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< To Upcoming Services Oct 6, 2024 Sunday, October 6th: Listen to the Voices Today we contemplate Listening. How can we listen - and hear - other people, the sounds of nature, and the "still and small" voice within? Coordinator: Martha Larson #OctoberNewsletter ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link. Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In Case You Missed It: Click here for a Youtube link to our 4/27/25 service, "Earth Day." #eBlast-04-30 Sunday Service: "Let's Imagine Together" Our ministry theme for May is Imagination. Rev. Josh will review what the scientific literature has to say about imagination and make the case that we all need to use our imagination more frequently! Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek. Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, May 4, 2025 Gathering music starts at 8:55 and 10:55 A.M. Join the virtual service at 11:00 A.M. via our Zoom link: Contact the Office for Zoom Link . Or join by phone. Call 1-860-646-5151 Meeting ID 357 815 420#. In Case You Missed It: Click here for a Youtube link to our 4/27/25 service, "Earth Day." #eBlast -04-30 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 19, 2024 Flower Communion. All-Congregational Worship. Through wonderful music and our annual flower communion, we celebrate our beloved multigenerational community. Please bring a flower or flowers to share! We also revisit some important moments in 20th-century UU history. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, #eBlast-05-15 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jul 16, 2023 Among the Trees Throughout history, humans have looked to trees for inspiration, protection, food, and wisdom. This morning's service will be a combination of spiritual, practical, metaphorical, and scientific thoughts about why trees matter. Our two speakers, Emery Gluck, retired DEEP forester, and John Hankins, president of Joshua's Tract Conservation Trust, will share their experiences in Connecticut's forests. Coordinator(s): Beth Hankins and Sandy Karosi OOS Sermon YouTube

< Back < Latest eBlast eBlast Article < Previous Article Next Article > Jazz Group Forming Jazz Group Forming Organizational Meeting on Sunday, March 29th If you're interested in being part of a new jazz group at UUSE, please come to the organizational meeting on Sunday, March 29, from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. , right after the Chocolate Auction. We're looking for input from people comfortable with playing or singing jazz, to put our heads together about forming a group. We'll discuss goals, interests, rehearsing, performing, availability, experience, instruments, etc. Then we'll play a song or two. So, please bring your instrument. If interested, please contact Eric Rosenberg . 860-646-5151. #eBlast -03-04

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Green Sanctuary News Despite the anti-climate rhetoric coming from Washington, D.C. these days, Connecticut is forging ahead, unwilling to stop working on saving our planet in any way we can. The Sustainable Living Committee Is offering an exciting Film Festival at UUSE on September 14 that will run from 2:00 pm until about 4:30 pm with time for discussion at the end. We will have tables set up to introduce you to the latest goings-on in and around Connecticut. It will give you a chance to talk with our members who are looking forward to a large crowd of folks coming out to explore the creative offerings from around the world. This Climate Café is one not to be missed! The following week, September 21, from 12-4:00 pm we will set our sights on Connecticut State University where the Connecticut SUN DAY Festival will be set to celebrate the unstoppable rise of CLEAN ENERGY! It will be well worth the trip to New Britain to partake in the many activities planned for that day. Hope to see you all there! SAVE THE DATES! Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 PM. CLIMATE FUTURES FILM FESTIVAL at UUSE. Ten award-winning films from four continents explore the human and artistic response to climate change. These short films use various artistic ways, through drama, documentary, humor, and stunning animation, to express human feelings about climate change – hope and cynicism, denial and grief, rage and heartbreak, resilience and resolve. There will be tables and people to talk with working on these issues to give us ways to take action. Come early! For more information about the festival see https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/ Sunday, September 21, from 12-4:00 PM. Connecticut SUN DAY Festival at Connecticut State University, New Britain. Elders Climate Action https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/. This organization will be one of several groups promoting SUN Day September 20-21. They are highlighting solar and wind power. We’ll be learning more about this important event. #SeptemberNewsletter Despite the anti-climate rhetoric coming from Washington, D.C. these days, Connecticut is forging ahead, unwilling to stop working on saving our planet in any way we can. The Sustainable Living Committee Is offering an exciting Film Festival at UUSE on September 14 that will run from 2:00 pm until about 4:30 pm with time for discussion at the end. We will have tables set up to introduce you to the latest goings-on in and around Connecticut. It will give you a chance to talk with our members who are looking forward to a large crowd of folks coming out to explore the creative offerings from around the world. This Climate Café is one not to be missed! The following week, September 21, from 12-4:00 pm we will set our sights on Connecticut State University where the Connecticut SUN DAY Festival will be set to celebrate the unstoppable rise of CLEAN ENERGY! It will be well worth the trip to New Britain to partake in the many activities planned for that day. Hope to see you all there! SAVE THE DATES! Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 PM. CLIMATE FUTURES FILM FESTIVAL at UUSE. Ten award-winning films from four continents explore the human and artistic response to climate change. These short films use various artistic ways, through drama, documentary, humor, and stunning animation, to express human feelings about climate change – hope and cynicism, denial and grief, rage and heartbreak, resilience and resolve. There will be tables and people to talk with working on these issues to give us ways to take action. Come early! For more information about the festival see https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/ Sunday, September 21, from 12-4:00 PM. Connecticut SUN DAY Festival at Connecticut State University, New Britain. Elders Climate Action https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/ . This organization will be one of several groups promoting SUN Day September 20-21. They are highlighting solar and wind power. We’ll be learning more about this important event. #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Mar 1, 2026 Belonging and Thriving -- Together! Sunday, March 1st: Belonging and Thriving -- Together! All Congregation service featuring beautiful music by the Atrium Brass Quintet! This morning we launch our 2026 Annual Appeal. Rev. Josh will discuss the goals for this year’s appeal. What needs are we trying to meet? What programs are we hoping to grow? What vision are we trying to fulfill? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, March 1st: Belonging and Thriving -- Together! All Congregation service featuring beautiful music by the Atrium Brass Quintet! This morning we launch our 2026 Annual Appeal. Rev. Josh will discuss the goals for this year’s appeal. What needs are we trying to meet? What programs are we hoping to grow? What vision are we trying to fulfill? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #MarchNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Christmas Eve (Morning) Dec 24: Christmas Eve (Morning) OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled New World Trio "Treasured Trios" Concert New World Trio "Treasured Trios" Concert Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 PM Enjoy works for piano trio by Enescu, Beethoven, and Dvorak with violinist Anhared Stowe, cellist Peter Zay and pianist David Ballena. This concert will be held at UUSE on Sunday, January 11 at 3:00 PM. Suggested donation $20. For more information, call 860-646-5151 or visit: www.newworldtrio.org . #eBlast-01-07 New World Trio "Treasured Trios" Concert Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 PM Enjoy works for piano trio by Enescu, Beethoven, and Dvorak with violinist Anhared Stowe, cellist Peter Zay and pianist David Ballena. This concert will be held at UUSE on Sunday, January 11 at 3:00 PM. Suggested donation $20. For more information, call 860-646-5151 or visit: www.newworldtrio.org . #eBlast -01-07 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Article II Meeting On Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, UUSE will hold a congregational meeting to vote on two questions related to Article II. This meeting will be held both in-person and on Zoom. For questions or to reserve childcare, please contact Carrie Kocher at uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-02-28 OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Celebration of Life for Shoshana Levinson Celebration of Life for Shoshana Levinson OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled UUSE "Community Suppers" Are Back! UUSE "Community Suppers" Are Back! Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee is once again organizing Springtime Community Suppers! But we need your help. If you would like to host a "Community Supper" at your home sometime during the merry month of May, please contact Sue Myers via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151 by April 15 and let her know the date and time you would like to host and how many guests. She'll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish. Guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts, etc. We'll put sign-up sheets in the lobby after each service on April 20 and 27. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carol Boster. #eBlast-04-09 UUSE "Community Suppers" Are Back! Would you like to be a host? The Membership Committee is once again organizing Springtime Community Suppers! But we need your help. If you would like to host a "Community Supper" at your home sometime during the merry month of May, please contact Sue Myers via email at uuseoffice@uuse.org or phone 860-646-5151 by April 15 and let her know the date and time you would like to host and how many guests. She'll send you back a quick questionnaire to gather further details for the sign-up sheet. Hosts are asked to provide a main dish. Guests will bring the appetizers, sides, desserts, etc. We'll put sign-up sheets in the lobby after each service on April 20 and 27. Questions? Ask Sue Myers or Carol Boster . #eBlast -04-09 OOS Sermon YouTube