Unitarian Universalist Church of Manchester

06/02/2026

This year’s Ware Lecture at General Assembly will feature The Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde — Episcopal Bishop of Washington, D.C., and a nationally recognized voice for compassion, justice, and human dignity.

From speaking out in defense of immigrants and trans children to joining multifaith clergy resisting violence and fear, Bishop Budde’s ministry continues to speak powerfully to this moment. We are honored to welcome her as the 2026 Ware Lecturer.

Join us Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. EDT as UUs gather online and in person for one of the signature events of GA 2026.

The Ware Lecture is available exclusively to registered GA attendees and is not open to the public.

Read more in UU World and register for GA 2026 at the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-05-25/manchester-nh-sidewalks-walkability-repairs-accessibility

UUCM Board member Cyprus Hall and our office administrator Tess recently spoke at an Aldermen meeting at City Hall regarding Manchester's sidewalk infrastructure. Accessibility advocacy is important to our UU faith, and this was a great example of it in practice. Cyprus ended his public testimony with “A functional city needs safe sidewalks and crossings – needs disabled access. It is so fundamental and so basic and so obvious that it is shameful we haven't done more already. I know that we can do better.”

About half a dozen Manchester residents spoke at the the most recent meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to ask for better maintenance on city sidewalks.

05/20/2026

Hello UUCM friends!

Summer is fast approaching and the sun and heat are already here. Last fall, we put together supply bags for the homeless folks in our area who occasionally stop by looking for food or clothes. We still have a handful of bags to give out, and with the hot sunny days coming up, we could really use sunblock to include in the bags! If you are able to donate small bottles of sun block or sunburn ointment, we can make sure each bag remaining gets at least a bottle! You can drop them off on Sundays or during the admin's office hours

Thanks,
Tess the Office Admin

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended the Annual Meeting yesterday. Congratulations to the members below for their well-deserved awards!

Mike Palmer Award- Jayne Quigley
Doolittle Award-Don Beecy
Special Acknowledgement for longtime contributions- Craig and Chris Monroe

We are grateful for your service and commitment to our church community!

05/16/2026

The Annual Meeting is tomorrow after coffee hour! If you have not received your email with the Report, budget, or the updated Slate, please let the admin know before 3:30! Fae will not be in the office until Tuesday. 20 paper copies will be provided to those who cannot bring a digital version or print from home. If we run out of paper copies and need more, Rev Kali can print them for you. As a reminder, Tess is a member as well as the admin and doesn't work on Sundays. If you have any questions about the annual meeting please reach out to Reverend Kali.

05/07/2026

"Let your curiosity be greater than your fear" -Pema Chödrön

We may fear what we do not know, and that is all the more reason to never stop learning. An open mind is a step to an open heart. Stay curious, friends.

04/30/2026

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"[W]hat you are doing when you invite someone to come to church with you is you are inviting them to experience what you experience in your spiritual home. It is an invitation to deepening relationship."

~ Rev. Thom Belote



04/30/2026

Walpurgisnacht/Hexennacht



April 30th marks the Night of Witches, a holiday with a very long history of both celebration and mourning. To many, Walpurgisnacht marks a celebration of the history and culture of medieval witchcraft. To many, Hexennacht is a grim and bloody reminder of the women who faced violence and death in witch hunts that plagued Europe and the pre-US colonies. For us UUs, it’s important we recognize and welcome the pagan communities, as well as mourn the loss of the many thousands of women executed in witch hunts throughout history. No matter how you celebrate this night, never forget that your differences make you strong, and you are always welcome in the UUCM.

04/11/2026

Game night is in full swing!

03/26/2026

So grateful for those that shared their musical talents with us at the Music Service this past Sunday. 🎶☮️