This Month (and beyond) at UUFA!
Coming of Age in This Place and Time For this new adult coming of age program, participants will work on a statement of unfolding faith throughout the course of the program. They will “graduate” from this program with a deeper connection to their faith, our community, and our future. This is the program you have been waiting for to provide deep grounding in our faith roots.
There will be 15 sessions led by Rev. Pippin, Michelle Leebens-Mack and Anunnaki Marquez. The course will meet on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 beginning April 28 in the AWE Room. Learn more and join the group on Realm/Connect to receive communications. Not registered in Realm/Connect yet? Reach out to the UUFA office (706-546-7914, ext 5) or stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings.
Teach-In – Some Like It Hot: Climate Change and Global Conflict All are invited to a teach-in that focuses on the effects of climate change on global conflict. This event, sponsored by the UUFA Peace Advocacy Team along with the Earth Ministry Team and Food Justice Team, will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community experts will explore aspects of this topic such as population and economic disruption, the spiritual foundations for ecological justice, and the current state of our world and where we are trending. The agenda includes Q & A sessions, lunch and conversation, and opportunities to become actively engaged. Visit uuathensga.org/teachin to register.
Creative Exploration under the Pyramid Summer camp is back! Join us for a weeklong wonderland of creativity, curiosity, and play! Campers will create art in several mediums, explore ways to co-create through collaborative processes and use artistic expression as a way to reimagine the future as a space of inclusion and liberation. Creative Exploration Under the Pyramid is a place where children are valued as whole beings and seen as a vital part of our world.
Camp runs June 10-14, 9 am – 3 pm. Cost for camp ages 5-12: $150 for members of UUFA, $200 for non-member; Cost for Creative Leaders in Training (CLT) for middle and high school youth: $75 Find the link to register at uuathensga.org/uufa-RE
Crafts Night! Join our kids for crafting, snacks and fun together Friday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a snack to share or just show up! All ages welcome. Please RSVP to Kahla Childers (dre@uuathensga.org) with the number of people attending and any dietary preferences.
Variety Show Coffee House Music, food, fun, community! Starting at 7 p.m.
Let’s Get Together in April!
Virtual Only – V Multi-platform – MP
All are welcome at these UUFA meetings and events!
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m. – MP
Sundays following the worship services, Community and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. – MP
Fun and Fellowship
✻ For Everyone
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – Community Potluck Enjoy social time followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring enough food to share.
April 12, 6:30 p.m. – UUFA Crafts Night Join our kids for crafting, snacks and fun together. See details above.
✻ For Adults
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour at Panera Bread Two groups usually meet in the restaurant.
Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour V Drop in to check in!
April 14, 11:30 a.m. – Getting to Know UUFA Newcomers are welcome after the service in the AWE Room.
April 22, 2 p.m. – Grateful Threads This is a social group at UUFA for knitting, crocheting, sewing, or any other thready craft you have. Meets most fourth Mondays, 2-4 p.m. at UUFA.
April 28, 7 p.m. – Alphabet Family This group for folx who identify anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum gathers virtually on fourth Sundays.
Seeking Justice
Need more info? Visit uuathensga.org/justice or contact Justice@uuathensga.org.
Mondays, 12:30 p.m. – Athens Demonstration, Alps at Baxter.
April 1, 12 p.m. – Social Action Committee MP Be the change you want to see in the world. Meets most first Sundays.
April 4, 5 p.m. – Racial Justice Team V This group is exploring the 2021-22 UUFA goal of “engaging in dismantling white supremacy including the intersectional aspects of environmental and economic injustice.” Meets most first Thursdays.
April 4 & 18, 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration, Main Street, Watkinsville, in front of the Eagle Tavern. SAC invites you to demonstrate alongside members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at the Rights Demonstration every first and third Thursday. Join with a sign or without. All are welcome!
April 20, 10-3 – Teach-In: Some Like It Hot: Climate Change and Global Conflict. See notes above and go to uuathensga.org/teachin to register.
April 21, 4:30 p.m. – Food Justice Team V All who eat are invited to attend the next Food Justice Team meeting on the most third Sundays and sometimes in person for lunch.
April 28, 12 p.m. – Peace Advocacy Team MP The team explores projects to create more peace at home, in our schools and community, and in the world. Join us! Meets most fourth Sundays on-site in the UU Heritage Room.
Exploring
Children and Youth are invited to participate in 10:30 a.m. religious exploration sessions on first, second, and third Sundays. On April 28, they will worship in the sanctuary.
✻ For Children Highlights in April include the April 12 Crafts Night at 6:30 and registration for the June 10-14 summer camp. See details above. Contact Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla (DRE@uuathensga.org) to receive updates.
✻ For Youth and Young Adults Contact Coordinator Meredyth (YYA@uuathensga.org ) to receive updates.
✻ For Adults
April 7, 9 a.m. – Writing as a Spiritual Practice MP WSP explores UUFA’s monthly worship theme through various written genres on first Sundays onsite in the Heritage Room and virtually. Facilitator Myrna Adams West provides prompts for thinking and/or writing about the theme before the session. Contact Myrna if you wish to receive the suggested prompts and the link to join virtually. However, you may attend even if you have written nothing. The group offers a safe space for sharing written or spoken thoughts.
April 7 & 21, 12:30 p.m. – Historical Jesus Book Discussion Do you want to learn more about the historical Jesus? Based on historical research, much is now known about his life and his teachings and how they fit into the context of his time. In this group we read and discuss various perspectives by scholars about the historical Jesus. We do not address Christian theological questions; those are matters of faith, not history. Paul Gurian, who has led similar groups, facilitates.
April 9, 12 p.m. – Second Lookers MP centers on folx who are older members of the Fellowship who have retired from jobs but most certainly not from life. All are welcome at this monthly meeting. This year’s coordinators are Pat Adams and Martha Phillips. For more on Second Lookers email secondlookers@UUAthensGA.org.
April 14, 1 p.m. – Book Talks V meets second Sundays. Find this year’s book list at www.uuathensga.org/booktalks. While reading the monthly selection ahead of time is desirable, don’t stay away if you haven’t finished the book or haven’t read it at all. Your comments are always welcomed. Book Talks has met at UUFA for over twenty years! The tradition continues.
April 21, 2 p.m. – Goddess Group (MP) meets third Sundays. The group is a circle of persons who identify as female that gathers monthly to study “Thealogy,” the feminine aspect of the Divine. The group uses curricula designed by the UU Women’s Federation and other women-centered organizations and individuals to explore their inner goddess. They engage in ritual, conversation, sharing, and caring as a ministry to each other and others within the greater community. Contact the facilitators at goddess@uuathensga.org for more information and specifics about the gatherings and other activities.
April 28, 12:30 pm – Coming of Age in This Place and Time, a series for adults. See details above.
Making Music
Questions? Contact Music Director Amber Fetner.
✻ For Everyone
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Amber, focuses on West African drumming although other musical traditions and instruments are also explored. No prior drumming experience is necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a drum.
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. – Chalice Choir in the Sanctuary. We sing many different kinds of music and welcome all singers. If you’re thinking about trying it out, please email Amber (md@uuathensga.org).
Tret Fure’s music fills an April weekend During the weekend Tret Fure leads the Sunday service on April 14, she will also bring her music and share her skills in two more venues.
On Saturday, April 13, she will be presenting a house concert at Wesley Woods. Rosemary Woods is hosting the 7 p.m. concert with “The Oldies But Goodies Ukulele Band” opening for Tret. The suggested donation for the concert is $20. For reservations, please contact Penny Oldfather. Payment can be made at the door or here online.
Tret’s song-writing workshop will be April 14 (1:30-5:00) and April 15 (10:00-5:00 with a brown bag lunch break). The cost is $75. With The Mountain’s Music Week canceled, Tret’s visit is a wonderful opportunity for us to enjoy her music! Contact the office or Penny to reserve your spot.
