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3 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 Justice Action Team (SJAT) (Multi-Platform) 12 p.m. Social Justice Action Team (SJAT) (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 Justice Action Team (SJAT) at UUFA. For info on Justice at UUFA, visit uuathensga.org/justice Join the group in Realm/Connect or contact the SJAT chair for more info or to join virtually. Need help joining Realm/Connect , ... 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 , ...
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6 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 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) , ... 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper on Wednesday, November 13! Bring a potluck shared dish or RSVP with Kahla for a simple provided meal. Include number of folx attending in your group and any dietary restrictions. Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional po , ... 7 p.m. Post Election Day Vigil 7 p.m. Post Election Day Vigil 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join UUFA’s minister Rev. Pippin and Music Director Amber in the sanctuary for lighting candles, singing and special readings. , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner 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 questions or concerns. We choos , ...
7 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 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 , ... 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 , ...
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9 November 9–It’s a Party! November 9–It’s a Party! 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm All are invited to the “Say Cheers to 50 Years” as the golden wedding anniversary of Myrna Adams West and Herb West is celebrated at UUFA on Saturday, November 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. Celebratory cards are welcome. In lieu of gifts, please donate to Capital Campaign 2024. , ...

10 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) 2024-25 book list is here! 1 p.m. Book Talks (Virtual) 2024-25 book list is here! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm To join Book Talks virtually, regular attendees are encouraged to join the group on Realm/Connect to ensure access to the link, or contact the office (UUFA@uuathensga.org, 706-546-7914, ext 5). Book Talks is an informal group that meets the second Sunday of the month after the service to discuss books selected by the m , ...
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12 12 p.m. Second Lookers 12 p.m. Second Lookers 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm This month’s speaker is Mary Jean Hartel, UUFAs very own raconteur, will regale those attending with her own brand of wisdom and wit. Join the group in Realm/Connect or contact the coordinators through secondlookers@UUAthensGA.org for more info or to join virtually. Feel free to bring a sack lunch and , ...
13 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 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) , ... 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper on Wednesday, November 13! Bring a potluck shared dish or RSVP with Kahla for a simple provided meal. Include number of folx attending in your group and any dietary restrictions. Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional po , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner 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 questions or concerns. We choos , ...
14 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 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 , ...
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16 OFF-SITE: REGISTER BEFORE NOV. 11! Georgia UU Action Network Annual Conference OFF-SITE: REGISTER BEFORE NOV. 11! Georgia UU Action Network Annual Conference 9:30 am - 3:30 pm All are invited to the annual Georgia UU Legislative Action Network. This year’s event will be on Saturday, November 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in person at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta and virtually. (UUCA is located at 2650 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329) After we voted on Novem , ...

17 UUFA Forum UUFA Forum 9:15 am - 10:15 am All are invited to the next Forum, held on November 17 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. This in-person and virtual event will focus on preparation for the upcoming General Assembly through the work that is being done by the UU Georgia Legislative Action Network. January 13 is the start of the 2025 session of the Geo , ... 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 , ...
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19 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 , ...
20 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 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) , ... 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper on Wednesday, November 13! Bring a potluck shared dish or RSVP with Kahla for a simple provided meal. Include number of folx attending in your group and any dietary restrictions. Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional po , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner 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 questions or concerns. We choos , ...
21 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 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 , ...
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24 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. Earth Ministry Team 12 p.m. Earth Ministry Team 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Meeting on the patio, outside the UUFA Fellowship Hall. For over a decade the Fellowship has been recognized as a Green Sanctuary Congregation by UUA. Through the years the Team met the requirements to create a Wildlife Habitat on our grounds, worked to decrease invasive plants, developed composting and recycling proce , ... 7 p.m. Alphabet Family (Virtual) 7 p.m. Alphabet Family (Virtual) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Alphabet Family invites UUFA folx who identify anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum to gather for fun and fellowship, usually on the fourth Sunday evening of every month. Contact the coordinators for more information or connect with the group on Realm/Connect. Aren’t Connected? Contact the office 706-546-7914, , ...
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26 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 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner 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 questions or concerns. We choos , ...
27 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 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) , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting Nov. 27! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper on Wednesday, November 13! Bring a potluck shared dish or RSVP with Kahla for a simple provided meal. Include number of folx attending in your group and any dietary restrictions. Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional po , ...
28 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) On break until Dec. 5! 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 , ...
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