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Communication at UUFA

One-way communication through E-news blasts, the Calendar  and the News page, including the Tapestry on the website. 

Multi-way communication through Realm Connect. 

You may access Realm from your computer browser or via the Realm Connect app here on your smart phone.

One this page you’ll find short videos describing the areas where Realm Connect helps us connect with each other in a secure way. 

Here are simple online tutorials  for managing your group in Realm on your computer or Realm Connect on your phone.

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QR code for Realm Connect App for Apple or click the image.
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Afternoon Meetings

Pastoral Care 1-3:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Comfort Choir 2-3 p.m. w/Pastoral Care

Justice Cluster 12:30-2:30 p.m. AWE Room

Endowment Team 1-2 p.m. Heritage Room  

Alphabet Family 2:30 p.m. Heritage Room

Upcoming

Here are all the events, meetings, and other happenings open to all for May and June. For details of these meetings, look to the left! Remember to join your groups in Realm/Connect to receive direct updates and last minute schedule changes.

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

May

  • 17th – Claiming Our Power Sponsored by the UU Legislative Action Network (1:30-3 p.m.)
  • 17th – Michael Thurmond Speaks at UUFA (3-5 p.m.)
  • 18th –Third Sunday Forum: Community Accompaniment Program with Asylum Seekers (CAPAS)
  • 18th – UUFA Annual Meeting
  • 19th – Voter Registration Deadline for Statewide Special Primary for Georgia Public Service Commission
  • 25th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  • 25th – 2024-25 Common Read Discussion (noon)

June

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

  • 1st – 
    • First Sunday Forum
    • Social Justice Action Team Business Meeting
    • Historical Jesus Book Discussion
    • Let’s Make Pride Posters
  • 4th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  •  5th – Tai Chi Flow Class
  •  6th – Art Exhibit Reception, 5-7 p.m.
  •  7th – Anton Flores from Casa Aletnera workshop – Midwives of Justice: Hospitality and Resistance in an Era of Mass Deportation (at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church)
  •  7th – Pride Parade and Pride Festival (downtown Athens)
  • 11th – Morton Theatre Worship Service, led by Rev. Pippin 6:30 p.m., Hot Corner Celebration (UUFA Choir & Drum groups will not meet. All are invited to attend the service instead.)
  • 12th –
    • Tai Chi Flow Class
    • Racial Justice Team
  • 13th – Next Bigger Vision Meal Provided by UUFA
  • 13th – Book signing for Rev. Brandan Robertson’s forthcoming book, Queer and Christian: Reclaiming Our Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (SJAT + Alphabet Fam sponsoring)
  • 15th –
    • Third Sunday Forum: Meet Your Justice Partner: AADM
    • Peace Advocacy Team 
    • Historical Jesus Book Discussion
    • Goddess Group
  • 18th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  • 19th –
    • Tai Chi Flow Class
    • Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival (an AADM Justice Partner event)
  • 20th – Summer Solstice Celebration in Song and Dance
  • 22nd –
    • Compassionate Presence in Times of Strain, a Pastoral Care Team Workshop open to all, 2-4 p.m.
    • Alphabet Family
  • 23rd – Earth Ministry Team
  • 25th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  • 26th – Tai Chi Flow Class
  • 29th – Journeys Newcomers’ Class

Below are highlights of upcoming special events.

Regular monthly events will be added in mid-June. 

July

  • 20th – New Member Recognition

August

  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026) (9 a.m.-noon)
  • 24th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

November

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