by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 29, 2019 | Weekly Message
Interesting question, isn’t it? Because all of a sudden you’re asking yourself, “What do you mean by leader?” Imagine sitting on a committee and trying to answer that question. That’s part of the job of the Leadership Development Committee (LDC). I can’t say that...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 22, 2019 | Weekly Message
The Earth and Environmental Justice Ministry team is now the Justice Ministry Team in recognition of the interconnectedness and complexity of the work of justice. The Justice Ministry Council has held two organizational meetings to prepare ourselves to support...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 15, 2019 | Weekly Message
“Don’t be afraid of some change, don’t be afraid of some change; Today will be a joyful day, Enter, rejoice and come in.” We sing this hymn on a regular basis – this is my favorite stanza. Those in our congregation who have come to know me as a fairly...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 8, 2019 | Weekly Message
Change is the river we swim in, friends, and the change I want to talk about this month has to do with me. As I announced on Sunday, this current church year will be my last at UUCA. I will retire as your lead minister as of June 30, 2020. It’s a big change for all of...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Aug 1, 2019 | Weekly Message
From June 19-23, I was a delegate from UUCA for the 2019 General Assembly (GA) in Spokane, WA. What is General Assembly (GA)? GA is the annual gathering of UUs to deal with the business of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), worship together, and attend...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Jul 18, 2019 | Weekly Message
On behalf of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville and this year’s Coming of Age Class, I want to thank you for your generous contribution to our Coming of Age program’s trip to the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, New York. Your...
