Mysticism & Activism

Opportunities to practice activism abound these days. In fact, we probably wish there weren’t such a need for our activism in service to collective liberation. Couldn’t we just get a little break from the injustices, the wrongs, the hurt? Sadly, the call for our...

Born to Dilly Dally

My birthday is in May, and I am a Taurus. Horoscopes are complete nonsense, except for all the ways they seem to be true (this is humor). Regardless of the stars, I do tend to go at work and justice-side things long and hard and with a certain amount of push, but to...

Reflecting Back

Reflecting on the past year, my experience as your intern minister has been profoundly impactful and, in many ways, unexpected. Having been a visitor at UU Asheville for several years, including a year as a Faith Formation teacher, I believed I had a solid...

Closing the Gap

  As the newest member of the UU Asheville Board, recently being appointed to fill an unexpired term, I bring a unique perspective to the Board. This is the seventh UU Congregation that I have joined, and I have been either a board or finance committee member in each...

The Importance of Spring

The Importance of Spring At the end of November, I moved to West Asheville with my beloved, Leanne, and our cat, Poe. As you may know, we lost our home in Swannanoa during Helene. When we found a wonderful new home in a woodsy area near Carrier Park, we felt...