UUFA 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.

Highlights of Upcoming Special Events


Groups on hiatus for the summer include Book Talks Discussion Group and Second Lookers. Check with your group for updates.

July

  • 12th – St. James Cemetery workday 9-11 a.m.
  • 12th – Celebration of the Life of Claire Clements 2 p.m. Register to attend virtually here
  • 13th – Christmas in July: SJAT Priceless Sale
  • 15th – Statewide Primary Runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission
  • 18th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church
  • 19th – UUFA Hosts “Leading with Love: Leadership That Meets the Moment” Learn more and Register here
  • 20th – UUFA Forum: Welcoming the Economic Justice Coalition
  • 20th – New Member Recognition
  • 26th – Off-site Pool Party for All Religious Exploration and Youth Families 

August

  •  2nd – Worship Playground, 1-3 p.m.
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • August 22:  AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  • 19th – AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC

November

  • 9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

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.  

Rather see this as a calendar grid? Visit uuathensga.org/calendar