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	Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua
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Click Here for the Winter 2009 Newsletter: 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 165.

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.

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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.

The 2009 Summer Speaker Schedule

(2010 Summer Speakers will be posted in the Spring)

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. Copies of these sermons are available in written and electronic format by request for a nominal fee.

June 28	Rev. Steve Ashman	Erie, PA
July 5	Rev. Frank Hall	Westport, CT
July 12	Rev. Richard Gilbert	Rochester, NY (retired)
July 19	Rev. Terry Sims	Surprise, AZ
July 26	Rev. Lee Barker	Pres., Meadville Lombard Seminary
Aug 2	Rev. Martha Munson	Youngstown, OH
Aug 9	Rev. David Bumbaugh	Prof., Meadville Lombard Seminary
Aug 16	Rev. David Weissbard	Rockford, IL (retired)
Aug 23	Rev. Michael McGee	Arlington, VA
Aug 30	Rev. Daniel Budd	Shaker Heights, OH

The 2009 UU Ethics Series
The 14th annual Unitarian Universalist Ethics Seminar Series, featuring an outstanding group of thoughtful speakers, will convene July 20-24 at the Hall of Philosophy at 9:30 AM.

On Monday. long time Chautauquan, Rev Dr Bill Brockman, will launch the series as he addresses “Thoughts About relationships: Challenges and Opportunities.”

On Tuesday Ron Lindsay, CEO of the Center for Inquiry in Buffalo will discuss the mission of his organization.

Wednesday’s speaker will be writer and lecturer Dr. Teena Cahill considering “What Makes Us do the Right Thing” Attorney and Unitarian minister.

On Thursday, Rev.Terry Sims, will defend single gender marriage based on universal ethical principles in his presentation titled “Holy Union”.

And the series concludes on Friday when Andy Reese, PhD, discusses “Insights from Evolutionary Biology on Moral Development”.

For further information you may contact the Fellowship President, Bob Hopper by sending an e-mail

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