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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T101500
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SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing-62/
LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T091500
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SUMMARY:The Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada
DESCRIPTION:Frank M. Yamada began as executive director of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in July 2017. He oversees the work of both the Association and the Commission on Accrediting. During his tenure\, ATS has re-developed the Standards of Accreditation\, received over $50 million in grant funding to support the future of theological schools and their leaders\, successfully navigated the multiple programs of the Association through the global pandemic\, and partnered with the Lilly Endowment through the Pathways for Tomorrow initiative\, which has granted $209 million to ATS accredited schools and supporting organizations. This funding supports schools as they make the changes necessary to pursue more effective and sustainable futures. \nPrior to ATS\, he joined the McCormick faculty in 2008 as associate professor of Hebrew Bible and director of the Center for Asian American Ministries. In 2011\, he was elected as McCormick’s tenth president—the first Asian American to lead a Presbyterian Church (USA) seminary. His tenure there was marked by increasing diversity in McCormick’s student body and creative engagement with the shifting realities of theological education. Yamada previously had taught Hebrew Bible/Old Testament for nine years at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston\, Illinois. A biblical scholar\, Yamada has authored and edited books and articles on cross-cultural and feminist hermeneutics. He had been an active member of the Society of Biblical Literature\, where he served as a chair and as a steering committee member of the Asian American Biblical Hermeneutics Group\, the Feminist Hermeneutics of the Bible Section\, and the Committee for Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession. In addition\, he was a member of the Ethnic Chinese Biblical Colloquium and the American Academy of Religion\, and he was the co-chair for the Managing Board of the Asian Pacific Americans and Religion Research Initiative annual conference. A graduate of Southern California College (now Vanguard University)\, Yamada earned his MDiv and PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has written about and it is a sought-after speaker on the future of the church and theological education.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/frank-m-yamada-3/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T085500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250410T223038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T161648Z
UID:91892-1752569700-1752569700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion-58/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T084500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250611T001542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T001542Z
UID:93476-1752569100-1752569100@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Catholic Mass
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Mass
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-28/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T080000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250611T001529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T001529Z
UID:93462-1752566400-1752566400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation
DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-17/
LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T074500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250611T001516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T001516Z
UID:93442-1752565500-1752565500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Episcopal Holy Eucharist
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-82/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T074500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250410T221546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T221546Z
UID:91842-1752565500-1752565500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart: Bhante Chipamong Chowdhury
DESCRIPTION:Originally from Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bangladesh)\, Bhante (Chipamong Chowdhury) is a contemplative teacher\, researcher\, storyteller and monastic activist. He became a monk at the age of 6 and received traditional Buddhist education\, monastic training and meditation in Sri Lanka and Myanmar (1998-2006). He also studied at the University of Toronto Canada\, Naropa University Colorado\, Arizona State University\, and was a Fellow at the Columbia University NY. He taught courses on Contemporary Buddhism Universities in Europe and US. He is a co-editor of the book: Human Dignity: Practices\, Discourses\, and Transformations. His essays and writings have appeared in the Harvard Divinity Bulletin\, Journal of Contemporary Buddhism\, Buddhist Studies Reviews\, and Journal of Religion and Popular Culture\, among other publications. Defining himself as a nomad monk or/ a global citizen\, he travels extensively in North America\, Europe and Asia\, teaching nomad mindfulness\, inner resources\, active care\, and human dignity. Bringing his experience as a Theravāda/nomad monk in South and Southeast Asia\, besides daily mindfulness meditation\, Bhante will be offering various aspects of Theravāda Dhamma reflecting on empathy\, hopes\, loves\, forgiveness\, healings\, emotional intimacy\, anger\, and compassionate actions\, among other topics.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-bhante-chipamong-chowdhury-2/
LOCATION:Presbyterian Chapel
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T070000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250505T141511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T173028Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Day
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Day 2025\nExplore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Buffalo Day. Residents of Buffalo have free admission and parking* all day. Our Buffalo Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day\, beaches\, and so much more! \nPlease bring proof of residency for entry. Youth 12 and under are always free at Chautauqua! \nJuly 15\n9:15 a.m. (Amphitheater) Morning Worship: The Rev Dr. Frank Yamanda\n10:45 a.m. (Amphitheater) Morning Lecture: Michael O’Hanlon & Kori Schake\n12:30 pm (Hall of Christ) Buffalo Day – Erie Canal 200 A Lifelong Learning Experience\n2 p.m. (Hall of Philosophy) Teddy raShaan (Reeves) with Becka A. Alper\n2:15 pm (Smith Library) Buffalo Day Talk\n4:45 p.m.  (Smith Wilkes) Buffalo Day Speakers –\nCreating Reading Rainbow: The Untold Story of a Beloved Children’s Series\nAuthors Tony Buttino\, Sr.\, Barbara Irwin and Pam Johnson\n8:15 p.m. Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Elegance \nPatrons from the Buffalo region zip codes 14201 through 14280 are admitted free to Chautauqua 7 a.m. –11:59 p.m. Order tickets at the Chautauqua Ticket Office.\n*Parking is free when tickets are ordered in advance (before 7/15) for Buffalo Day
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/buffalo-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T204500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250701T153021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170027Z
UID:94716-1752525900-1752525900@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:THE PENGUIN LESSONS
DESCRIPTION:A disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 where he finds his life transformed after rescuing an injured penguin from the beach in director Peter Cattaneo’s charming film. “When all is said and done\, The Penguin Lessons is about finding the courage to stand up to injustice at one’s own peril” -Ty Burr\, Washington Post “. “Despite the danger of G-rated sentimentality\, which everyone involved heroically avoids\, The Penguin Lessons is a work of surprising depth and subtle\, irresistible impact.” -Rex Reed\, Observer (PG-13\, 110m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-penguin-lessons-4/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T201500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250331T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T180031Z
UID:91583-1752524100-1752524100@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Afro-Andean Funk
DESCRIPTION:Afro-Andean Funk is a genre-defying band led by Peruvian singer Araceli Poma and American bassist/producer Matt Geraghty. Their music fuses Afro-Andean roots\, world music\, and funk\, exploring themes of social struggle\, shamanic rituals\, and indigenous Peruvian traditions. Committed to cultural storytelling\, their work brings visibility to Quechua\, the most widely spoken indigenous language in South America. With their unique fusion of ancestral tradition and contemporary sound\, Afro-Andean Funk continues to break new ground\, bringing their vibrant music to international audiences while staying rooted in the power of cultural storytelling and social impact.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/afro-andean-funk/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Family Entertainment,Popular Entertainment & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250611T003054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T003054Z
UID:93543-1752519600-1752519600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Taize' and Tea Meditation Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/taize-and-tea-meditation-worship-13/
LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250701T160015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170029Z
UID:94733-1752516000-1752516000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:THE WEDDING BANQUET
DESCRIPTION:Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) and running out of time\, Min (Han Gi-chan)makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange for her partner Lee’s (Lily Gladstone) expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended\, however\, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Directed by Andrew Ahn (Fire Island).  “A modern-day tale with an old-fashioned spirit\, a joyous crowd-pleaser with the most romantic of hearts.” -Tomris Laffly\, RogerEbert.com  (R\, 103m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-wedding-banquet-4/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250703T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T160013Z
UID:94971-1752512400-1752512400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Men's Softball League
DESCRIPTION:Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey\n at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/mens-softball-league-10/
LOCATION:Sharpe Field\, Sharpe Field
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/073021_YackPack_Slugs_DM_02.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T164500
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250411T133109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T154350Z
UID:92016-1752511500-1752511500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart: Suzanne Watters
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Watters is a Pratt Institute MFA graduate with a concentration in painting/drawing. Her art practice centers around woven pieces made with found textiles painted with pigments and/or dyed with food waste and other organic matter. She has attended training in New York City and received a certification in sound meditation from the Sound Healing Academy. She has also done additional sound healing training at a retreat and session with Wyatt Mylius at Rooted In Sound in Pittsburgh\, PA (trained with Peter Hess) and with indigenous sound healing practitioner Moises Tort in Mandarina\, Mexico. Watters sees her sound meditation sessions as being led by an artist and guided with the relaxation tools and techniques of poetry\, breath\, and sound
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-suzanne-watters-13/
LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Faith and Spiritual Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/hall_philosophy2-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250214T191545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T145628Z
UID:90439-1752510600-1752510600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Community Compact: Connecting Conversations with Summer Scholars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/community-compact-connecting-conversations-with-summer-scholars/
LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20250617T163039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T171524Z
UID:94092-1752508800-1752508800@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Play CHQ: Art and Nature Meet
DESCRIPTION:Play CHQ invites families to discover\, create\, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games\, crafts\, STEM experiments\, and more at pop-up locations throughout the Chautauqua grounds.  \nIn case of inclement weather\, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education\, Room 202.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/play-chq-art-and-nature-meet-4/
LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Youth Programs and Activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PlayCHQ_event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T192125
CREATED:20241029T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T121506Z
UID:88317-1752508800-1752508800@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: The Gesualdo Six
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning British vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six comprises some of the UK’s finest consort singers\, directed by Owain Park. Praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend\, the ensemble formed in 2014 for a performance of Gesualdo’s Tenebrae Responsories in Cambridge and has gone on to perform at numerous major festivals across the UK\, Europe\, North America\, Australia and New Zealand.  \nNotable highlights include performances at renowned venues including London’s Wigmore Hall\, New York’s Miller Theatre\, the Sydney Opera House and their debut at the BBC Proms in 2023. The ensemble has harnessed the power of social media to make classical music accessible to millions worldwide\, creating captivating videos from beautiful locations while on tour. \nProgram to be announced.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-the-gesualdo-six/
LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NEW-June-2025-GESUALDOSIX_13_cAndrew-Wilkinson.jpg
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