Forums That Matter - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland

Coffee, Conversation & Community

Fall 2026 Forums

To attend the Forums in person, join us at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. in Shaker Heights or live on Zoom.

The Community Forum Archive contains information and available recordings for Forums since January 1, 2020. All Forums since January 1, 2017 have been recorded and most are available on our YouTube page.

If you’d like to receive notices of future forums or want to make suggestions, email forums@uucleveland.org.

Midterm Election: Perspective from the League of Women Voters

September 20, 2026

Speakers: Dawn Ellis, Co-President, Board of League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland and Marcia Goldberg, former Co-President, Board of League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland. New local and ... Learn More

How to Lower the Temperature: Guidance on Listening & Learning in Divided Times

October 4, 2026

Speaker: Dan Moulthrop, CEO, The City Club of Cleveland. Are you dreading a Thanksgiving argument with Uncle Al over your opposing political beliefs? Did a controversial speaker ignite loud boos ... Learn More

Will Resource-Hungry Data Centers Devour Ohio?

October 18, 2026

Speaker: Molly Bryden, Researcher for Climate & Sustainability at Policy Matters Ohio. Interest in data centers and their impacts is growing day by day as the public becomes increasingly aware ... Learn More

A Cleaner Energy Future – Moving Away from ‘Fuelish Ohio’

November 1, 2026

Speaker: David Beach is a writer and activist in Cleveland who speaks frequently on urban design, land use, transportation, and sustainability. Countries and cities around the world are transitioning to ... Learn More

Community Conversation on Midterms & Other Headlines

November 15, 2026

Moderator: John Bacon, UUCC Member and Leader. Since retirement as an IT Manager, he has been active in creating documentaries focusing on legal and police issues in northeast Ohio. Your ... Learn More

Forums open to the community have been a distinctive part of UUCC’s tradition for many years.

During Forums That Matter, leading experts and leaders present current, thought-provoking forums on a wide variety of issues that affect us as individuals, the communities in which we live and the world beyond.

Attendees from both inside and outside the congregation exchange views and participate in stimulating question-and-answer sessions to create a stronger, more accountable, informed community.

The forums support the Unitarian Universalists’ fourth principle, “free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” They encourage personal reflection, social action and individual and collective growth for all who attend.

On the first and third Sunday mornings during fall and winter, the forums are held both virtually and in person at the Shaker Heights location. They break new ground in the continuing search for truth and importance of serving others.