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National UU Organizations–UUMFE & UUA Pres. Events

UU Ministries for the Earth (UUMFE)

UUMFE is excited to launch our first “long course”: Ecology as Scripture. The course will meet SIX TIMES, so please commit to attending all classes (although we do realize that things come up that may interfere with attendance)!

Class meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM EST/5CST/4PST. Dates are: January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28th, March 21st, and March 28th. Led by Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone, we will explore interfaith/interspiritual teachings and practices that will guide us into personal, local, and global responses to climate chaos and environmental injustice.

This offering begins NEXT WEEK so make sure to register now.

Register for ‘Ecology As Scripture’ long course here.

February 2:  Federal Matters with Susan Frederick Gray

UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray has selected the start of the 118th Session of Congress to join Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) for a reflection and then questions and answers focused on federal matters. This virtual fundraising event will be held on February 2 beginning at 8 p.m.  For further information….

UU Retreat Center in North Carolina

Located near Highlands, North Carolina, The Mountain is an exemplary retreat, camp, and learning center that celebrates Unitarian Universalist principles, inspires people of all ages, transforms lives, and builds a more compassionate world.  Read the latest Mountain Matters, published monthly, which provides information on programs and events at The Mountain. 

Upcoming at The Mountain: 

Register at www.themountainrlc.org.

International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women

Since March 31, 2020, more than 30 women have logged on for a cross-continental meeting, creating on computer screens a gallery of women’s faces from Australia, India, and Bolivia, to Kenya, Uganda, several European nations, and across the United States and Canada.

The global U*U women’s gatherings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. EST.  Information on how you can take part, visit the ICUUW website.

UUA Monthly Board Meetings

One way the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees serves the more than 148,000 members and over 1,000 member congregations of the UUA is through open communication and transparency in its own work.

To further encourage this open dialogue, the Board hosts monthly Open Houses. All are invited to attend and participate. Bring your comments, questions, and suggestions, and chat about the Board’s work and the Unitarian Universalist (UU) issues that matter most to you. Beginning at 7 p.m. EST, the Open Houses are generally the second Tuesday of each month (except on the third Tuesday in November 2022). 

Find the link to pre-register (required) for upcoming meetings dates on the UUA website.

What’s Up in the Southern Region?

Visit the news blog of the UUA’s Southern Region website and read the monthly updates here.

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.

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.  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 .