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Religious education is not just for kids. We have plenty of programs to keep adults busy too. Intro to UU The Intro to UU program is taught periodically by the minister. There's not one scheduled at the moment. Keep an eye on the Happenings section of the website to see when the next session might be coming.

< To Upcoming Services Jul 26, 2026 Summering Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled 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. OOS Sermon YouTube

Religious education is not just for kids. We have plenty of programs to keep adults busy too. Intro to UU The Intro to UU program is taught periodically by the minister. There's not one scheduled at the moment. Keep an eye on the Happenings section of the website to see when the next session might be coming.

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Upcoming Concerts & Musical Events Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 More...

A list of all of our past services, including links to the sermons. Past Services This is a list of past services. Upcoming services can be found here . 7/12/26 OOS Sermon YouTube The 4 Agreements Part I The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-08 7/5/26 OOS Sermon YouTube The Idea of America In its 250th year, it can be difficult to celebrate America. You only need look around to see how far America, the nation, is from America, the Idea. But that Idea lives on. We see it in every city that says no, not here. In every state that says, yes, you are welcome. In every community that offers safety for all. This is not the first time America has fallen back. We've been here before, and through struggle, we've arisen better than we were. We can still celebrate the Idea of America, and we can move towards it again. Coordinators: Rob Napier, Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker. Summer Schedule #eBlast-07-01 6/28/26 OOS Sermon YouTube Hymn Sing Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule #eBlast-06-24 6/21/26 OOS Sermon YouTube Flourishing Our ministry theme for June is "Flourishing Together." This morning, Rev. Josh delivers his last sermon of the 2025-2026 congregational year. He'll reflect on the year in ministry with a focus on how our congregation is flourishing. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Summer Schedule #eBlast-06-17 Show More

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Worship Sunday Services Schedule July/August Ministry Theme: None Join us at 10 AM. The 10 AM Zoom service login and call-in information is shared through the congregational eblasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Subscribe to the eblast by sending a message to uuseoffice@uuse.org or call the UUSE office at 860-646-5151. Sunday Service: "Hymn Sing" Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -06-24 Sunday Service: "The Idea of America" In its 250th year, it can be difficult to celebrate America. You only need look around to see how far America, the nation, is from America, the Idea. But that Idea lives on. We see it in every city that says no, not here. In every state that says, yes, you are welcome. In every community that offers safety for all. This is not the first time America has fallen back. We've been here before, and through struggle, we've arisen better than we were. We can still celebrate the Idea of America, and we can move towards it again. Coordinators: Rob Napier, Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 5th at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -07-01 Sunday Service: "The 4 Agreements Part I" The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 12th at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -07-08 Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, August 2nd: Coffee House. Join us for our annual coffee house service, at which many of our UUSE musicians and poets share their talents. This service has become a beloved end-of-summer tradition for us. Always fun, always meaningful, always a wonderful reflection of the diversity and passion within the UUSE community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 7/19/26 The Pulse of Love. Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. 7/26/26 Summering Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 8/2/26 TBD Sunday, August 2nd: TBD

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Worship Sunday Services Schedule July/August Ministry Theme: None Join us at 10 AM. The 10 AM Zoom service login and call-in information is shared through the congregational eblasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Subscribe to the eblast by sending a message to uuseoffice@uuse.org or call the UUSE office at 860-646-5151. Sunday Service: "Hymn Sing" Join us in person or online for our third hybrid hymn sing. Coordinators: Martha Larson and Stacey Musulin. Summer Schedule Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -06-24 Sunday Service: "The Idea of America" In its 250th year, it can be difficult to celebrate America. You only need look around to see how far America, the nation, is from America, the Idea. But that Idea lives on. We see it in every city that says no, not here. In every state that says, yes, you are welcome. In every community that offers safety for all. This is not the first time America has fallen back. We've been here before, and through struggle, we've arisen better than we were. We can still celebrate the Idea of America, and we can move towards it again. Coordinators: Rob Napier, Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 5th at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -07-01 Sunday Service: "The 4 Agreements Part I" The Four Agreements, a 1997 book by spiritual guide and author Don Miguel Ruiz, is often touted as "a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." Please join Liz Garmise and Sam Tayor on July 12th for the first of our two-part series as we explore--and critique!--the first two agreements: Be Impeccable With Your Word and Don't Take Anything Personally. How do these agreements relate to our UU principles and values? Can any roadmap to enlightenment really be complete with just four agreements? The series will continue on August 9th with the last two agreements: Don't Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. Coordinators: Liz Garmise and Sam Taylor. Summer Schedule Sunday, July 12th at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -07-08 Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, August 2nd: Coffee House. Join us for our annual coffee house service, at which many of our UUSE musicians and poets share their talents. This service has become a beloved end-of-summer tradition for us. Always fun, always meaningful, always a wonderful reflection of the diversity and passion within the UUSE community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 7/19/26 The Pulse of Love. Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. 7/26/26 Summering Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 8/2/26 TBD Sunday, August 2nd: TBD

Child programs, kids, toddlers, sunday school, youth programs, adult education. Children & Youth Ministry The Children & Youth Ministry (CYM) at UUSE offers a thriving program for all young people from infancy through senior high and more! Classes are held on the Garden Level at UUSE, concurrently with the second (11am) service from September through June. In the summer months, we offer a lighter schedule which runs concurrent with the 10am service. About Children & Youth Ministry Our Children and Youth Ministry (CYM) offers a thriving program for all young people from infancy through senior high and more! The CYM program is a cooperative effort; we utilize a team approach, with one adult from each family volunteering in some capacity in CYM. We urge families to become informed about UUSE philosophy, themes, and activities by attending services, participating in parent meetings, engaging in discussions with the Director of Children and Youth Ministry, Minister, CYM committee members, classroom volunteers, and other families. The CYM Committee also sponsors many multi-generational events, including winter holiday celebrations, Trunk-or-Treat, game nights, movie nights and more. UU Principles, Children’s Version: • Every person is important. • Be kind in all you do. • We’re free to learn together. • We can search for what is true. • All people need a voice. • Build a fair and peaceful world. • We care for the earth. Sources We Draw From: The living tradition we share draws from many sources, including: • Direct experience of mystery and wonder; • Words and deeds of prophetic women and men; • Wisdom from the world’s religions; • Jewish and Christian teachings; • Humanist teachings using reason and science; • Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions. Program Goals: • Continue to make community and connection the primary focus of our ministry, in order to build a strong support system for our children, youth, and families. • Foster UU identity formation by providing opportunities for children and adults of all ages to engage in fun and meaningful activities together. • Strengthen our commitment to dismantling systemic racism by selecting curricula, books, music, and movies with an anti-racist lens. • Build a community that cultivates pre-emptive radical inclusivity. New or Visiting? Be sure to let a greeter know if you’re visiting a service and would like to know more about our program. They will be happy to put you in touch with our Director of Children and Youth Ministry, Emmy Galbraith, on the Garden Level. We are happy to welcome you into our program at any time! If you are able, we strongly encourage that you connect with Emmy prior to a first visit so your child can know what to expect. Her direct email is dcym@uuse.org . Additionally, the CYM Committee is always available for questions or comments at our dedicated email: uusecym@uuse.org . 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

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. The Pulse of Love. July 19, 2026 Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulse... Summering July 26, 2026 Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. ... TBD August 2, 2026 Sunday, August 2nd: TBD Calendar of Upcoming Events Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Wednesday 7/15/26 Read More Yoga. 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... Thursday 7/16/26 Read More 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 e... Monday 7/20/26 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon Every Monday at Noon Monday 7/20/26 Read More Meditation Group Meditation Group - 3:30PM in the Sanctuary Tuesday 7/21/26 Read More No Humanist Group This Month 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... Thursday 7/23/26 Read More 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 e... Thursday 7/23/26 Read More 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. #JulyNewsletter Monday 7/27/26 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon! Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 7/28/26 Read More No God Talk This Month 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.... Wednesday 7/29/26 Read More Yoga!! 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... Thursday 7/30/26 Read More 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 e... Saturday 8/1/26 Read More 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 wi... More...

This is the listing of upcoming services. It is automatically updated from the events database. Old services are moved to the past services page. Upcoming Services Reminder: UUSE has a Low Scent Policy Here's a list of upcoming services. Past services can be found here . 7/19/26 The Pulse of Love. OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, July 19th: The Pulse of Love. Join us this morning for a joyful, musical celebration of love in its many guises—love that grounds us, love that moves us, and love that pulses with a connection to our UU values and principles. Coordinator: Kate Kimmerle. 7/26/26 Summering OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, July 26th: Summering. Our spiritual lives mirror the seasons. Each season, along with each transition between seasons, is full of spiritual significance. This morning, Rev. Josh explores the essence of our spiritual summers. Are we summering yet? Special music by Andy Ricci. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 8/2/26 TBD OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, August 2nd: TBD

< To Upcoming Services Aug 11, 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. • July 14, 2026: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides: Pub. June 2002, 544 pages. Discussion leader: Janet Heller • August 11, 2026: Cloud Cuckoo Landby Anthony Doerr: Pub. Sept. 2022, 608 pages. Discussion leader: Martha Larson • September 8, 2026: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray: Published April 2024, 544 pages. Discussion leader: Sande Hartdagen • October 13, 2026: The Correspondent - A Novelby Virginia Evans: Pub. April 2025, 304 pages. Discussion leader: Carolyn Gimbrone #JulyNewsletter 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. July 14, 2026: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides: Pub. June 2002, 544 pages. Discussion leader: Janet Heller August 11, 2026: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr: Pub. Sept. 2022, 608 pages. Discussion leader: Martha Larson September 8, 2026: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray: Published April 2024, 544 pages. Discussion leader: Sande Hartdagen October 13, 2026: The Correspondent - A Novel by Virginia Evans: Pub. April 2025, 304 pages. Discussion leader: Carolyn Gimbrone #JulyNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube