by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Nov 8, 2023 | Weekly Message
The downtown YMCA has a large glass jar at the front desk with bright, colorful strips of paper and an invitation to “take a blessing” upon entering or departing. Recently, on my way in, I chose a yellow strip with the words “sometimes the work is resting.” It felt...
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 31, 2023 | Justice Ministry
UU Avl & UU EventsNov 17 -UU Justice NC Friday Action Hour – Living Our Values This Thanksgiving. Join UU Justice NC this Friday, November 14th at 11:00am fora special Friday Action Hour reflecting on Thanksgiving and exploring resources to help us offer...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 30, 2023 | Adult Faith Formation
The Soul Matters November theme is “the gift of generosity.”Our Soul Matters Groups will be exploring this theme through conversation, art and writing. Below is an exercise from this month’s Soul Matters packet: Tiny Acts of GenerosityA person...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 25, 2023 | Featured
Justice Ministry Film Night: TOWN DESTROYER Nov. 3rd, 7 PM, In person & via Zoom. This film explores the ways we look at art and history at a time of racial reckoning. The story focuses on a dispute over historic murals depicting the life of George Washington:...
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 18, 2023 | Featured
The act of installing a new minister with a congregation is a sacred act, and the service that incorporates its ritual is a powerful one. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville will be holding this special service of music, celebration, and installation...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 17, 2023 | Featured
In the US, 1 in 5 experience a mental illness each year, 1 in 20 experience a serious mental illness each year. Among our youth, 1 in 6 experience a mental health disorder each year. These are sobering statistics. For everyone suffering a mental health condition,...
by UUAvl-WebAdmin | Oct 13, 2023 | Family Ministry
Hello Families! Welcome to fall at UU Asheville! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening this month in Religious Exploration: Sunday, October 15 – All Ages Worship – No RE Classes Sunday, October 22 – Regular RE Classes Sunday,...
