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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

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.

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. Where the Light Begins. December 21, 2025 "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last... 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 Monday 12/22/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon Every Monday at Noon Monday 12/22/25 Read More Yoga - Moved to Monday at Samadi This Week Due to the Christmas Eve service setup, the Wednesday, December 24 yoga class has been cancelled. However, Susan Barlow will be holding a class at Samadhi Yoga Studio, 283 East Cent... Tuesday 12/23/25 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.... Thursday 12/25/25 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... Thursday 12/25/25 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. #DecemberNewsletter Monday 12/29/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon! Every Monday at Noon Wednesday 12/31/25 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 1/1/26 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... Friday 1/2/26 Read More Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake… all are popular! And you can buddy up to ... Sunday 1/4/26 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 1/5/26 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon- Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 1/6/26 Read More 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 uu... 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 . 12/21/25 Where the Light Begins. OOS Sermon YouTube "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last week due to snow). Come and be joyful where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-17 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.

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 . 12/14/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Where the Light Begins "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  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. #eBlast-12-10 12/7/25 OOS Sermon YouTube Choosing Hope "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 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 Show More

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 "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  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Updated #eBlast -12-10 "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last week due to snow). Come and be joyful where the light begins. Coordinators : Mary Bopp and Rev. Josh Pawelek  Services at 9:00 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 21, 2025 - Updated #eBlast -12-17 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.

< To Upcoming Services Jan 22, 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 . #SeptemberNewsletter OOS Sermon YouTube

What's happening at UUSE? Lots of things. So many events here to keep your mind occupied and your hands busy. Where the Light Begins. December 21, 2025 "Where the Light Begins." Let's try it again! This morning, we celebrate the winter solstice and continue with our annual, all-congregational holiday music service (postponed last... 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 Monday 12/22/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon Every Monday at Noon Monday 12/22/25 Read More Yoga - Moved to Monday at Samadi This Week Due to the Christmas Eve service setup, the Wednesday, December 24 yoga class has been cancelled. However, Susan Barlow will be holding a class at Samadhi Yoga Studio, 283 East Cent... Tuesday 12/23/25 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.... Thursday 12/25/25 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... Thursday 12/25/25 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. #DecemberNewsletter Monday 12/29/25 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon! Every Monday at Noon Wednesday 12/31/25 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 1/1/26 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... Friday 1/2/26 Read More Meals to tickle the tastebuds! Meals are our most popular offerings. Italian dinners, picnic lunches, wine tasting, pool parties, DIY dessert classes, brunches by a lake… all are popular! And you can buddy up to ... Sunday 1/4/26 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 1/5/26 Read More AA - Mondays at Noon- Every Monday at Noon Tuesday 1/6/26 Read More 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 uu... More...

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...

< To Upcoming Services Dec 24, 2025 Silent Night, Holy Night. 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. 5 PM: Wednesday, December 24th: Silent Night, Holy Night . Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM. Beautiful m usic, timeless stories, and more. Anything might happen!!! Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith, Mary Bopp, and Rev. Josh Pawelek. OOS Sermon YouTube

< To Upcoming Services Jan 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