the flyers around the building with the care package symbol, scan the QR code and purchase something from our Amazon wish list by November 2 . Drop off your items in the bins in the coat closet upstairs or in the lobby on the Garden Level by November 9 . Write a note of encouragement to any of this year's recipients: Becky Ayers, Indigo Bender, Graham Bornhorst, Logan Breen, Casey Campellone, Lilly-Rose Coleman, Mateo Garcia, Teagan Mabrysmith, Althea Nelson-Woodard, Sadie Nitzan, Max Pawelek, Molly Rourke, Jessica Slogesky and Anya Stolzman. Thank you for your support! ------------------------------ Mental Health First Aid Thursday, November 6th, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Presented by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing UUSE's Emergency Response Taskforce is offering a one-day course entitled Mental Health First Aid to be presented by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. This course develops a citizen's ability to recognize the common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including people with suicidal thoughts. Participants learn how to interact with someone in an immediate mental health crisis, as well as how to connect that person with the appropriate follow-up care. All are welcome, but there is a 30-person limit. If you are interested, register with Annie in the UUSE office at (860) 646-5151 to ensure your place in the class. Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at minister@uuse.org or (860) 652-8961. ------------------------------ Directories Are IN! Copies of the new UUSE Directory of Members and Friends for 2025/2026 are now available in the church lobby. Be sure to pick up a copy. (Note: Do not share directories with people outside the congregation. These are printed simply for ease in contacting one another.) Also, a couple of corrections: Please remove the Vogel's land line. Add Deb Gould to the NLDC, as she was inadvertently removed. And please remove Robin Byrne from the Membership Committee listing. We have plenty of directories available and any new printings will reflect these changes. ------------------------------ Pastoral Friends The Pastoral Friends Committee has a rotating chair throughout the year. Should you need pastoral care during the month of October , please contact Sue McMillen . ------------------------------ 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. 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. 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. October 23 - "Evolution of Information" -- Andy Ricci ------------------------------ 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 Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Coffeehouse & Open Mic Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, November 1st 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 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! #eBlast-10-15 Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, November 1st 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 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! #eBlast -10-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

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< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Welcome to Unitarian Universalist Society East 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. #eBlast -10-15

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Crafts & Kids Crafts & Kids Do you enjoy doing crafts? Working with kids? Peggy Gagne is organizing crafts 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 planning activities on October 20 at 4:00 P.M. (4th grade). She needs at least two adults to help . She'll have the plans and supplies. You just need to show up! Please contact uuseoffice@uuse.org . And thank you! #eBlast -10-15

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Book Drive for Immigrant Families Book Drive for Immigrant Families Thursday, October 23 at 5:00 P.M. at UUSE "Books and Blankets," a new Connecticut-based nonprofit, will visit UUSE on Thursday evening, October 23rd at 5:00 P.M. They are collecting children's books and blankets to bring to families living in detention along the US southern border. Learn more here . Join us on the 23rd at 5:00 P.M. to hear more about this exciting project. Children's books and blankets welcome! Questions? Contact Rev. Josh Pawelek at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -10-15