News & Events

Consult our online calendar tinyurl.com/caluucnc for upcoming events.

Current Health and Safety policy (replaces previous COVID policy)

Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 1 through November 8

Help provide holiday meals for our neighbors who seek help from the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. Donated foods will fill Thanksgiving meal baskets.  Foods needed are: 

  • Canned fruit & vegetables
  • Sweet potatoes (canned or fresh)
  • Cake or cookie mixes
  • Jello or pudding mixes

Vigil for Democracy

Monday, November 4, 7-8:30 PM
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)

Rev. Ron Skowronski invites one and all to a Vigil for Democracy on the evening before Election Day. This is an opportunity for meditation and prayers, not a venue for political discourse of any kind. With the high anxiety inherent in this election season, Rev. Ron invites us to gather in solidarity and fellowship to seek calm and divine guidance.

Flaming Chalice graphic

Chalice Circle Sundays

Sundays, November 3 & 17, 10 AM
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)

Religious Exploration experiences are offered for two multi-age groups on the first and third Sundays of each month:

  • Elementary classes (grades K-4) follow Soul Matters themes (in October, Deep Listening).  Children will be introduced to the Shared UU Values.
  • Coming-of-age classes (grades 5-8) focus on studying faith traditions and developing personal faith.

and on the third Sunday only for this group:

  • Teen/Adult Discussions focus on topics chosen by participants.
Shared UU Values Graphic

Open discussion group based on UU Values

Clarification of Thought
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)

Each session will conclude with a 15 minute meditation. A freewill offering will be accepted, but there is no obligation.

Questions? Contact Rev. Ron Skowronski

Cup of Kindness Cafe

Fridays, November 8 & 15, 7-10 PM
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)

All are welcome at our Friday night coffeehouse, the Cup of Kindness Cafe.

We will offer FREE coffee, snacks, and great conversation. A special shout out to university students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and just about anyone who just wants a safe and welcoming place to be themselves. A freewill offering will be accepted, but there is no obligation.

Questions? Contact Rev. Ron Skowronski.

Cooking for Sustainability

Sunday, November 10, 1-2:30 PM
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St., Fredonia).

Register no later than Friday, November 8 at
https://forms.gle/yFmU6JFosQ2KLWZ9A

Explore delicious, simple meal preparation from farm to table, with sustainability in mind! Engage in discussions about healthy food production followed by creative cooking lessons. Vegan and gluten free eaters are welcome.

The fee to participate is $5 per session, payable at registration form.