It’s the Most Liminal Time of the Year…

Over the years, I’ve had to wrestle with some difficult newsletter articles. Times of war, or heartbreaking gun violence; natural disasters and distressing political events. I’m not sure I’ve ever had to wrangle my heart and ministry quite in this way before –...

Adult Faith Formation – December

Soul Matters groups provide an opportunity for practicing deep listening, spiritual deepening and being in community. A new group launches Mon., Jan 13, 2-5 PM. To register contact Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org Soul Matters Families Group meets January 12 at...

Justice Ministry Calendar – December

UU Avl & UU Justice Events UU Justice NC’s Friday Action Hour –  11:00 AM every Friday Sign up for the Zoom link & weekly Friday Action Hour promo email here. TOPIC: TBA Dec 22- PANTRY HOLIDAY WRAPPING, CAN DRIVE AND CELEBRATION!! We have been supplying and...

Ministry of Warmth at UU Asheville

As this is written, Asheville just had its first Code Purple event of the season, meaning that due to cold temperatures, emergency overflow shelters are open for our unhoused neighbors. Our congregation has what I like to think of as a “ministry of warmth”—Fiber...

YRUU Inspiration and Love

I had the opportunity to attend a UUA youth summit with a few of our amazing high schoolers and YRUU Advisor Jim Gamble last weekend in Oak Ridge, TN. What an uplifting experience that was! I’ve got to tell you, folx, I love our youth. They are kind, inclusive,...