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1 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) , ... 12 p.m. Potluck and GameFest 12 p.m. Potluck and GameFest 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Celebrate the first day of 2025! Attend the UUFA Potluck and GameFest on Wednesday, January 1, from noon to 3 p.m. All are invited to bring a dish to share and a game to play. Bring a friend or two! For planning purposes, please RSVP. For further information, contact the congregational administrator at uufa@uuathen , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper every second Wednesday! 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. In addition to Simple Supper once a month, every Wednesday join in the community conversation , ... 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 , ...
2 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 , ...
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4 2 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Deb Brenner 2 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Deb Brenner 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Read Deb’s obituary here. If you need to join the service virtually, please contact the office at admin@uuathensga.org or 706-546-7914, ext. 5. , ...

5 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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8 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 — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper every second Wednesday! 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. In addition to Simple Supper once a month, every Wednesday join in the community conversation , ... 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 , ...
9 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 , ... 6 p.m. Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 6 p.m. Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 6:00 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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12 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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14 12 p.m. Second Lookers 12 p.m. Second Lookers 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm All are invited to join Second Lookers, a monthly group gathered for fellowship, food, and fun. Members and friends of the Fellowship gather with their “brown bag” lunches and then enjoy a program, spoken and/or musical. For details on this month’s program and to get the link to join virtually, check ou , ...
15 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 — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper every second Wednesday! 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. In addition to Simple Supper once a month, every Wednesday join in the community conversation , ... 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 , ...
16 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 , ... 6 p.m. AADM Social Justice Awards and Black Gala 2025 [off-site] 6 p.m. AADM Social Justice Awards and Black Gala 2025 [off-site] 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement to Host the AADM Social Justice Awards and Black Gala. Celebrating Champions of Justice, Equality, and Community Impact in Athens and throughout the state of Georgia. Athens, GA – The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is thrilled to announce the AADM Social Justice Awards an , ...
17 5 p.m. Opening Reception for Family Val-Hues: paintings of Broderick Flaningan 5 p.m. Opening Reception for Family Val-Hues: paintings of Broderick Flaningan 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Family Val-hues, the latest exhibit in the Claire and Robert Clements Gallery, features works by Athens-born painter and muralist Broderick Flanigan, whose art-making processes are rooted in community and family. In this exhibit, Flanigan focuses on the faces that inhabit the families in his life. Learn more and see mo , ...
18 4 p.m. West African Dance Workshop 4 p.m. West African Dance Workshop 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm West African dance workshop-free and open to all- with Jason Aryeh, dancer from Ghana and professor of dance at UGA. Live drumming! , ...

19 9:15a.m. UUFA Forum 9:15a.m. UUFA Forum 9:15 am - 10:15 am Always interesting, and often lively! Every third Sunday! Look for topics in the monthly round up of meetings and events here. For further information, email justice@uuathensga.org. To access this event virtually, click here on the day and time or find the link in the Forum group on Realm/Connect or contact uufa@uuath , ... 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 , ... 10:30 a.m. Sign-Making for MLK Parade! 10:30 a.m. Sign-Making for MLK Parade! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Bring your creativity to the sign-making activity in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service on Sunday, January 19. All are welcome, all materials will be provided, and the signs will be held by UUFA members and friends walking in the annual parade to celebrate MLK Day the following day. Martin Luther King Day P , ... 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. Peace Advocacy Team 12 p.m. Peace Advocacy Team 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join the Peace Advocacy Team as we explore projects to create more peace at home, in our schools and community, and the world. Meets most 3rd Sundays. Look for this team on Realm/Connect. Need help joining? Call the office or reach out through justice@uuathensga.org. , ... 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 , ... 3 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Catherine Ballou Kleiner 3 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Catherine Ballou Kleiner 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Service will be held at UUFA. You may read Catherine’s obituary here. Please contact us at admin@uuathensga.org with any questions or concerns. , ...
20 3 p.m. Martin Luther King Day Parade — Downtown Athens 3 p.m. Martin Luther King Day Parade — Downtown Athens 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Martin Luther King Day Parade On January 20th all are invited to join members of UUFA Palms of Fire Drum Circle and the UUFA Social Justice Action Team in walking in the annual parade to celebrate MLK Day. Lining up for the parade begins at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Hull and Washington Streets with the parade starting , ...
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22 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 — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper every second Wednesday! 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. In addition to Simple Supper once a month, every Wednesday join in the community conversation , ... 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 , ...
23 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 , ... 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees 6:30 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. If you have something you wish to share with the Board , ...
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26 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. Kickstart Your Health Class 12 p.m. Kickstart Your Health Class 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Led by Food for Life Instructor Susan Bleyle, this January 26 class from 12 to 2 p.m. in the AWE Room will empower people to achieve a healthy weight or manage their weight with an abundance of grains, fruits, legumes, and vegetables. Participants will hear suggestions and tips for plant-based breakfasts, lunches, dinn , ... 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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29 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 — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — Every 2nd Wed. is Simple Supper! 5:30 pm All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper every second Wednesday! 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. In addition to Simple Supper once a month, every Wednesday join in the community conversation , ... 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 , ...
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