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.
The Meaning of Pride
Mars and I were walking down in Greenwich Village one sunny day a few years back, when I glanced casually aside at the wall we were passing. We were under one of the innumerable fabricated construction awnings, so the whole area felt hidden, but I suddenly tuned into...
One Blind Man’s Take on Church
You probably know the parable of the blind men and the elephant: A group of blind men try to understand a strange new animal brought to their town – an elephant – each by feeling a part of it. Their descriptions were of course vastly different, but quite reasonably...
Let’s Go All In for the Kids
As we come to the end of the 2023-24 Religious Exploration year, I’ve had time for a few moments of reflection between planning for the summer and for next year. When I think about the good work we do here, it always makes me think of some of the words that guide me:...
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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.
Everything We Do is Faith Formation
This past Sunday was the kick off for our 2024-25 Children and Youth Faith Formation program! There was a palpable energy in the building when I arrived around 10:30 am. There was a newcomer meeting in the Commons, a Mountain Retreat Committee meeting in the art room,...
Introducing the Liberation Collective
Last month my blog focused on the name change from Faith Development to Faith Formation. This month, another name change, the Anti-Racism Immigration Justice Action Group or A-RIJAG is now the Liberation Collective. Group members discussed the importance of collective...
Launching into the New Year with our Music Program
Our music program is off to a great start this fall. The UU Asheville Choir has gained some new members and they are looking forward to singing in upcoming 11:15 services. Also, some of our wonderful guest artists, including Chris Rosser and Saro Lynch-Thomason, are...