UUFA News

Belonging in a Flourishing Spiritual Community

Do you feel a sense of belonging when among the community of UUFA? I know I didn’t until I began attending Goddess Group and offering my time to other groups at the Fellowship. By becoming a regular attendee of both Sunday services and smaller groups, I began to think that I might belong here, and that was 2012. Now, after attending many meetings and events of various groups, I know that I do belong. 

I believe that only by giving of my time, my talents, and my financial resources did I come to feel “at home” at UUFA. In contributing in various ways, I strengthened my bonds to the people here, and to the institution itself. I know people who were strangers; I feel a sense of accomplishment; and I know that I am a part of the life of this congregation. 

I’m very much hoping that you have that sense of belonging, that you know that you are a part of UUFA. If you don’t, please find something—some group, some cause, some task—that feeds your spirit. And if you’re out of ideas, just contact me at vpsellers@gmail.com, or ask anyone who has been here a while and we’ll try to help you find those connections you need. 

And, please, during this month of our annual budget drive, contribute financially as you are able to help keep us flourishing, able to help folks make connections not only at UUFA, but in the larger world as well. When we contribute financially, we begin to feel as though we have a stake in what happens here, more connected to what goes on at UUFA. 

Let’s keep UUFA flourishing by giving of our time, energy, ideas, and resources. And many, many thanks for all each of you do for this congregation.  ~ Vivian Preston Sellers

Upcoming


These are highlights of the special events for the upcoming months. For regular, recurring meetings of committees, teams, and groups, read the “This Month & Beyond” post at uuathensga.org/UUFA or visit uuathensga.org/calendar . Join your groups in Realm/Connect to receive direct updates.


May

  • 17th – Claiming Our Power Sponsored by the UU Legislative Action Network (1:30-3 p.m.)
  • 17th – Michael Thurmond Speaks at UUFA (3-5 p.m.)
  • 18th –Third Sunday Forum: Community Accompaniment Program with Asylum Seekers (CAPAS)
  • 18th – UUFA Annual Meeting
  • 19th – Voter Registration Deadline for Statewide Special Primary for Georgia Public Service Commission
  • 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 – Let’s Make Pride Posters
  • 6th – Art Exhibit Reception, 5-7 p.m.
  • 7th – Anton Flores from Casa Aletnera workshop – Midwives of Justice: Hospitality and Resistance in an Era of Mass Deportation (at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church)
  • 7th – Pride Parade and Pride Festival (downtown Athens)
  • 11th – Morton Theatre Worship Service, led by Rev. Pippin 6:30, Hot Corner Celebration
  • 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
  • 19th – Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival (an AADM Justice Partner event)
  • 20th – Summer Solstice Celebration in Song and Dance
  • 22nd – Compassionate Presence in Times of Strain, a Pastoral Care Team Workshop open to all, 2-4 p.m.
  • 29th – Journeys Newcomers’ Class

July

  • 20th – New Member Recognition

August

  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026) (9 a.m.-noon)
  • 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)