Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Athens

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2 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, focuses on West African drumming although other musical traditions and instruments are also explored. No prior drumming experience is necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a drum. Contact Amber for more information. Music brin , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 pm Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any questions or concerns. We choos , ...
3 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ... 6 p.m. Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 6 p.m. Racial Justice Team (Virtual) 5:00 pm This group is exploring UUFA’s goal of “engaging in dismantling white supremacy including the intersectional aspects of environmental and economic injustice.” Join the group in Realm/Connect or contact the coordinators through justice@uuathensga.org for more info or to join virtually. Need help joining Realm/Conn , ... Fall Exhibit Opening Fall Exhibit Opening 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Join us in the Clements Gallery for the opening reception of “Enhanced Paintings from Photos” on October 3rd at 5:00-6:30 pm. Artist Lori Hammer, formerly a Reading Specialist in the Oconee County School System where she taught 4th and 5th grades, has attended many watercolor workshops led by well-known artists, the mo , ...
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6 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 12 p.m. Social Justice Action Team (SJAT) (Multi-Platform) 12 p.m. Social Justice Action Team (SJAT) (Multi-Platform) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Be the change you want to see in the world. You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Social Justice Action Team (SJAT) at UUFA. For info on Justice at UUFA, visit uuathensga.org/justice Join the group in Realm/Connect or contact the SJAT chair for more info or to join virtually. Need help joining Realm/Connect , ... 12:15 p.m. Singing Meditation (multi-platform) 12:15 p.m. Singing Meditation (multi-platform) 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Singing Meditation is a monthly gathering of singing as a spiritual practice. During this time, we will breathe, hum, chant, and sing in a circle. You will have the invitation to be sung to in the middle of the circle, sometimes called a song bath. This is optional, of course You can be seated in a chair or use a cu , ... 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Do you want to learn more about the historical Jesus? Based on historical research, much is now known about his life and his teachings and how they fit into the context of his time. In this group, we will read and discuss various perspectives by scholars about the historical Jesus. We will not address Christian theolo , ... 1 p.m. Young Adult Pumpkin Decorating 1 p.m. Young Adult Pumpkin Decorating 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join fellow young adults to decorate pumpkins from 1-3 on Sunday, October 6th. All young adults are welcome and pumpkins will be provided to those who rsvp with Meredyth at yya@uuathensga.org . , ...
7 OFF-SITE & Virtual — Capital Campaign 2024 COTTAGE MEETINGS OFF-SITE & Virtual — Capital Campaign 2024 COTTAGE MEETINGS 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm At UUFA, we don’t just ask for money; we want your ideas! As Capital Campaign 2024 continues, all are invited to attend a cottage meeting to share hopes and dreams for the Fellowship. If the Capital Campaign succeeds, we will be done with making loan payments, so what could and should be done with that “extra” money? T , ...
8 12 p.m. Second Lookers is BACK! 12 p.m. Second Lookers is BACK! 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm This month’s speaker is Janice Simon, Professor of Art History at the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy coffee, tea, and desserts provided. Known as the “Second Lookers,” these folx are interested and intere , ...
9 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, focuses on West African drumming although other musical traditions and instruments are also explored. No prior drumming experience is necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a drum. Contact Amber for more information. Music brin , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 pm Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any questions or concerns. We choos , ...
10 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ... OFF-SITE & Virtual — Capital Campaign 2024 COTTAGE MEETINGS OFF-SITE & Virtual — Capital Campaign 2024 COTTAGE MEETINGS 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm At UUFA, we don’t just ask for money; we want your ideas! As Capital Campaign 2024 continues, all are invited to attend a cottage meeting to share hopes and dreams for the Fellowship. If the Capital Campaign succeeds, we will be done with making loan payments, so what could and should be done with that “extra” money? T , ...
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13 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 11:30 a.m. Getting to Know UU Fellowship of Athens 11:30 a.m. Getting to Know UU Fellowship of Athens 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Are you new to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens? Are you new to UUism? Do you have questions about the worship service? UUFA is where questioning can be the answer! Drop-in and meet some long-time members, meet others who are exploring, and get your questions answered at this next Getting to Know UU Fell , ... 1 p.m. Book Talks (Virtual) 2024-25 book list is here! 1 p.m. Book Talks (Virtual) 2024-25 book list is here! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm To join Book Talks virtually, regular attendees are encouraged to join the group on Realm/Connect to ensure access to the link, or contact the office (UUFA@uuathensga.org, 706-546-7914, ext 5). Book Talks is an informal group that meets the second Sunday of the month after the service to discuss books selected by the m , ...
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15 7 p.m. Board of Trustees 7 p.m. Board of Trustees 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In keeping with the fifth UU Principle, “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large,” UUFA offers members a chance to visit its monthly Board meetings, held either virtually or in-person at UUFA on the third Tuesday night of each month, starting at 7 , ...
16 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, focuses on West African drumming although other musical traditions and instruments are also explored. No prior drumming experience is necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a drum. Contact Amber for more information. Music brin , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 pm Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any questions or concerns. We choos , ...
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19 OFF-SITE — October 19: AADM Black Market OFF-SITE — October 19: AADM Black Market All Day The Athens Black Market (ABM) is a vibrant initiative dedicated to supporting minority business owners by offering a marketplace that celebrates and promotes culture and diversity in Downtown Athens. FREE to the general public. The ABM is hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), a UUFA Justice Partner , ... Community Singing, Choir & Potluck Community Singing, Choir & Potluck 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Community Singing, Choir & Potluck meets Saturday, October 19 in UUFA Fellowship Hall. Come sing, eat and build community! The morning session (10-12 a.m.) will be simple songs you can learn without sheet music. After the noon potluck lunch, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. the choir will go over music for the December music se , ...

20 FORUM: Democracy in the Crosshairs: Project 2025 FORUM: Democracy in the Crosshairs: Project 2025 9:15 am - 10:15 am Democracy in the Crosshairs: Project 2025 Steve Lize will host a participatory exploration of the potential impact of Project 2025. Attendees will learn about what policies are proposed and be asked to share thoughts on the potential impact on American democracy, representative government, and civil rights. All are in , ... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 p.m. Historical Jesus Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Do you want to learn more about the historical Jesus? Based on historical research, much is now known about his life and his teachings and how they fit into the context of his time. In this group, we will read and discuss various perspectives by scholars about the historical Jesus. We will not address Christian theolo , ... 2 p.m. Goddess Group 2 p.m. Goddess Group 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Goddess Group, a circle of persons who identify as female, gathers monthly to study “Thealogy,” the feminine aspect of the Divine. During third Sunday afternoon gatherings, the group uses curricula designed by the UU Women’s Federation and other women-centered organizations and individuals to explore their inner go , ... OFF-SITE & Virtual — Capital Campaign 2024 COTTAGE MEETINGS OFF-SITE & Virtual — Capital Campaign 2024 COTTAGE MEETINGS 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm At UUFA, we don’t just ask for money; we want your ideas! As Capital Campaign 2024 continues, all are invited to attend a cottage meeting to share hopes and dreams for the Fellowship. If the Capital Campaign succeeds, we will be done with making loan payments, so what could and should be done with that “extra” money? T , ...
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23 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, focuses on West African drumming although other musical traditions and instruments are also explored. No prior drumming experience is necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a drum. Contact Amber for more information. Music brin , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 pm Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any questions or concerns. We choos , ...
24 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong (Virtual) 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mind as well as body come into play in Jackie and Bill Pierson’s Thursday morning Tai Chi and Qigong sessions. With guidance from Jackie and Bill, participants learn and practice self-massage, breathing exercises, and simple moves for meditation, balance, and fitness. This group meetings virtually most Thursday , ...
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27 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship & Religious Exploration 10:30 am - 11:30 am Look for this month’s worship topics here. You can always find that info on the UUFA News page. For details on this week and month in UUFA Religious Exploration, click here. For questions about all Religious Exploration programs at UUFA, connect with Dir. of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers. For more informa , ... 11:30 a.m. Fall Festival 2024 11:30 a.m. Fall Festival 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fall Festival 2024 is almost here! This year, UUFA is requesting teams/individuals to host Trunks for Trunk or Treat as well as folx to provide chili and toppings/sides. If you are interested, please fill out this form and we will contact you! Join us on Sunday, October 27 after Sunday service (11:30 AM – 1 PM) , ... 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 a.m. Community & Conversation (Multi-Platform) 11:30 am Click here to join Coffee & Conversation. Shortly after the morning worship service ends, connect with others to share not only your thoughts about the service but also about what is happening in the world in general and your life in particular. We enjoy snacks, talking, and participation in activities such as sing , ... 7 p.m. Alphabet Family (Virtual) 7 p.m. Alphabet Family (Virtual) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Alphabet Family invites UUFA folx who identify anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum to gather for fun and fellowship, usually on the fourth Sunday evening of every month. Contact the coordinators for more information or connect with the group on Realm/Connect. Aren’t Connected? Contact the office 706-546-7914, , ...
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30 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 a.m. Morning Meditation (Virtual) 8:45 am - 9:00 am You are invited to start your morning with 15 minutes of virtual meditation from 8:45 to 9 a.m. For the link, join the group in Realm/Connect, and then look for the meeting under “My Events.” Need help connecting, call the office. (706-546-7914, ext. 5) , ... 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 p.m. Palms of Fire Drum Circle 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Palms of Fire Drum Circle, under the guidance of Music Director Amber Fetner, focuses on West African drumming although other musical traditions and instruments are also explored. No prior drumming experience is necessary, and you don’t even need to bring a drum. Contact Amber for more information. Music brin , ... 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 p.m. Community Potluck 5:30 pm Join in the community conversation and good eats! Social time followed by a traditional potluck. Bring enough to eat and share. At this time, masks are optional in UUFA facilities. Arrive at 5:30 if you would like to help set up, socializing and eating begins at 6. , ... 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7 p.m. Chalice Choir Practice 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UUFA Music Director Amber Fetner Music brings us together and nourishes our bodies and spirits, so it is an important part of worship at UUFA. Choir is open to all, but everyone who participates must show proof of being fully vaccinated. Contact Music Director Amber Fetner with any questions or concerns. We choos , ...
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