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May 17:  Michael Thurmond Speaks at UUFA

The UUFA Racial Justice Team is honored to host esteemed author, historian, and public servant Michael Thurmond on Saturday, May 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at UUFA. 

Michael Thurmond will address the question: “Why does an inclusive history matter?” Drawing from his wealth of research and public service experience, Thurmond will explore the power of truthful, inclusive history as a way to foster unity towards a more equitable path forward. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.  

The event will conclude with light refreshments and informal fellowship, is free, and open to the public.

For more info:  justice@uuathensga.org.

Upcoming

May

  •  3rd – Athens Black Market (AADM Justice Partner event)
  •  3rd – UUFA Coven Beltane outdoors/indoors  2-4 p.m.
  •  4th – First Sunday Forum 
  •  4th – Bridging (youth and YA)
  •  4th – Social Justice Action Team (SJAT)
  •  4th – Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 
  •  5th – UUA Congregational Study Action Issue Feedback Session
  •  8th – Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 
  • 11th – Bob Clements Art Show at the State Botanical Gardens 
  • 13th – The Second Lookers 12 p.m.
  • 16th – Next Bigger Vision Meal Provided by UUFA 
  • 16th – AIRC General Meeting (invitation from SJAT)
  • 18th –Third Sunday Forum: Community Accompaniment Program with Asylum Seekers (CAPAS)
  • 18th – UUFA Annual Meeting
  • 25th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  • 25th – 2024-25 Common Read Discussion (noon)

June

  • 1st – First Sunday Forum
  • 1st – Point of Pride postcard making
  • 7th – Pride Parade and Pride Festival
  • 8th – Oatmeal breakfast
  • 13th – Next Bigger Vision Meal Provided by UUFA 
  • 13th – Book signing for Rev. Brandan Robertson’s forthcoming book, Queer and Christian: Reclaiming Our Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (SJAT + Alphabet Fam sponsoring)
  • 15th – Third Sunday Forum:  Meet Your Justice Partner: AADM
  • 29th – Circle dance

August

  • 24th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

November

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