August 22, 2020

Jesus’ works show us how to live in, change the world, McLaren says

by Mary Lee Talbot on August 22, 2020

“We are accustomed to leaders who proclaim themselves to be the greatest leader who ever lived,” the Rev. Brian D. McLaren told the virtual congregation at the 9:15 a.m. EDT morning devotional service Friday, Aug.

Jack Wang, Ralph Black to advocate importance of audience captivation, musicality of words in workshops

by Chris Clements on August 22, 2020

For his CHQ Assembly Online Classroom workshop, Jack Wang said he wants to examine fiction through an unlikely lens —

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham traces struggles of Founding Fathers to create a stronger system, to current partisan political climate

by Nick Danlag on August 22, 2020

In 1786, with Daniel Shays leading a rebellion and the Articles of Confederation proving to be ineffective, George Washington and

Annual Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center contest goes online, celebrates all applicants

by Chris Clements on August 22, 2020

Snodgrass Among the winning poetry and prose showcased in the Friends of the Chautauqua Writers' Center’s Contests Awards Sunday, Aug.

Interfaith News for August 22 & 23

by Meg Viehe on August 22, 2020

Abrahamic Program for Young Adults APYA, founded 15 years ago, is designed to reflect the efforts and mission of the

A Week Nine Message from Chautauqua’s President

by webchq on August 22, 2020

Welcome to Week Nine of CHQ Assembly. This is the last week of our “traditional” Summer Assembly Season (although not the last week of our Assembly). It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached this point!

Briefly — News from Around the Grounds

by Cloey Olkowski on August 22, 2020

The Briefly column will appear every weekday and on Saturdays at www.chqdaily.com. It is intended to provide space for announcements

John “Jack” T. Bailey

by webchq on August 22, 2020

John “Jack” T. Bailey, 93, died peacefully on June 29, 2020, in Chautauqua, New York, at the summer home he

John A. Buerk

by webchq on August 22, 2020

The Rev. John A. Buerk, pastor of Parkside Lutheran Church for 28 years, died July 29, 2020, in his home

John Charles Schmitt

by webchq on August 22, 2020

John Charles Schmitt, 72, of Algonquin, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2020, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena,

James Spencer Barge

by webchq on August 22, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James Spencer Barge, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at home on July 12, 2020, with his wife and lifelong best friend Silvey by his

Bonnie Mae Lincoln

by webchq on August 22, 2020

Bonnie Mae Lincoln, age 87, died on May 29, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida. One of six children of Leland

Thomas J. Feidt

by webchq on August 22, 2020

Thomas J. Feidt, born 1937, of Orchard Park, New York, entered into rest on July 27, 2020. Beloved husband of

David Howard Weis

by webchq on August 22, 2020

David Howard Weis of Sarasota, Florida, died peacefully in his home the morning of June 14, 2020, just two weeks

Bernard Paul Floriani Jr

by webchq on August 22, 2020

Bernard Paul Floriani Jr., 51, of Gurnee, Illinois, died July 30, 2020, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was