UUF Chautauqua

	Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua
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Link to Spring 2011 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 181 members and more than 500 supportive friends, the fellowship has an average weekly attendance of 185.

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.

As of September, 2010 we are offering off-season rentals on a limited basis. Go to the Denominational House Page tab above to learn more.

The 2011 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 26	Rev. Kate Walker	Alexandria, VA
July 3	Rev. Daniel Kantor	Dallas, TX
July 10	Rev. Frank Hall	Westport, CT
July 17	Rev. David Weissbard	Rockford, IL (retired)
July 24	Rev. Lee Barker	President, Meadville Lombard Seminary
July 31	Rev. Richard Gilbert	Rochester, NY (Retired)
Aug 7	Rev. Lisa Ward	Churchville, MD
Aug 14	Rev. Terry Sims	Surprise, AZ
Aug 21	Rev. Michael McGee	Alexandria, VA
Aug 28	Rev. Daniel Budd	Cleveland, OH

The 2011 UU Ethics Lecture Series
The 16th annual Unitarian Universalist Ethics Seminar Series will convene Week Four, July 18 - 22 at the Hall of Philosophy at 9:30 AM. featuring an outstanding group of thoughtful speakers, will convene Week Four, July 18-22 at the Hall of Philosophy at 9:30 AM.

The outstanding group of thoughtful speakers for this 2011 Series are:

Monday - Jim Gronenger - "Current Trends in Stem Cell Research"

Tuesday - Jim Walkup - "12 Choices for Meaningful Closeness: Building Relationships"

Wednesday - Roger Doebke - "The Fallacy of the Just War"

Thursday - Shadid Aziz - "Simplifying End of Life Care: 3 Questions"

Friday - Dr. Allen Steere - "Ethical Concerns About Medical Advocacy"

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 to JoAnn Deblinger.