Dramatic Beginning!

     The week began with a 'bang' as a tornado hit Mayville just 2 miles away.  This photo was captured with a phone illustrating just how far the camera industry has come.  It just so happened that the theme for the week was photography and Kodak provided speakers and photos.  Steve Sasson, inventor of the first digital camera spoke about his epoch making discovery.

Steve taking a photo using the 'original.'

Where's Bob? (double click on photo)

     Our chaplain, Rev. Barry Lewis, also arrived with a 'bang' as a  spherical object from the Chautauqua Country Club's fourth hole came crashing through his car window.  However, throughout the remainder of the week his presence was clearly felt with good conversation, thought provoking messages and a musical interlude (The Circuit Rider 5).

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Barbara Brown Taylor & Friends

Sacred Jazz

     

Mountaineers

Porch friends

Thanks for a great week.

Doomsday & Hope!

     Week four at the Institute started off with a pessimistic view of the world situation due to the existence and control of nuclear armaments. (Sen. Sam Nunn) While Sojourner Magazine editor Jim Wallis saw a youth lead 'social movement' beginning to form as a counter to nuclear weapons.

      At the United Methodist House a young energetic chaplain, Gretchen Hulse, from a Pittsburgh based inner-city ministry provided & demonstrated hope and promise for a chaotic world.

     Several of our guests were participating in a writer's workshop sponsored by Highlights Magazine which was started by a member of the local Hurlbut United Methodist Church.

A review of the week's activities & visitors:

The Annual Reunion/Board Meeting Extravaganza!

     One of the biggest days in the Chautauqua season is the Annual Reunion/Board Meeting at the UM House.  This year was unique in that we said 'goodbye' to President Bob Richards and welcomed the new Board leader, Bruce Burr.  The festivities were colorful and harmonious with the 'Summer Strummers' performing on the porch as we celebrated the significant contributions of Bob Richard's tenure as president.

     Our chaplain was the Rev. William Pegg from Rush, NY., an  expert on the Middle East and a prolific traveler to that area.

     Photo album of the 3rd week:

A Big Event Week!

The Fourth of July at Chautauqua is a real treat; bands,parades, fireworks and The 1812 Overture.

                                         

There were 'Big Events' at the UM House also; a bishop as the chaplain (Bishop William Boyd Grove), the Hanging of the Hymns of Bishop Grove and Chris Redmond, and the dedication of the new fireplace, a gift of the Ed & Fran Lopus Family.
                                                                                                            

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A Successful First Week! Roger!

Crowds were large due to the appearance of Roger Rosenblatt and friends, Jim Lehrer & Alan Alda, and Bishop Spong.

Meanwhile at the UM House our chaplain, Dr. Duane Morford,

led us through a series of interesting presentations.

The entertainment was spectacular:  The Jersey Boys & The Chinese Acrobats.  Our porch was the center of community, food and laughter (Pat Snyder's Laugh Exercises).

Joyce Kilmer would have said it best; as a tree in memory of Helen Urban was planted in our yard by Susan Urban, Carol Parks & Mary Keary.