by uuasheville | May 14, 2026 | Featured, Weekly Message
I want to share something personal with you all. This year, I had the honor of serving as the MC for Lavender Graduation at my alma mater, Florida State University. Lavender Graduation is a celebration that recognizes and uplifts LGBTQ+ students as they reach this...
by uuasheville | May 8, 2026 | Featured, Weekly Message
Transitions can be both exhilarating and frightening. The move, the new job, the promising new relationship are exciting but stressful. The loss of a partner, a friend or a beloved pet, an unexpected move, an unwelcome change can be frightening. Transitions can also...
by uuasheville | Apr 30, 2026 | Featured, Weekly Message
The work of our congregation takes many forms, but no matter how that work shows up—in the sanctuary, in our faith formation and social justice gatherings, or serving out in the broader community—it is firmly rooted in love. That is our UU way. Happily, more and more...
by uuasheville | Apr 23, 2026 | Featured, Weekly Message
It’s still April, but we’ve got summer on our mind in Faith Formation. This summer we’ll explore the stories that we love! Stories are important to UU’s, and we use them all the time at UU AVL. We’ve got some of our foundational stories ready to explore, but we want...
by uuasheville | Apr 16, 2026 | Featured, Justice Ministry, Weekly Message
The Meadow Project by Kate Jerome The Environmental Action Team is excited to share a plan to transform part of our church lawn into a vibrant meadow filled with native, pollinator-friendly plants. This beautiful space will support bees, butterflies, and other...
by uuasheville | Apr 14, 2026 | Featured, Weekly Message
I am still waiting for a normal week of 2026, just one week that doesn’t feel like something is falling apart. It’s April, 14 weeks into the new year, and whether it is bombings and wars, family medical crises, or just a week of snow days when we have a five-year-old...
