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What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Evening Vespers December 22, 2025 7 PM: Monday, December 22nd: Evening Vespers Service. In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. J... Silent Night, Holy Night. December 24, 2025 5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night. Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordin... Calendar of Upcoming Events Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Sunday 12/7/25 Read More Stop & Shop Cards Sales This Sunday, Stop & Shop cards will be sold on the first Sunday of the month after the 10:00 A.M. service. We now can use debit or credit cards for these purchases. Come support thi... Monday 12/8/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon . Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 12/9/25 Read More 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. Tuesday 12/9/25 Read More 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 ... Wednesday 12/10/25 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 12/11/25 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... Sunday 12/14/25 Read More HSYG Holiday Bake Sale HSYG Holiday Bake Sale Sunday, December 14th after each service Please join us on Sunday, December 14th after each service in the main lobby to support the High School Youth Group H... Sunday 12/14/25 Read More Verplanck Giving Tree Verplanck Giving Tree NOW through December 14th Let's brighten the holidays for our friends at Verplanck Elementary. The Giving Tree will be set up in the lobby after each service o... Sunday 12/14/25 Read More Fair Trade Coffee Your favorite Equal Exchange coffees, chocolate, tea and more will be available on 2nd Sundays of the month following both services. Satisfy your taste buds while supporting small ... Monday 12/15/25 Read More Silent Meditation Silent Meditation - 3:30PM in the Sanctuary Monday 12/15/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon. Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 12/16/25 Read More 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... More...

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.

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

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 Saturday 12/6/25 Read More Coffeehouse & Open Mic Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, December 6th Join us on the first Saturday of each month, October through May, for an evening of music, poetry, stories, and community! Bring your o... More...

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Coffeehouse & Open Mic Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, December 6th 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-12-03 Coffeehouse & Open Mic Saturday, December 6th 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 -12-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Worship "Awake My Soul" This morning Rev. Josh contemplates what it might mean to have a soul. Jennifer Richard provides the music, including a rendition of "Awake My Soul" by Mumford and Sons. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, November 30, 2025 - Updated #eBlast -11-26 "Choosing Hope" Many holidays with themes of Hope are celebrated in the month of December: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, culminating in the optimism of a New Year. Is Hope a wish? an emotion? a choice? an action? a decision? Join us as we begin to reflect on this month's theme of Choosing Hope, and ways we can expand our ideas about what hope is, and how we can cultivate it. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Updated #eBlast -12-03 Sunday, December 14th: Where the Light Begins . This morning, we celebrate the holidays with our annual, all-congregational music service. Let us welcome the solstice; let us welcome Hanukkah; let us welcome Christmas in this season where the light begins. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. Sunday, December 21st: Solstice Reflections . How does the imperceptible planetary shift toward the sun on this day nurture our spiritual lives? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. One service at 10 AM: Sunday, December 28th: Reflections and Hopes . Join us at 10 AM for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. Coordinators: Gianna DiMaiolo and Kate Kimmerle. Sunday, January 4th: Resistance ! A new year arrives. Rev. Josh considers our January ministry theme, resistance. The UU folk-rock band Meetinghouse provides the music! A potent mix indeed! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.

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 . 11/30/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Awake My Soul "Awake My Soul" This morning Rev. Josh contemplates what it might mean to have a soul. Jennifer Richard provides the music, including a rendition of "Awake My Soul" by Mumford and Sons. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-26 11/23/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Gratitude for UUSE "Gratitude for UUSE" UUSE members express their gratitude for UUSE and the many ways in which our beloved community makes our lives richer. Coordinators : Sandy Karosi and Paula Baker Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-19 11/16/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Do UU Know Your History? "Do UU Know Your History?" Rev. Josh offers a primer on Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist history. Where have we come from as a people of faith? This sermon was purchased at last year's goods and services auction by Josh's mother-in-law, Elaine Pascetta. Coordinator : Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-12 11/9/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love "Supporting Dignity through Compassion and Love" This service recognizes November as National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. Two of our members will speak about providing care to patients to enable them to live the end of their lives as fully as possible with dignity, compassion and love. Co-coordinators : Kate Kimmerle, David Klotz and Nancy Madar. Speakers : Nancy Madar and Peter Marotto Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-11-05 Show More

< To Upcoming Services Dec 24, 2024 7:00 PM. Silent Night, Holy Night Tuesday, December 24, 7:00 PM. Silent Night, Holy Night. All congregation Christmas Eve worship. On this sacred eve, we welcome the spirit and magic of Christmas. And we sing! Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek #JanuaryNewsletter Tuesday, December 24, 7:00 PM . Silent Night, Holy Night. All congregation Christmas Eve worship. On this sacred eve, we welcome the spirit and magic of Christmas. And we sing! Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. #JanuaryNewsletter 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.

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Evening Vespers December 22, 2025 7 PM: Monday, December 22nd: Evening Vespers Service. In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. J... Silent Night, Holy Night. December 24, 2025 5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night. Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordin... Happenings There’s Always Something Good Going On Affinity Groups Birds of a feather Read More Yoga Wednesdays 10:00AM Read More Ladies at Lunch Alternating Thu/Fri Read More Women's Sacred Singing Circle Thursdays Read More ROMEOS 2nd Tuesdays Read More Upcoming Events Calendar Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Sunday 12/7/25 Read More Stop & Shop Cards Sales This Sunday, Stop & Shop cards will be sold on the first Sunday of the month after the 10:00 A.M. service. We now can use debit or credit cards for these purchases. Come support thi... Monday 12/8/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon . Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 12/9/25 Read More 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. Tuesday 12/9/25 Read More 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 ... Wednesday 12/10/25 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 12/11/25 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... Sunday 12/14/25 Read More HSYG Holiday Bake Sale HSYG Holiday Bake Sale Sunday, December 14th after each service Please join us on Sunday, December 14th after each service in the main lobby to support the High School Youth Group H... Sunday 12/14/25 Read More Verplanck Giving Tree Verplanck Giving Tree NOW through December 14th Let's brighten the holidays for our friends at Verplanck Elementary. The Giving Tree will be set up in the lobby after each service o... Sunday 12/14/25 Read More Fair Trade Coffee Your favorite Equal Exchange coffees, chocolate, tea and more will be available on 2nd Sundays of the month following both services. Satisfy your taste buds while supporting small ... Monday 12/15/25 Read More Silent Meditation Silent Meditation - 3:30PM in the Sanctuary Monday 12/15/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon. Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 12/16/25 Read More 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... More...

< To Upcoming Services Watch the eBlast for the next scheduled Yuletide Festival Yuletide Festival Saturday, December 6th at USH As we approach the Winter Solstice and the season of holidays and celebrations, the Unitarian Society of Hartford is planning a holiday event--the Yuletide Festival. USH would love to invite and include UU friends and families from nearby congregations to celebrate with them on what is sure to be a fun and festive day. The event will host craft workshops, a vendor area and an ongoing lineup of musicians throughout the day. Members of UUSE are invited to reach out if they would like to perform, participate, volunteer or set up a vendor stall. They are looking forward to sharing talent, sharing time, making new friends, and making magic this coming Yuletide. For more information, call (860) 233-9897 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast-12-03 Yuletide Festival Saturday, December 6th at USH As we approach the Winter Solstice and the season of holidays and celebrations, the Unitarian Society of Hartford is planning a holiday event--the Yuletide Festival. USH would love to invite and include UU friends and families from nearby congregations to celebrate with them on what is sure to be a fun and festive day. The event will host craft workshops, a vendor area and an ongoing lineup of musicians throughout the day. Members of UUSE are invited to reach out if they would like to perform, participate, volunteer or set up a vendor stall. They are looking forward to sharing talent, sharing time, making new friends, and making magic this coming Yuletide. For more information, call (860) 233-9897 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org . #eBlast -12-03 OOS Sermon YouTube

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 . 12/7/25 Choosing Hope OOS Sermon YouTube "Choosing Hope" Many holidays with themes of Hope are celebrated in the month of December: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, culminating in the optimism of a New Year. Is Hope a wish? an emotion? a choice? an action? a decision? Join us as we begin to reflect on this month's theme of Choosing Hope, and ways we can expand our ideas about what hope is, and how we can cultivate it. Coordinators : Stacey Musulin and Martha Larson Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-03 12/14/25 Where the Light Begins OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, December 14th: Where the Light Begins. This morning, we celebrate the holidays with our annual, all-congregational music service. Let us welcome the solstice; let us welcome Hanukkah; let us welcome Christmas in this season where the light begins. Coordinators: Mary Bopp, Emmy Galbraith, Rev. Josh Pawelek. 12/21/25 Solstice Reflections OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, December 21st: Solstice Reflections. How does the imperceptible planetary shift toward the sun on this day nurture our spiritual lives? Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 12/22/25 Evening Vespers OOS Sermon YouTube 7 PM: Monday, December 22nd: Evening Vespers Service. In a season busy with ‘bright and merry’, we may also find ourselves sitting with sadness, grief, and pain in body or spirit. Join us as we pause in the quiet to acknowledge and support each other in bearing these burdens. We invite you to bring your chalice from home, where we will light it for the service. Coordinators: Sandy Karosi, Paula Baker, and Ellen Williams. 12/24/25 Silent Night, Holy Night. OOS Sermon YouTube 5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night. Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful music, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek. 12/28/25 Reflections and Hopes OOS Sermon YouTube One service at 10 AM: Sunday, December 28th: Reflections and Hopes. Join us at 10 AM for shared reflections on the year gone by and our hopes for the upcoming year. Coordinators: Gianna DiMaiolo and Kate Kimmerle. 1/4/26 Resistance OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, January 4th: Resistance! A new year arrives. Rev. Josh considers our January ministry theme, resistance. The UU folk-rock band Meetinghouse provides the music! A potent mix indeed! Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.