United Methodist Presence at Chautauqua Institute
There are four United Methodist establishments on the grounds at Chautauqua.
- The United Methodist House
- Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, on Pratt Avenue in the heart of Chautauqua, a year-round congregation serving the residents of Chautauqua and the surrounding area. Outside the nine-week summer season, Hurlbut holds its principal weekly worship service Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Telephone 716-357-4045; web www.hurlbutchurch.org.
- The United Methodist Missionary House at 34 South Lake Drive, facing Chautauqua Lake, which provides accommodations during the summer season only. Telephone 716-357-9544.
- Fenton Memorial Deaconess House, on Hawthorn Avenue, offering accommodation for deaconesses and others during the summer season. Telephone 716-357-2013.
The Mission of United Methodist House
In the spirit of the Founders of the Chautauqua Institution and in the spirit of the United Methodist Church . . . the mission of the United Methodist House:
To offer a positive radiant expression of United Methodist Christianity in this place which will provide for
- spiritual refreshment, quiet renewal, friendship, and fellowship
- onsite housing for the Host couple, Chaplain, and short-term guests
- services for the Chautauqua community.
