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1 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm The UUFA Social Action Committee (SAC) invites you to join members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at this Rights Demonstration. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact Karen Covi. , ...
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5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
**On hiatus until August.** The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, 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. Contact Amber for , ...

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck
5:30 pm
Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ...

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner **On hiatus until August.** Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any que , ...
4 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 am - 9:30 am Drop in to check in! For more info on how to join, look for this group in Realm/Connect or contact the office (706-546-7914, ext. 5) to sign up. , ... 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ... 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration, Main Street, Watkinsville 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration, Main Street, Watkinsville 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm All are welcome invites you to demonstrate alongside members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at the Rights Demonstration every first and third Thursday. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact the coordinators here. , ... 6 p.m. Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 6 p.m. Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 5:00 pm This group is exploring UUFA’s goal of “engaging in dismantling white supremacy including the intersectional aspects of environmental and economic injustice.” Join the group in Realm/Connect or contact the coordinators through justice@uuathensga.org for more info or to join virtually. Need help joining Realm/Conn , ...
5 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your Friday morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ...
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7 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 12 p.m. Social Action Committee (SAC) (Multi-Platform) 12 p.m. Social Action Committee (SAC) (Multi-Platform) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Be the change you want to see in the world. You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Social Action Committee (SAC) at UUFA. For info on Justice at UUFA, visit uuathensga.org/justice Join the group in Realm/Connect or contact the SAC chair for more info or to join virtually. Need help joining Realm/Connect? Sto , ... 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 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 will read and discuss various perspectives by scholars about the historical Jesus. We will not address Christian theolo , ...
8 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm The UUFA Social Action Committee (SAC) invites you to join members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at this Rights Demonstration. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact Karen Covi. , ...
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[NO MEETING until October!] 12 p.m. Second Lookers

[NO MEETING until October!] 12 p.m. Second Lookers
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
**On hiatus until October!** Meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy coffee, tea, and desserts provided. Known as the “Second Lookers,” these folx are interested and interesting older members of the Fellowship who have retired from jobs but most certainly not from life. All , ...
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5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
**On hiatus until August.** The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, 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. Contact Amber for , ...

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck
5:30 pm
Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ...

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner **On hiatus until August.** Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any que , ...
11 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 am - 9:30 am Drop in to check in! For more info on how to join, look for this group in Realm/Connect or contact the office (706-546-7914, ext. 5) to sign up. , ... 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ...
12 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your Friday morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ...
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14 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 11:30 a.m. Getting to Know UU Fellowship of Athens 11:30 a.m. Getting to Know UU Fellowship of Athens 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Are you new to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens? Are you new to UUism? Do you have questions about the worship service? UUFA is where questioning can be the answer! Drop-in and meet some long-time members, meet others who are exploring, and get your questions answered at this next Getting to Know UU Fell , ... 1 p.m. Book Talks (Virtual) ON HIATUS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1 p.m. Book Talks (Virtual) ON HIATUS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Book Talks is an informal group that meets the second Sunday of the month after the service to discuss books selected by the members. 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 T , ...
15 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm The UUFA Social Action Committee (SAC) invites you to join members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at this Rights Demonstration. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact Karen Covi. , ...
16 7 p.m. Board of Trustees 7 p.m. Board of Trustees 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In keeping with the fifth UU Principle, “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large,” UUFA offers members a chance to visit its monthly Board meetings, held either virtually or in-person at UUFA on the third Tuesday night of each month, starting at 7 , ...
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5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
**On hiatus until August.** The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, 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. Contact Amber for , ...

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck
5:30 pm
Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ...

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner **On hiatus until August.** Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any que , ...
18 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 am - 9:30 am Drop in to check in! For more info on how to join, look for this group in Realm/Connect or contact the office (706-546-7914, ext. 5) to sign up. , ... 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ... 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration, Main Street, Watkinsville 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration, Main Street, Watkinsville 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm All are welcome invites you to demonstrate alongside members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at the Rights Demonstration every first and third Thursday. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact the coordinators here. , ...
19 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your Friday morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ...
20 Food Justice Team ~ Quarterly Lunch Off-Site Food Justice Team ~ Quarterly Lunch Off-Site 11:00 am All who eat are invited to the quarterly lunch event that will be held off-site. If you’re interested in this group, look for more info in Realm/Connect or contact justice@uuathensga.org , ...

21 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm 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 will read and discuss various perspectives by scholars about the historical Jesus. We will not address Christian theolo , ... 2 p.m. Goddess Group 2 p.m. Goddess Group 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Goddess Group, a circle of persons who identify as female, gathers monthly to study “Thealogy,” the feminine aspect of the Divine. During third Sunday afternoon gatherings, the group uses curricula designed by the UU Women’s Federation and other women-centered organizations and individuals to explore their inner go , ...
22 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm The UUFA Social Action Committee (SAC) invites you to join members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at this Rights Demonstration. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact Karen Covi. , ...
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5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
**On hiatus until August.** The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, 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. Contact Amber for , ...

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck
5:30 pm
Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ...

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner **On hiatus until August.** Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any que , ...
25 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. Thursday Coffee Hour (Virtual) 8:30 am - 9:30 am Drop in to check in! For more info on how to join, look for this group in Realm/Connect or contact the office (706-546-7914, ext. 5) to sign up. , ... 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ...
26 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your Friday morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ...
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28 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ...
29 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 p.m. OFFSITE: Public Demonstration @ Alps & Baxter Streets 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm The UUFA Social Action Committee (SAC) invites you to join members of SAC and the local Indivisible group at this Rights Demonstration. Join with sign or without. All are welcome! For additional information, contact Karen Covi. , ...
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5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle **On hiatus until August.**
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
**On hiatus until August.** The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, 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. Contact Amber for , ...

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck

5:30 p.m. Community Potluck
5:30 pm
Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ...

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle

5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, 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. Contact Amber for more information. Music brin , ...

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**

7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice **On hiatus until August.**
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner **On hiatus until August.** Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any que , ...
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