USH Weekly Gatherings
Gentle Yoga, Monday Mornings at 10
*No Meeting Monday, September 29
Gentle Yoga meets weekly on Monday mornings, in the Meditation rooms. Led by experienced yoga practitioner and teacher LU Giammatteo, these hour-long sessions incorporate gentle stretching and strengthening positions and movements in a supportive, encouraging environment. Stand or sit, according to your preference and ability… all levels are welcome.
If you’d like to learn more before showing up, email LU with your questions.
Participants are asked to donate $5 per session (proceeds to USH) if their situation allows.
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Hands & Hearts– Friday Mornings 10 to 1 p.m. in Murray
Welcome all Creative Spirits and Crafters to the new, weekly group. Many of us already know the kind of meditative solace and cadent creativity that working with your hands can offer. This group is an opportunity to talk, share, relate, and relax as we work on our projects together. Bring your knitting, crochet work, sewing, quilting, hooking, (any kind of handwork you enjoy), as well as your news, your thoughts, your worries, and whatever’s on your mind. There will always be available supplies in our ‘fiber library’ if you’d like to start a new project, or try something different.
If you are not a crafter but would love the camaraderie and the chance to meet new friends, you are very welcome. Contact Deana for more information.
USH Monthly Gatherings
Chapel Evening Vespers Thursday, September 4, 6 – 7 p.m.
On the first Thursday of each month, you’re invited to come to a short, meditative service in our chapel at 6 pm. All welcome.
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Men’s Group — Thursday, September 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The men’s group wants to open up the group to new members.
We meet on the first Thursday of the month in David’s Den, next to the Library.
Please contact Jim Landis at jimlandis@aol.com or 607 304 0716 for more information.
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First Friday Discussions, Library and Zoom September 5, 10:30 a.m. – noon
On the first Friday of each month, September through June, all are welcome to an informal conversation led by Rev. Bob. Zoom Link in enewsletter.
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Disability Support Group — Saturday, September 6 10:30 a.m.
This group meets online on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The zoom link is sent a few days prior to the meeting. In this group, participants discuss the challenges of physical disability (chronic illness, chronic pain, impaired senses, impaired mobility) and emotional pain (loss, mental illness), and the stresses of caretaking a loved one. What is said in the group stays in the group. To confirm scheduling, please Email Susan Hope or call 860 463 6407
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Security Committee Meeting –
Next Meeting Sunday, September 7, noon – 1 p.m. in the Library
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USH Book Club 2025 – September 11 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The USH Book Club meets from 2:30 – 4 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month, September through June, on Zoom. If you would like to participate in a discussion of the book andrelated issues, please contact Ginny Allen at fiddlenurse1@gmail.com. An email with the Zoom link will be sent to you a few days before the meeting.
September 11: Fox, by Joyce Carol Oates. Fox, a charming English teacher new to Langhorne Academy, beguiles many of his students, their parents, and his colleagues at the elite boarding school, while leaving others wondering where he came from and why his biography is so enigmatic. When his body is discovered in a nearby nature preserve, the community begins to ask disturbing questions. Oates illuminates the darkest corners of the human psyche while asking profound moral questions about justice and the response evil demands.
October 9: The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
November 13: We are Water by Wally Lamb
December 11: Heart Lamp by Banu
January 8, 2026: Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
February 12: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
March 12: James by Percival Everett
April 9: The Education of Ebenezer Wells by Louise Harmon
May 14: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Linda Cohen Loigman
June 11: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
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Magdalene Circle Saturday, September 13 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This group meets the second Saturday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. and explores the Divine Feminine principle with particular attention to the historical, archetypal, and spiritual Mary Magdalene. We look at ancient and modern material as well as practices we can integrate into our daily lives to expand Love of ourselves and each other. If you are interested in participating in this group please contact Lisa Burch before attendance for orientation. A free-will donation is requested, to be directed to USH.
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Social Justice Council —Tuesday, September 16, 7 p.m.
Interested in justice work? Come meet with us to learn the latest about ongoing activities and discover new initiatives. Everyone’s invited!
Zoom link
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*NEW* REIKI SHARE Saturday, September 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
REIKI SHARE – This is a monthly gathering on the third Saturday morning, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Ready to Refresh, Reconnect and Rejuvenate your Reiki? This Reiki Share is a great opportunity to support Reiki practitioners at all levels. Whether you are just starting out, you haven’t practiced in awhile, or you are more experienced you are most welcome. This Share is open to the USH community as long as you have some level of Reiki training. It is dedicated to refreshing and reconnecting you with your Reiki energy and enjoying self and group healings. We open and close with discussion and sound meditation, then we take turns on massage tables giving and receiving this Japanese style energy healing practice in small groups. Advanced registration is requested so we have sufficient tables available. Questions may be directed by phone or text to Lisa Burch, 860-985-9719, or email: spiritmattersct@outlook.com. A donation is requested, suggested $15/20.
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Sing-Along Saturday, September 20, 2 – 5 p.m.
Join us at the next Meeting House Sing-Along. Song sheets and some loaner copies of Rise Up Singing or Rise Again are available.
Come early or come late, whatever fits your schedule. Some of us bring snacks, but that is not required (or organized). If the weather is good, we meet outside around to the right of the building, in the Memorial Garden.
Contact: Fred Louis or Ed Savage for more information.
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PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT Resumes October 10 5 p.m.
Join us for an evening of conversation, pizza, salad, dessert, and movie, plus a discussion after the movie if folks are up for that..
Sign up and pre-pay during Coffee Hour at the Caring Network table, or email Janice Newton. $15* covers pizza, salad, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring your own beer or wine, if that’s your preference. *Or $5/slice, for the light eaters.
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Lunch Bunch Resumes in October
The Lunch Bunch next meets on TUSDAY, October 21 at NOON in Fellowship Hall. Bring your own lunch and beverage, and share conversation and community. Please sign up during Fellowship Hour so we know how many tables to set up. Looking forward to seeing you. Janice Newton
