UUFA News

Religious Exploration for Children & Youth

All are welcome to join our fellowship on Sunday, June 8th for a service entitled Free as a Bird, led by Rev. Pippin. RE will meet as a one-room schoolhouse (preK-12th grade) this Sunday, and on June 15, and 22, and July 13 and 27.

I hope you will join in with other UUFA members and friends walking in this year’s Pride Parade on Saturday, June 7.

You are invited to wear your UUFA or UUA t-shirt or button.

Walking groups will line up around 4:30 p.m. on the sidewalk that stretches from Little Kings to Creature Comforts.

The parade will begin promptly at 5 p.m. and will finish on Hancock Avenue around 5:30. Directly following the parade, attendees will be directed onto E Washington, where they will enter the festival zone. Here, you can find vendor tents, food trucks, a kids’ zone, and a stage where various performers will provide entertainment until 10 p.m.!

The festival will be open to the public at 3 p.m. and is free of charge. Here, patrons can access local queer and affirming resources, purchase items from various supportive vendors, and grab drinks from some of our favorite bars and restaurants! UUFA will be tabling at the festival. Please click here if you can help person the UUFA table for an hour or so.

FYI–The Street Preacher team that regularly targets Queer spaces will be coming, as noted by the Mayor and the ACCPD. Remember to refrain from acknowledgement, physical interaction, or close-proximity verbal altercations.

 
Morton Theatre — Hot Corner Revival Worship Service
 
UUFA’s minister Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker has been asked to lead worship at the Morton at 6:30 p.m. on June 11 as part of a city-wide revival during the annual Hot Corner Celebration. Members of the UUFA worship team will be participating. All UUFA members and friends are encouraged to attend!
 
 
Note the date change — Simple Supper will meet on the 3rd Wednesday in June. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Hot Corner revival with UUFA choir, Rev. P, and other worship leaders on June 11.
 
All are welcome to join together for Simple Supper on Wednesday, June 18. Bring a potluck shared dish or RSVP with Kahla for a simple provided meal. If RSVPing, email Kahla and include the number of folx attending in your group and any dietary restrictions.

Please let me know by 5 PM on Tuesday, June 17 if you would like dinner provided!

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.

June

  • June 27:  AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC
  • June 29:  Journeys Class (for Newcomers)
  • June 29:  UUA 2024-25 Common Read Discussion, noon, Heritage Room

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.  

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