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Arts and Aesthetics Committee

The Arts & Aesthetics Committee was established in October, 1998 by the Board of Trustees. This committee maintains a written inventory of all art works in the building and is responsible for their planned placement. The plan developed by the committee respects the interior architecture of the building, considers artwork and related donations, and arranges for periodic exhibits of members' and friends' artwork. Read more about the art and artifacts in our building...

Memorial Garden Committee

When: Approximately five times a year
Where: UUAA

The Memorial Garden Committee is different from the memorial service team that is part of the Pastoral Care Ministry.

The Memorials Committee was founded in 1989 to administer, for the Board, the use and appearance of the Memorial Garden and the Memorial Plaque and Book. The Statement of Intent established in 1989 includes: "The purpose of the Plaque is to make available a permanent and public memorial, record of names, birth and death dates." The Plaque may be found on the outside wall of the common room near the library windows.

The purpose of the Memorial Garden is to make available an area in which ashes may be scattered as part of a planned garden which beautifies the First UU grounds. It is our intention that all record keeping, ceremonies, and practices relating to the Plaque and Garden will be performed in such a manner as to enhance our shared life in the congregation and our memories of deceased friends and relatives.

The committee meets approximately five times a year.

Communications Committee

Meets via Zoom

The Communications Committee, chaired by Kimberly Ellerthorpe, meets monthly with the Communications Ministry Specialist to advise and create communications policy and resources for UUAA.
Read the 2021 charge to the committee here. If you have questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Website Team (Internet Technologies Group)

When: 2nd Sunday of each month via Zoom
Where: UUAA building
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The Internet Technologies Group (web team) provides technical expertise for the uuaa.org web site. They work with the UUAA staff to facilitate website and mailing list communication among members of the congregation and to present information about our congregation to visitors to our web site. The group provides the primary technical maintenance for the website and also serves as a visionary group, looking for new uses of the web site and new ideas for using Internet technologies to serve the interests of the UUAA community. Members of the group have varying skill sets that include web development, writing, photography and graphic design. They are always learning from each other and always happy for new ideas.

Upcoming meetings: The Internet Technologies Working Group meets the second Sunday of the month via Zoom. We would be happy to have you join us regardless of your web skills.

 Audio Operations Group [not during pandemic]

When: Sunday morning during services
Where: UUAA building

The goal of the Audio Operations Group is to provide staffing for the Sanctuary’s audio system for Sunday Services, and other functions held there (memorial services, lectures, etc.) whenever possible. We don’t hold regular meetings, but may occasionally get together to discuss operational problems or review procedures. New volunteers are generally trained on-the-job by working with one of the “regulars” during a Sunday Service or two. Duties generally consist of turning the system ON (and OFF) placing microphones where needed, recording the services on cassette tape and, at the moment, recording the sermons on MP3 for the Website Committee’s use. The Sanctuary sound system also is used to feed sound into the Social Hall, either from the Sanctuary Service or by using the wireless microphones. We also assist in providing audio devices upon request. We are always looking for volunteers.

Office Volunteers [not during pandemic]

The UUAA office is a busy place that occasionally needs volunteer help.

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to volunteer.

Sunday Service Volunteers [not during pandemic]

Sunday volunteer positions include greeting, ushering, conducting newcomer sessions, staffing the Involvement Table, and running the audio equipment.All of these volunteer positions are a wonderful way to get to know other congregants and visitors. Typically, people commit to one or two services a month so the time commitment is minimal but the rewards are great.

Contact Welcoming Ministries Coordinator,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to volunteer.

Grocery Certificates

Everybody goes grocery shopping. You can help us continue to raise over $10,000 per year simply by grocery shopping. All you do is purchase gift certificates to your favorite grocery store at face value, spend them like cash and UUAA makes 5% profit. Store certificates available are Kroger’s, Meijer’s, Busch’s, Hiller’s, Whole Foods and People’s Food Co-op. They are sold every Sunday during coffee hour or by mail. Please use the monthly order form for mail-in orders only -- Follow the directions printed on the form. Don't shop without your grocery coupons!

QUUest Bookstore

When: 10:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m and 12:30 to 1:00p.m in the fall, 10:30a.m. to noon in the summer
Where: UUAA Social hall
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QUUest Bookstore sells books about the UU faith, history, spiritual goals, meditations, poetry and a variety of titles of general interest to UUs. Titles are selected from the UU World, references from sermons, forums and workshops as well as suggestions from fellow congregants.

The QUUest bookstore is open between services in the fall, 10:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m and following the second service from 12:30 to 1:00p.m. In the summer, it is open from 10:30a.m. to noon. The QUUest book tables are located in the southeast corner of the Social Hall. Portions of the profits from sales are donated to the congregation’s general fund several times a year. Please stop by QUUest and look over our rich collection of titles.

Goods and Services Auction

Held annually in Spring.

This event provides many opportunities for service to our congregation and for members to share tangible time and talent to strengthen our community. We invite everyone to find a way to contribute and help ensure our success again this year.

20's and 30's - Ignite

UPDATE DEC 2020 - Ignite is functioning INFORMALLY.

What does that mean? Due to life changes and transitions, the group is connecting informally. The group has a dedicated Facebook page which is the best way to connected with the group. Follow this link to the Ignite Facebook group. All gatherings are informal and announced in that space.

If you have additional needs or questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Humanist Study Group

When:  1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2:00 to 4:00 PM

 and 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30 PM

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The Humanist Study Group welcomes anyone who is interested in exploring varieties of religious belief, human behavior, ethics, morality and just about anything else from a humanist perspective.  Our roots go back to the ancient Greeks, through the Enlightenment, and end up in the non-theistic side of Unitarian-Universalism.  Our discussions are inspired by current articles, books and topics generated in our meetings. Find out more about the Humanist Study Group by following this link.

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a place for everyone under the rainbow!
We seek to build an intergenerational space where we can flourish in our QUEER + TRANS lives. Kaleidoscope was founded in 2021, building on UUAA’s longstanding commitment to and work with LGBTQIA+ people and communities. With particular attention to gender identity and expression, sexual or affectional orientation, and family structure, we are committed to recognizing and dismantling oppressive systems (e.g., racism, classism, and many more) that impact the quality of our lives. We do this work through education, social activities, and activism.
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Men's Fellowship

To learn about the Men's programming at UUAA click this link:: http://uuaa.org/men

Multicultural Outreach

Multicultural Outreach at UUAA centers the voices, needs, and spiritual growth of Black, Indigenous, People of Color. Learn more...

TrUU Hope

TrUU Hope is a UU group for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and similarly identified) youth. We aim to grow community and to provide social, support, educational, and activist programs and opportunities for our youth to explore their identities and interests. Learn more about TrUU Hope Events... Questions? Send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

UUAA North

This discussion group (usually meeting on the north side of Ann Arbor) provides opportunities for UUAA folks to gather for conversation and community in an informal setting. Check the UUAA calendar for meeting times. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.g for more information.

WomUUn's Community

Learn about UUAA programming for ALL* women by following this link.

*  including trans, cis, * non-binary +

Community Walk, Roll or Stroll

We do not have a regular schedule. We have sign-ups for taking walks together at various times during the year. Please learn more following this link. Or you can send questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community of Writers

When: 3rd Sunday of the month
Where: Zoom
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The Community of Writers read and support each other's work and hold semi-annual formal readings that are open to the congregation.

Adult writers (beginning, intermediate, advanced, potential) interested in an open, supportive community to foster self-awareness, spiritual growth, creative expression, communication and social witness through the writing arts are invited to join the UUAA Community of Writers.  This group is based on the premise that every person is a writer.  In each session everyone is invited to share their writings with the group, in confidence and with appreciative feedback.  The group’s shared leadership means that any member, following the Community of Writers’ guidelines, may lead a session focused on a theme, purpose for writing, or form of writing, such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, personal essay, journaling, blogging, and more.  Since 2015 the Community of Writers has held semi-annual readings of their original writings to which the congregation was invited. 

Newcomers are always welcome. Watch for information in the E News or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how to get involved.

Fiber Arts Group

When: First Saturday of the month 10am-12p, Third Wednesday of the month 7pm-9pm

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Come knit, crochet, embroider or engage in some form of fiber arts together. UUAA Fiber Arts Group meets twice a month for fellowship and sharing of knowledge and ideas. If you are a beginner looking for support or an experienced crafter, all are welcome. If you would like to make comfort shawls or baby blankets for Pastoral Care, arrangements can be made to supply you with the yarn and pattern.

Wednesday Morning Readers

When: Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10:00am
Where: not currently meeting

Each month The Book Reading Group recommends a book for discussion. Discussion groups are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 AM in the Young Room. Participants are not required to have read the book in order to participate in the meeting, but must be aware that the book will be discussed.

The QUUest book of the month is available at the QUUest Bookstore.