What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Beginnings September 20, 2026 Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of s... Happenings There’s Always Something Good Going On Affinity Groups Birds of a feather Read More ROMEOS 2nd Tuesdays Read More Coffeehouse & Open Mic 1st Saturdays Read More Yoga Wednesdays 10:00AM Read More Ladies at Lunch Alternating Thu/Fri Read More Manchester Women's Sacred Singing Circle Thursdays Read More Upcoming Events Calendar Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Thursday 9/17/26 Read More Manchester 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... Friday 9/18/26 Read More Calling All Artists, Photographers and Poets Calling All Artists, Photographers and Poets UUSE will be hosting The Art Child, The Turning of the Seasons by Alicia Poland-Brown from September 18th to the 30th. Join us for the ... Friday 9/18/26 Read More "The Art Child: The Turning of the Seasons" "The Art Child: The Turning of the Seasons" Friday, September 18th, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at UUSE On Friday night, September 18th, UUSE will host an art opening entitled "The Art Child:... Saturday 9/19/26 Read More Gender Free Contra Dance Gender Free Contra Dance Saturday, September 19, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House Reconnect after summer break at the contra dance! Kick up your heels in joyous celebration of ... Saturday 9/19/26 Read More Gender-free CONTRA DANCE Gender-Free Contra Dance Saturday, September 19, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House Reconnect after summer break at the contra dance! Kick up your heels in joyous celebration of ... Monday 9/21/26 Read More Meditation Group Meditation Group - 3:30PM Garden Level, Youth Group Room Monday 9/21/26 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon. Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 9/22/26 Read More God Talk 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 9/23/26 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 9/24/26 Read More Manchester 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 9/24/26 Read More Science and Religion Discussion Group Where do science and religion meet? Where are they in opposition? Meet 4th Thursdays at 4:30 in the Chapel, and on Zoom. Contact Chris Larson for the Zoom link. #SeptemberNewsletter Sunday 9/27/26 Read More Intro to UU More...

Music plays a key role in our services and in our congregational life. Worship Sunday Services Schedule September Ministry Theme: Beginnings 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. Starting September 13th, join us at 9 or 11 AM. The 11 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: "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. Summer Schedule Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -08-26 Sunday Service: "Labor in the Pulpit" This Labor Day weekend we're participating in "Labor in the Pulpit," a program of the AFL-CIO. We'll be joined by the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Ed Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne is a skilled organizer and speaker. We'll have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with him about the state of the labor movement in Connecticut and nationally. Learn more about Ed Hawrthorne here . Learn more about the CT AFL-CIO here . Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Rob Napier. Summer Schedule Sunday, September 6th at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -09-02 Sunday Service: "Homecoming" All-Congregational service. This morning we kick off our congregational year. We'll review our covenant, principles and values. We'll bless backpacks (briefcases, purses, bags, etc.), and we'll celebrate with our homecoming picnic following the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Updated #eBlast -09-09 Sunday Service: "Beginnings" Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Updated #eBlast -09-16 Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 9/20/26 Beginnings Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-16 9/27/26 Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.

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. Click here for more details The next Intro to UU will be taught on September 27, 2026

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 . 9/20/26 Beginnings OOS Sermon YouTube Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-16 9/27/26 Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! OOS Sermon YouTube Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek.

< To Upcoming Services Sep 20, 2026 Beginnings Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-16 Sunday Service: "Beginnings" Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 20, 2026 In Case You Missed It #eBlast -09-16 OOS Sermon YouTube

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. Registration Form 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. Worship Sunday Services Schedule September Ministry Theme: Beginnings 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. Starting September 13th, join us at 9 or 11 AM. The 11 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: "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. Summer Schedule Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -08-26 Sunday Service: "Labor in the Pulpit" This Labor Day weekend we're participating in "Labor in the Pulpit," a program of the AFL-CIO. We'll be joined by the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Ed Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne is a skilled organizer and speaker. We'll have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with him about the state of the labor movement in Connecticut and nationally. Learn more about Ed Hawrthorne here . Learn more about the CT AFL-CIO here . Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Rob Napier. Summer Schedule Sunday, September 6th at 10:00 A.M. - Updated #eBlast -09-02 Sunday Service: "Homecoming" All-Congregational service. This morning we kick off our congregational year. We'll review our covenant, principles and values. We'll bless backpacks (briefcases, purses, bags, etc.), and we'll celebrate with our homecoming picnic following the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Updated #eBlast -09-09 Sunday Service: "Beginnings" Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Updated #eBlast -09-16 Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek. 9/20/26 Beginnings Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of spiritual growth, learning, exploration, justice-seeking, service, and beloved community. Coordinator: Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-16 9/27/26 Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! Sunday, September 27th: Building a UU Justice Movement in Connecticut! This morning we welcome the Rev. Sierra-Marie Gerfao into our pulpit. Rev. Gerfao is the executive director of the newly-founded CT UU Social Justice Ministry. She’ll preach on her vision for this ministry and how all of us can participate in it. 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 . 9/13/26 OOS Sermon YouTube Homecoming All-Congregational service. This morning we kick off our congregational year. We'll review our covenant, principles and values. We'll bless backpacks (briefcases, purses, bags, etc.), and we'll celebrate with our homecoming picnic following the 11:00 service. Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-09-09 9/6/26 OOS Sermon YouTube Labor in the Pulpit This Labor Day weekend we're participating in "Labor in the Pulpit," a program of the AFL-CIO. We'll be joined by the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Ed Hawthorne. Mr. Hawthorne is a skilled organizer and speaker. We'll have an opportunity to engage in dialogue with him about the state of the labor movement in Connecticut and nationally. Learn more about Ed Hawrthorne here . Learn more about the CT AFL-CIO here . Coordinators: Rev. Josh Pawelek and Rob Napier. Summer Schedule #eBlast-09-02 8/30/26 OOS Sermon YouTube 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. Summer Schedule #eBlast-08-26 8/23/26 OOS Sermon YouTube Blessed Are the Animals As Unitarian Universalists, we believe all life is sacred. For anyone who has had a connection to an animal, you have felt the interdependence of all life. On August 23rd, we will lift up our non-human family and celebrate all that they bring to our lives. Coordinators: Paula Baker and Ellen Williams Summer Schedule #eBlast-08-19 Show More

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Beginnings September 20, 2026 Our ministry theme for September is, appropriately, beginnings. Rev. Josh delivers his first sermon of the congregational year--on beginnings. Let's look forward to a year full of s... Calendar of Upcoming Events Contact the office for details - email: info@uuse.org phone: 860.646.5151 Refresh Thursday 9/17/26 Read More Manchester 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... Friday 9/18/26 Read More Calling All Artists, Photographers and Poets Calling All Artists, Photographers and Poets UUSE will be hosting The Art Child, The Turning of the Seasons by Alicia Poland-Brown from September 18th to the 30th. Join us for the ... Friday 9/18/26 Read More "The Art Child: The Turning of the Seasons" "The Art Child: The Turning of the Seasons" Friday, September 18th, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at UUSE On Friday night, September 18th, UUSE will host an art opening entitled "The Art Child:... Saturday 9/19/26 Read More Gender Free Contra Dance Gender Free Contra Dance Saturday, September 19, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House Reconnect after summer break at the contra dance! Kick up your heels in joyous celebration of ... Saturday 9/19/26 Read More Gender-free CONTRA DANCE Gender-Free Contra Dance Saturday, September 19, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House Reconnect after summer break at the contra dance! Kick up your heels in joyous celebration of ... Monday 9/21/26 Read More Meditation Group Meditation Group - 3:30PM Garden Level, Youth Group Room Monday 9/21/26 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon. Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 9/22/26 Read More God Talk 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 9/23/26 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 9/24/26 Read More Manchester 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 9/24/26 Read More Science and Religion Discussion Group Where do science and religion meet? Where are they in opposition? Meet 4th Thursdays at 4:30 in the Chapel, and on Zoom. Contact Chris Larson for the Zoom link. #SeptemberNewsletter Sunday 9/27/26 Read More Intro to UU More...

< To Upcoming Services Oct 21, 2026 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@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. 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@uuse.org . Yoga is a UUSE adult education offering. #SeptemberNewsletter 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. Click here for details. The next Intro to UU will be taught on September 27, 2026

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 9/19/26 Read More Gender Free Contra Dance Gender Free Contra Dance Saturday, September 19, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House Reconnect after summer break at the contra dance! Kick up your heels in joyous celebration of ... Saturday 9/19/26 Read More Gender-free CONTRA DANCE Gender-Free Contra Dance Saturday, September 19, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Meeting House Reconnect after summer break at the contra dance! Kick up your heels in joyous celebration of ... Sunday 9/27/26 Read More Pangea Worldbeat in Concert Pangea Worldbeat in Concert Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at UUSE This seven-member ensemble weaves an eclectic tapestry of Caribbean, Latin and African-infused jazz, feat... Sunday 11/8/26 Read More Music + Mantra: Heart Centered Kirtan Music + Mantra@UUSE With Heart Centered Kirtan Sunday, November 8, 3pm I always struggle to explain kirtan to someone who hasn’t experienced it yet. At its core, kirtan is a way ... More...