UUF Chautauqua

	Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua
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Click Here for the Winter 2009 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 2010 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. Copies of these sermons are available in written and electronic format by request for a nominal fee.

June 27	Rev. Richard Gilbert	Rochester, NY (retired)
July 4	Rev. Frank Hall	Westport, CT
July 11	Rev. Paul Johnson	Shelter Rock, NY
July 18	Rev. David Weissbard	Rockford, IL (retired)
July 25	Rev. Alison Wohler	Amherst, MA
Aug 1	Rev. Michael McGee	Arlington, VA
Aug 8	Rev. Lee Barker	President, Meadville Lombard Seminary
Aug 15	Rev. Laurel Hallman	Minister Emeritus, Dallas, TX
Aug 22	Rev. Lisa Ward	Churchville, MD
Aug 30	Rev. Daniel Budd	Shaker Heights, OH

The 2010 UU Ethics Series
The 15th annual Unitarian Universalist Ethics Seminar Series, featuring an outstanding group of thoughtful speakers, will convene Week Five, July 26-30 at the Hall of Philosophy at 9:30 AM.

On Monday, Dr. Dan Gottovi will speak about the timely subject of "Healthcare for All in a Just and Ethical Society."

On Tuesday, Rev. Richard Gilbert will discuss JUUst Living in an Economic Tsunami: Ethical Values in a Turbulent Time."

Wednesday’s speaker will be Rabbi Sam Stahl on the topic "A Reform Rabbi Looks at Unitarianism considering the similarities and differences between the two.

On Thursday, Jack McCredie will ask "Do We Need a New Ethical Framework on the Internet?"
Plagerism, fear of hackers and the loss of privacy and intellectual property will be considered.

The series concludes on Friday with entertainment lawyer Daniel Sklar discussing "Why the Wizard
is the Star in the Land of Oz." (Alternate title - "Ethics and Hollywood; A Short Story"

For more 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.