Join us as we explore cultural, historical, and personal aspects of gift-giving. This will be our second hybrid service since the pandemic began. Everyone is welcome via ZOOM at 11:00am. The 11:00am in-person option is for the fully vaccinated folks (bring your vaccination card) who are wearing an effective face mask and maintaining social distance. … [Read more…]
PROGRAMMING Just a Reminder that we are not having a Sunday service this weekend. Enjoy any and all celebrations you observe for Independence Day! And also read Frederick Douglass’s powerful speech “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2927t.html.) Nearly all American holidays carry mixed messages when we shine a light on history. The Programming … [Read more…]
UUA General Assembly Sunday – June 27, 2021 Join us on Sunday, June 27, for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship! UUs from across the country are participating virtually this week in our annual General Assembly (GA.) The Sunday morning shared worship service is always a highlight of GA. We will stream the … [Read more…]
“PRIDE SUNDAY!” with delfin w. bautista Sunday Service, via Zoom on June 20, 2021, 11am EST Pride is a time of celebration in which lgbtq people can be out and proud without shame or fear. It is also a time of reflection in which we recommit ourselves to creating a just society where all are … [Read more…]
Dear UUFA Members & Friends, To the disappointment of many, and yet, we hope, for the safety of all, the UUFA Board has decided that we are not ready to re-enter our Fellowship building for Sunday services yet. The Board has had extensive discussions throughout the pandemic about what criteria we would use to determine … [Read more…]
“Why You Should Care: Mental Health and Coping During the Pandemic,” with Dr. Michelle Pride Sunday Service, June 13, 2021, 11am EST (By Zoom and perhaps also IN-PERSON! Stay tuned….we’ll send out a special edition of the Greensheet if the UUFA Board votes on Saturday morning to open the Fellowship building to in-person services that will … [Read more…]
UUFA HIKING SUNDAY at Richard Thieret’s Tree Farm Sunday June 6, 2021, 11am We’re always happy to change plans when it’s best for the folks involved. This Sunday is no exception. We’ll have delfin bautista join us later this month, and this Sunday will take a break from our regular services and instead have a … [Read more…]
“COME, COME, WHOEVER YOU ARE” Sunday Service in the UU Fellowship Parking Lot May 30, 2021, 11am Gather in the Fellowship parking lot at 184 Longview Heights Road, Athens, Ohio to see and hear each other in person once again! Service will be led by Katie Evans and Susan Westenbarger. We’ll light our chalice and … [Read more…]
“LET’S TALK ABOUT CARE” with Brian Richards Sunday Service 11am EST by Zoom May 23, 2021 A discussion led by Brian Richards on our experiences (good and bad) with self and other care (pets, friends, etc.). Let’s share what we know and what we don’t know yet. SUNDAY SERVICE Join via Zoom: If you’ve already … [Read more…]
“A CONVERSATION ABOUT POVERTY” with Jack Frech Sunday Service 11am EST by Zoom May 16, 2021 Jack has worked for more than 45 years in the poverty field. He retired after 33 years as Director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services. He has since served three years as a VISTA volunteer … [Read more…]