UUFA News

Welcome Music Into Your Life!

Would you like to drum?

Our drum group, Palms of Fire, meets Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. No drum? No worries. We have some extra drums you can use. We play primarily West African rhythms. Everyone who enters the building must wear a well-fitting mask and sign in.

Would you like to sing?

Our Chalice Choir meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the sanctuary. Singers must be vaccinated, wear well-fitting masks, and sign in.

Singing in this age of COVID is more challenging, but we are adaptable and are figuring it out together! It feels good to be able to sing with each other.

Would you like to try singing meditation?

Do you like to sing but don’t want to perform? Do you like the idea of meditation but it’s hard to focus?

Try singing meditation! The singing of simple, repetitive chants is a good way to quiet the mind and rest in the silence. We generally meet the second Sundays of each month in the UU Heritage Room behind the sanctuary. Check the calendar for upcoming dates.

Are you interested in making music in other ways? E-mail Amber Fetner.

Highlights of Upcoming Special Events


Groups on hiatus for the summer include Book Talks Discussion Group and Second Lookers. Check with your group for updates.

July

  • 12th – St. James Cemetery workday 9-11 a.m.
  • 12th – Celebration of the Life of Claire Clements 2 p.m. Register to attend virtually here
  • 13th – Christmas in July: SJAT Priceless Sale
  • 15th – Statewide Primary Runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission
  • 18th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church
  • 19th – UUFA Hosts “Leading with Love: Leadership That Meets the Moment” Learn more and Register here
  • 20th – UUFA Forum: Welcoming the Economic Justice Coalition
  • 20th – New Member Recognition
  • 26th – Off-site Pool Party for All Religious Exploration and Youth Families 

August

  •  2nd – Worship Playground, 1-3 p.m.
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • August 22:  AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  • 19th – AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC

November

  • 9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

Looking for regular meetings? Join groups in Realm/Connect and check the summary on this page to the left.  Don’t know about Realm yet? Contact Meredyth at members at uuathensga.org to learn more.  

Rather see this as a calendar grid? Visit uuathensga.org/calendar