by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 23, 2024 | Weekly Message
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...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | May 15, 2024 | Weekly Message
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:...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 30, 2024 | Weekly Message
As we gather under the vast canopy of our shared sky, we are reminded of the profound beauty and mystery of the universe. A couple of weeks ago, we were blessed to witness a celestial event that captivated hearts and minds —the solar eclipse. Just as the moon...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 25, 2024 | Weekly Message
My departure as your Director of Administration is bittersweet. As Rev. Audette mentioned in our latest eNews, I have a wonderful new career opportunity that awaits, and yet, I am deeply sad to be leaving you. I am so proud of this congregation and the work of the...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 17, 2024 | Weekly Message
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....
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Apr 11, 2024 | Weekly Message
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...
