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1 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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4 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 25th & Jan. 1 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 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 — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ...
5 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) 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 , ...
6 7 p.m. Holiday Tunes at the Piano 7 p.m. Holiday Tunes at the Piano 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Following the release of a new holiday song, called “The White Elephant Waltz,” local songwriter and pianist, Bart King, will return to UUFA again on Friday, December 6. This year, he’ll be joined by our very own Tracy Brown and another local vocalist, Sally Ann Nichols. Doors and refreshments at 7 p.m., show at 7:30. , ...
7 9 a.m. Nifty Gifty & Winter Wonderland 9 a.m. Nifty Gifty & Winter Wonderland 9:00 am - 12:00 pm What: Nifty Gifty is an annual UUFA tradition when folx of all ages are invited to come make crafts and gifts for their loved ones. We will have several stations to create items for all to enjoy. We will also have special crafts geared towards older kids, teens, and adults! We round out all the gift making with specia , ... 3 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Jim Marshall 3 p.m. Celebration of the Life of Jim Marshall 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jim Marshall A Celebration of the Life of UUFA member Jim Marshall will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 at UUFA. Read Jim’s obituary here. , ...

8 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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10 12 p.m. Second Lookers 12 p.m. Second Lookers 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For details on this month’s program, check out the monthly update here or join the group in Realm/Connect . Contact the coordinators through secondlookers@UUAthensGA.org for more info or to join virtually. Need help joining Realm/Connect? Stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday or reach out to membership@uua , ...
11 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 25th & Jan. 1 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 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 — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ...
12 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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15 UUFA Forum [On hiatus until Jan. 19] UUFA Forum [On hiatus until Jan. 19] 9:15 am - 10:15 am Topics to be announced, but always interesting, and often lively! Third Sundays beginning in January. 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@uuathensga.org Not connect , ... 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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17 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 , ...
18 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 25th & Jan. 1 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 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 — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ...
19 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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21 6:30 p.m. Circle Celebrations in Song and Dance 6:30 p.m. Circle Celebrations in Song and Dance 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm This event honors the winter solstice with a program of song and dance drawn from the Dances of Universal Peace and other sources. The program includes meditative activities incorporating candle light. Light refreshments are available following the dances. , ...

22 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 , ... 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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24 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve “Holiday Lights” with Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve “Holiday Lights” with Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm December 24, 6:30 p.m. “Holiday Lights” with Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker Many holiday traditions visit us this time of year. Join in this all-ages service, delighting in joyful music, wise teachings, and a holiday cookie exchange afterward. All are invited to bring holiday treats to share–the more the merrier! Please labe , ...
25 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 25th & Jan. 1 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle ON HIATUS UNTIL JAN. 8! 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 — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice — No meeting 25th & Jan. 1 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 , ...
26 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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31 3 p.m. 6th Night of Kwanzaa 3 p.m. 6th Night of Kwanzaa 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kuumba – Creativity on the 6th Night of Kwanzaa Potluck, Fashion Show, Step Show, & Live Performances , ...
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