'You Are the Holiday Miracle' - December 5, 2021

Call all your pal-icas; it’s time for Chalica! Unitarian Universalists observe holidays and holy days from many traditions throughout the year, broadening our minds and our spirits. Once a year, though, we have a chance to go deep into our own tradition with Chalica, a modern celebration of our principles and our connections with each other and the earth. Interim minister Rev. Lisa Romantum Schwartz leads the fun!Thank you for being here with us today!

Posted by Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens - Georgia on Sunday, 5 December 2021
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Dec 5 – Joy!
Life is complicated, and the state of the world often evokes sadness and cynicism rather than joy. During the holidays many people also fight the sense of a forced march to be merry and bright. Deep joy at this dark season or any time might seem like a distant possibility. Interim minister Rev. Lisa Romantum Schwartz thinks that perhaps it’s within reach and worth working on after all.

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December 5, 2021 Sunday Worship:
Call all your pal-icas; it’s time for Chalica! Unitarian Universalists observe holidays and holy days from many traditions throughout the year, broadening our minds and our spirits. Once a year, though, we have a chance to go deep into our own tradition with Chalica, a modern celebration of our principles and our connections with each other and the earth. Interim minister Rev. Lisa Romantum Schwartz leads the fun!
Thank you for being here with us today! ...

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And Miss Kelli's memorial service later that afteroon at 3 p.m.

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Welcome! Click here for today’s Order of Service: drive.google.com/file/d/1bj02U5DPclFkRIf3uBxUjiI1FmIVb2vI/view?usp=sharing

Good morning everyone!

I love when Deb does sign language embracing our diversity culture through multilingualism

Well done. Love seeing this. I look forward to seeing a choir behind Rev. Lisa soon.

Thanks to Maddalena and Deb for sharing their talents with us. ❤❤

Great to see Maddalena grow from infant to duet partner with Amber.

I can't describe the feeling of seeing all these people back to our sanctuary... We are a force to reckon 🙂 I miss everybody there...

I can hear the chatter of our congregation assembling, although I can't see them yet.

And that principle will be a major change for UUs!!! Can't wait to seee that adopted!!!

Thank you to all volunteers! You are so appreciated! ♥️♥️♥️

Thank you, Amber You are super as usual!

Great translation, Dan.

Loved this service y’all!

This story always gives me chills!

Buon giorno

That is not a new principle. The proposal should repair the wording of our 3rd principle.

I love hearing the chat of folks in the sanctuary!

Come to Nifty Gifty this Saturday!

Hello All.

Good morning all🌞

Dear friends, commercial for RE... 🙂 Let's see how far it can go 🙂 If you know a person that would be a great part time Director of Religious Exploration for our congregation, check this out from our website www.uuathensga.org/us/jobs/ If you'd like more information, please contact minister@uuathensga.org

Good morning!

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Mon
2021
2:00 pm Spiritual Exploration and Practi...
Spiritual Exploration and Practi...
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
As its name implies, this UUFA group explores spirituality and practices.  For further information about joining this group, please contact Kathy Mason and Cleta Rudolph,
7:00 pm Religion Book Discussion Group
Religion Book Discussion Group
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
For more info, contact: Paul-Henri Gurian, phgurian@earthlink.net
Dec
7
Tue
2021
6:30 pm Worship Arts and Celebrations Team
Worship Arts and Celebrations Team
Dec 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
For further information including how to be a part of this Zoom meeting, please contact Lee Cornell (uufalee@gmail.com), Lay Minister for Spiritual Arts.
Dec
8
Wed
2021
3:00 pm Communications Team
Communications Team
Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Communications Team invites creative, techy, and fun people to work with getting the UUFA word out! Join us virtually on second Wednesdays, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Herb West.
5:30 pm Palms of Fire Drum Circle
Palms of Fire Drum Circle
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Drum with Palms of Fire Wednesday nights, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. virtually HERE  along with limited spaces on the patio. Learn West African rhythms and rhythms of the African diaspora. Play for fun, for worship … Continued