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Spiritual Exploration and Practices Group Chooses New Book

Back from the summer break – Let’s meet again on September 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on UUFA Zoom. We are starting a new book – Living Untethered, Beyond the Human Predicament by Michael Singer. We read his first book The Untethered Soul, which was a New York Times best seller.  His second book is to help direct us all to look inside for real freedom, love, and inspiration. We will learn how to embark on this inner journey.

The group has a time to share personally, a time to be quiet and reflect, and a time to share reflections from the book.  The book is slowly reviewed and parts of it may be read because of the detail.  The link to join the discussion can be found here or find the event on the UUFA website calendar. If you have questions, please contact either Kathy Mason or Cleta Rudolph.  

Highlights of Upcoming Special Events

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

August

  •  1st – Submission Deadline:  UUFA Justice Partner–AADM–Call for Presenters:  Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline aadmovement.org
  •  2nd – Worship Playground, 1 – 3 pm. (Rev Pippin & Amber). Childcare provided, all interested/curious about co-leading any part of worship are encouraged to attend.
  •  2nd – Coven Craft Coven Lammas Gathering 3:00 pm
  •  3rd – First Sunday Forum–Meet Your Justice Partner:  Athens Pride and Queer Collective
  •  3rd – Singing Meditation AWE Rm 12:00 pm
  •  3rd – Priceless Sale in the Fellowship Hall after service.
  •  9th – AADM 2025 Dance for Justice: Line Dancing Fundraiser
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • 10th – Back to RE family meetup
  • 11th – The Gathering from Side with Love (virtual here)
  • 13th – Simple Supper (Kahla)
  • 16th – 2025-26 Circle Supper Kickoff
  • 23rd – Leadership Summit 9 am to 12 pm
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 22nd – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here. 
  • 23rd – Justice Partner–Athens Pride and Queer Collection (APQC)– athenspride.org
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 24th – Book Discussion of UUA Common Read
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  • Diaper Drive All Month
  • 7th – Annual Ingathering worship service
  • 7th – Priceless Sale
  • 7th – Food for Life Class
  • 8th & 9th – Artist Dropoff for Invitational Art Exhibit  
  • 9th – Second Lookers
  • 12-14th – UUFA Gathering at The Mountain! Register soon!
  • 13th – UUFA Justice Partner (AADM) Event–End School to Prison Pipeline Conference
  • 19th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 20th – Latinxfest, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • 21th – International Day of Peace – A Walk of Faith in Resistance to Mass Deportation (sponsored by the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition) (Walk from Emmanuall Episcopal, have a ecumenical service at the federal courthouse, and then return.), 2 p.m.
  • 21th – Goddess Group and Spring Equinox Circle Dance, 2 p.m.

October 

  • 5 th – First Sunday Forum (sponsored by the Earth Ministry Team) featuring Glenn Donnahoe

November

  • 9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  • 15th-16th – UU GA LAN (Legislative Action Network) Third Annual Conference

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 .