by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 1, 2023 | Weekly Message
The relationship between a called Minister and a congregation is unique. It is a covenantal relationship, founded on the desire of both parties to share the work of ministry together. A congregation “calls” a minister to come serve with them, alongside them. To mark...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 25, 2023 | Weekly Message
It’s a little after 7pm on Saturday night at The Mountain during the annual UU Asheville Retreat. The ~100 attendees are gathered for the highly anticipated Variety Show. The show that was formerly known as the Talent Show, but rebranded so as nobody forgets it’s...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 18, 2023 | Weekly Message
Last weekend, our family and an additional 100+ members from UU Asheville spent the weekend at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in Highlands, NC situated atop 4,200 foot tall Little Scaly Mountain. The weekend was highlighted by wonderful music, amazing...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 12, 2023 | Weekly Message
We have a small team of UU members, The Adult Faith Exploration Planning Team, who gather monthly to work with me to plan programs and recruit facilitators to support spiritual deepening at UU Asheville. Two programs I invite you to consider attending are described...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 6, 2023 | Weekly Message
Have you ever had that moment? The one where, with someone you deeply care about, you suddenly catch your breath and think – they don’t get me. They aren’t hearing me. They’re just not seeing the real me right now. That is an awful moment; one of the most...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Sep 28, 2023 | Weekly Message
Newton’s first law says objects in motion tend to stay in motion in a straight line unless outside forces act upon them and our congregation is certainly in motion. The sanctuary buzzes with excitement and hope each Sunday as we work together toward our...
