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< To Upcoming Services Jun 1, 2026 AA - Mondays at Noon . Every Monday at Noon Every Monday at Noon OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 21, 2026 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! For more information visit Meetup. 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! For more information visit Meetup . OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Aug 1, 2026 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! #MayNewsletter 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! #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 12, 2026 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 #MayNewsletter 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 #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 10, 2026 How to Spot A Mom. 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 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. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 16, 2026 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! #MayNewsletter 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! #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 17, 2026 Flower Communion. 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 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 #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 7, 2026 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! For more information visit Meetup. 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! For more information visit Meetup . OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 5, 2026 Buddhist Group Buddhist Group meets at 7 PM on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month 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. The Buddhist Group meets at 7 PM on Zoom the first Tuesday of the month 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. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 19, 2026 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. 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. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 5, 2026 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. #MayNewsletter 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. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services May 31, 2026 On Pride, Labyrinths and Cultural Humility. 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, 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. #MayNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube