Justice Ministry Update

#UU the Vote is catching on! We have 50 commitments to act beyond voting to #UU the Vote. Our goal is at least 100 commitments. All of the issues we care about are affected by who our elected officials are. Check out the #UU the Vote bulletin board in Sandburg Hall if...

Exploring Integrity Through Discussions

An invitation to explore the monthly theme through a discussion for all ages. These questions are designed for family gathering – maybe during a Friday night meal, a quiet moment in the living room or before a board game night, car rides, hikes or any time you...

And What of Jesus?

There tend to be two large cohorts among UUs – these are not the only cohorts, of course, but they are the largest: people who came to UUism after fleeing a Christian tradition, or people who have not been a part of a formal religion previously. The former are...
Busy as a Hive of Bees

Busy as a Hive of Bees

Friends, I am so happy to be heading into spring with you! Our grounds have been full of laughter and dreams as we imagine a future for our campus that has room for all of us and more. Downstairs in Faith Formation, we are using all of our available space for our...
Justice Ministry Updates

Justice Ministry Updates

Our UU Asheville Justice Teams continue to be active. I meet with team leads monthly as the Justice Ministry Council (JMC). Teams share updates on their work and explore opportunities for collective action. One of our goals this year is for team volunteers to table...
We’re Here for You

We’re Here for You

Perhaps the quietest volunteer group at UU AVL is the Pastoral Care Team (PCT). We practice silent presence, compassionate listening, quiet reflection, respect, and care for our beloveds who are vulnerable and in pain. The PCT is an extension of the ministry of our...
Good Problems to Have

Good Problems to Have

There are some Sundays when our Sanctuary feels a little snug. You may have also noticed this. We have a lot of new folks coming through our doors and for good reasons. We have an amazing and loving community that is doing good work in our community. At the same time,...