The Olean UU Community invites all to our ONLINE gatherings Sundays at 10 AM due to COVID-19.
We’ll be using Zoom which you access via computer, tablet, or phone. “Arrive” 15 minutes early for Zoom introduction/help. Link and password is posted in our Facebook group (Olean Unitarian Universalist Community) and will be sent out via email. If you wish to be added to the email list, email [email protected]
We are flexible, but our general order of service is:
DURING COVID:
WELCOME
OPENING WORDS & LIGHTING OF CHALICE
SHARING OF JOYS & CONCERNS
LISTEN TO A SONG TOGETHER
PROGRAM/SERIVCE/DISCUSSION
CLOSING WORDS & EXTINGUISH THE CHALICE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CASUAL CHAT TIME
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
- SEPTEMBER 2021
5 - Labor Day Celebration. Join us as we learn about the history of Labor Day & discuss our experiences in the workforce. Led by Rosanna Bonfilio
12 - Water Communion led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we celebrate our annual Water Communion. Please bring a small amount of water from a place that is special to you, along with an empty glass.
19 - Blessings of Ingathering led by Corinne Potter.
26 - Poetry of the Seasons. If anyone wants to bring a favorite poem about a season (any season) to share, that would be fantastic, but is not in any way required. Led by Hannah Mills-Woolsey.
OCTOBER
3 - Armchair Tourism: Beautiful Places Edition led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we "tour" some of our planet's most beautiful spots, and share some of your own.
10 - BYOB (Bring Your Own Brain) led by Corinne Potter. We will view a talk about brain science and hopefully use our own as well in an activity.
17 - Politics and Poker led by Anna Bush.
24 - QiWhiz! How Qigong can support your whole Self - Online presentation including brief meditation and short exercise activity done at the level you choose. Nothing strenuous. Get that energy unstuck and grounded. Led by Corinne Potter.
31 - Going with the Flow led by Leslie Bee.
NOVEMBER
7 - The Afterlife: What do UUs believe about life after death? Led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
14 - Led by Corinne Potter with guest speaker, Deacon Brian Lothridge who will speak on Peace.
21 - Home led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we explore the concept of home.
28 - Exploring our 4th principle: What is the Meaning of Life? Led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
DECEMBER
5 - Chalica led by Corinne Potter. Note: There will be a Facebook live event each night of Chalica at 6:30 PM. Information is in our Facebook group.
12 - Won't you be my Neighbor?: visiting the life of Mr. Rogers led by Leslie Bee.
19 - Beloved Community led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
26 - Kwanzaa led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
JANUARY 2022
2 - Year's End Chalice Circle led by Corinne Potter. Bring your open mind and heart. Consider this year 2021. Take turns sharing and listening , asking for feedback or not. This is UUs!
9 - Let's Listen led by Corinne Potter. We will consider various ways of listening, and why it is important to do. It's not about being able to hear, but a desire to understand.
16 - It Started with an Allergy led by Anna Bush. We'll be watching Spoonie Theater's first production of 2022 which follows the journey of Heather who took years to get her pain diagnosed and treated.
23 - BYOM: Bring Your Own Music led by Corinne Potter. Find a favorite song on YouTube or sing it yourself if you wish. IF you are able, please find captioned videos and/or provide written lyrics which can be posted in the chat box.
30 - The Lost Books of the Bible led by Leslie Bee.
FEBRUARY
6 - Luminescence led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Celebrate the light within us all as we observe the UU winter holiday of Luminescence. Please bring a candle if you would like to participate in the ceremony.
13 - Getting to Know You Part Deux led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we get to know each other better. We'll play some games & share stories about ourselves. Feel free to bring pictures or other items to enhance our understanding of you. We tried this a few years ago & it was lots of fun.
20 - TED TALK: The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes. Led by Anna Bush. If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a little history lesson can help demystify the outcry. Dwan Reece, curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, explains how this practice permeates the American psyche and culture (in theater, music, books and beyond) and why it's not simply harmless fun, but a legacy of oppression.
27 - The African American Center for Cultural Development led by Corinne Potter. Featured speaker, Della Moore will share the progress of the Olean African American Center for Cultural Development as well as hopes for its future.
MARCH
6 - Building Resiliency through Spirituality led by Leslie Bee.
13 - A Return to the Light, A History of Daylight Savings Time led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday.
20 - Spiritual Celebrations in March led by Bonnie Kennedy.
27 - Ethical Business/Consumerism led by Corinne Potter.
APRIL
3 - Rainbow Connection: This Sunday is National Find a Rainbow Day! Let's celebrate all things rainbow by exploring their beauty & meaning. Led by Rosanna Bonfilio
10 - Your Choice! Some of us will head over to our usual link at our usual time for Casual Chat and others will go to UUCJ for their service at 10:30 (Zoom room opens at 10:15) for The Future of Food (https://www.uujamestown.org/calendar.html).
17 - Casual Chat
24 -TED TALK: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives - we will watch and discuss! Led by Anna Bush.
MAY
1 - May Day led by Corinne Potter. Is this a celebration of Springtime, or a cry for help? Maybe both.
8 - Mother's Potpourri led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we celebrate Mother's Day with music, poetry, comedy & a lecture written and/or performed by mothers.
15 - Life after Death led by Leslie Bee.
22 - Sounds Good led by Anna Bush. Bring your vocal cords as we make sounds (or just listen) for fun - we will yodel, hum, laugh and sing-along. Of course, being on Zoom, we will have to mute as we do this. Sound good?
29 - BRING IT! led by Corrine Potter. We practice sharing here as a safe space. This week we will each have time to share anything we like on the theme of lifting Spirit. A story, song, poem, piece of visual art, a friend, a participatory practice . . . you name it! Time allotment will be based on the number of folks with something to share. It's suggested to have 1 or two ready for a total of 5-ish minutes.
JUNE
5 - The end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next for reproductive freedom led by Anna Bush. This will be a Ted Talk with discussion.
12 - Friendship? led by Anna Bush. Let's hear what Lucy and Ethel, Angela and Bea have to sing about friendship. We'll also watch and discuss a Ted Talk called How our friendship survives our opposing politics.
19 - Flower Communion led by Corinne Potter. In person and on Zoom - Walkabout the yard, choose a posie to share and take home. Or ZOOM in online and share virtually. Celebrate the beauty of flowers and our part in the Web of Life.
SEE 2022 CALENDAR
5 - Labor Day Celebration. Join us as we learn about the history of Labor Day & discuss our experiences in the workforce. Led by Rosanna Bonfilio
12 - Water Communion led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we celebrate our annual Water Communion. Please bring a small amount of water from a place that is special to you, along with an empty glass.
19 - Blessings of Ingathering led by Corinne Potter.
26 - Poetry of the Seasons. If anyone wants to bring a favorite poem about a season (any season) to share, that would be fantastic, but is not in any way required. Led by Hannah Mills-Woolsey.
OCTOBER
3 - Armchair Tourism: Beautiful Places Edition led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we "tour" some of our planet's most beautiful spots, and share some of your own.
10 - BYOB (Bring Your Own Brain) led by Corinne Potter. We will view a talk about brain science and hopefully use our own as well in an activity.
17 - Politics and Poker led by Anna Bush.
24 - QiWhiz! How Qigong can support your whole Self - Online presentation including brief meditation and short exercise activity done at the level you choose. Nothing strenuous. Get that energy unstuck and grounded. Led by Corinne Potter.
31 - Going with the Flow led by Leslie Bee.
NOVEMBER
7 - The Afterlife: What do UUs believe about life after death? Led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
14 - Led by Corinne Potter with guest speaker, Deacon Brian Lothridge who will speak on Peace.
21 - Home led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we explore the concept of home.
28 - Exploring our 4th principle: What is the Meaning of Life? Led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
DECEMBER
5 - Chalica led by Corinne Potter. Note: There will be a Facebook live event each night of Chalica at 6:30 PM. Information is in our Facebook group.
12 - Won't you be my Neighbor?: visiting the life of Mr. Rogers led by Leslie Bee.
19 - Beloved Community led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
26 - Kwanzaa led by Rosanna Bonfilio.
JANUARY 2022
2 - Year's End Chalice Circle led by Corinne Potter. Bring your open mind and heart. Consider this year 2021. Take turns sharing and listening , asking for feedback or not. This is UUs!
9 - Let's Listen led by Corinne Potter. We will consider various ways of listening, and why it is important to do. It's not about being able to hear, but a desire to understand.
16 - It Started with an Allergy led by Anna Bush. We'll be watching Spoonie Theater's first production of 2022 which follows the journey of Heather who took years to get her pain diagnosed and treated.
23 - BYOM: Bring Your Own Music led by Corinne Potter. Find a favorite song on YouTube or sing it yourself if you wish. IF you are able, please find captioned videos and/or provide written lyrics which can be posted in the chat box.
30 - The Lost Books of the Bible led by Leslie Bee.
FEBRUARY
6 - Luminescence led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Celebrate the light within us all as we observe the UU winter holiday of Luminescence. Please bring a candle if you would like to participate in the ceremony.
13 - Getting to Know You Part Deux led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we get to know each other better. We'll play some games & share stories about ourselves. Feel free to bring pictures or other items to enhance our understanding of you. We tried this a few years ago & it was lots of fun.
20 - TED TALK: The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes. Led by Anna Bush. If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a little history lesson can help demystify the outcry. Dwan Reece, curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, explains how this practice permeates the American psyche and culture (in theater, music, books and beyond) and why it's not simply harmless fun, but a legacy of oppression.
27 - The African American Center for Cultural Development led by Corinne Potter. Featured speaker, Della Moore will share the progress of the Olean African American Center for Cultural Development as well as hopes for its future.
MARCH
6 - Building Resiliency through Spirituality led by Leslie Bee.
13 - A Return to the Light, A History of Daylight Savings Time led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday.
20 - Spiritual Celebrations in March led by Bonnie Kennedy.
27 - Ethical Business/Consumerism led by Corinne Potter.
APRIL
3 - Rainbow Connection: This Sunday is National Find a Rainbow Day! Let's celebrate all things rainbow by exploring their beauty & meaning. Led by Rosanna Bonfilio
10 - Your Choice! Some of us will head over to our usual link at our usual time for Casual Chat and others will go to UUCJ for their service at 10:30 (Zoom room opens at 10:15) for The Future of Food (https://www.uujamestown.org/calendar.html).
17 - Casual Chat
24 -TED TALK: The moral roots of liberals and conservatives - we will watch and discuss! Led by Anna Bush.
MAY
1 - May Day led by Corinne Potter. Is this a celebration of Springtime, or a cry for help? Maybe both.
8 - Mother's Potpourri led by Rosanna Bonfilio. Join us as we celebrate Mother's Day with music, poetry, comedy & a lecture written and/or performed by mothers.
15 - Life after Death led by Leslie Bee.
22 - Sounds Good led by Anna Bush. Bring your vocal cords as we make sounds (or just listen) for fun - we will yodel, hum, laugh and sing-along. Of course, being on Zoom, we will have to mute as we do this. Sound good?
29 - BRING IT! led by Corrine Potter. We practice sharing here as a safe space. This week we will each have time to share anything we like on the theme of lifting Spirit. A story, song, poem, piece of visual art, a friend, a participatory practice . . . you name it! Time allotment will be based on the number of folks with something to share. It's suggested to have 1 or two ready for a total of 5-ish minutes.
JUNE
5 - The end of Roe v. Wade -- and what comes next for reproductive freedom led by Anna Bush. This will be a Ted Talk with discussion.
12 - Friendship? led by Anna Bush. Let's hear what Lucy and Ethel, Angela and Bea have to sing about friendship. We'll also watch and discuss a Ted Talk called How our friendship survives our opposing politics.
19 - Flower Communion led by Corinne Potter. In person and on Zoom - Walkabout the yard, choose a posie to share and take home. Or ZOOM in online and share virtually. Celebrate the beauty of flowers and our part in the Web of Life.
SEE 2022 CALENDAR
