Soul Matters Group
Small groups of 8 to 10 people who meet regularly to practice deep listening in support of one another’s spiritual journeys.
Contact: Â Trevor Johnson, or Ann Perry*
UU Sangha
Our sangha is a covenantal UU Asheville faith development group created for those interested in developing and strengthening their UU-Buddhism connection in the context of everyday life. Â Click here for more information.
Contact: Â Duane Bigelow or Stef Garvin*
Blue Ridge Spirit CUUPS
This chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans is dedicated to educating people about Paganism and developing and conducting Pagan liturgies and rituals for the congregation.
Contact: Â Susan Foster or Sherry Lundquist*
Fiber Friends
Join crafters of many arts and work on individual or common charity projects in community. (Projects must fit in your lap as we meet in the parlor of 23 Edwin.) The group welcomes new members and yarn donations.
Meets: Â First Saturdays, 10am
Contact: Â Mara Sprain*
Sing Along
Gather around the piano in the Sanctuary, grab a song book filled with a variety of genres, and sing along.
Meets: Â First and third Tuesdays, 7pm (Sanctuary)
Contact: Christy Gunther, Barbara Wallk, and Dave Bates*
Givens Estates UUs
For those who identify as UUs and live at Givens Estates.
Contact: Anna Olsen, Linda Bair, and Cynthia Tevis*
UU Hikers
The UU Hikers, UU Asheville’s hiking group for all adults, gathers the fourth Saturday of every month. We meet on the Edwin Place side of the Sanctuary at 9:15am for a 4- to 5-mile hike within about an hour’s drive of Asheville. We leave in carpools at 9:30am and return by 2:30 or 3:30pm Please dress in layers (during cold weather), wear sturdy footwear and bring rain gear, plenty of water, and a snack. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Contact: Ellen Welles*
Women’s Connection
All women are invited to bring a potluck dish and join this lively social group for entertaining programs every month.
Meets: Â Third Saturdays, 10am
Contact: Â MaryAnn Somervill*
Men’s Breakfast
This is for the guys. Â Meet monthly for a potluck breakfast, fellowship, and discussion; sometimes irreverent and sometimes touching and moving.
Meets: Â Second Saturdays, 8am
Contact: Carroll Canipe*
Restaurant-tours
These groups meet regularly to dine at various restaurants in our wonderful city. While the groups are limited in space, new groups self-organizing is always welcome.
Meets: Â Monthly, specific to each group
Contact: Trevor Johnson
Groups & Teams
Participating in a group is a great way to get connected for both UU Asheville members and active non-members.
For contact details, reach out to Trevor Johnson, our Connections Coordinator. You can always find our community calendar to see what’s happening this week.
Justice Ministries
We have several Collective Liberation (Justice) teams that focus on various causes and do amazing work in our congregation and in our community. This includes focus areas like voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental justice, and reproductive justice. Visit our Justice Ministries page to learn more.
Spiritual Deepening
Our Adult Faith Formation program offers several groups invested in life-long spiritual learning and growth. Visit our Faith Formation page to learn more about Soul Matters and other groups.
We also have a Pastoral Care Team and a grief support group to help support our members through difficult times. Visit our Pastoral Care page for more information.
Social Groups
General Guidelines for groups using space at UU Asheville
To reserve a space for a congregational group or team, please contact our main office at information@uuasheville.org. (Space use for rentals or other non-congregational sponsor events can be found here.) Â For meetings at UU Asheville, please leave rooms as you found them.
Social groups are those who have a staff liaison but are led by our members. One thing for sure that will keep you in right-relations with our congregation: coordinate space use with the office, and when you use any space at UU Asheville please leave it as you found it (chairs and tables and video screens returned to their original places).
