by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Jan 16, 2025 | Weekly Message
My family is not a storytelling family. No, we are a story repeating family. We will tell the same stories over and over when we are together, often using the same words and the same inflection and the same jokes. I do this too. My wife Allison will roll her eyes and...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Jan 9, 2025 | Weekly Message
As we begin 2025 I hold deep gratitude for the gift of a week off that all our staff is given at the end of the year. It was a joyful and relaxing to be with family and friends in Florida where I moved from to serve this congregation. I recall during my interview one...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Jan 2, 2025 | Weekly Message
Here we are, at the start of another calendar year. For those of you who read my December blog, you have a sense of where I feel we are heading, and the gentle reminder that wherever we are going, we are going there together, so we must be brave, be prepared, and hold...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 19, 2024 | Weekly Message
 Hurricane Helene’s impact on Asheville was devastating, leaving behind a trail of destruction that seemed insurmountable. Yet, amidst the fallen trees, flooded streets, and damaged homes, a remarkable spirit of resilience emerged. Our community, known for its...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Weekly Message
Since the election there have been many conversations about how we move forward in justice engagement in the face of rising fascism in our country. As a minister convening our Justice Ministry Council this has been on my mind. In conversations with some of you I hear...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Dec 4, 2024 | Weekly Message
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 –...
