UUFA News

Religious Exploration for Children & Youth

All are welcome to join our fellowship on Sunday, November 9th at 10:30 AM as we begin our exploration of our new theme for the month – Nurturing Gratitude. RE meets on Sunday — YUU is offsite on a congregational visit. 
 
Bringing it home:

Remember that daylight savings ends this weekend! We fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.
Fall Festival was such an incredible event! Thanks to all who volunteered, celebrated, ate chili, or provided delicious chili or treats for our congregation! I appreciate all the opportunities for connection and community that were created. 

 
Simple Supper will be on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:45 PM. All are welcome! If you would like a meal provided potluck style, please let me know by Tuesday, November 11th. You are also welcome to bring a dish to share (fruit, desserts, and snacks are always welcome).

Nifty Gifty will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 9-12 PM. 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 special treats, music, and a joyous celebration.
 
Do you have an amazing craft you’d like to share with the congregation? Let me know your ideas! In the past we’ve done woodworking, jewelry making, paper crafts, and so much more — we are open to ideas that showcase your talents and passions! Email dre.kahla@uuathensga.org for more information. 

Happenings in a List!


For details on many of these, check out “This Month & Beyond” (either on the left of these page or here).

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November

All month

  • Angel Project 2025 [throughout November 2025]
  • Guest at Your Table 
  • Food Bank CANtributions
  • Share the Plate Cause-of-the-Month

 

  •  1 Justice Partner (AADM) Event
  •  1 Voces y versos Performance, 7-9 p.m.
  •  2 End of Daylight Saving Time
  •  2 First Sunday Forum:  The Doctrine of Discovery:  Unmasking the Domination Code  
  •  2 Singing Meditation
  •  2  Conversation Cafe
  •  4 Special Statewide Election
  •  9 Guest at Your Table (through December 31)
  •  9 Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  •  9 Book Talks
  • 10   The Gathering from Side with Love
  • 11 Second Lookers
  • 11 Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 15 AADM–UUFA Justice Partner–NEG Black Business Expo
  • 15-16 UU GA LAN (Legislative Action Network) Third Annual Conference 
  • 16 Third Sunday Forum:  Exploring the ACC Jail [Blurb updated]
  • 16  Conversation Cafe
  • 20 UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (TDOR)
  • 21  Justice Partner event:  Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting
  • 23 UUFA Endowment Sunday
  • 23 Justice Partner event:  AADM People’s Movement Assembly
  • 30 UUFA Justice Action Collaborative

December

  •  5 Athens Pride and Queer Collective–UUFA Justice Partner–Operation Transformation
  • 7 Conversation Cafe
  • 8 The Gathering from Side with Love
  • 9 Second Lookers
  • 9 Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity: Are We Too Violent?
  • 14 Priceless Sale
  • 14 Book Talks
  • 20 Solstice Service
  • 21 Third Sunday Forum
  • 21 Conversation Cafe

January

All Month — Winter Clothing Drive

January 2026:  Winter Clothing Drive All Month

  •  4 Conversation Cafe
  • 11 Conversation Cafe
  • 13 Second Lookers
  • 13 Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 15 Justice Partner event:  AADM Social Justice Awards and Gala 2026
  • 19 MLK Day Parade (3 p.m., Washington & Hull)
  • 27 Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?

February 

  •   1 Conversation Cafe
  •   7 Lead with Love
  •   8 Nominations Open for 2026-27 Share the Plate Cause-of-the Month Organizations
  • 10 Second Lookers
  • 10 Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 15 Conversation Cafe
  • 22 Nominations Close for 2026-27 Share the Plate Cause-of-the Month Organizations

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