Community and Caring
At USNH, we show up for one another in joy and in need, listen across differences, and build relationships grounded in trust and care.
Ours is a multigenerational community where people of all ages learn, grow, and laugh together — finding belonging, growing spiritually, and putting shared values into action within our congregation and beyond.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care provides compassionate support for members and friends facing crises, transitions, and life’s challenges. Through attentive listening and presence, our team helps individuals navigate what can—and cannot—be changed, offering encouragement and comfort in times of pain, loss, anxiety, struggle, and joy.
For support, please email pastoralcare@usnh.org or call the USNH office at 203-288-1807 x201.
“I will always be grateful for the loving-kindness shown to me and my family in our time of crisis.”
- Aimee B.
Find Your Place at USNH
We invite you to explore the many ways that you can get to know folks at USNH. Some groups focus on spiritual and creative life pursuits, while others are more social. All offer opportunities to deepen relationships and connections.
“USNH is part of the fabric of my life.”
- Kathy G.
Spiritual and Creative Life
Small Group Ministry (SGM) offers a more personal way to explore spirituality and connect with others seeking meaning and understanding. Both newcomers and long-time congregants find SGM a great way to get to know a smaller group of people more deeply.
“This was the first way I got meaningfully connected to others at USNH. Small Group Ministry brought the values of Unitarian Universalism into sharp focus for me.”
Email smallgroups@usnh.org to learn more or get involved.
Continuum is an open writers' group focused on sharing, listening, and discussing original poetry and prose.
Email jesse.greist@usnh.org for more information.
Insight Meditation sessions are held on Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:00–8:30 pm and include a Dharma talk, guided meditation, and discussion.
Email beth@hummingbirdtr.com to receive the weekly email invitation.
Additional Buddhist-focused groups are available through Small Group Ministry.
The Turnpike Players are USNH’s homegrown theater group. After a nine-year hiatus, their recent production of Little Women was a wonderful success, and future productions are anticipated.
Social and Relational
In Stitches meets on the 1st Sunday evening of each month in the Social Hall. Bring a handiwork project—or simply yourself—and enjoy relaxed conversation and creativity.
Email marylosee24@gmail.com to be added to the reminder email list.
The Folk Singing Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from noon to 1:30 pm. All are welcome to sing folk music—old and new—together.
Our annual Labor Day Retreat invites participants of all ages to gather for a long weekend of relaxation, connection, and fun. Enjoy singing, exploring nature, stargazing, swimming in the lake, kayaking, playing board games, working on puzzles, or simply chatting over a cup of coffee or tea. This multigenerational retreat offers a welcome break from daily routines and a meaningful opportunity to form new friendships and deepen community.
Weekly Chat is an informal conversation group with no specific topics. It takes place in the Social Hall on Fridays from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. All are welcome.
Email rlsandmand@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Many of the opportunities to be in community with others are through our important social justice work where we provide opportunities to take action on issues such as racial justice, tutoring children, feeding the hungry, working to protect our democracy, advocating for gun violence prevention, and more.