UUFA Athens

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Athens

HOW DO I?

UUFA News

Back to all News

Grounds Clean Up Day September 10

We are having a “Get out the Vote” event on Sept 20. The UUA president will be here speaking and many members of the Athens community will be in attendance. We have a beautiful facility to hold the event in. We have a great landscape but it is in need of some attention. The rains and hot weather have the grass and other plants growing like crazy. There are weeds to pull, mulch to spread, plants that need trimming, and plenty of other work to be done. 

We need volunteers to help clean the grounds. 

Please come out and help us on Saturday, September 10, starting at 9 am. We’ll be there until noon at least. If you can only come for one hour, that’s fine – we’ll take as much help as you can provide. Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty and bring gloves if you need them. You may also want to bring water or some other drink and snacks. It’s can be hot out there. 

If you have any questions contact Mark Williams.

Share the Plate / Cause-of-the-Month: Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens (DIA)

During May Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens (DIA), an Athens organization with a mission to create and promote spaces for the liberation of undocumented immigrants in the United States, will receive one half of all undesignated offerings. For details contact justice@uuathensga.org

Help with Food Insecurity

Please continue to bring non-perishable food items to Fellowship Hall’s wicker baskets. While all CANtributions are appreciated, in May the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank is especially in need of white rice, Hamburger Helper, and dried pinto beans. 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

AADM Workplace Rights & Career Lab

AADM invites you to May 9’s Saturday School in partnership with Patrick Ihejirika and Pathwise NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals become more competitive for the careers they want. This free session will cover workplace rights and career development, helping you understand fair pay, safe working conditions, and how to advocate for yourself on the job. Participants will also take part in hands-on resume workshops and gain access to Pathwise’s career tools to strengthen resumes, identify skill gaps, build clear career plans, and stay organized throughout the job search process. Register here for the 10 to 11:30 am sessionat Oconee Street United Methodist Church: https://www.aadmovement.org/events/may2026-saturday-school

Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting

All are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition on May 15 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Oconee Street United Methodist Church. For more information contact justice@uuathensga.org.