July Highlights
Check the uuathensga.org/upcoming-uufa-events online calendar and uuathensga.org/news page for updates.
UUFA 2025-26 Causes of the Month (CotM) and Justice Partners
The results are in! Thank you to all UUFA members who nominated and voted for 2025-26 Causes of the Month. View the “winners” and learn more about the program!
UUFA welcomes the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) as a fourth justice partner, joining current Justice Partners: the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), the Athens Pride and Queer Collective (APQC), and the Economic Justice Coalition (EJC).
For more information, contact justice@uuathensga.org.
Christmas in July: SJAT Priceless Sale
Beginning July 13, the SJAT is hosting “Going Out of Business Sale” merch tabling after Sunday morning worship. The sale, which continues July 20 and 27, invites members and friends to “Take what you like. Give what you want.”
Statewide Primary Runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission
Keeping with UU’s commitment to democracy, make a plan to vote on July 15 in the District 3 Democratic candidate a statewide runoff following the June Special Primary for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Each member elected to the PSC is required to be a resident of the PSC District they represent and is elected statewide.
Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition Meets July 18
Our new Justice Partner, AIRC, invites UUFA members and friends to its July 18 meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Oconee Street UMC. Visit athensimmigrantrights.org to learn more. For more information about the Justice Partner program, contact justice@uuathensga.org.
UUFA Hosts “Leading with Love: Leadership That Meets the Moment”
The July 19 day-long conference, sponsored by UUA Southern Region, is designed to equip participants with the skills to cultivate vitality within UU Congregations. Key topics will explore Engaging with UU Theology and Covenant, Building Beloved Community as Counter Cultural Resistance, and Strategies for Growth in a Changing Era. This is a great way to meet UUs from across the Southern Region. Learn more and register here.
Forum: Welcoming the Economic Justice Coalition
The July 20 forum will give members and friends the opportunity to get to know the EJC and its mission. The forum begins at 9:15 a.m., both in person and via Zoom (find the zoom link on Realm/Connect, or contact justice@uuathensga.org.
Off-site Pool Party for All RE and Youth Families
Join the fun on July 26. For details email Kahla at DRE@uuathensga.org
William Lum brings “Slices of My Life” to the Clements Gallery
Award-winning watercolor artist William Lum’s show, “Slices of My Life,” continues in the gallery through July and August.
Let’s Get Together
Virtual Only – V Multi-platform – MP
All are welcome at these UUFA meetings and events!
Sunday Mornings
Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m. – Access Zoom through the weekly e-news or on Realm MP
Community and Conversation, Sundays following the worship services, 11:30 a.m. – MP
Exploring
Children, YUU and COA (Youth Coming of Age) meet in a one-room schoolhouse on July 13 and 27. All Ages services are set for July 6 and 20.
✻ For Children – Contact Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla (DRE@uuathensga.org) to receive updates.
✻ For Youth and Young Adults – Contact Coordinator Meredyth (YYA@uuathensga.org) to receive updates.
✻ For Adults
Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – Morning Meditation V
Book Talks and Second Lookers are on summer break.
July 6 & 20, 12:30 p.m. – Historical Jesus Book Discussion Based on historical research, much is now known about Jesus’ life and teachings and how they fit into the context of his time. Gather at the Fellowship to learn the latest.
July 20, 2 p.m. – Goddess Group, a circle of persons who identify as female, gathers monthly to study “Thealogy,” the feminine aspect of the Divine, and to engage in ritual, conversation, sharing, and caring, will meet in the AWE Room. In July Lorri Donnahoe will lead the group in a fun and interactive session. Receive Goddess Group updates through the group leaders listed on the Goddess Group page in Realm.
✻ For Everyone
July 8, 6:30 p.m. – Worship Arts and Celebrations Team (WACT) V
July 15, 7 p.m. – UUFA Board meeting. Check with the Board secretary (secretary@uuathensga.org) to be put on the agenda if you would like to speak at the meeting.
Making Music
Questions? Contact Music Director Amber Fetner at MD@uuathensga.org.
✻ For Everyone
The Palms of Fire Drum Circle and the Chalice Choir will take a break in July and return on Wednesday, August 6th.
Fun and Fellowship
✻ For Children & Youth
July 26 – Families of children and youth will enjoy an off-site pool party. For time and other details contact Kahla.
✻ For Everyone
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – Community Potluck Enjoy social time followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring enough food to share.
July 9, 6 p.m. – Simple Supper All are welcome to enjoy a meal together. Bring a potluck dish to share or RSVP to Kahla for a simple provided meal. Include the number in your group and any dietary restrictions. Every second Wednesday!
✻ For Adults
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour Two groups usually meet off site. Want to meet up? Contact uufa@uuathensga.org to learn the locations.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – Tai Chi Flow Class V
July 13, 11:30 a.m. – Getting to Know UUFA Newcomers are welcome after the service in the AWE Room.
July 27, 6 p.m. – Alphabet Family and Friends V The Alphabet Family invites UUFA folx who identify anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum to gather for fun and fellowship, usually on the fourth Sunday evening of every month.
Seeking Justice
Need more info? Visit https://www.uuathensga.org/justice/ or contact Justice@uuathensga.org.
In addition to the SJAT-sponsored events listed above in July Highlights, you are invited to participate in SJAT teams below. Learn more about each team on Realm.
July 10, 6:30 p.m. – Racial Justice Team V
July 13, 12 p.m. – Social Justice Action Team business meeting MP
July 20, 12 p.m. – Peace Advocacy Team V
July 28, 7 p.m. – Earth Ministry Team V
Watch for meetings of the Food Justice Team.
UUFA 2025-26 Causes of the Month (CotM) and Justice Partners
The Social Justice Action Team (SJAT) extends gratitude to all UUFA members who nominated and voted for July, 2025 – June, 2026 Causes of the Month. For more on the UUFA Share the Plate Cause of the Month Program, visit uuathensga.org/Justice
