UUFA News

Annual Meeting Results of Voting

Business conducted during the Annual Meeting

The following business motions were made, discussed, and voted upon during the Congregational Annual Meeting on May 15, 2022:

1.  The motion to accept the slate of nominees proposed by the Nominating Committee passed. Those who will be serving for 2022-23 are:

Board of Trustees
Iva King, President (appt. by Board) 2023 (2024 At-large)
Jane Mayer, Vice President (appt. by Board) 2023 (2025 At-large)
Lyndall Tunnell, Treasurer 2023
Sarah Cook, Secretary 2024
Vivian Sellers 2023
Marco Messori 2023
Marguerite Holmes 2025
Penny Oldfather 2024
Susie Weller 2025

Nominating Committee
Kelly Simonson 2023
Jane Kobres 2023
Roger Bailey 2024
Rosemary Wood 2024
Appointed by BoT: Susan Brown 2023

Committee on Shared Ministry
Margaret Holt 2023
Debbie Hardigree 2023
Deb Keys 2024
Lisa Brown 2024
Ynza Morganstar 2025
Terri Ray 2025

Endowment Committee
Scott Mason 2025
David Jarrett 2024
Jane King 2023

2.  The motion to accept the 2022-23 budget passed.
3.  The original motion to accept the proposed bylaws changes did not pass. The motion made during the meeting to accept all the proposed changes except those that referred to the Committee on Shared Ministry did pass.
4.  The motion to approve the adoption of the 8th principle passed, with 88% voting “yes.”

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.
  •  9thAADM 2025 Dance for Justice: Line Dancing Fundraiser
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • 10th – Back to RE family meetup
  • 11thThe 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
  • 22ndAthens 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.  

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