Weekly Message
Each week, a member of our staff or congregational leadership writes about a topic touching our community. Topics can range from upcoming events to issues facing our local community.
What Matters in Community?
As part of my work here at UU Asheville, I am compelled to contemplate “What is community?” Often in progressive spaces, and especially in progressive faith spaces, a common refrain is “It doesn’t matter who you are, you are welcome here!” I don’t like that sentiment....
Justice Ministry is Widening the Circle
Last night Sandburg Hall was buzzing with conversation during a speed dating exercise. Participants were asked to share about their experiences engaging in justice work to support voting rights and democracy. As we debriefed the exercise there was a common thread of...
Doing Good Well
Every few years about this time, I have to sit myself down and remind myself of something Socrates said: “Better to do a little well, than a great deal badly.” As an over-functioning Southern woman and minister, this is a lesson I have learned slowly. I’ve learned it...
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Weekly Message
Each week, a member of our staff or congregational leadership writes about a topic touching our community. Topics can range from upcoming events to issues facing our local community.
1st Wednesday Dinner & Vespers: Launching Sept 4
Join in for a time of fellowship and worship as we resume our monthly Dinner & Vespers program. Please RSVP here.
Faith Formation at UU Avl
Summertime has been a wonderful opportunity for downtime and family time. Our youngest daughter was married in NY and a few weeks later I was able to visit familia in Colombia. It had been ten years! It was an amazing trip. Here is a photo from one of the towns we...
To Be Welcoming
This Sunday, your energetic and growing Pride + LGBTQIA+ Gender and Sexuality Justice team is offering a free Big Gay Ice Cream Social to our members, friends, and visitors. It’s just one of the ways that we’re working to make sure there’s a big-welcome feeling about...