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Bridging Ceremony July 31

All are invited to join the UUFA in a special Bridging Ceremony in which we celebrate our newest young adult and youth group members. The ceremony will take place during service on Sunday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m.

This will be a very special service to honor participants as they cross over the bridge, signifying that they are entering the next stage of life at the UUFA. Rising sixth graders will be welcomed by our youth group and high school graduates will be welcomed by the adults in our fellowship.

If there is a rising 6th grader in your family who would like to take part in the bridging ceremony, please contact Kahla at DRE@uuathensga.org for more information. We are also seeking young adults (18-35) who would like to welcome our newest young adults.

July Share the Plate CotM Benefits ACC Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures

This organization exists to illuminate the rich and diverse histories of African Americans in Athens, Georgia, and surrounding communities to ignite a steadfast commitment to justice and truth-telling, and to inspire youth to become architects of a fair and inclusive future. For details contact justice@uuathensga.org

2026-27 Cause of the Month Organizations Selected

UUFA voters have chosen the 2026-27 Share-the-Plate recipients: (* indicates a UUFA Justice Partner)

July                  ACC Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures 

August             Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition *

September     Athens Area Emergency Food Bank 

October           Project Safe

November       Athens Pride and Queer Collective *

December       The Ark

January           Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement *

February         U-Lead

March              Athens Wellness Center

April                 Athens Land Trust

May                  Economic Justice Coalition *

June                 Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens

Learn more from justice@uuathensga.org

Help with Food Insecurity through June CANtributions

Please continue to bring non-perishable food items to Fellowship Hall’s wicker baskets. While all CANtributions are appreciated, in June the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank is especially in need of cold breakfast cereals as well as dry pasta (spaghetti is the favorite) and saltine crackers. To give by credit card, visit uuathensga.org/give and look for “Charitable Giving.” To give by check, make the check out to UUFA and put “CANtributions 1-8016” in the memo line. To learn more, contact justice@uuathensga.org. If you are experiencing food insecurity or know someone in our UUFA community who is, please contact Rev. Pippin (revpippin@uuathensga.org).

UUFA Justice Partner Highlights

Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting

All are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition on July 17 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Oconee Street United Methodist Church. For more information contact justice@uuathensga.org.