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Small Group Ministry at UUFA

Looking for true community?  Craving more meaningful conversations and deeper friendships? Look no further!

Join Small Group Ministry (SGM) for the 2024-25 program year. Groups consist of 8-12 people who meet 1-2 times per month to discuss personal topics and grow together.  Child care available.  Groups meet from September through May.

Craving meaningful conversation and connection?  Consider joining Small Group Ministry (SGM)!  Groups of 8-12 people meet once or twice a month and discuss a different topic in depth at each meeting.  We get to know each other deeply, learn and grow together, and build true community. 

Register here by December 31st.  Contact the coordinators, Camille and Lorri through sgm@uuathensga.org for more information.

Highlights of Upcoming Special Events

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

August

  •   9th – AADM 2025 Dance for Justice: Line Dancing Fundraiser
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • 11th – The Gathering from Side with Love
  • 13th – Simple Supper (Kahla)
  • 16th – 2025-26 Circle Supper Kickoff
  • 17th – Forum–Meet Your Justice Partner:  Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC)
  • 10th – Back to RE family meetup
  • 22nd – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 23rd – Leadership Summit 9 am to 12 pm
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here. 
  • 23rd – Justice Partner–Athens Pride and Queer Collection (APQC)– athenspride.org
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 24th – Book Discussion of UUA Common Read
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  •  All month – Diaper Drive
  •  7th – First Sunday Forum:  A New Cause of the Month–The Athens Clarke County Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures
  •  7th – Annual Ingathering worship service
  •  7th – Priceless Sale in the Welcome Hall
  •  7th – Food for Life Class
  •  8th & 9th – Artist Dropoff for Invitational Art Exhibit  
  •  9th – Second Lookers
  • 12th-14th – UUFA Gathering at The Mountain! Register soon!
  • 13th – UUFA Justice Partner (AADM) Event–End School to Prison Pipeline Conference
  • 14th – Capital Campaign celebration and Dedication of Fellowship Hall and Social Action Corner 
  • 19th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 20th – Latinxfest, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (need UUFA tablers!)
  • 21st – International Day of Peace March of Faith Poster Making
  •  21st –International Day of Peace – A March of Faith in Resistance to Mass Deportation (sponsored by the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition) (March from the school district at 595 Prince Avenue to the federal courthouse, 2 p.m.
  • 21st – Fall Equinox Circle Dance, 2 p.m.
  • 23rd – UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (Celebrate Bisexuality Day)

October 

  • All month – LGBT History Month
  •   5th – First Sunday Forum (sponsored by the Earth Ministry Team) featuring Glenn Donnahoe
  • 11th – UUA Day of Observance (National Coming Out Day)
  • 12th – Singing Meditation
  • 25th – EJC Justice Fest
  • 26th – UUA Day of Observance (Intersex Awareness Day)

November

  •  2nd – Singing Meditation
  •  9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  • 15th-16th – UU GA LAN (Legislative Action Network) Third Annual Conference 
  • 20th – UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (TDOR)

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 .