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	Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua
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Link to Winter 2012 Newsletter

Our Mission Statement

The purpose of this fellowship is to provide a community in Chautauqua wherein liberal religious thinking is fostered. Though we may be separated in time and in space, yet shall we be united together in spirit and in purpose.

Our History and Principles

The UU's had a denominational house on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution from 1904 until the 1960's when it was sold by the UUA in a time of denominational distress. The current Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua was formed in 1979 with 25 stalwarts, and has been holding services ever since at the Hall of Philosophy during the summer season. Now with 193 members and more than 500 supportive friends, the fellowship has an average weekly attendance of 185.

Photo courtesy of Richard Campen 1987

As an affiliated congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we covenant to affirm and promote:

The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equality and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

To receive our newsletters during the winter and the upcoming season program, please follow this link to add your name, address and e-mail information to our contact list.

Our New Denominational House on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution

The UU Fellowship of Chautauqua is happy to announce that we purchased a wonderful house at 6 Bliss to serve not only as a gathering place for our members and friends but to also offer affordable housing on the grounds for singles, couples or families. Follow this link to more information about the house and to submit a housing request application.

We also offer off-season rentals on a limited basis. Go to the Denominational House Page tab above to learn more.

The 2013 Summer Speaker Schedule

The UU Fellowship of Chautauqua is pleased to present a group of outstanding speakers on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Hall of Philosophy thanks to the efforts of Nancy Bechtold, our Program Committee Chair.

You can find .pdf versions of many of our speakers' presentations to print HERE.

June 23	Rev. Frank Hall	Westport, CT
June 30	Rev. Richard Gilbert	Rochester, NY retired
July 7	Rev. David Weissbard	Rockford, IL retired
July 14	Rev. Lisa Ward	Churchville, MD
July 21	Rev. Terry Sims	Surprise, AZ
July 28	Rev. Kate Walker	Alexandria,VA
August 4	Meadville Student	Chautauqua Award Recipient
August 11	Rev. Lee Barker	Pres. Meadville Lombard Seminary
August 18	Rev. Scott Rudolph	Pittsburgh,PA
August 25	Rev. Daniel Budd	Cleveland, OH

The 2013 UU Ethics Lecture Series

The Ethical Lecture Series for the 2013 Season sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Chautauqua Fellowship will take place during Week Four (July 14 - 19) in the Hall of Philosophy at 9:30 am.

The theme for the five lectures is "The Many Faces of God: Celebrating Our Religious Ethical Traditions"

Monday: "The God of Judaism" Presented by Rabbi Samuel Stahl and Lynn Stahl.

Tuesday: "The God of Islam" Presented by Khalid Kahn and Bea Kahn

Wednesday: "The God of Christianity" Presented by Rev. Paul Womack and Rev. Natalie Hanson

Thursday: "The God of Eastern Religions" Presented by Dr. Jeannette M. Ludwig

Friday: "The God of Unitarian Universalism" Presented by Rev. Michael McGee and Rev. Lisa Ward

Chautauqua Dialogues

Chautauqua Dialogues is a Department of Religion program held on the UUDH patio Friday afternoons from 3:30 - 5pm. It is a facilitated discussion group which explores participants' questions and comments about the 2pm religion theme lectures presented during the week. The group also explores how we talk to each other and how the ways in which our conversational style affects our ability to bridge religious gaps.

For more information you may send an e-mail to the President, Karen Gottovi.

To check availability of rooms at the Denominational House, send an e-mail.