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Religious Exploration for Children & Youth

Sunday, December 28th will be an all ages service led by Rev. JeKaren Bell.  On Sunday, January 4th, join our fellowship for an all-ages burning bowl service led by Michelle and Leigh. 
 
Wishing you and your families joyous blessings, rest, and contentment over the winter break. You are a gift and I am so grateful to be a part of your lives. I hope to see you for the Christmas Eve service or in the new year at our fellowship. 
 
In the name of rest and rejuvenation, I will be taking a sabbatical in April 2026-July 2026. The main goal of my sabbatical is to rest my body and spirit, recharge my inner and physical self, and reflect upon my own work as your Director of Religious Exploration and dream of plans for the future at UUFA. 
 
RE, YUU, summer camp, and other regularly scheduled programs will continue while I am on sabbatical with the help of our amazing staff and volunteers. More information on my sabbatical is forthcoming, but I wanted our families to know first! I am grateful for this opportunity to recharge and I look forward to hearing about the fellowship’s insights and growth while I am away. 
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All are welcome to join our fellowship, December 24th, for an all ages youth-led Christmas Eve service at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall! The youth plan to include the nativity story, traditional hymns, and Christmas carols. Please bring cookies to share and enjoy the coffee, cocoa, and tea provided.
 
RE and YUU will meet again on January 11th. 

Happenings in a List!

For details on non-recurring events, check out the “Highlights” of “This Month & Beyond” (either on the left of this page or here). 

For recurring committee and team meeting details, check the “Let’s Get Together” section of “This Month & Beyond,” and make sure to join your groups on Realm/Connect, so you will receive updates, and reminders directly to your inbox and have easy access to zoom links for virtual happenings. 

Need help!? Contact Meredyth@uuathensga.org

December

Staff winter break is December 25 through January 1. 

All month!

*Donations can be made at (onrealm.org/UUFA/give) through December 31.

  • 24 Christmas Eve All ages. 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

January

All Month — Winter Clothing Drive

Justice Meetings — Visuals here & UUFA Justice Calendar here

  •  4   Abundance Table First Sundays
  •  4   Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  •  4   Social Action Justice Team First Sundays
  •  4   Historical Jesus Book Discussion First & Third Sundays
  •  8   Racial Justice Team Second Thursdays
  • 11 Getting to Know You Second Sundays
  • 13  Second Lookers Second Tuesdays
  • 13  Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 15  Justice Partner event:  AADM Social Justice Awards and Gala 2026
  • 17  Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Banquet (sponsored by the Athens Area Human Relations Council), 4 p.m., Classic Center
  • 18  Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  • 18  Poster making for the MLK Day Parade
  • 19  MLK Day Parade (3 p.m., Washington & Hull)
  • 26  Earth Ministry Team Fourth Mondays
  • 27  Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity: Are We Too Violent?
  • 29  Hiking Our Values

February 

  •   1  Abundance Table First Sundays
  •   1  Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  •   1  Social Action Justice Team First Sundays
  •   7  Lead with Love (UUA Virtual Only)
  •   8  Nominations Open for 2026-27 Share the Plate Cause-of-the Month Organizations
  • 10  Second Lookers Second Tuesdays
  • 10  Adult RE (Religious Exploration) Opportunity:  Are We Too Violent?
  • 12  Racial Justice Team Second Thursdays
  • 15  Conversation Cafe First & Third Sundays
  • 19  Board of Trustees Meeting
  • 22  Nominations Close for 2026-27 Share the Plate Cause-of-the Month Organizations
  • 23  Earth Ministry Team Fourth Mondays

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

Justice Partner Highlights

Athens Pride and Queer Collective Hosts Operation Transformation

Join Athens Pride and Queer Collective, a UUFA Justice Partner, on December 5 from 8 to 11 pm at Live Wire Athens for an unforgettable night of drag, art, and community. All proceeds from the event will directly fund APQC’s Gender-Affirming Care Grant, which provides financial assistance to individuals across Georgia seeking gender-affirming surgeries and care. Visit athenspride.org/events for tickets and details.

Athens Area Paine College Club Presents Thurgood

The Economic Justice Coalition, a UUFA Justice Partner, is one of several organizations to benefit from the proceeds of the production of George Stevens’ Thurgood set for the Morton Theatre on December 6 at 3 pm and December 7 at 4 pm. For tickets and details visit   www.mortontheatre.com/events  When you purchase your tickets, please put EJC in the code box located on the payment page.

Reggae Vibes Fundraiser: Georgia for Jamaica Hurricane Relief 

Supporting Families Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

December 11. Doors open at 6pm. @Hendershots 237 Prince Ave. Athens, Ga

Join us for an uplifting and meaningful night as Georgia comes together to support Jamaica! Reggae Vibes Fundraiser is a celebration of culture, community, and compassion all to raise funds and gather practical resources for families recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

Whether you can attend in person or simply want to make a donation, your contribution will make a direct impact on rebuilding lives. Join AADM to support recovery efforts and donate funds and supplies to help families rebuild. aadmovement.org/events