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What you might traditionally call Sunday School is what we call Programs for Children under Child and Youth Ministries. 2024-25 Programs and Activities 2025-2026 Curricula Button Elementary Workshops (Gr 1-5) Button Junior Youth Group (Gr 6-8) Button Events for Families of All Ages Button Nursery (Infant to 3yrs) Button Twilight Zone (Gr 6-7) Button Affirmation (High School) Button Spirit Play (4-5 yrs) Button Our Whole Lives (Gr 7-8) Button HS Youth Group (Gr 9 & up) Button Contact Us Emmy, the Director of CYM, can be reached by email at dcym@uuse.org And the CYM Committee is available for questions or comments at uusecym@uuse.org

88c23fb5-6289-4482-bd59-8a384084c99d < Back Policy Board THE POLICY BOARD directs UUSE’s business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property. President - Acts as Society’s secular leader and spokesperson; presides at meetings of Society and Policy Board. Vice President - Chairs the Program Council and acts for President in his/her absence. Clerk - Takes minutes at Policy Board and Society meetings; assures proper notice of business meetings and votes. Updated October 9, 2025 at 2:27:12 PM

Committee work is done through weekly or monthly meetings, and the documents that support those meetings are kept in Basecamp. Committees & Community It takes a lot of people to make our Society function. Help from the congregation is always needed and members and friends are invited to volunteer at any time for committees and groups by speaking with the committee chairperson or group leader. People interested in serving as elected officers or as appointees should speak to the President, the Minister, or a member of the Nominating Committee. Policy Board THE POLICY BOARD directs UUSE business, financial, and administrative affairs, including formulating policy and overseeing church staff; it has charge of the Society’s property. Aesthetics Committee Building and Grounds Committee Communications and Technology Committee Denominational Affairs Finance Committee Members-at-Large Memorial Garden Trustees Personnel Committee Program Council THE PROGRAM COUNCIL coordinates Society programs for fellowship, service, recreation, and personal growth; includes chairs of standing committees and coordinators including: Adult Education Children and Youth Ministries Committee Community Outreach Ministries Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Membership Committee Music Committee Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Pastoral Care Ministry Social Justice / Anti-Oppression Committee Stewardship Committee Sunday Services Committee Sustainable Living Committee / Climate Action Team Committees in Alphabetical Order Listings here Affinity Group s and Other Activities Buddhist Group Humanist Group Ladies at Lunch Manchester Woman's Sacred Singing Circle Pagan Study Group ROMEOs - Retired Men’s Group Science and Religion Discussion Group Small Group Ministry Theist Group, “God Talk” Book Lovers Group Writers Group Yoga Fund Raisers FUND (AND FUN!) RAISERS provide creative opportunities, social contact with other members and friends, while assisting the Society’s financial operations. Annual Appeal Goods & Services Auction Holiday Fair

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Getting to Know You Gathering Getting to Know You Gathering NOTE CHANGE OF DATE: Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 P.M. Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the UUSE Membership Committee has moved its "getting to know you" gathering to our rain date of Sunday, April 27th at 1:00 P.M. at the Manchester Land Trust property, 330 Bush Hill Road in Manchester. All Welcome, especially newcomers, visitors and new members. Join us for a nature walk and good conversation. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to bring a favorite poem or saying to share. Manchester town historian Susan Barlow will lead our walk and there will be members of various committees to chat with you. Children are welcome. Parking is plentiful. To register please contact Annie Gentile in the church office at uuseoffice@uuse.org no later than Thursday, April 24th. #eBlast-04-23 Getting to Know You Gathering NOTE CHANGE OF DATE: Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 P.M. Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the UUSE Membership Committee has moved its "getting to know you" gathering to our rain date of Sunday, April 27th at 1:00 P.M. at the Manchester Land Trust property, 330 Bush Hill Road in Manchester. All Welcome, especially newcomers, visitors and new members. Join us for a nature walk and good conversation. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to bring a favorite poem or saying to share. Manchester town historian Susan Barlow will lead our walk and there will be members of various committees to chat with you. Children are welcome. Parking is plentiful. To register please contact Annie Gentile in the church office at uuseoffice@uuse.org no later than Thursday, April 24th. #eBlast -04-23 OOS Sermon YouTube

A list of social services contact information. Looking for Help? IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Mental Health, Health, Suicide Prevention and Addiction Resources 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8 - call text or chat if you or someone you know has thoughts about suicide Mobile Crisis 2-1-1 is a statewide, community based and family supportive clinical intervention service for children & adolescents experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. Mobile Crisis provides rapid emergency crisis stabilization for children and their families as well as short-term follow-up care and connection to other services. Call 2-1-1 and ask for mobile crisis. A child can receive Mobile Crisis services in: Their home At school At their doctor’s office In the Emergency Department (ED) Any other community setting Arrive within 45 minutes or less Convenient Hours: Mobile hours are 6am-10pm M-F; 1pm-10pm weekends/holidays. Available by phone all other hours https://www.TurningPointCT.org - Mental Wellness Website for and by CT youth who want to chat, text, talk about young people in recovery from mental health and substance use issues. "We know what it’s like to feel alone, stressed, worried, sad, and angry. We’ve lived through the ups and downs of self- harm, drugs and alcohol, and the struggle to find help." Planned Parenthood of CT https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-new-england (birth control, STDs, HIV/AIDs testing, reproductive care, abortion https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/chat 1-800-230-PLAN Toivo - Center for Holistic Healing Hartford, CT Anti-Violence and Safety Resources CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence 24 Hour Hotline: 1-888-999-5545 ENGLISH (Call or Text) 1-888-568-8332 ESPAÑOL CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence (intimate partner violence, family violence) https://www.ctsafeconnect.org/ Help with Basic Needs United Way health and human services hotline 2-1-1 (help with food, child care, housing, fuel, other basic needs) https://www.211ct.org/

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Summer Solstice and Living Simply" Sunday Service: "Summer Solstice and Living Simply" Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature's abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators: Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, July 6, 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#. #eBlast-07-02 Sunday Service: "Summer Solstice and Living Simply" Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice which represents the triumph of light over darkness and the peak of nature's abundance. The solstice also reminds us to celebrate, reflect and use the energy of the sun for personal growth. The wisdom of our ancestors emphasizes finding meaning in our lives by living simply. Coordinators : Vivian Carlson and Ellen Williams. Summer schedule: 10:00 A.M. service Sunday, July 6, 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#. #eBlast -07-02 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Oct 26, 2025 Ancestor Day.. Sunday, October 26th: Ancestor Day. All Congregation Worship! Bring a memento of a deceased loved-one or Ancestor to place on our altar of remembrance. What lesson do you take from their life? Together we will share the ongoing power of our ancestors’ lives in our collective life. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, October 26th: Ancestor Day. All Congregation Worship! Bring a memento of a deceased loved-one or Ancestor to place on our altar of remembrance. What lesson do you take from their life? Together we will share the ongoing power of our ancestors’ lives in our collective life. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, Rev. Josh Pawelek. #OctoberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

ROMEOS Retired Old Men Eating Out, or The ROMEOs, is a social group that gets together once a month for lunch. Contact the office for details. < Previous Next Meeting Next >

The Pastoral Friends are a caring group of individuals that can help in times of need. School Partners August 2023 As part of our partnership with Verplanck Elementary in Manchester, ten UUSE members have been providing weekly assistance to struggling readers in kindergarten and first grade. Our members report they’ve had a wonderful experience getting to know the children and helping the teachers. This opportunity is organized by RSVP Reads, a federal program that’s sponsored locally by Community Renewal Team. Here's how the program describes itself: “READS volunteers partner with students, providing reading guidance and support to students just below grade level for one hour per week from October-May of each school year. No previous professional educational background is required. RSVP READs tutors make reading interesting, fun, and act as positive adult role models, all while helping students improve academically.” Does this interest you? RSVP Director Theresa Strong can be reached at 860-519-3484 or email strongt@crtct.org Or email Nancy Pappas with your questions. Meantime, please drop off backpacks in the UUSE coat room by August 22. The kids and parents are so grateful for all of the UUSE donations!

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7e659877-f241-4848-9d0e-4d9c1f0624f6 < Back to Newsletter July Newsletter Article < Previous Article Next Article > 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! #JulyNewsletter Contact Information modified in accordance with UUSE Privacy Policies.

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Multi-Faith Service Multi-Faith Service Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 P.M. at Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel All are welcome to join Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel for their annual multi-faith service, Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m., 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040. BSBI will be joined by clergy throughout Manchester for a special Thanksgiving service with a theme of Community Connections. The Keynote Speaker will be Latasha Easterling-Turnquest M. Ed., Chief of Family Partnership & Student Engagement at Manchester Public Schools. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local pantry. #eBlast-11-19 Multi-Faith Service Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 P.M. at Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel All are welcome to join Beth Sholom B'Nai Israel for their annual multi-faith service, Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m., 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040. BSBI will be joined by clergy throughout Manchester for a special Thanksgiving service with a theme of Community Connections. The Keynote Speaker will be Latasha Easterling-Turnquest M. Ed., Chief of Family Partnership & Student Engagement at Manchester Public Schools. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local pantry. #eBlast -11-19 OOS Sermon YouTube