News & Events

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

Current Health and Safety policy (replaces previous COVID policy)

Cup of Kindness Cafe

Fridays, March 7 & 21 7-10 PM
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)

At our Friday night coffeehouse, the Cup of Kindness Cafe, we will offer FREE coffee, snacks, and great conversation. All are welcome—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.

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Satisfying Soups & a Show
Thursday, March 13

  • 5:30-7 PM Soup Sampler Supper — taste a variety of hearty homemade soups, breads, and cookies
  • 7 PM Watch as SUNY student group Fredonia Young Company performs an original drama, Alicia’s Lens (a new take on Alice in Wonderland)
  • Basket Raffle

Event admission — tickets at the door:
$25 adult, $5 kids under 12
$10 for those who donate food or a basket raffle item

This is a fundraiser to support the mission of UUCNC. Please attend, bring your friends, and volunteer by signing up here: https://tinyurl.com/3jfm69ah

Flyer: https://uucnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Satisfying-Soup-a-Show.pdf

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Chalice Circle Sunday

Sunday, March 16, 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. This month we’ll check in about how we are feeling and dealing with the actions of the current presidential administration.

Breakfast Potlucks

  • Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 AM (3rd Wednesday) at Fredonia Presbyterian Church (219 Central Ave, Fredonia)
  • Wednesday, April 2, 8:30 AM (1st Wednesday) at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)
  • Wednesday, April 16, 8:30 AM (3rd Wednesday) at Fredonia Presbyterian Church (219 Central Ave, Fredonia)

Please bring a breakfast food to share, with an ingredient list for those with food sensitivities.

Starting in February, UUCNC is collaborating with the Fredonia Presbyterian Church to hold community breakfast potlucks on the first and third Wednesday each month, from 8:30-10:30 AM. This will offer us an opportunity to reach out and support one another during trying times. Details are on this flyer: http://www.uucnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Breakfast-Potlucks-2025.jpg

Fredonia Presbyterian also invites volunteers to help with the food pantry held at their church each Wednesday. At this link, click on the yellow calendar to sign up: https://www.fredoniapres.org/food-pantry

Tai Chi class

Wednesdays, March 12, 19 & 26, 3:30-4 PM
with instructor Pete Miller
at the UUCNC meetinghouse (222 Temple St, Fredonia)

A freewill donation of $1 for each class, to be donated to UUCNC, is appreciated.

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that can offer spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health benefits.