As Lakeside celebrates its 150th Anniversary, we’re exploring seven dynamic practices that nurture a vibrant community. Our visiting speakers, preachers, artists, authors and performers will encourage us to dive deeper into and live out the essence of community. Each program and experience this summer will help you reflect, learn, explore and expand your perspective about each of the seven community practices.
To learn about the seven practices, we’ve highlighted a sampling of Chautauqua programs and experiences and a reflective moment for each. The examples and the moment will allow you to think about community, which is what Chautauqua is about. As you uncover the elements for building a vibrant community, you may find these elements and practices can be taken to your hometown. By spreading these practices, you strengthen the sense of belonging for all, creating a vibrant, thriving community.
This week, we’ll be posting community practice two reflective questions about nurturing caring relationships and creating a sense of belonging on our social media channels and lakesidernews.com for you and your family to reflect and answer together.
As you uncover the elements for building a vibrant community, you may find these elements and practices can be taken to your home community. By spreading these practices, you strengthen the sense of belonging for all, creating a vibrant, thriving community. Join the community-wide dialogue.
1. Appreciate Our Story & Heritage
Reflective Moment: What is the very essence that keeps people returning to this sacred place?
- American Patchwork Quartet
- Barbershop Quartet & Carriage Rides
- Camp Meeting & Reenactors
- Chautauqua Trail Meeting
- Christian Biographies
- Decades Party Celebrations
- Heritage Walking Tour
- Historic Portrayals
- Historic Panels & Plaques in Hotel Lakeside
- “Lakeside Chautauqua: An American Treasure” WGTE Documentary
- Time Capsule
2. Nurture Caring Relationships & Create a Sense of Belonging
Reflective Moment: How do we strengthen relationships and invite new people to connect?
- 122nd Army Band
- Bishop Ivan Abrahams, World Methodist Council, South Africa
- Fr. Gregory Boyle
- Ordination Worship Service with United Methodist Pastors
- Preachers of the Week
- Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck
- Steve Hartman “Kindness 101”
- Visioning & Immersion Experience with Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck
3. Create Harmony & Respect Differences
Reflective Moment: How do we invite diverse perspectives and respect the individual offering them?
- Bardin-Niskala Duo
- Bishop David Wilson, Native American Bishop
- Chautauqua Lecture Series: Culture of Belonging
- Dr. Jemar Tisby
- Dr. Robert Putnam
- Interfaith Dialogue, Christianity, Islam & Judaism
- Neil Berg “101 Years of Broadway”
- Rev. Magrey deVega
4. Engage, Collaborate & Give
Reflective Moment: What are ways we can invite people to strengthen their community commitment?
- Community Forums & Interim Presidential Coffee Chats
- Lakeside Talent Show
- Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concerts & Soloists
- Support Lakeside Impact Fund & Endowment
- Volunteer with task forces, ambassador program, special days & projects
5. Lead with Compassion, Integrity & Transparency
Reflective Moment: What are ways we can broaden compassionate leadership throughout Lakeside?
- Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Astronaut
- Historic Portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt
- Lakeside Leadership Internship Program
- Launch Pilot Teen Leadership Program
- Presidential & Board Communications
- Community Gatherings
6. Steward & Honor Places & Spaces
Reflective Moment: What spaces and places help people connect, and why do they create connection?
- Back to the Wild Presentation
- Chautauqua Lecture Series: Architecture
- Dr. Doug Tallamy
- Faith Devotional Booklet
- Historic Tours of Hoover Auditorium
- Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival
- Mr. C. “Air is Everywhere” Family/Science Program
- Weekly Ohio Sea Grant & LESS Lectures
- Weekly Science Rocks! Program for Children
7. Practice Spiritual, Intellectual, Cultural & Physical Well-Being
Reflective Moment: Why do we flourish when we deepen our well-being?
- Centering Prayer
- Catholic Mass
- C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
- Faith Walk Devotional Booklet
- Labyrinth Experiences
- Raccoon Run
- Rev. Dr. Michael Slaughter
- Rev. Luke Witte
- Sons of Serendip
- Weekly Wellness Lectures
- Wellness Classes
