UUF Chautauqua

	Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua
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Link to Winter 2011/2012 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 181 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 2012 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 24	Rev. Alison Wohler	Amherst, MA
July 1	Rev. Daniel Kanter	Dallax, TX
July 8	Rev. Frank Hall	Westport, CT
July 15	Rev. Richard Gilbert	Rochester, NY
July 22	Rev. Michael McGee	Arlington, VA
July 29	Rev. David Weissbard	Canton, NY
Aug 5	Rev. Lee Barker	Pres., Meadville Lombard Seminary
Aug 12	Rev. Lisa Ward	Churchville, MD
Aug 19	Rev. Terry Sims	Surprise, AZ
Aug 28	Rev. Daniel Budd	Cleveland, OH

The 2012 UU Ethics Lecture Series
The 17th annual Unitarian Universalist Ethics Seminar Series will convene Week Three, July 8 - 14 at the Hall of Philosophy at 9:30 AM. We are pleased to feature an outstanding group of thoughtful speakers.

Dr. Shahid Aziz will return to continue his popular discussion of "End-of-life and ending-life issues."

Dan Sullivan, former President of St. Lawrence University will consider "Politics when values are tension."

Kate Groninger, Ph.D will explore "Ethical Questions in the Art World."

Jeremy Genovese, Professor at Cleveland State University will address "The ethics of a Vegan diet."

Marjorie Girth, Professor Emerita, Georgia State University School of Law will ask "Are Legal Ethics an Oxymoron?"

The World Cafe

We are pleased to offer the popular World Cafe on Friday afternoons from 3:30 - 5:00 on the patio at the house. These open discussions of the week's theme, facilitated by Roger Doebke are lively and always enlightening.

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.